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<i>It’s A Wonderful Life</i> is a quintessential Christmas film that has something to appeal to the entire family. Do you have a mean Jimmy Stewart impression? Find yourself on the edge of your seat to find out what will happen to the Building and Loan? Swoon for the sweet romance between George and Mary?

If you’re a fan of this holiday favorite, it’s time to test how much you’ve retained over the years! Let’s take a spin through twenty dynamic, super-fun trivia questions that will surprise and delight.

Spread Holiday Cheer with Our Wonderful Life Quiz

It’s A Wonderful Life reaffirms the fact that there are always parts of your life to be grateful for and that family is the most important thing of all. It’s a great feel-good movie with plenty of comedy as well as some truly heartwarming moments. In this quiz, we will test how much you remember about this iconic cinematic gem. Load up on some Italian wine, and don your fanciest dance attire, and let’s get going with some awesome trivia goodness!

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Jason is currently working on his Master’s of Business Administration at the University of Minnesota. He enjoys studying history, theater, film, and games, and loves trivia - participating yearly in the world’s largest trivia contest.

Wonderful Life Quiz Questions

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Question 1

When Clarence grants George's wish to have never been born, he finds out that the name of Bedford Falls has changed. What did the name of the town change to?

  • A
    Albany
  • B
    Pottersville
  • C
    Bailey Park
  • D
    Sin City

Question 2

Which of the following is George's family member who helps him run the Building and Loan?

  • A
    Harry Bailey
  • B
    Uncle Billy
  • C
    Violet Bick
  • D
    Ma Bailey

Question 3

What is the name of the city in which this movie takes place?

  • A
    Buffalo
  • B
    Bedford Falls
  • C
    Rochester
  • D
    Chicago

Question 4

What is the name of the second-class angel who doesn't have his wings and is in charge of helping George?

  • A
    Mary
  • B
    Clarence
  • C
    Joseph
  • D
    Ernie

Question 5

What made the druggist, Mr. Gower, so sad and distracted that he accidentally put poison in a package for a sick boy instead of medicine?

  • A
    He Lost $8,000
  • B
    There Were Too Many Orders That Day
  • C
    His Son Died
  • D
    He Won the Lottery

Question 6

How did George Bailey lose hearing in one ear?

  • A
    A Train Whistle
  • B
    Saving His Brother From Drowning
  • C
    Getting Slapped By Mr. Gower
  • D
    Falling Into the High School Swimming Pool

Question 7

Which of the following people is the grumpy old businessman who tries to take advantage of the people of Bedford Falls?

  • A
    Mr. Gower
  • B
    Joseph
  • C
    Martini
  • D
    Mr. Potter

Question 8

After George and Mary fall into the pool at the dance, they go on a walk together. What is the song they sing together while walking?

  • A
    "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
  • B
    "Buffalo Gals"
  • C
    "Deck the Halls"
  • D
    "Auld Lang Syne"

Question 9

What is the name of George's younger brother whom he saved from drowning when they were kids?

  • A
    Harry
  • B
    Clarence
  • C
    Zuzu
  • D
    Sam

Question 10

What were the names of the cab driver and police officer who were friends of George?

  • A
    Sam and Harry
  • B
    Bert and Ernie
  • C
    Mary and Billy
  • D
    Abbott and Costello

Question 11

"Say brainless," which of the following places is NOT one of the places that George tells Mary coconuts are from?

  • A
    Coral Sea
  • B
    Tahiti
  • C
    Texas
  • D
    Fiji Islands

Question 12

What happens to George and Mary when they participate in the Charleston dance contest at the high school dance?

  • A
    Get Engaged
  • B
    Get Into a Fight
  • C
    Fall in a Pool
  • D
    Come in Fourth Place

Question 13

What is the name of George's lifelong friend who is in love with Mary?

  • A
    Sam
  • B
    Harry
  • C
    Clarence
  • D
    Martini

Question 14

George and Mary's daughter Janie is practicing a song on the piano on Christmas Eve. What song is she playing?

  • A
    "Stairway to Heaven"
  • B
    "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
  • C
    "Jingle Bells"
  • D
    "O Tannenbaum"

Question 15

What is the name of the company that was run by George's father and later by George himself?

  • A
    Bailey Bank
  • B
    Bailey Bros. Building and Loan
  • C
    Bailey Park
  • D
    Pottersville Loans

Question 16

What is the name of the woman George gives money to so that she can move to New York City and start a new life?

  • A
    Violet Bick
  • B
    Ruth Dakin
  • C
    Ernie Bishop
  • D
    Mary Hatch

Question 17

When Clarence grants George's wish to have never been born, George and Clarence go to Martini's bar, but George is surprised by the name of the bar. What did the name of the bar change to?

  • A
    Bert's
  • B
    Mr. Gower's
  • C
    Nick's
  • D
    Daiquiri's

Question 18

When Bert and Ernie follow George to 320 Sycamore, Bert tries to subdue George but is saved by Clarence. Who does Clarence call to for help when Bert and Ernie are holding him down?

  • A
    Mr. Potter
  • B
    Zuzu
  • C
    Joseph
  • D
    George

Question 19

Which of George's children got sick while coming home because she didn't button up her coat?

  • A
    Janie
  • B
    Mary
  • C
    Zuzu
  • D
    Tommy

Question 20

What is the name of the book that Clarence has on him when he jumps in the river and gives to George at the end of the movie?

  • A
    Tom Sawyer
  • B
    A Christmas Carol
  • C
    Pride and Prejudice
  • D
    A Tale of Two Cities

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Some good questions about a very good movie still playing on TV every Christmas.

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