Q 01/05

Which actor plays George Bailey?

A) James Stewart

B) Henry Fonda

C) Gregory Peck

D) Gary Cooper

Answer · why

A) James Stewart

James Stewart had just come home from wartime service, and he agreed to play George before Capra had managed to sell him on the story.

Q 02/05

What is the name of the guardian angel sent to save George Bailey?

A) Joseph Wainwright

B) Gabriel Potter

C) Nick Martini

D) Clarence Odbody

Answer · why

D) Clarence Odbody

Clarence Odbody saves him by jumping into the river first: he knew George would dive in to rescue a drowning stranger instead of ending his own life.

Q 03/05

According to George Bailey's youngest daughter, what happens every time a bell rings?

A) A wish comes true

B) Santa is on his way

C) An angel gets his wings

D) Someone falls in love

Answer · why

C) An angel gets his wings

An angel gets his wings, she says, as a bell on the family Christmas tree rings: the sign that George's guardian angel has finally earned his.

Q 04/05

In which fictional New York town is It's a Wonderful Life set?

A) Grover's Corners

B) Bedford Falls

C) Pottersburg

D) Kingston Falls

Answer · why

B) Bedford Falls

Bedford Falls is the town George Bailey spends his life trying to leave: college, a world tour and even his honeymoon all fall through when the family...

Q 05/05

In the world where George Bailey was never born, what is his hometown called?

A) Pottersville

B) Potter's Landing

C) Potterton

D) Potter Falls

Answer · why

A) Pottersville

Pottersville takes its name from the man who now owns everything in it, and its main street has turned to bars, pool halls and pawnshops.