Pet Sematary Quiz (1989)
This quiz is about the 1989 Stephen King movie, Pet Sematary. Keep in mind this isn't about the book.
- 1.
Young Gage Creed was played by the actor:
- A.
Haley Joel Osment
- B.
Michael Hughes
- C.
Blake and Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit
- D.
Miko Hughes
- E.
Lorne Sussman
Correct Answer
D. Miko HughesExplanation
Miko Hughes played the character of Young Gage Creed.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The movie takes place in:
- A.
Fort Bragg, California
- B.
Ludlow, Maine
- C.
Derry, Maine
- D.
Chicago, Illinois
- E.
Carlisle, Maine
Correct Answer
B. Ludlow, MaineExplanation
The correct answer is Ludlow, Maine. This is evident from the question which asks where the movie takes place.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Stephen King makes a cameo in his own movie. What character does he play?
- A.
Priest
- B.
Medical Student
- C.
Patient of Dr. Louis Creed
- D.
Next door neighbor
- E.
Patron at Missy's Funeral
Correct Answer
A. PriestExplanation
Stephen King makes a cameo appearance in his own movie as a Priest.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When Ellie Creed's cat is hit by a truck and buried in the Pet Sematary, he comes back to Louis. Louis is confused and thinks maybe he buried him alive. Jud Crandall assures him that he was dead because his neck sounded like it was full of:
- A.
Rocks
- B.
Gravel
- C.
Sand
- D.
Crunchy Animal Crackers
- E.
Ball Barrings
Correct Answer
E. Ball BarringsExplanation
When Ellie Creed's cat is hit by a truck and buried in the Pet Sematary, he comes back to Louis. Louis is confused and thinks maybe he buried him alive. Jud Crandall assures him that he was dead because his neck sounded like it was full of ball bearings. This explanation suggests that the sound of the cat's neck indicated that it was broken or crushed, resembling the sound of ball bearings rattling. This detail adds to the eerie and unsettling nature of the story, emphasizing the unnatural and disturbing transformation of the cat after being buried in the Pet Sematary.Rate this question:
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- 5.
During a playful afternoon with his wife, Jud Crandall, Ellie and Gage, Louis doesn't seem to notice that baby Gage has lost grip of his kite. Meanwhile, a semi is speeding down the road and the driver is listening to:
- A.
Sheena is a Punk Rocker by the Ramones
- B.
Pinhead by the Ramones
- C.
I Wanna Be Sedated by the Ramones
- D.
Asleep by The Smiths
- E.
Dead Now by The Furrs
Correct Answer
A. Sheena is a Punk Rocker by the RamonesExplanation
The correct answer is "Sheena is a Punk Rocker by the Ramones" because it is mentioned in the question that the driver of the semi is listening to this song.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The role of Jud Crandall was played by well-known actor Fred Gwynne. What role was Fred Gwynne most well known for?
- A.
Darrin Stephens in Bewitched
- B.
Ward Cleaver in Leave It To Beaver
- C.
Gomez Addams in The Addams Family
- D.
Herman Munster in The Munsters
- E.
Tom Bradford in Eight Is Enough
Correct Answer
D. Herman Munster in The MunstersExplanation
Fred Gwynne was most well known for his role as Herman Munster in The Munsters.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Louis Creed's young daughter Ellie is played by:
- A.
Robin Weisman
- B.
Blaze Berdahl
- C.
Brittany Ashton Holmes
- D.
Sarah Rose Karr
- E.
Jenny Lewis
Correct Answer
B. Blaze BerdahlExplanation
Blaze Berdahl played the role of Louis Creed's young daughter Ellie.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The sacred grounds beyond the Pet Sematary belonged to which Indian tribe?
- A.
Micmac
- B.
Chappaquiddick
- C.
Cheyenne
- D.
Sioux
- E.
Pomo
Correct Answer
A. MicmacExplanation
The correct answer is Micmac. The Micmac tribe is known for their connection to the sacred grounds beyond the Pet Sematary. They have a long-standing history and cultural significance in the area.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How old was the actor who played Gage Creed?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
5
- D.
4
- E.
19 Months
Correct Answer
A. 2Explanation
The actor who played Gage Creed was 2 years old.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How old was the actress who played Ellie Creed?
- A.
5
- B.
7
- C.
10
- D.
6
- E.
8
Correct Answer
E. 8Explanation
The actress who played Ellie Creed was 8 years old.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Is Pet Sematary based on something in real life? If so, was it:
- A.
A story in the news about a child hit by a truck and a bereaved father who buried him on Indian property falsely believing it would bring him back.
- B.
A child was hit by a car driven by an old man.
- C.
Stephen King's own young son, Owen almost wandered into the street, just barely missing getting hit by a truck.
- D.
Stephen King's own childhood experience living near a Pet Sematary built by children in the neighborhood.
- E.
Tabitha King, Stephen King's wife, was hit by a car when she was five and was the inspiration behind King's famous story.
Correct Answer
C. StepHen King's own young son, Owen almost wandered into the street, just barely missing getting hit by a truck. -
- 12.
What Kind of Cat Is Church?
- A.
A Siamese
- B.
A Tabby
- C.
A Mixed Mutt
- D.
A Rex
- E.
A Russian Blue
Correct Answer
E. A Russian BlueExplanation
Church is a Russian Blue cat because the question asks for the kind of cat Church is, and the correct answer given is "A Russian Blue."Rate this question:
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- 13.
Rachel Creed has horrible memories of her childhood. She had a sister named Zelda whom she had to take care of. What did Zelda have?
- A.
Spinal Meningitis
- B.
Cerebral Palsy
- C.
Aids
- D.
Cancer
- E.
Osteoarthritis
Correct Answer
A. Spinal MeningitisExplanation
Zelda had Spinal Meningitis. This is evident from the information given that Rachel Creed had to take care of her sister Zelda, implying that Zelda had a medical condition that required assistance.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Zelda was a scary character in the movie. Who played her(his??)part in the movie?
- A.
Andrew Hubatsek
- B.
Linda Blair
- C.
Peter Stader
- D.
Bill Jankins
- E.
Paul Rubins
Correct Answer
A. Andrew HubatsekExplanation
Andrew Hubatsek played the part of Zelda in the movie.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What drug does Louis use to finally put his undead son and undead cat to sleep?
- A.
Arsenic
- B.
Anti-freeze
- C.
Morphine
- D.
Narcotics
- E.
Amphetamines
Correct Answer
C. MorpHineExplanation
Louis uses morphine to finally put his undead son and undead cat to sleep. This drug is a powerful painkiller and sedative that can induce sleep and provide relief from pain. In this context, Louis likely administered morphine to ease the suffering and calm his undead loved ones, allowing them to peacefully rest.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How much money did Pet Sematary rake in during its first week in theaters back in April of 1989?
- A.
200 Million
- B.
$790,099
- C.
2 million
- D.
$354,890
- E.
16 Million
Correct Answer
E. 16 MillionExplanation
Pet Sematary raked in 16 million dollars during its first week in theaters back in April of 1989.Rate this question:
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- 17.
When Rachel confides in Louis about her horrific childhood with Zelda and how the Pet Sematary visit replayed these fears, Dr. Louis offers her a pill to help her sleep. What pill did he offer her?
- A.
Xanax
- B.
Valium
- C.
Klonopin
- D.
Lunesta
- E.
Ambien
Correct Answer
B. ValiumExplanation
In this scenario, Dr. Louis offers Rachel a pill to help her sleep after she confides in him about her traumatic childhood and how it resurfaced during the visit to the Pet Sematary. The correct answer is Valium.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Pet Sematary was filmed in Maine. The town in the movie was called Ludlow but the real places where the movie took place were:
- A.
Bangor and Ellsworth
- B.
Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
- C.
Portland and Calais
- D.
Halldale and Hampden Center
- E.
York Village and Alfred
Correct Answer
A. Bangor and EllsworthExplanation
The correct answer is Bangor and Ellsworth. Pet Sematary was filmed in Maine, and although the town in the movie was called Ludlow, the real places where the movie took place were Bangor and Ellsworth.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Jud Crandall tells a tale of another human buried in the Pet Sematary called Timmy Baterman who died in World War II. How did the young men plan to kill the unnatural Timmy Baterman?
- A.
Shoot him with a tommy.
- B.
Feed him food laced with poison.
- C.
Cut off his head, as they do with zombies.
- D.
Put him to sleep with a sedative and rebury him in a proper cemetery.
- E.
Set his family home on fire.
Correct Answer
E. Set his family home on fire.Explanation
The young men planned to kill the unnatural Timmy Baterman by setting his family home on fire.Rate this question:
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- 20.
How old is Rachel when she is left to take care of her terribly ill sister, Zelda?
- A.
7
- B.
9
- C.
8
- D.
11
- E.
13
Correct Answer
C. 8Explanation
Rachel is 8 years old when she is left to take care of her terribly ill sister, Zelda.Rate this question:
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- 21.
After Gage is killed, Louis buries him in the Pet Sematary. Shortly after midnight, Gage is resurrected and the first person he kill is:
- A.
Jud Crandall
- B.
Rachel Creed
- C.
Louis Creed
- D.
Missy Dandridge
- E.
Ellie Creed
Correct Answer
A. Jud CrandallExplanation
After Gage is resurrected in the Pet Sematary, the first person he kills is Jud Crandall. This can be inferred from the events in the story where Gage, under the influence of supernatural forces, seeks revenge and targets Jud as his first victim.Rate this question:
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- 22.
One of Doctor Louis Creed's first patient's is a dead co-ed named Victor Pascow. During the first night, Pascow takes Louis on a creepy nighttime walk.
- A.
Down the path, through the pet sematary and warns of the barriers beyond.
- B.
To Disneyland. Then they visit the Pet Sematary where Louis learns Walt Disney was buried there.
- C.
Through the town of Ludlow. And down the street where death will eventually befall his young son.
- D.
Through the flames of hell.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
A. Down the path, through the pet sematary and warns of the barriers beyond. -
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