Can You Actually Get Out of This "Groundhog Day" Quiz?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can You Actually Get Out of This "Groundhog Day" Quiz?
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About This Quiz

Are you as cynical and as quick on your feet as weatherman Phil Conners? Not everyone can be sly and devious enough to break the cycle of waking up to Sonny and Cher, having the same conversations and being denied the chance at love like he did. Pretend you're predicting the winter weather alongside a "rat" and see if you can get out of "Groundhog Day," too. 

Starring Andie Macdowell and Bill Murray, "Groundhog Day" has become a seasonal favorite! Millions of Americans prepare to watch Punxsutawney Phil see or not see his shadow every February 2nd, and the film has become part of the tradition. If you found yourself stuck in an infinite snowy loop like Phil, would you be able to navigate your way out? Would it happen by dumb chance? Or would you be stuck living out the same comedic scenes for the rest of your days? 

During this quiz, you'll get to try your luck at escaping a cycle like you've never been in before! Whether it's a metaphor for your life or not is your business, but do your best to make it to February 3rd. Can you manage to get past your obstacles, or will you need to stock up on enough winter clothes to wear until the end of your days? Take the quiz and find out!

Question 1 - lyric
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Can you finish the lyrics to the song Phil wakes up hearing? "There ain't no hill or mountain we can't _____."
Climb
Find
Scale
Lie

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Question 2 - Ned
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"You don't remember me, do you?"
We've done this before, Mr. Mayor.
I think we dated once in high school.
You went out with my sister in high school, right?
Yes, Ned. I remember you.

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Question 3 - Lancaster
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Will you stop and talk about the weather with Mrs. Lancaster?
I'll do it once, but I'm not doing it again.
I talk about the weather at work. I don't want to talk about it now.
Sure! It's better than some conversations we could have.
I really wish she would stop talking to me.

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Question 4 - blizzard
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You're the weatherman, so where's the blizzard going to hit?
Altoona
Pittsburgh
Punxsutawney
What blizzard?

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Question 5 - truck
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Are you willing to step in front of a moving truck to make this day stop?
I would rather jump off a building.
I'm standing in the street right now!
LOL ... I'll just press escape.
TBH ... I want to see where this goes.

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Question 6 - god
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Does surviving this day also make you believe that you're a god?
I must be! I've survived nearly everything.
I might have been in a former life.
I'm afraid I'm a mere mortal.
We're all gods and goddesses in our own way.

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Question 7 - excited
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What do you sound like when you're really excited?
I sound like a groundhog ... duh.
I'm like Nancy the dressmaker; I sound like a chipmunk.
I'm not sure my excitement has a sound.
I sound like a blizzard blowing in.

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Question 8 - lyrics
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"Put your little ____ in mine. There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb."
Heart
Brain
OMG ... not this again!
Hand

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Question 9 - piano
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If it helps you escape Groundhog Day, how much are you willing to pay for a piano lesson?
At least $1,000!
I'll drain my entire account. That's like $1.89.
I would pay at least $100.
Given the day I'm having, the teacher should be kind enough to comp me.

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Question 10 - driving rat
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Just great! You now have to give driving advice to a rat. How would you tell him to drive?
"Don't drive angry!"
"Look out for those rock piles!"
"Drive fast; turn left."
"Don't drive when you're sad, Mr. Groundhog."

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Question 11 - Rita
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Pretend you're Rita for a second. Why would you slap Phil across the face?
For being arrogant
For being rude to the locals
For saying the groundhog didn't see his shadow
For making me trust him

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Question 12 -  departure
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What's your chance of departure today?
85%
40%
25%
98%

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Question 13 - insurance
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What kind of life insurance are you going to purchase from Ned?
All the insurances!
Considering the things I've survived, I should probably get life insurance.
I could use some extra car insurance.
Who couldn't use more house insurance?

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Question 14 - see shadow
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Did the groundhog actually see his shadow during the film?
Nope ... six more weeks of winter!
It never really says.
He did; that's why everyone is celebrating!
I think so, but I'm not 100% sure.

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Question 15 - music dancing
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"Strike up the music; the band has begun!" What kind of dance are you doing in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?
The floss
The "Pennsylvania Polka"
The moonwalk
The worm

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Question 16 - music
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Which musical group plays to wake Phil up every morning at 6 a.m.?
The Temptations
The Rolling Stones
U2
Sonny & Cher! I can't believe we're still talking about this.

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Question 17 - remember
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"You don't remember me, do you?"
For the last time! I remember you, Ned. You had shingles in high school. I'll buy some insurance.
We had the same English teacher!
I'm not sure I remember anything at this point.
I think I asked you to the prom once.

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Question 18 - snowball fight
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Are you willing to engage in a snowball fight with local hooligans?
If it impresses Rita, I will.
Ugh ... I would rather bathe in tomato juice.
Sure! Snowball fights are fun.
I'm charging their parents for my dry cleaning costs.

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Question 19 - costume for Alpine
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What kind of costume would you wear to the Alpine Theater?
A cowboy getup
A zombie costume
I'm dressing up like a groundhog!
A maid's uniform

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Question 20 - world explode
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"If the whole world was about to explode, what do you do?"
Eat donuts and drink coffee
Spend time with my loved ones
Have a good conversation with someone I have a crush on
Kidnap a groundhog and become a menace to society

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Question 21 - toast
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When you're having a drink with Rita, what toast are you going to make?
To getting out of Punxsutawney
To world peace
To building a big snowman
To adopting a snowball thrower

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Question 22 -  prediction
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If you were asked to give a weather prediction, which one would it be?
"It's going to be cold. It's going to be gray, and it's going to last you for the rest of your life."
There's a blizzard coming!
"There's no way this winter is ever going to end."
I see a ray of sunshine popping through.

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Question 23 - groudhog
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How would you stop a groundhog from ruining your life?
I would threaten him and all his furry friends.
I would take him to a gravel pit.
I would eat groundhog gravy in front of him.
They have live traps for that.

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Question 24 - smash
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Have you smashed the alarm clock that's playing Sonny and Cher yet?
It's in a million pieces.
No, but I'll never listen to "I Got You, Babe" again.
I've thrown it across the room sometimes.
Violence is never the answer.

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Question 25 - no way out
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Finish this quote: "There's no way out except the way we _____."
Think
Came in
Love each other
Deal with the groundhog

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Question 26 - waitress
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What's the name of the waitress who serves Rita and Phil every day?
Doris
Nancy
Alice
Andi

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Question 27 -  sleep well.
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"Did you sleep well, Mr. Connors? Would you like some toast?"
I'm taking the toaster to the bathroom.
I would love some wheat toast. Thanks for asking, Mrs. Lancaster.
I'll have a bagel this morning.
Oatmeal is much better for cold winter days.

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Question 28 - waiter
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What is the waiter going to drop "in about five seconds"?
A glass
A carafe
A napkin
A tray

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Question 29 - van
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"Would you be at all interested at seeing the inside of a van?"
No, thank you, Larry.
It depends what's in there.
Sure! Media equipment is fascinating.
That's a hard pass.

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Question 30 - bid for a date
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How much would you bid for a date with Phil?
I'll hang on to my money.
I have $10 that says he's mine.
Phil's worth at least $100.
$339.88 sounds fair.

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