Q 01/05

Who plays Smokey, the small-time weed dealer, in the original Friday?

A) Chris Tucker

B) Mike Epps

C) Chris Rock

D) Bernie Mac

Answer · why

A) Chris Tucker

It became Tucker's breakout role, though his first audition went badly.

Q 02/05

What is the name of Ice Cube's character across all three Friday films?

A) Craig Jones

B) Day-Day Jones

C) Willie Jones

D) Elroy Jones

Answer · why

A) Craig Jones

He is fired on his day off, a detail borrowed from Ice Cube's cousin's real UPS job.

Q 03/05

How much money do Craig and Smokey owe Big Worm, and by what time?

A) $200 by 10 p.m.

B) $100 by midnight

C) $500 by sunrise

D) $1,000 by Saturday

Answer · why

A) $200 by 10 p.m.

They smoked the consignment Smokey was supposed to sell.

Q 04/05

Who directed Friday, in his feature debut after a career making music videos?

A) F. Gary Gray

B) John Singleton

C) Steve Carr

D) Marcus Raboy

Answer · why

A) F. Gary Gray

Ice Cube picked him personally, having worked with him on videos; Gray later made The Italian Job and Straight Outta Compton.

Q 05/05

Ice Cube co-wrote the Friday screenplay with which DJ and producer?

A) DJ Pooh

B) DJ Quik

C) Dr. Dre

D) DJ Yella

Answer · why

A) DJ Pooh

Smokey was based on Pooh's own stint dealing drugs, and Pooh was originally going to play the part.