Quiz: How Well Do You Actually Remember ‘Dirty Dancing’?
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Over 30 years have passed since Dirty Dancing was released and yet the movie’s popularity does not seem to be diminishing. The Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey led film tackled tough topics, and took audiences through a rollercoaster ride of emotions of love, life, and loss during a summer on a prestigious resort. Upon its release, Dirty Dancing was the first film to sell more than a million copies for home video, and is enjoyed again and again every year since.
If you have watched Dirty Dancing numerous times and know every turn, lift, line and scene, see if it all paid off with this quiz!
What was Baby's real name?
Jennifer Grey starred as Frances "Baby" Houseman.
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What year was Dirty Dancing released?
Dirty Dancing was released on August 21, 1987.
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Where were the Houseman's vacationing?
The movie takes place at Kellerman's Resort.
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What does Baby help Billy carry to the party at the staff cabins?
"I carried a watermelon" is Baby's iconic opening line to Johnny.
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Who is the father of Penny's baby?
Robbie Gould is the one who gets Penny pregnant.
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What is Lisa Houseman's talent for the talent show?
Lisa sings and dances the hula for the talent show.
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In her opening narration what does Baby say is the one thing she can't wait to do?
Baby says she can't wait to join the Peace Corps.
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How much money does Baby borrow from her father to help pay for Penny's abortion?
Baby borrows $250 to help Penny.
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What dance does Johnny teach Baby for their first performance together?
Johnny teaches her The Mambo for their first dance.
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Who is trying to date and impress Baby as she falls for Johnny?
Neil Kellerman tries to impress Baby by saying he stole the lifeguard's girlfriend and owns two hotels.
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What song is playing when Johnny and Penny start to teach Baby to dance?
"Hungry Eyes" by Eric Carmen plays when Penny and Johnny are teaching Baby how to dance.
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What does Vivian accuse Johnny of stealing from her?
Vivian accuses Johnny of stealing her wallet.
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What do the staff call the women guests who have affairs with the staff while their husbands are away?
The women having affairs with the staff are known as Bungalow Bunnies.
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Where does Baby get the most ticklish when practicing with Johnny?
Baby gets ticklish in her armpits which frustrates Johnny.
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What book does Robbie try to hand Baby to explain why he wouldn't help Penny?
He hands her Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead.
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Who were actually stealing guests' wallets and not Johnny?
Mr. and Mrs. Schumacher turn out to be the culprits who are stealing from fellow guests.
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How are Billy and Johnny related?
Billy and Johnny are cousins.
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What does Baby's father, Jake Houseman, do for a living?
He is a doctor and helps Penny after her illegal abortion.
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What song won Best Original Song at the Academy Awards?
"I've Had the Time of My Life" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1988.
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What year was the film set in?
The film is set in the summer of 1963.
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