Q 01/05

Which future Big Bang Theory star beat Leonardo DiCaprio to the role of Rusty in Christmas Vacation?

A) Johnny Galecki

B) Jason Lively

C) Ethan Embry

D) Anthony Michael Hall

Answer · why

A) Johnny Galecki

A casting team member later said DiCaprio was too thoughtful and not goofy enough; the Griswold kids were recast in every Vacation film.

Q 02/05

Which animal causes chaos after being released in the Griswold house?

A) Raccoon

B) Bat

C) Squirrel

D) Cat

Answer · why

C) Squirrel

The trained animal hired for the scene died of a heart attack before filming, so the crew used an untrained one and the chase took three days to shoot...

Q 03/05

What does Clark Griswold primarily plan to use his anticipated Christmas bonus for?

A) A new car

B) A vacation to Europe

C) Home renovations

D) A swimming pool

Answer · why

D) A swimming pool

He has already put down a deposit he cannot cover, which is why the envelope from work turns his day so sour.

Q 04/05

What is Cousin Eddie's Rottweiler called?

A) Snots

B) Snuggles

C) Rusty

D) Sparky

Answer · why

A) Snots

Eddie warns that the Rottweiler has a little Mississippi leg hound in him and that if he lays into you, it is best to just let him finish.

Q 05/05

What peculiar item does Aunt Bethany wrap and give to Clark as a Christmas gift?

A) Her cat

B) A jar of jelly

C) A plate of dog bones

D) A fruitcake

Answer · why

A) Her cat

Clark works it out by shaking the box; the cat later chews through the Christmas-light cord and is electrocuted.