John Hughes Trivia Quiz

John Hughes defined the coming of age movie in the 1980's, writing or directing some of the biggest films of the decade. His films remain classics for both the generation that grew up with them and each new generation of teens. Test your knowledge of John Hughes filmography.

1: John Hughes wrote and directed several of the best loved films from the 1980's. Which film gets the dubious distinction of being his first writing credit?
     National Lampoon's Class Reunion
     National Lampoon's Vacation
     Sixteen Candles
     The Breakfast Club

2: Which John Candy film did John Hughes not either direct or write?
     Planes, Trains and Automobiles
     Uncle Buck
     Volunteers
     The Great Outdoors

3: To what high school activity is John Hughes film The Breakfast Club, starring Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall and Judd Nelson, referring to?
     Drama Class
     PTA Meetings
     Detention
     Chess Club

4: John Hughes writes many movie scripts under what pen name?
     Richard Bachman
     D. Richard Saunders
     Samuel Clemens
     Edmond Dantes

5: John Hughes shares a birthday with which actor who has appeared in several of his films?
     John Candy
     Molly Ringwald
     Macaulay Culkin
     Anthony Michael Hall

6: John Hughes often uses Beatles songs as part of a character's musical performance in films. Which Beatles song hasn't been sung by a John Hughes character?
     Love
     Yellow Submarine
     Twist and Shout
     Birthday

7: John Hughes often sets his films in which U.S. metropolitan area?
     Los Angeles
     New York
     San Francisco
     Chicago

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