Regina George Herself Couldn't Pass This Mean Girls Quiz
- by Elizabeth Atkinson
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Mean Girls is a pop culture phenomenon that has maintained its fame since its premiere in 2004. It is a teen comedy that focuses on the troublesome social life of a teenage girl. This film is loosely based on the non fiction self help book written by Rosalind Wisemen's 2002 novel "Queen Bees and Wannabes" that tackles similar themes. The film won a number of awards following its premiere, such as breakout actress for Lindsay Lohan at the Teen Choice Awards.
Not that the film was not initially successful, but it has without a doubt become more successful and culturally impactful over time. There have been a number of sequels, as well as a new hit musical. As well as being found in just about every corner of the internet due to the numerous memes and references, there have also been references to the film made by other films and television programs. Quotes such as "she doesn't even go here", "stop trying to make fetch happen", "why are you so obsessed with me", "on Wednesday's we wear pink", and many more are used frequently. Mean girls is without a doubt a top contender for the best high school movie of all time.
Where does Cady grow up?
One of the reasons why Cady finds herself wandering into what can be considered the wrong group of girls when she starts at a new high school is because she did not have the same childhood experience as many other children. Instead, Cady has more experience with a very different type of culture due to where she grew up. Both of Cady's parents had jobs that required their family to live in unique locations full of culture that differs greatly from the one she experiences in high school.
T/F Her name is prounounced "Caddy"
On Cady's first day of school there are quite a few things that she gets wrong. She has a hard time finding her classes, and a hard time adjusting to the rules of high school. One thing that is also wrong is the way that different students, principals, and teachers pronounce her name. Her name, being spelled c-a-d-y, is pronounced in a number of different ways. Such as, Caddy, Katie, Catty, and even more. However, which is the correct pronunciation of her name?
T/F Cady was home schooled
Cady was raised with an unusual socialization. She grew up on a different continent on which she went to high school, where the cultures are very different from one another. Her parents were nervous about sending her off to high school. They gave her lunch in a brown paper bag and made sure to give her money for milk as well. This is how her parents decided to send Cady off to high school, but before that was Cady home schooled?
How does Cady say "hello"?
Cady even has an odd way of greeting people. The high school that Cady attends as her very first school experience is not the most welcoming in terms of accepting new people. Cady has a very difficult first day because no one will speak to her or help her feel accepted. Even after directly approaching a group of people with this greeting, no one greets her back. Luckily, on her second day of school she manages to meet Janice and Damian.
What word is Gretchen always trying to make happen?
Over the course of the movie, the audience hears Gretchen use this word a number of times. This word is relatively harmless, however, Regina, the queen mean girl, becomes increasingly frustrated the more times Gretchen uses this word. Maybe Regina is just mad that she did not come up with this word herself. The word has even gained a lot of fame since the film's popularity, so in a way, Gretchen was able to make this word happen, despite Regina's harsh words.
What day during the school week do the girls wear pink?
The mean girls have a certain number of rules that they must follow to consider themselves as part of the group. One rule is that they can only wear pants one day during the week. Another rule is that ex boyfriends are strictly off limits, but this proves complicated over the course of the film. Another rule is that there is one specific day during the school week that all of the girls have to wear pink, and everyone knows which day that is.
What is the group of the "mean girls" called?
When Cady finally finds friends in Damian and Janice they decide to help her become more accustomed to high school and living in America. As a way of helping her learn the social dynamic of high school, they draw her a map of the cafeteria and where everyone sits. They begin to describe the different groups to Cady. Each group also has their own nick name. What is the nickname of the group that has Karen, Regina, and Gretchen, with Cady as the latest member.
Who lends Cady a pink shirt?
When in the cafeteria, on her way to sit her Janice and Damian, Cady is called upon by the plastics to sit with them. Though cautious, Cady does not want to be rude so she sits down with them. After briefly speaking, the plastics decide that Cady should be able to see if she can fit into the plastics. She is told about the rules, and with the next day being Wednesday, she is told she must wear pink the next day. Who does she borrow a shirt from?
What day of the year is known as "Mean Girls Day"?
The idea of "Mean Girls Day" comes years after the blow up of the films popularity. The month and day of the year comes from when Cady begins talking to a boy in her math class, named Aaron Samuels. She thinks he is cute so she starts looking for excuses to talk to him. There is a scene during the film where Cady asks Aaron what day it is, and he replies "it's _____ _____" and this is the date that is known as "Mean Girls Day".
Who is described as a "life ruiner"?
There is a lot of anger and angst among the different girls at the high school. They all seem to see the other girls as competition and as enemies as opposed to classmates. However, there is one girl that is known for her powers of evil when it comes to ruining other peoples lives. One example seen throughout the film is when this girl calls another girls mother pretending to be from planned parenthood just to get the other girl in trouble.
Finish the line: is ______ a carb?
Telling teenage girls not to worry about their weight is almost the same as telling water not to be wet, there would be no point. Having what is considered a "hot bod" is one of the things that makes Regina George seem powerful in the world of high school. Janice and Cady attempt to take this away from her by giving her custom protein bars that make people gain weight. Regina, worrying about her weight, asks this question about carbs.
Who does not have just a regular mom but a "cool mom"?
To some people, this girl has the perfect life, but looking at her family others may disagree. This is the house where the girls spend most of their time hanging out, other than the mall. This plastic's mom likes to be overly involved in her life, almost to a concerning degree. This mom considers herself to be the cool mom. She offers drinks, saying that if the young girls would want to drink that she would rather them do it in the house.
What is the name of the book of insults?
The title of the movie is mean girls, therefore the girls in this movie must have some pretty harsh tendencies. The plastics collect some of their funniest and most memorable insults about their classmates, mostly females, in a collection where they post the insult with a picture of a girl beside it. This book of insults is an old tradition for the plastics. It takes Cady quite some time but eventually even she herself puts an insult inside the book.
Damian claims that Gretchen's hair is so big because it is full of...
The plastics are not the only ones that spread their share of rumours and disses. Despite all of their talk of dislike of the plastics, Janice and Damian spend a lot of their time talking smack against the plastics. While explaining the concept of the plastics to Cady, Janice and Damian discuss each member of the plastics in more specific detail. Janice and Damian also inform Cady that Gretchen thinks that she is better than everyone else because her dad invented toaster strudels.
Who says "ex-boyfriends are off-limits to friends. That's just like, the rules of feminism"?
Well the girls that attend the high school in this story may not be saints and they may not always have the nicest things to say but the rules that "ex-boyfriends are off-limits to friends. That's just like, the rules of feminism" is one of nicer things that this girl has had to say. Of course, this rule does not last long over the course of the film, but still it is certainly a nice thought for as long as it lasts.
Finish the line: "Get in loser, we're going..."
The politics of high school do not end when the bell rings. The friend groups each have various hang out spots where they spend their time following the school day. The first day that Cady is officially a member of the plastics, she expects to go home after school. Or possibly even to hang out with her other friends, Janice and Damian. However, that is not what happens. At the end of the school day, Regina drives up to Cady and says...
How does Cady often imagine high school?
Cady has a wild imagination. She often imagines situations in a way that is different, and often more violent, than the way they are actually happening. Cady also tries to compare the situations that she is experiencing for the first time to situations to which she is more familiar. While trying to understand the tones, looks, and other subtle ways of high school politics, Cady dramatizes these actions in her own head so that she can try to better understand the situations.
What Christmas carol do they dance to?
The winter talent show is one of the highlights of the film. There are different performances that are extremely memorable such as Kevin G rapping, and Damian performing a heartfelt rendition of Beautiful by Christina Aguilera. Karen, Cady, Gretchen, and Regina perform their annual song and dance to a famous Christmas carol. During this performance, Regina's mom film the entire thing while performing the dance from the isle. Another notable moment is Gretchen kicking a boom box at Jason's face.
How many candy grams does Glen Coco get?
With the help of Damian and Janice, Cady devises a plan to create friction among the plastics. This plan involves the use of candy grams. Cady masterminds a plan so that Gretchen will feel left out, and think that Regina did not send her a candy gram but that she sent out candy grams to the rest of the plastics. Glen Coco is the name of a character that famously receives candy grams. The line goes "___ for you Glen Coco, you go Glen Coco".
What does Cady dress up as for Halloween?
Halloween turns to be one of those moments for Cady where her lack of socialization really shows. Cady is excited for Halloween and thinks that dressing up as a scary character will be the best way to dress up for a Halloween party. However, the other plastics are all dressed in a much more revealing fashion. Cady ends up being made fun of, so she leaves the party and is very upset. She runs to Janice and Damian and tells them about her troubles.
Finish the line: "Everyone in Africa can read..."
After the fall out of emotions following the Halloween party, Cady wants to get revenge on Regina for the way she made her feel. Cady decides to get back at Regina in a number of ways, one of which is making her gain weight. Cady gives Regina nutrition bars and claims that they will help her lose weight and burn carbs. However, they are actually bars to increase weight gain in athletes. The nutrients are written in a different language that Cady claims everyone in Africa can read.
Why does Cady join the plastics?
Cady is the new girl in school and at first she seems to have a lot of trouble making friends. This is especially true since she grew up in Africa and has a hard time adjusting to the American socialization of young American girls. The first friends Cady makes and Janice and Damian, who are basically against everything the plastics are and stand for. With that being said, Cady soon finds herself friends with the plastics. But why does she become friends with them?
Where does Karen suggest they go for food when Regina is upset?
Karen is well known for being the least intelligent of the group of plastics. However, she is a decently good friend to the other member of the plastics. When Regina is upset, she turns to Karen and begins to tell her all about her woes. Karen suggests that the girls go for food after hearing that Regina is upset, as some girls tend to eat their feelings. However, Regina does not like Karen's suggestion and goes on to call her stupid.
T/F There is a love triangle between Aaron, Cady, and Gretchen.
Despite all Cady has been told by the girls on the social norms on dating and what the rules are about dating a friend's ex boyfriend or girlfriend. However, this does not stop Cady from pursuing Aaron and trying to get closer to him. She is doing her best to separate Aaron from the plastics, because she likes him and she is still trying to destroy the plastics. Which of the plastics used to date Aaron and still shows interest in him?
What department store does the sales lady suggest Regina buy her dress at?
As the end of the year is rapidly approaches, so is the Spring Fling dance. Regina goes to try on a dress that she has had on hold for months, as she knows it is against the rules to buy a dress for a dance without getting the opinions of her friends. When Regina tries on the dress, she no longer fits into it. This is likely due to the fact that she has been eating the nutrition bars from Cady.
T/F Regina is told "you can't sit with us"
Being told "you can't sit with us" is the worst thing one of the members of the plastics could possibly hear. When Cady first joins the plastics she is given a number of rules, and she is informed that if she breaks any of these rules that she will no longer be allowed to sit with the plastics at lunch. Following the rules becomes increasingly difficult for Regina while she is constantly dealing with sabotage from Cady, Damian, and Janice.
Cady is accused of becoming exactly like...
Towards the middle to end of the film, Cady is very different from who she was in the beginning of the film. These differences are noticed mostly by her parents, who do not like the changes that they have been seeing in their daughter. Her friends also notice how her personality has been changing. Which of the following characters does Cady become more and more similar to as the film progresses? The options are Regina, Janice, Ms. Norbury, or Gretchen?
Which school subject is Cady particularly talented in?
The backdrop for the majority of the film is high school. While the politics of the mean girls and other high school girls are at the focus of the film for the majority of the time, there is education and school still happening in the background. Cady surprises her classmates when she arrives from Africa with a dazzling intellect in one of these subjects in particular. She even ends up participating on the schools team for answering questions in this particular subject.
Who turns in the burn book?
The burn book is a collection of insults about almost all of the girls in the high school. Thanks to Cady, this even includes an insult about one of the female teachers at the school. Cady writes that Ms. Norbury sells drugs, despite this not being true. One of the girls is feeling vengeful, so she decides to print out the pages of the burn book and throw them all around the school, as well as turn in a copy of the burn book to the principle.
Who says "she doesn't even go here"?
Following the chaos that ensues after Regina reveals all of the gossip and mean things said in the burn book, the principle decides to hold a meeting for all of the high school girls. This meeting becomes a workshop about how to treat each other with kindness. However, there is one girl there that is sharing feelings and it turns out that she does not even attend the high school. From the crowd someone yells out "she doesn't even go here" in this iconic Mean Girls moment.
Who takes the blame for the burn book?
When the burn book is released and turned in, the principle is able to narrow down who he thinks created the burn book based on who is not in the book. The only names of girls that are not in the book are Cady, Karen, and Gretchen. Gretchen complains that it is not her fault that she is so popular and everyone loves her. However, the Spring Fling dance is cancelled until someone steps up and takes the blame for the book.
T/F Regina and Janice used to be best friends
Throughout the entire film, Janice presents a major disliking of Regina. She wants Cady to try and ruin her life, and she is happy to help the cause. However, one thing that remains a secret for at least half of the movie is why Janice dislikes Regina so much. Aside from the obvious fact that she is just overall a mean person that could be taken down a peg or two in order to become more bearable. But were these two ever friends?
Who wins Spring Fling queen?
As a part of their plan to take down Regina, Janice, Cady, and Damian decide to rig the votes and nominate Gretchen for Spring Fling Queen in order to create competition among the plastics. However, as a joke, Damian also rigs the votes so that Janice is nominated for Spring Fling Queen. When Janice hears this she is upset but can easily laugh it off. Cady is also nominated for Spring Fling Queen, and is over the moon when she finds out Damian did not rig the vote.
How does Regina get hurt?
Regina feels incredibly betrayed when she discovers that it has been Cady behind all of her latest misfortunes. She immediately calls her mom in order to get away from the school, and on her way out Cady follows her in order to apologizes. However, during this altercation, an incident ensues. Regina is hurt, which helps her as it provides sympathy for a once feared girl. However, there are many rumors that Cady is behind her injury. This makes some people like Cady more, and makes some people like her less.
Is Mean Girls becoming a well known Broadway musical?
There is a long standing tradition of turning well known musicals into films. However, there is also a more recent tradition of turning popular films into Broadway musicals. Some examples of this would be Legally Blonde, which was turned into a musical which originally starred vocal powerhouse Laura Bell Bundy. Another example is the film Bring it On, which is a major film franchise that features 6 films now, and has also been turned into a musical. But is Mean Girls the next to join?