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When a poor student takes a job, assisting a blind man, he gets a little more than he bargained for! Take this Scent of a Woman quiz to remember all of your favorite scenes from this classic '90s film!
In which year was the premiere of Scent of a Woman?
1989
1993
Scent of a Woman was released on January 8, 1993. It was filmed primarily in New York, with a few scenes filmed in New Jersey.
1994
1996
The main character is Frank ______.
Peters
Slade
Scent of a Woman was produced and directed by Martin Brest. It was based on a film titled Profumo di Donna, by Ruggero Maccari.
Jones
McCarthy
Frank Slade is a retired _____________ in the US Army.
Private First Class
Sergeant
Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade tells Charlie, "Just call me Frank. Call me Mr. Slade. Call me... Colonel, if you must. Just don't call me Sir." He mostly calls him Colonel throughout the film.
Colonel
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______ Simms is a student at an exclusive prep school.
George
Frank
Charlie
Charlie Simms attends a prep school in the New England area. However, many of the school scenes were actually filmed in New Jersey!
Bobby
Which actor plays the role of Lt. Col. Frank Slade?
Robert Redford
Alec Baldwin
Joe Pesci
Al Pacino
Alfredo James "Al" Pacino was born on April 25, 1940, in Manhattan, New York. He has had a career in film for more than 50 years with numerous awards. His one Academy Award was for his role in Scent of a Woman!
What is the name of Charlie's prep school?
Phillips
St. Paul's
Baird
Baird was a fictional school in Scent of a Woman. Many of its students aspire to attend prestigious universities, such as Harvard, following their education at Baird.
The Putney School
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Unlike most of his fellow students, Charlie is not what?
Tall
Rich
Charlie attends the school on a scholarship. Most of his classmates come from wealthy families who pay the full cost of their tuition.
Athletic
Smart
Which famous actor plays the role of Charlie Simms?
Chris O'Donnell
Christopher Eugene O'Donnell was born on June 26, 1970. He is a well-known alum of Boston College and married to Caroline Fentress. They have 5 children together.
Matt Damon
Ben Affleck
Leonardo DiCaprio
Where is Charlie from?
California
Virginia
Oregon
Charlie has traveled across the country to attend high school at Baird. He does not have a ton of money to travel back and forth during breaks.
Florida
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Lt. Col. Frank Slade has what disability?
Depression
Blindness
Lt. Col. Slade generally wears sunglasses and carries a walking cane. He once yelled at Charlie for grabbing his arm, telling him, "I'll grab YOUR arm," since he was blind, not Charlie.
He is deaf
He can't walk
Why does Charlie assist Slade?
He feels bad for him
He's earning extra money to fly home for Christmas
Charlie takes this temporary job of watching after Lt. Col. Slade in order to save up some extra money to buy a plane ticket home for Christmas. He spends his Thanksgiving break assisting Slade.
He's doing his aunt a favor
He's doing research for a school paper
What is the name of the headmaster at Baird?
Mr. Ford
Mr. Goldman
Mr. Trask
Scent of a Woman grossed more than $134 million worldwide. It was a huge financial success for producer Martin Brest.
Mr. Newman
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Along with Charlie, who witnesses other students setting up a prank against the school headmaster?
George Willis, Jr.
George Willis, Jr., is a well-off student. He has a different way of going about refusing to give up his intelligence on the prank case, leaving Charlie to fend for himself.
Samuel Richards
Zachary Morris
James Taylor Jr.
Who bribes Charlie and George to give up the names of the perpetrators of the prank?
Mr. Trask
The headmaster Mr. Trask makes an offer to Charlie, but Charlie chooses to remain silent. Mr. Trask was offering him a letter of recommendation that would surely guarantee his acceptance to Harvard.
George
Slade
Christine Downes
Which actor plays the role of Mr. Trask?
Alec Baldwin
Sean Penn
James Rebhorn
James Rebhorn was an American actor who appeared in more than 100 films, TV shows, and plays. He passed away on March 21, 2014, at the age of 65.
Michael Douglas
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Which actor plays the role of George Willis, Jr.?
Ryan Gosling
James McAvoy
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Phillip Seymour Hoffman passed away on February 2, 2014, at the young age of 46. His cause of death was "acute mixed drug intoxication."
Benedict Cumberbatch
Where does Lt. Col. Slade take Charlie, as soon as he arrives?
Bowling
To New York City
Much to Charlie's surprise, Slade whisks him away on what ends up being an adventurous trip - one that stresses Charlie out a bit, since he is uptight and worried about his trouble at school.
To his brother's house
Out for a walk
Where do Charlie and Slade stay while in New York City?
Motel 6
Motel 8
Waldof-Astoria
The Waldorf Astoria is a famous hotel in New York. The original location was on Fifth Avenue near 34th Street. The new location is 301 Park Avenue. It is managed by Hilton Worldwide.
The Ritz Carlton
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In New York City, Charlie and Slade enjoy a fancy dinner where?
Lounge 15
Oak Room
The Oak Room was a bar, and later a restaurant, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Several other movies have featured scenes in the Oak Bar, including Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest in 1959.
Victor's Cafe
The Rainbow Room
What shocking piece of information does Slade reveal to Charlie during dinner in the Oak Room?
He is not really blind
He has cancer
He plans to commit suicide
Charlie is stunned at this piece of information and isn't quite sure if he should believe Slade or not. Slade has a very interesting way of relaying information and Charlie is naive.
He suffers from ADHD
How do Charlie and Slade travel about, throughout the film?
Limo
They are driven around in a limo by a driver. Charlie is visibly uncomfortable throughout most of the film, because he comes from modest means!
Train
Bus
Taxi
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Where does Slade take Charlie on Thanksgiving?
They pay a surprise visit to Slade's brother's home
Slade's brother lives in White Plains. They drop in on their Thanksgiving dinner, which they were not invited to, and Slade causes a bit of chaos. He deliberately provokes everyone at the table.
To the movies
To a museum
To the opera
How did Slade lose his eyesight?
He was shot in the head during combat
He was juggling with grenades while drunk
Slade is recognized throughout the film as an alcoholic. He is always looking for his next drink. "Where's the booze? Flowin' like mud around here."
He was in a car accident
He was born blind
What is the name of the young woman who Slade dances with at the restaurant?
Katherine
Jessica
Donna
Donna is a young woman who is sitting in the restaurant, waiting for her date. While she waits, Slade talks to her and eventually convinces her to dance with him on the dance floor.
Barbara
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What kind of dance does Slade lead Donna in, on the dance floor of the restaurant?
Jive
Tango
Al Pacino and "Donna" rehearsed their tango for 2 weeks. The scene took 3 days to shoot!
Waltz
Paso Doble
What type of car do Charlie and Slade test drive?
Mercedes Benz
Porsche
Maserati
Ferrari
Charlie and Slade go to test drive a Ferrari Mondial T. Charlie lets Slade drive the car (blind!), giving him directions on when exactly to turn. They get pulled over by a police officer, but Slade speaks to him without giving away his blindness!
What is Slade wearing when Charlie finds him in his hotel room with a gun in his hand?
Nothing
A bathrobe
His military uniform
Slade wants to go out in dignified style, in his uniform. Charlie is stunned and insists that Slade put down the gun. They get into a physical altercation.
Silk pajamas
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What is the name of the Lt. Col.'s driver?
Manny
Manny was portrayed by actor Gene Canfield. He also appeared in Meet Joe Black in 1998 and Goodfellas in 1990.
James
Jesse
Marvin
Which actress played the role of Donna?
Rochelle Oliver
Sally Field
Julia Roberts
Gabrielle Anwar
Gabrielle Anwar was born on February 4, 1970, in Surrey, England. She is the daughter of Tariq Anwar, an award-winning film producer and editor.
"The day we stop lookin', Charlie, is the day ________."
We lose it
We die
Lt. Col. Frank Slade says this to Charlie. It suggests that he feels he has no reason to live anymore, since he has lost his sight.
We fall
We breathe
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What does Lt. Col. Slade say repeatedly, throughout the film?
Excuse me!
Leave me alone!
Hoo-ah!
Hoo-ah! is a famous expression of the military, specifically in the United States Army. Slade repeats this throughout the movie as an expression of approval or excitement.
Hey baby!
What are the two reasons Charlie gives Slade, that he should not want to die?
He has family and they love him
He can dance the tango and drive a Ferrari better than anyone Charlie has ever seen.
Charlie tells Slade that he doesn't really want to die. Slade responds to him, "Give me one good reason not to." Charlie gives him two.
He is decorated and he his men looked up to him
Charlie is being paid to watch him and he can't live in guilt
Which president's staff did Slade serve on?
President Richard Nixon
President George W. Bush
President Jimmy Carter
President Lyndon Johnson
President Johnson was the 36th president of the United States. He is often referred to as LBJ. He succeeded John F. Kennedy, following his assassination in 1963.
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What is the name of the female political science teacher who Charlie introduces to Slade after the hearing?
Jessica Jones
Samantha Richards
Christine Downes
Christine Downes was portrayed by actress Frances Conroy. She is best known for her role as Ruth Fisher on Six Feet Under.
Pamela Mansfield
What perfume does Slade recognize on Christine?
Ombre Rose
Cool Water
Fleurs de Rocaille
Downes is single and pleasantly surprised that Slade has correctly identified her perfume. The two agree to meet up some time and talk politics - leaving the viewer to suspect a budding romance and companionship.
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