It's a Wonderful Life quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   What object does George Bailey famously promise to lasso for Mary?

   Answer: The moon

   Why: Mary later hangs a drawing captioned 'George Lassos the Moon' in the run-down Granville house the couple make their home.

2. 2 Medium

   Which song is played repeatedly by Mary and George in the film?

   Answer: Buffalo Gals

   Why: This 1844 American minstrel song was first published as Lubly Fan and later took on city names like Buffalo Gals.

3. 3 Hard

   What technical Oscar did It's a Wonderful Life win for its winter scenes?

   Answer: Developing a new type of silent artificial snow

   Why: Prior to this film, movie snow was made of painted cornflakes, which were so loud that dialogue had to be re-recorded later.

4. 4 Easy

   What is the name of George Bailey's hometown?

   Answer: Bedford Falls

   Why: Bedford Falls was a four acre set in Encino, California: a 300 yard main street of 75 stores and buildings, plus 20 full grown oak trees.

5. 5 Medium

   What classic book does Clarence carry?

   Answer: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

   Why: Clarence's own copy of Tom Sawyer reaches George inscribed: no man is a failure who has friends. Thanks for the wings!

6. 6 Hard

   How much honeymoon money does George have left after the bank run?

   Answer: Two dollars

   Why: George handed out nearly all of their $2,000 honeymoon savings to calm panicked depositors, leaving only these two dollars by closing.