90s Kids Can’t Seem To Get Over 60% On This Grease Quiz
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Grease is a film based off of the 1971 musical of the same name. This film has iconic roles for certain well known performers such as Olivia Newton John as Sandy and John Travolta as Danny. One thing that these two actors have in common is their incredible musical talent as well as acting talents. This film is praised for both the story line as well as the hit musical numbers. During the year that the film was released, 1978, the soundtrack finished as the second highest selling album of the year overall. In order to create buzz for the films release, the song "You're the One That I Want" was released early and immediately became a chart topping hit.
This musical has led to many spin off and variations over the years. After the success of this film, there were numerous films expected to come. However, after Grease 2 did not do nearly as well as expected, the other movies were scrapped. It turns out the original story has something to it that can just not be beat. The musical led to a film, which led to a Glease special edition on the smash hit television show Glee. Then in the year 2016, 45 years after the musical first premiered, a special edition of Grease Live hit television screens on January 31st.
What is the name of Danny's co-winner at the dance?
Sandy and Danny go to the school dance together and seem to be a perfectly adorable couple. They are competing together in a school dance competition where the last pair still dancing are the winners. However, this goes down hill when an old flame of Danny's shows up and wants to dance with him again. This girl finds a way to get Danny to dance with her during the dance competition, and together they win, leaving Sandy on the sidelines.
What is the nickname of Danny's crew?
Danny is the most popular guy in school. He is the leader of his friend group, and the apple of many girls eyes. When Danny returns from summer vacation everyone wants to know how Danny spent his summer and who he spent his summer with. All of the guys in his crew are excited to hear about Danny spending time with a girl over the summer and they all try and live vicariously through him. What is the name of Danny's group of guys?
T/F the film has animated opening credits
When the film, Grease, was being made there was some debate about whether or not it should be an animated film. Grease, the film, is based off of the long time running Broadway show. With that being said, there were a lot of artistic opinions when finally taking Grease from the stage to a full feature length film. Although, in the end, having Grease be an entirely animated feature was scrapped, the creators did decide to have part of the film be animated.
What is the name of the high school in the film?
The film kicks off following a summer break. Everyone is together again for the first day of school and catching up on how they all spent their summers. It seems that almost no students are excited and ready for school to be back in session. Most of the film surrounds Danny, Sandy, and their friends, and it mainly takes place at or around school. Danny does not expect to see Sandy, since the two did not go to the same high school until this year.
Which character is a cheerleader?
Both the groups of girls and guys that are the focus of this story are not model students, they do things they probably should not, like drink and ditch class. They also mess around, and have friendships with boys, which was much more controversial at the time. However, one member of the ladies' crew decides to put themselves out there and get into the school spirit by becoming a cheer leader for the football team. Which girl makes the squad?
Who drops out of high school for beauty school?
School is not for everyone. Many different people have different learning styles and different interests that can not exactly be met during high school. This is the case for one member of the group, as she feels as though she would get much more out of a beauty school since her interests tend to be that of a beautician. She takes the plunge and drops out to go to beauty school, but sadly it does not last long as beauty school is not what she thought it would be.
Finish the lyrics: "beauty school drop out, no graduation day for you. Beauty school drop out, missed your midterms and...
Beauty School Drop Out is a song sung in the film by the character that goes by Teen Angel. This singer comes down and appears to Frenchy when she is feeling low about beauty school and is trying to decide whether or not to go back to high school. Originally, Elvis was being considered for the role of Teen Angel in the film, but he turned it down. In the end, Frankie Avalon played Teen Angel in the film and did an amazing job.
What is the name of the girls' crew?
Just like Danny and the boys have their nickname, the T-Birds, the girls also have their group nickname. The name goes along with, and is often printed on the back, of the pink jacket all the girls wear. The group of girls with the pink jackets is a hard group to get into, as they are a fairly exclusive group. Luckily for Sandy, even though she is a new student, she is accepted by this group because she is related to one of the current members.
Who is Rizzo romantically involved with?
Rizzo is the tough girl of the group. She seems to have the toughest shell, and the sharpest tongue. However, this does not mean that she does not have a heart and does not want to experience a romantic connection. Eventually, Rizzo is romantically involved with another character, a member of the T-Birds no less. However, both characters are too stubborn to make things work. Out of this romantic hurt comes Rizzo's ballad "There Are Worse Things I Could Do".
What is Rizzo's first name?
Many characters in the film are known for their nicknames. Some of these nicknames include Frenchy, Bubba, and Rizzo. Rizzo's real name is a lot less well known, she is a tough shell to crack and does not typically let many people into her personal life. Occasionally one of the other characters will call Rizzo by her given name, in order to get under her skin and upset her a little bit. But which of the following is Rizzo's first name?
Finish the lyrics: "I don't steal and I don't lie but I can feel ...."
There Are Worse Things I Could Do is the ballad sung by Rizzo during the musical. This song shows Rizzo's soft side which does not come across as frequently throughout the remainder of the film. Rizzo has a thick skin, but when she is going through a hard time following her up and down relationship with Kinickie, she reveals a much softer side. This softer side allows her to open up and show her true colors and her kindness to people.
What color does Frenchy accidentally dye her hair?
Frenchy decides that high school just is not for her. She thinks that beauty school will be the better choice for helping her future career. However, beauty school is not as easy as she would have once believed. Frenchy even dyes her hair for school, but when she attempts to tint and tone it, it comes out completely the wrong color. Luckily for her, Frenchy can pull off any hair color. But it is not exactly a promising experience of beauty school.
Who pierces Sandy's ears?
Sandy experiences a lot of firsts after becoming friends with the Pink Ladies. At first, Rizzo and the girls think that Sandy is too pure to be pink. But Sandy is willing to try to fit in. One way she does this is by agreeing to let one of the other girls pierce her ears during a sleepover. This plan to fit in with the other girls back fires as Sandy begins to get sick after seeing her own blood.
What is the name of the car that the T-Birds fix up?
Cars are the hobby of many greasers, including the T Birds. After working all summer moving boxes, Kenickie saves up to buy a car. At first he is slightly disappointed that the car is not as great as it could be, but with his friends, some hard work, some imagination, and a totally awesome musical number, the car is a thing of beauty. Plus, buying a first car is a big deal even if it not exactly a dream car.
What is the name of the joint where Sandy, Danny, and friends like to hang out after school?
Even though the kids all hang out almost all day together at school, they still want to hang out after school. Every group needs their hang out, where they are regulars and are known by the workers there. For the T Birds and Pink Ladies this hang out is a restaurant with plenty of juke boxes. Danny and Sandy even attempt to have a date here, though it does not go as plan when they run into their friends and Danny tries to hide Sandy from them.
Who does Sandy date to make Danny jealous?
Love was not smooth sailing for Sandy and Danny once they are reunited at Rydell high after a summer vacation of getting to know each other romantically. Danny has a reputation of being a bad boy, so when Sandy shows up she is not expecting the Danny that she meets. Danny ends up playing things too cool, and Sandy begins to think that Danny does not have feelings for her. Sandy then decides to begin dating someone new, which makes Danny rather jealous.
Which sports team does Danny join?
Danny is jealous when Sandy begins dating a boy named Tom that goes to their school. The two guys run in different circles, as Danny is a greaser, and Tom is a varsity athlete. Danny sets out to prove that he can be a varsity athlete too, however missing all of those gym classes over the years take more of a toll than one might think. In the end, Danny does find a sport that works for him. Which does he choose?
Which girl flirts with the radio host at the school dance?
One of the girls finds herself being attracted to older men. When at the school dance, she finds herself not paying attention to the boys her own age, but instead to the special guest radio host that is attending and announcing the dance competition. The radio host is Vince Fontain, and in the Grease world he is very well known. One girl at the dance manages to catch his eye. Which Lucky Pink Lady is the one that flirts with him?
How many times do Danny and Sandy break up?
Danny and Sandy are a classic on again off again couple through almost the entirety of the film. They have numerous fights whether it is about what other people think about them as a couple, or how they expect the other one to act in certain situations, or their past romantic histories. Luckily, by the end of the film the two manage to, at least seemingly, solve their differences and walk off into the sunset together with their friend groups.
Where is Sandy from?
The reason why Danny is so surprised to see Sandy at school in the fall is because he expected not to see her again after summer vacation. Sandy reveals to Danny that she is from this far away land and that at the end of the summer she will be leaving. However, plans change and her family decides to stay in town. In actuality, the location of where Sandy is from in the film is changed to suit Olivia Newton Johns natural accent.
Finish the lyrics: "I'm just a fool who's willing, to sit around and..."
This lyric comes from the song Hopelessly Devoted sung by the character Sandy. No matter what ups and downs the couple goes through, Sandy is still hung up on Danny. This is true despite his past history with other girls, including one of the Pink Ladies, Rizzo. Sandy is willing to take the good from the bad because of her strong feelings for Danny. Danny sings a musical number or two himself representing that he has similar feelings for her as well.
Who makes fun of Sandy?
In the song, Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee, the lyrics explain the character of Sandy from the perspective that Sandy thinks she is better than everyone else and that she is the good girl. Some of the others do not like Sandy's attitude when it comes to this. One girl, at a sleep over with the other pink ladies, sings a song about Sandy making fun of the way she acts. When Sandy catches this girl and asks her if she is making fun of her, all she says is "some people are so touchy".
What instrument is played during the school announcements?
This is a relatively minor detail that fans held onto. It was a unique sound to signal the beginning of announcements. On the television show program Glee, which takes many cues from popular musicals, also has character Becky Jackson play the same instrument before doing the announcements. Glee features many songs from Grease, beginning in the pilot episode. In season 4, the characters on Glee are planning on putting on a production of Grease so the show features many of the songs from the production.
What is Sandy's last name?
Many different characters go by either their last names, or some other form of nickname. For example, Danny is often referred to as Zucco, his last name. Rizzo is almost never referred to by her first name. Frenchy is given her nickname because of the way she can French inhale smoke. However, Sandy does not receive a fun nickname from the group over the course of the film. In fact, her last name is rarely brought up at all throughout the film.
Finish the lyrics: "It turns colder - that's where it ends. So I told her ..."
Summer Nights is the song sung in the beginning of the film primarily by Danny and Sandy, along with accompanying vocals from the Pink Ladies and the T Birds. This song takes place while everyone is catching up on the first day of school when everyone is curious about how both Danny and Sandy spent their summer vacations. Danny and Sandy met over the summer and spent the whole summer together getting to know each other. However, when the summer ends...
What year did the film premiere?
Although this film is set sometime during the 1950's, the film does not come out for a few years after that. Grease is incredibly stereotypical of the 1950s in terms of the fashion, the relationships, the values and beliefs. However, Grease also has values and messages, not to mention music, that can be appreciated at any time. This fact has made Grease the film stand the test of time and go on to be recreated in filmed television live productions.
One of the pink ladies claims Frenchy looks like which fruit?
Both the Pink Ladies and the T Birds are definitely the type for tough love with their friends. They make jokes at each others expenses frequently throughout the film. This is tough for Sandy to understand as the new girl. However, it becomes more clear as the film goes on that no hard feelings are meant by these off handed comments. At one point, one of the pink ladies informs Frenchy that she looks like one of the following fruits.
What was the name of the crew at the rival school?
The T Birds have a rivalry going with greasers from another school. Unlike the sports team which have rivalries with other schools sports teams, the T Birds have a rivalry with this group over both the cars they drive, and the women they date. Both groups decide to gather for a race to see which group has the better car, and the winner of the race wins not only pride but also ownership of the vehicles. May the best car win.
Finish the lyrics: "______ is the word"
This lyric comes from the song that takes place during the opening credits of the film. This song is not sang by any of the cast members of the film, but instead sang by one Mr. Frankie Valli. This song is actually featured twice on the films soundtrack. Once during the opening credits, and then again at the end of the film. This is not one of the more well known songs of the film despite sharing the same name as the film.
Who do Danny and the T Birds tease frequently?
Danny and the T Birds tend to tease most people. However, there is one student that attends Rydell High with them that gets picked on particularly more than anyone else. He is a young, somewhat dorky, looking guy that is sweet and a little naïve. This guy does get some attention from the ladies, so he is not always left on the outs of social situations. This character has his glasses made fun of, but he needs them he insists, for his astigmatism.
Who hosts the sleepover the girls attend?
The pink ladies often hold sleepovers. Sandy is lucky to be invited to the sleepover, given that she is the new girl in school. The girls partake in typical sleepover activities such as piercing each others ears, talking about boys, and of course, elaborate musical numbers. The sleepover does not end well for Sandy after she is made fun of by Rizzo one too many times. Sandy does not share some interests as the other pink ladies and this leaves her on the outs.
Who drives in the race at Thunder Road for the T Birds?
Kenickie is meant to be the driver of Greased Lightning against Leo of the Scorpions. However, while goofing around with friends before the race, Kenickie ends up being hit in the head by the car door. For a moment it looks as though Kenickie may not be able to race and the hunt for someone that can do the guys justice, step up, and race in Kenickie's place is on. Which one of the guys steps up and races for the squad?
What does Danny give to Sandy at the drive in?
On a date, Danny takes Sandy to the drive in movie theatre. During this date, Danny tries to show Sandy how much he likes her by giving her one of his most special items. Back in the day, giving this item to someone was a sign that the two were going steady together. Meaning that they are dating each other and no one else. It is not long before Sandy ends up giving it back to him, but it was still sweet.
Finish the lyrics: "If you're filled with affections you're too shy to convey..."
You're the One that I Want is a duet sung by Sandy and Danny at the end of the film. This song represents the two reuniting once again, and hopefully this time, for good. They explore the school's end of the year carnival as Sandy plays hard to get. Right before this number takes place, Danny is impressed with Sandy's complete make over given to her by the other Pink Ladies. Their outfits in this number have become one of the most famous couples costumes.
T/F "You're the one that I want" is the final song of the film
"You're the one that I want" is the song that occurs once Sandy makes her impression on Danny as her new bad girl image. Danny was willing to try to be more of a good guy for her, showing that they were both willing to meet each other half way. This song celebrates that the two have finally worked through their differences and have found a compromise in which they can both be happy both with each other and their friends.