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When your single mom leaves town for three months and your babysitter dies, what should you do? Take this quiz to remember all of your favorite scenes from this great '90s film!
In which year was the premiere of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
1985
1990
1991
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was released on June 7, 1991. It grossed more than $25 million in the United States alone.
1995
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What is the family's last name in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
Robinson
Crandell
The Crandells live in a modest house with an unused pool in the backyard. They have lawn furniture on the front lawn and a nice front porch.
Jefferson
Peterson
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How many children are in the Crandell family?
Two
Three
Four
Five
The Crandell children are Sue Ellen, Kenny, Melissa, Zach, and Walter. Most of them are old enough to be hired as babysitters!
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What is the eldest daughter's name in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
Shirley
Janet
Sue Ellen
Sue Ellen Crandell is 17 years old. She is highly mature but still a minor, so her mom gets her a babysitter for the summer!
Jessica
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What is the name of the babysitter?
Pamela
Mrs. Sturak
Mrs. Sturak was portrayed by actress Eda Reiss Merin. She was born in 1913 and passed away in 1998. She was known for her roles in Ghostbusters and Turner & Hooch.
Barbara
Mrs. Lovinsky
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Which of the following characteristics best describes Mrs. Sturak?
Chipper
Pleasant
Cheerful
Elderly
Mrs. Sturak has gray hair and big old glasses. She dresses conservatively in a skirt, collared shirt, and sweater.
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The Crandells live in a suburb of which US city?
Miami
Los Angeles
When Sue Ellen gets a job, she is seen driving to and from work in traffic. LA is one of the worst cities for traffic in the United States.
Chicago
Houston
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What is the name of Sue Ellen's 16-year-old sibling?
Kenny
Kenny was portrayed by actor Keith Coogan. He is the grandson of actor Jackie Coogan - known for his role as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family.
Zach
Mole
Bruce
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Who is the youngest child of the Crandell family?
Sue Ellen
Melissa
Zach
Walter
Walter was portrayed by actor Robert Hy Gorman. Gorman was born on April 3, 1980 and was just 10 years old when he filmed Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. He portrayed an 8-year old.
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What is the name of the 12-year-old brother?
Zach
Zachary Crandell was portrayed by actor Christopher Pettiet. Pettiet was born in 1976 but died in 2000 at the age of 24 from a drug overdose.
James
George
Roger
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How old is the sister, Melissa?
8
9
10
Melissa Crandell was portrayed by actress Danielle Andrea Harris. She was born on June 1, 1977, and is married to David Gross.
13
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Where does Mrs. Crandell go for the summer?
Australia
Mrs. Crandell was portrayed by actress Concetta Tomei. She is best known for her roles in China Beach and Providence.
Boston
Japan
South Africa
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Melissa is a...
Tomboy
Melissa is a tomboy and, for the final fashion show, she dresses in a baseball uniform. She is seen wearing a baseball cap in much of the film.
Troublemaker
Stoner
Guitar player
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What is the first thing Mrs. Sturak does when Mrs. Crandell leaves the house?
Blows her whistle
"Alright you little maggots, now line up!" Mrs. Sturak likes to keep a tight ship, but none of the kids are going for it! She rips a cigarette right out of Sue Ellen's mouth and crushes it on the porch with her cane.
Cries
Laughs
Changes her clothes
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Where does Mrs. Sturak die?
In a chair
The kids have just about had it with Mrs. Sturak's rules! They complain to Sue Ellen, since she is the oldest and otherwise in charge. Sue Ellen barges into Mrs. Sturak's room, yelling at her, and suddenly realizes she has passed away.
In the car
In the bathroom
At the grocery store
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Which actress played the role of Sue Ellen Crandell?
Cameron Diaz
Janet Jackson
Jayne Brook
Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate was born on November 25, 1971. She is best known for her role as Kelly Bundy in Married...with Children. She is married with one child.
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What is Sue Ellen's nickname in the film?
Sue C.
Swell
Sue Ellen is called Swell by her siblings. She assumes the role of mother and provider out of desperation, not wanting her mother to return home for the summer after the babysitter died.
Sue E.
Selly
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Where do the kids drop off Mrs. Sturak's body?
At a mortuary
They leave her in a trunk on the front steps of the funeral home. They put a sign on the trunk, believing that whoever finds her will take care of her proper burial.
At the hospital
They bury her in the backyard
At the dump
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"Nice old lady inside. Died of ___________."
Heart attack
Liver disease
Alcohol poisoning
Natural causes
This was written on the sign that the children left on the trunk which held Mrs. Sturak's dead body. At the end of the film, it can also be seen written on her gravestone!
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What happened to all of the money Mrs. Crandell left with Mrs. Sturak?
Mrs. Sturak had the money on her person when the kids dropped her body off at the morgue
When the kids realize they have given the money away with Mrs. Sturak, they panic about not having any money for food or bills for the entire summer. Sue Ellen and Kenny flip for who has to get a job.
Mrs. Sturak spent it all
Zach stole it from Mrs. Sturak
Walter bought an entertainment system for the house with the money
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Where does Sue Ellen get her first job?
Walmart
Clown Dog
Sue Ellen despises her boss at Clown Dog. He kept telling her to put on a happy face, but she is so disgusted by cleaning fats that she quits and tells him to scrub the fats himself!
GAW
Papa John's
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What is the name of Sue Ellen's love interest that she meets at Clown Dog?
Bryan
Bryan was portrayed by actor Josh Charles. He was born on September 15, 1971, in Baltimore, MD. He is married to Sophie Flack and has one child.
Patrick
Gus
Franklin
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Sue Ellen forges a new resume and poses as what?
25-year-old
28-year-old
Her new boss is impressed with her forged experience. Her last assistant was just out of college and too "wet behind the ears."
30-year-old
40-year-old
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Sue Ellen promptly gets hired at which fashion company?
Gucci
Macy's
General Apparel West
Sue Ellen initially applied for the receptionist position, but after her boss sees her resume, she insists that she comes to work for her as her executive assistant.
Chanel
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What is the name of Sue Ellen's boss at GAW?
Samantha
Carrie
Carolyn
Rose
Rose is portrayed by actress Joanna Cassidy. Cassidy is best known for her roles as Zhora in Blade Runner in 1982 and Dolores in Who Framed Roger Rabbit in 1988.
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Who is Rose's boyfriend, who hits on Sue Ellen?
Franklin
Gus
Gus is portrayed by actor John Getz. Getz was born on October 15, 1946, in Davenport, Iowa. He has been active as an actor since 1974.
Jimmy
Kenneth
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What is the name of the receptionist at GAW?
Jessica
Janet
Carolyn
Carolyn was portrayed by actress Jayne Brook. She is best known for her role as Dr. Diane Grad on Chicago Hope.
Janice
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Who is Bruce?
Carolyn's boyfriend
Carolyn seeks Bruce's help in exploiting the truth about Sue Ellen. She and Bruce sneak into Sue Ellen's desk to check on the status of the petty cash box after he hears Sue Ellen say there's nothing left in it.
Mrs. Crandell's ex-husband
Sue Ellen's ex-boyfriend
Kenny's best friend
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How much is Sue Ellen's first paycheck from GAW?
$500
$600
$730
Sue Ellen is very upset when she sees her first paycheck is only $730. Most of her earnings have gone to taxes, which she was not expecting and not familiar with!
$1,000
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Where do Sue Ellen and Bryan go on their first date?
An Italian restaurant
To watch the grunion run
Bryan and Sue Ellen miss the actual running of the grunion because they are busy having their first kiss! The grunion run around their feet instead! Grunion are fish, by the way!
A carnival
Clown Dog
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What kind of car did Mrs. Sturak drive?
Volvo
Buick
Mrs. Sturak drove an old Buick. Sue Ellen decides to take it to the grocery store, saying that Mrs. Sturak would have wanted it that way.
Cadillac
Pontiac
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When Sue Ellen learns that GAW is at risk of closing, what does she suggest to Rose?
Host a fashion show at her house
Sue Ellen lines up her siblings and everyone has just days to get the house looking clean and ready for the fashion show. They wash windows, clean the pool, clean up the kitchen, and take out the trash!
Go to dinner with Gus
Share new ideas with Franklin
Time to retire!
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What is the name of the family dog?
Elvis
When the kids fight over how much food is left, Melissa suggests, "When the food runs out, we can eat Elvis." Elvis then runs out of the room!
Bones
Buster
Punky
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Where does Sue Ellen borrow money from until she gets paid?
Her mother's piggy bank
She gets a loan from the bank
Petty cash
There is a petty cash box in Sue Ellen's desk. She first learns about it when Rose tells her to order lunch and pay for it with petty cash. Sue Ellen quickly takes advantage of this available money.
She steals from Rose's wallet
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Which of Sue Ellen's friends takes a new interest in Kenny after he cleans up and serves as maitre d' of the party?
Hillary
Patricia
Nicole
Nicole, played by actress Deborah Tucker, is taken by surprise with Kenny's new look. He has cleaned up nicely for Sue Ellen's party and it is thought that they will possibly date after this encounter.
Madison
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