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A hockey fanatic with a bad temper needs fast money to save his grandmother's beloved home. The pro golf circuit is turned upside down by Happy Gilmore in his quest for winnings using unorthodox methods.
Happy Gilmore says, "Ever since I was little, I loved hockey." His mother hated hockey, so she moved to_________________."
Iran
Egypt
Gilmore's parents split up and he is sent to live with his grandmother.
Arizona
Cuba
In the opening, Happy's girlfriend leaves him. What song does he sing over the intercom to woo her back?
"Hot Blooded" by Foreigner
"Tonight's the Night" by Rod Stewart
"Sweet Child of Mine" by Guns and Roses
"I Want to Kiss You All Over" by Exile
His girlfriend, Terry, leaves as he is still singing and an older woman hears the music. The stranger appears at his door.
Which job has Happy NOT held?
Security guard
Gas station attendant
Plumber
Grocery bag boy
He also been a janitor, road worker and construction worker. Mr. Larson is his construction boss who turns up later as a big fan at the golf tournaments.
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Who does Happy's grandmother dress up as to cheer him up?
Gene Simmons
Happy is very close with his grandmother. Her welfare is his number 1 concern.
Ronald McDonald
Gumby
Elvis Presley
What team apparel does Happy often wear?
Boston Bruins
Happy's enthusiasm for pro hockey is evident in his support of the local pro team the Boston Bruins. He wears the jersey and a hat.
Philadelphia Flyers
Detroit Redwings
Toronto Maple Leafs
What item hangs from Happy's rear-view mirror?
A hockey puck
A lucky rabbit ear
A picture of Grandma
This supports the idea that he would do anything for his grandmother. She is the center of his life.
An athletic sock
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When Grandma asks the nursing home aide (Ben Stiller) for a glass of milk, he tells her he'll get her a glass of _____________________________.
"shut the hell up!"
Stiller plays the Jekyll-Hyde aide who makes laborers out of the elderly residents for his own profit. He puts on a friendly face when Happy is around.
"milk of magnesia"
"leave me alone"
"ask for favors and die!"
Where is Happy when former golf pro Chubbs Peterson spots him for the first time?
On the front lawn driving golf balls
At a driving range
Chubbs watches Happy driving balls 400 yards and getting paid for it by spectators. He is interested in coaching him.
At a hockey rink
At a golf tournament
What unusual injury removed Chubbs from golf?
He removed some toes with a driver.
He lost one of his legs while waterskiing.
An alligator bit his hand off.
Chubbs has a wooden hand which repeatedly gets abused throughout the movie. Chubbs took the eye of the same alligator.
A bird pecked his eye out.
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What is the first golf tournament Happy participates in?
The San Diego Pro Am
The Waterbury Open
The Waterbury Open is a local tournament that Chubbs encourages Happy to enter. It will open the door for him to make money on the professional circuit.
The Hartford Mini-Master's Tournament
The Pittsford Mix-Master
What is the "prize" that every pro golfer seeks?
The green jacket
The gold jacket
"Shooter" McGavin has not yet won the gold jacket and will go to any lengths to win it. It is a spoof of the "green jacket" earned in the Master's Tournament.
The beige jacket
The lavender jacket
Who is Virginia Venit?
The director of the nursing home where Happy's grandmother resides
Happy's old girlfriend
"Shooter" McGavin's girlfriend
The director of the pro golf tour
Virginia thinks Happy will be good for the pro golf tour. She recognizes he has a following, which will help the game's popularity.
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How much does Happy's grandmother owe in back taxes?
$50,000
$270,000
She hasn't paid taxes in over a decade. She only has 90 days to pay the IRS if she wants to keep her home.
$368,000
$425,000
What directions does Happy give his first caddy?
"Choose a club and then give it to someone else."
"When I get ready to swing, duck and take cover."
"Watch me and make sure I don't do anything stupid."
Happy is provided with a caddy for his first tournament. Happy is not even sure what a caddy does.
"Sing softly in my ear before I swing."
What claim to fame does Happy proudly disclose?
The only guy to take off his ice skate and stab someone in hockey
Happy loves the sport of hockey, but could never achieve what he had hoped. He is kicked off the ice.
The only guy to never score a goal in the minor leagues
The only guy to lose all of his teeth in a hockey game
The only guy to be put in the penalty box before the game
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On a final hole in a tournament, what does Chubbs repeatedly advise Happy regarding his putt?
"Just tap it in."
Chubbs keeps repeating the phrase to the annoyance of Happy. It tests Gilmore's temper at the mini-golf.
"Just pray."
"Just close your eyes."
"Just hold your breath and nudge it."
Which song is NOT used in the movie?
"Wayward Son" by Kansas
"Jump Around" by House of Pain
'Wild Thing" by The Wild Ones
"Wild Thing" would certainly describe Happy's approach to golf, but this one was not part of the eclectic mix of songs in this movie.
"Tuesday's Gone" Lynyrd Skynyrd
What do the members of the pro tour invite Happy to do?
Try on the gold jacket
Drink champagne out of a golf shoe
Meet them "at 9 on the 9"
He is told to dress up and meet them on the 9th hole at 9 p.m., which is when the automatic sprinklers turn on.
Upgrade his golf clubs
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What does Happy tell Virginia about his former girlfriend?
She exploded from too much soda.
She ran away with the pool boy.
She drowned in a glass of water.
She fell off a cliff and died on impact.
Virginia tells him she doesn't date golfers. She warns him to watch out for "Shooter" McGavin.
On the pro tour, Happy is not provided with a caddy. Who does he recruit?
A car cleaner
Happy brings in a homeless guy cleaning car windows. He's a good match for Happy; neither of them knows much about golf.
A pizza delivery guy
A lifeguard
A gas station attendant
Which actor plays a character who tells Happy to "Harness energy, block bad" while on the course?
Carl Weathers
Ben Stiller
Kevin Nealon
Nealon's character is encouraging Happy to find his zen place and to almost meditate on the course. Even Happy thinks he's weird.
Christopher McDonald
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What unfortunate accident did Happy cause to his former boss Mr. Larson?
He spilled superglue down his pant leg.
He dropped a ton of bricks on his foot.
He shot a nail into his head.
Mr. Larson becomes a great fan of Happy's on the golf tour. He threatens "Shooter" McGavin by bending his 9 iron.
He cut his thumbs off.
What does Happy's caddy clean in the ball washer?
His socks
His underwear
Happy's pro tour caddy is a homeless man. He also takes baths in the golf course lakes.
His silverware
His coins
Where does Happy take Virginia on a date?
An arcade
A bowling alley
A pro hockey game
An ice skating rink
"Endless Love" is played while they skate. It's a little cheesy, but she is impressed.
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Which celebrity is Happy's partner in the Pepsi Pro Am?
Burt Reynolds
Sylvester Stallone
Donald Trump
Bob Barker
Happy gets angry with Barker and they get into a physical fight. Bob beats him up.
What comedian plays the role of the heckler who "Shooter" McGavin hires to annoy Happy?
Kevin Nealon
Phyllis Diller
Joe Flaherty
Joe Flaherty drives Happy to lose his temper and blow his hot streak on the course. Flaherty was a familiar face of Canada's comedy cast for "Second City".
Will Ferrell
When Happy is suspended from the tour, he does endorsements to earn money. What product does he promote?
Subway sandwiches
Happy is limited on time to earn the money to pay back Grandma's taxes, so he turns to shameless promotion.
Odor Eaters
Ben Gay
Burger King
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Happy wants to quit the tour. What does Virginia tell him to change his mind?
"I will go out on a second date with you if you don't quit now."
"Shooter will never let you forget this."
"Grandma wants to see her grandson succeed."
It is always about Grandma and for Grandma. Happy can't let her down.
"This is the one thing you ARE good at!"
What advice does Chubbs tell Happy while teaching him to putt at mini-golf?
"Always have a snack first."
"Find your own happy place."
Gilmore pictures his "happy place" to be with Virginia serving him beer in a sexy outfit and Grandma around too!
"Slice and dice."
"Get ready to shake hands with the devil."
What gift does Happy give Chubbs?
A golf driver with his face on it
Tickets to a Paul Simon concert
A golf cart with his name on it
Head of an alligator
Chubbs is so shocked at the gift he stumbles backward, falls out of a window and dies.
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Which pro golfer makes cameo appearances in the movie?
Jack Nicklaus
Nick Faldo
Lee Trevino
Trevino is seen shaking his head at Happy's behavior. The former gold pro has said if he had read the script he would have opted out.
Greg Norman
What song does Chubbs play on the piano from heaven?
"Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis
"We've Only Just Begun" by the Carpenters
Chubbs is in a tuxedo at a piano showing how content he is in the after-life. Carl Weathers does the actual singing.
"Chopsticks"
"Looks Like We Made It" by Barry Manilow
What tricky shot must "Shooter" make that makes him nervous?
A shot off Mr. Larson's foot
Larson had been threatening Shooter through the later stages of the competitions. Shooter wants to be able to take the shot without injuring Larson for fear of retaliation.
A putt off the tail of an alligator
A shot from the edge of a cliff
A putt off the top of a spectator's hat
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When Happy wins the final tournament, why does the crowd chase "Shooter"?
He threw a gold ball at Happy.
He stole the gold jacket.
It is clear from the beginning that Shooter aims to win a gold jacket. He cannot deal with Happy beating him for it.
He gave the crowd an inappropriate gesture.
He goes on a shooting rampage.
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