Test Your Knowledge Of Iconic '80s Teen Cinema With Our Heathers Quiz
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Dark, courageous, and satirical! What else could you want in an '80s movie? Did we not mention that Winona Ryder stars in it? Heathers has been the ultimate cool kids' film for more than 30 years. How well do you remember it and do you need a re-watch? Try our quiz to find out!
Heathers is a 1989 American black comedy teen film. It was written by Daniel Waters and directed by Michael Lehmann. It stars Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty. The film was meant to contrast the more optimistic movies of the '80s, especially the ones written by John Hughes, by presenting a cynical depiction of high school imbued with dark satire.
Heathers premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and it won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. Ever since then it has become a cult film, and it's regarded as one of the greatest coming-of-age films of all time. Although adults of that time didn't like the violence and the blood so much, teenagers loved it.
Are you still a teen at heart? And do you appreciate Heathers for its bold story and satirical tone? Although you might need a re-watch, take our quiz to challenge yourself! But be careful, you might become a Heather!
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Heathers Quiz Questions
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Question 1
An important part of Heather Duke's character is a book she reads throughout the film. Do you remember what that book was?
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AMoby Dick
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BPride and Prejudice
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CThe Idiot
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DOliver Twist
Moby Dick
<i>Moby Dick</i> is not only a great piece of literature — it also plays in important role in <i>Heathers</i>. While it does add a certain degree of sophistication and maturity to Duke's character, it is eventually obtained by J.D. and Veronica and used in their plot of staging her suicide.
Question 2
"How very" is an '80s slang that's used a lot in Heathers. Which one of the characters says it mostly?
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AVeronica
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BDuke
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CChandler
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DDean
Veronica
Although "how very" it's not a common slang nowadays, in the '80s it was part of the cool kids' vocabulary. Veronica is known to say it a lot, as she is the most sarcastic character in the film.
Question 3
Jason Dean is the boyfriend of Veronica, and seems to suffers from mental illness. Who plays him?
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ALeonardo DiCaprio
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BChristian Slater
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CJohnny Depp
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DTom Cruise
Christian Slater
Christian Slater made him film debut with a leading role in <i>The Legend of Billie Jean</i> and gained wider recognition for his breakthrough role as Jason, a sociopathic high school student in <i>Heathers</i>.
Question 4
Veronica is portrayed as rude and carefree, simply because she didn't care about her social status. However, the Heathers found out she has a skill they can use. What is it?
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APhotographic memory
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BFaking someone else's handwriting
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CFlirting with boys
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DDrawing
Faking someone else's handwriting
Heathers make Veronica write a letter to the sad and overweight Martha Dunnstock. While it's a cruel act, it helps establish the personalities of the main characters in the story.
Question 5
Winona Ryder is a pop culture icon. Her early performances in Tim Burton films have brought her a cult status. What's her name in Heathers?
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AMary
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BVeronica
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CCatherine
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DMargaret
Veronica
Veronica is the female protagonist of the cult classic film <i>Heathers</i>. She is played by Winona Ryder and is part of the popular high school clique "Heathers".
Question 6
Veronica seems to regret the murder of her best friend and worst enemy, however, she doesn't hesitate to kill again when the time comes. Why does she agree to help J.D. shoot Kurt and Ram?
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AJ.D. tells her that the bullets won't actually kill them
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BKurt spreads a sexual rumor involving himself, Ram, and Veronica
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CShe thinks they are mean people
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DAll of the above
All of the above
J.D. manages to convince Veronica to help him "prank" Kurt and Ram by lying, as it is common for him. He tells her the bullets are "ich luge," which in his vocabulary means "non-lethal". Little did Veronica know that the bullets were actually authentic.
Question 7
There is a scene in Heathers where the girls play a game which brings out their vindictive behavior. What's the name of the game?
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ABasketball
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BSoftball
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CCroquet
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DTennis
Croquet
Croquet is a fun game that is usually played on a lawn, where each player has a ball and they use a mallet to whack their wooden ball through hoops. There is a rule called Ball-in-Hand that goes into effect if you strike another person's ball with your own.
Question 8
The absurdity of Kurt's and Ram's characters doesn't end after their deaths. What items do they don at their funeral?
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AJoggers
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BFootball helmets
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CShorts
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DThey don't wear anything
Football helmets
Kurt and Ram are buried in their football helmets while wearing suits. Footballs were also placed in their hands. Their funeral, in fact, is considered one of the funniest scenes of the entire film.
Question 9
In every high school film, there's always an influential, flamboyant "girl boss" who rules over her little group of friends. Who is the leader of Heathers?
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ABetty Finn
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BJ.D.
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CVeronica
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DHeather Chandler
Heather Chandler
Heather Chandler, portrayed by the late Kim Walker, is the first female antagonist of <i>Heathers</i>. She is the leader of the most popular and powerful clique at Westerberg High.
Question 10
At some point, Veronica gets tired of being the school's most popular student and humiliates Chandler at a frat party. What does she do?
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AShe poisons Heather Chandler
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BShe slaps Heather Chandler
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CShe throws up in front of everyone
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DShe calls the police on the party
She throws up in front of everyone
Just before the party, Veronica meets J.D. and expresses her dissatisfaction with the "Heathers" life. At the party, on the other hand, the guy she's been set up tries to kiss her without her approval. That's where Veronica refuses him and also goes out to throw in the hall carpet. Both of these actions embarrassed Heather Chandler.
Question 11
Heathers was one of the first teen films to openly talk about issues such as bulimia. Who suffers from it in the film?
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AVeronica
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BBetty Finn
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CJ.D.
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DHeather Duke
Heather Duke
Heather Duke is portrayed as the timid and shy bookworm, but later is revealed to be as vain and selfish as Heather Chandler. She suffers from bulimia throughout the whole film.
Question 12
Following Heather Chandler's death, her friends went on to divide her possessions between themselves. What did Veronica get?
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AHer favorite book
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BHer CD collection
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CHer watch
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DHer pearls
Her watch
The watch that Veronica inherited was a red plastic Swatch, which she felt she didn't deserve. Right after getting the watch from Heather Duke, she goes to the locker room shower to wash away her sins.
Question 13
While Heather Chandler's murder was messy and chaotic, the murders of Ram and Kurt were well-planned. What did J.D. bring to the crime scene to convince the police of Kurt and Ram's sexual orientation?
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AWine
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BMineral Water
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CChampagne
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DBeer
Mineral Water
This is just another hint that J.D. isn't mentally okay. However, when the police find the mineral water at the crime scene, they seem to fall for J.D.'s master plan. According to him, drinking something other than beer in Ohio is equal to completely giving up your masculinity.
Question 14
A famous quote from Veronica that bloggers still write articles about is "Dear Diary, my teen angst bullsh*t has a body count." What is she wearing while writing this?
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AA cowboy hat
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BA satanic necklace
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CHippie sunglasses
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DA monocle
A monocle
In cinema, monocles are usually reserved for evil millionaires and aristocrats. That's why it stands out so much in <i>Heathers</i> whenever Veronica picks it up to write in her diary and complain about the world.
Question 15
When Veronica is angry for having her reputation at the school stained, she participates in a murder. Who was the first victim of Veronica's and J.D.'s revenge spree?
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ABetty Finn
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BJ.D.
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CHeather Duke
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DHeather Chandler
Heather Chandler
Heather Chandler vows to destroy Veronica's status after she embarrassed her at the school party. However, when Veronica shows up to Heather's house tomorrow morning to offer her a hangover cure as a peace offering, it is filled with poison, thanks to J.D.!
Question 16
Heather Chandler, the ruthless, cruel, and self-centered leader of the clique, maintains a certain weekly routine in the school cafeteria. What does she do there?
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ARuns a lunchtime poll
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BFlirts with guys
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CFights with some of the girls
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DBullies overweight students
Runs a lunchtime poll
Although Chandler seems like someone who would read updates about "popularity rankings," the truth is, she didn't need them. She already knew she was the most popular one! Instead, she conducted a weekly poll and went around the cafeteria asking everyone questions.
Question 17
Jason Dean, the main male antagonist in Heathers, introduces himself to the viewer in a rather bizarre manner. What does he do?
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AHe passionately kisses a girl
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BHe starts a food fight
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CHe starts dancing on the tables
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DHe shoots blanks at two bullies
He shoots blanks at two bullies
Jason Dean, as a new guy, is harassed by the school bullies Ram Sweeney and Kurt Kelly. He pulls his gun and fires blank at them in the school cafeteria. Veronica, meanwhile, finds herself fascinated by this dark and quirky newcomer.
Question 18
There are many conspiracy theories regarding the meaning of the name Westerberg High. Some are even related to the rock band The Replacements. Which U.S. state does Westerburg High belong to?
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ANew Jersey
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BNew York
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COhio
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DTexas
Ohio
The town where the Heathers live might look tropical and almost Californian, however, the Heathers live in a town called Sherwood, in Ohio.
Question 19
In addition to Veronica, the popular clique consists of three wealthy and beautiful girls with the same first name. However, their last names are different. Which one of these last names doesn't belong to a Heather?
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ADuke
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BMcNamara
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CJones
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DChandler
Jones
The clique is made of the leader, Heather Chandler, the geek Heather Duke, and the mentally unstable cheerleader Heather McNamara. Though they are the most popular students, the Heathers are despised but wanted at the same time.
Question 20
Inspired by the "suicides" of Chandler, Ram, and Kurt, two other Westerburg High students try to kill themselves but don't succeed. Who were they?
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AVeronica and J.D.
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BBetty and Martha
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CMartha and Heather McNamara
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DDuke and Kurt's brother
Martha and Heather McNamara
When J.D. and Veronica were masking their murders as "suicides," they never thought that actual students would be inspired by them. However, this just proves their point. There's no individuality in the high school scene. Even suicide will be copied.
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