Movie Quiz: How Well Do You Remember Sixteen Candles?

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Sixteen Candles is one of the most iconic teen romance films of the ’80s and one that still has a major fanbase even decades after its release. Sixteen Candles tells the coming-of-age story of 16-year old Samantha as she navigates teenage romance, awkwardness, relationships, and everything in between. It’s equal parts hear-warming, hilarious and entertaining, which is why Sixteen Candles still remains a classic all these years later.

While you might think you know everything there is to know about Samantha, Jake and the crew on Sixteen Candles, you might be surprised at some of the little details that may have slipped your mind over the years! Let’s put your knowledge to the test and see just how much you remember about the iconic film.

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Who plays the lead female role of Samantha Baker?
Demi Moore Molly Ringwald Julia Roberts Julia Stiles
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Molly Ringwald played Samantha Baker.
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What color car did Jake drive?
Blue Red Black White
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Jake drives a red car in the film.
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Who says, "What's happenin, hot stuff?"
Grandpa Fred Jake Ted Long Duk Dong
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Long Duk Dong says this quote.
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Who gets trapped under Jake's table and discovered at the end of the party?
Sam Long Bryce Ted
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Ted is trapped under the table for the entire party.
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What is the name of Samantha's sister who is getting married the day after Sam's 16th birthday?
Caroline Ginny Jennifer Madelyn
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Samantha's sister's name is Ginny.
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Who does Ted drive home after Jake's party?
Samantha Ted Caroline Ginny
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Ted drives Caroline home after Jake's party.
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What did Ted ask to borrow from Sam for 10 minutes?
Her underpants Her book Her car Her headband
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Ted asks Sam if he can borrow her underpants for 10 minutes.
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Where does Ted first approach Samantha?
Library Homeroom School bus Gym
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Ted first approaches Samantha on the school bus.
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What color is Caroline's dress that she wears to the dance and Jake's house party?
White Red Black Purple
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Caroline's dress is purple that she wears to the dance.
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Where does Jake get Samantha's phone number?
Her sister The yearbook Her diary Her mother
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Jake gets Samantha's phone number from the yearbook.
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Where are Jake and Samantha sitting when they share a kiss over her birthday cake at the end of the film?
At the dining room table At a restaurant In the car On the front porch
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Jake and Samantha are at the dining room table when they share a kiss.
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Why can't Ginny focus at her wedding?
She's drunk She took too many muscle relaxers She's planning to run away She's sick
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Ginny can't focus at her wedding because she took too many muscle relaxers.
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How much does it cost to see Sam's undies?
$20 $1 $15 $5
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It cost $1 to see Sam's undies.
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Who picks up the phone when Jake tries to call Sam?
Her grandparents Her brother Her sister Her neighbor
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Sam's grandparents pick up the phone when Jake tries to call her.
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Where did Jake finally catch up to Sam at the end of the movie?
At her house At the mall At school Outside the church
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Jake finally catches up to Sam outside the church.
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