Questions and Answers
What was the full title of the book that 'A Christmas Story' was based on?
In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash
What department store window were Ralphie and his friends looking into when he saw the Red Ryder BB Gun?
Higbees
What was the name of the magazine where Ralphie placed the advertisement for the Red Ryder BB Gun?
Look
What was the name of the Lone Ranger's nephew's horse?
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What food did Randy express that he hated at the dinner table?
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What was Ralphie's teacher's name?
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What was the last name of Ralphie's hillbilly neighbors who had many hound dogs?
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Who were the two kids that bullied Ralphie and his friends?
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Which Christmas song were Ralphie, Randy, and their mother singing before they got a flat tire?
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What toy was Randy sleeping with at the end of the movie?
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According to Ralph, what was getting Randy ready for school like preparing for?
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What does Santa suggest as a gift for Ralph after he can't think of anything?
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What is Ralph's mother cooking in a large pot that he supposedly enjoys?
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What kind of car does Ralph's father drive?
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How old was Mr. Parker when he got his first BB gun?
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What alternate name does Mr. Parker suggest for the Chicago Bears?
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What color were Scut Farkus's eyes?
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What was Randy's only defense against Scut Farkus?
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What language does Mr. Parker think 'Fragile' was?
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What does Mr. Parker complain about not getting that Christmas?
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Where does Ralph's mother tell his father Ralph left his glasses after the Scut Farkus affair?
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Which restaurant did the Parkers eat at for Christmas Dinner?
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What is the topic of Mr. Parker's crossword puzzle?
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What does Ralph's father guess when Ralphie tells him he'll never guess what he got him for Christmas?
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In Ralphie's daydream where he defeats Black Bart, what does he call his Red Ryder BB gun?
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What theme does Miss Shields assign to her class?
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What was Mrs. Parker doing when she 'accidentally' breaks the leg lamp?
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What are the only words Mr. Parker can manage to say when he leaves to buy glue to fix the leg lamp?
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In Ralphie's imagination, when his teacher and mother are taunting him, what are they dressed as?
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What do the Parkers top their Christmas tree with?
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How do Ralphie's eyeglasses break?
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What did Ralphie want for Christmas?
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What was the standard reply whenever Ralphie said what he wanted for Christmas?
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What did Ralphie's father win, and Ralphie's mother broke?
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What was the name of the boy who stuck his tongue to the flag pole?
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Study Notes
A Christmas Story Overview
- 'A Christmas Story' is based on Jean Shepherd's book titled "In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash."
- The story is narrated from the perspective of Ralphie Parker as an adult.
Characters and Setting
- Ralphie's teacher is named Miss Shields.
- Ralphie's little brother, Randy, has a notorious dislike for meatloaf.
- The Parker family dines at Chop Suey Palace for Christmas dinner.
- Mr. Parker drives an Oldsmobile and we learn he was 8 when he received his first BB gun.
- Ralphie has a strong desire for a Red Ryder BB Gun, but everyone warns, "You'll shoot your eye out."
Key Events and Facts
- Ralphie and friends gaze through the window of Higbees at the Red Ryder BB Gun.
- An advertisement for the gun is cleverly hidden in his mother's magazine, Look.
- In a playful conversation, Ralphie's father discovers the Lone Ranger's nephew's horse is named Victor.
- Ralphie's daydreams often involve imaginative scenarios, such as defeating Black Bart, referring to his BB gun as "Old Blue."
Conflict and Resolution
- Ralphie faces bullying from Scott Farkus and Grover Dill.
- After a scuffle with Farkus, Ralphie accidentally breaks his glasses after stepping on them.
- An iconic scene features Ralphie's mother breaking the leg lamp while watering her plant.
- Mr. Parker's crossword puzzle features "Great Characters in American Literature."
Memorable Quotes and Moments
- Ralphie's only defense against Scut Farkus is humorously depicted as "laying there like a slug."
- When asked what Ralph wants for Christmas, Santa suggests a football as an alternative after Ralph hesitates.
- The Parkers top their Christmas tree with a star, accentuating their festive spirit.
Fun Trivia and Facts
- The standard reply to Ralphie's Christmas wish is “You’ll shoot your eye out.”
- Mr. Parker humorously thinks "Fragile" is Italian.
- Randy symbolizes childhood innocence through his imaginative defenses and sleeping with a Zeppelin toy.
- At one point, Ralphie's father guesses that Ralphie's Christmas gift to him is "furnace" when challenged to guess what Ralph received.
Cultural References
- The movie captures the essence of childhood in the 1940s, featuring traditional holiday elements and a humorous take on family dynamics.
- Christmas songs, like "Jingle Bells," are woven into moments of nostalgia and familial bonding.
Key Themes
- The struggle between childhood desires and parental caution.
- The humor and chaos found within family life during the holidays.
- The power of imagination in coping with challenges and discomforts.
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Test your knowledge about the beloved holiday film 'A Christmas Story'. This quiz covers trivia such as the book it was based on and memorable scenes involving Ralphie Parker. Dive into the festive spirit and see how well you remember the details of this classic movie!
