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On his quest to help Cole Sear, a 9-year-old boy, Dr. Malcolm Crowe learns what it means to love, to accept, and to let go. Understanding the world sometimes means looking at it from a different perspective.
What is Malcolm Crowe's (played by Bruce Willis) profession?
A retired detective
An elementary school principal
Oncology specialist
Child psychologist
He observes and analyzes Cole Sear, a 9-year-old who has trouble fitting in socially.
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What do Malcolm and his wife discover in their bathroom?
A small child hiding
A large spider
The ghost of an old woman
A naked man
A mentally unstable former patient sought out Malcolm to tell him, "You failed me."
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What trauma did Vincent Gray, played by Donnie Wahlberg, have a tough time handling as a child?
His brother died
Seeing dead people
Vincent tells Malcolm, "I want what you promised me." Crowe admits this was a case where he failed the patient.
Physical abuse
Fear of water
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What does Cole ask Malcolm when they are in the church?
"Have we met before?"
"Do you talk to God?"
"Can I borrow you for a minute?"
"Are you a good doctor?"
Malcolm tells him, "I used to be."
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Malcolm looks up the Latin phrase Cole said to him. What does it mean?
"Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord."
While in the church, Cole tells Dr. Crowe that one of his toy soldiers speaks Latin.
"Death is for the weak of heart."
"Vengeance speaks loudly to a sad soul."
"Where there is God, there is hope."
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Which is NOT true of Cole?
He has marks on his arms possibly from abuse.
He tells Malcolm, "You're nice, but you can't help me."
He draws violent pictures.
He goes into trances with a different voice.
Cole seems terrorized, but he doesn't reveal his secrets right away to Dr. Crowe.
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What is one of Cole's pet peeves?
Clocks and watches
Milk on his cereal
People looking at him
Cole is self-conscious and feels people are judging him and think he is a freak.
Handshakes
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What magic trick does Malcolm teach Cole?
The "I can guess your weight" trick
The "I'm thinking of a number" trick
The "magic jack" trick
The "disappearing penny" trick
Cole tries this trick later at a party, while trying to make friends and fit in.
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What video does Anna watch frequently?
Malcolm's speech for his award
Her wedding video
Several times when Malcolm comes home, the video has been left on.
Their anniversary party
A family reunion
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When the teacher asks what the school was once used for, what does Cole say?
A mental institute
A hanging
Cole knows the history better than the teacher. The teacher disputes this.
Witchcraft trials
A prison
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What game do kids at a party want to play with Cole?
Pin the Tail on the Donkey
Twister
"Locked in the Dungeon"
Cole is pushed into a small closet and locked in. His mother rescues him after hearing his screams.
Kick the Can
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What storytelling advice does Cole give Malcolm?
You have to have a happy ending.
The main character has to be an underdog.
You have to add twists.
Malcolm tells Cole stories about himself, trying to put his life in terms a 9-year-old can understand.
There has to be a wizard in it.
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What story does Cole ask Malcolm to tell?
The story of how he found Cole.
The story of why Malcolm is sad.
Malcolm tells the story of his communication issues with his wife.
The story of how Malcolm met his wife.
The story of Malcolm's childhood.
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What is the secret Cole reveals to Malcolm?
"You're not who you say you are."
"I was adopted."
"I killed my father."
"I see dead people."
Cole sees the ghosts of the deceased and they scare him. He says he sees them all the time.
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What lines the inside of Cole's red tent in his bedroom?
Mousetraps
A circle of salt
Toy soldiers
Religious figures
Cole sees the ghosts and feels they have an evil presence that scares him.
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What does Cole ask Malcolm about the school play?
"Did you see the ghosts in the background?"
"Did you think the play sucked big time?"
Malcolm stands in the back to watch the play and offer his support.
"Could you hear me from the back of the auditorium?"
"Did you notice I messed up my lines?"
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What was the childhood nickname of Cole's teacher who calls him a freak?
"Stuttering Stanley"
The teacher draws attention to Cole and won't stop looking at him. Cole gets angry and shouts out the nickname, which humiliates the teacher.
"Silly Sammy"
"Shrill Sherman"
"Sniffling Stevie"
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Why does Cole go to the hospital?
He appears to have been attacked.
Bullies at a party lock him in a small closet where he seems to have been attacked, based on the marks on his body.
His mother was in a car accident.
He has a concussion.
The doctors want to test his brain.
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What is one thing that occurs when the ghosts show up?
Harp music can be heard.
Cole gets a headache.
It gets cold.
Cole comments on this a few times. Even Malcolm makes the comment when in his basement.
Cole starts sweating.
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What missing item is Cole's mother upset about?
A blue and white cameo
A rose brooch
A bumble bee pendant
It belonged to Cole's grandmother. Cole insists that he did not take it.
A Cracker Jack toy
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What does Anna give a colleague for a birthday present?
A statue
A 14 karat gold personalized bookmark
A necktie
A first edition book
Malcolm witnesses this and is angry. He throws a rock through the shop window where Anna works.
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What does Dr. Crowe do over and over that helps him realize he can help Cole?
Listens to the therapy tapes of Vincent Gray
He realizes the ghosts are asking for help, not terrorizing Cole.
Reads and rereads Vincent Gray's diary
Visits Vincent Gray's grave
Talks to Vincent Gray's parents
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What does Malcolm suggest Cole do to make the ghosts go away?
Pray for their souls.
Draw their picture
Answer their questions.
Help them.
Righting wrongs and clarifying messages for the living are ways Cole can help. He helps one girl's family understand how she died.
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What does Cole give to the father of the dead girl after the funeral?
A photograph
A videotape
The tape shows the mother putting poison in the girl's food. It saves the younger daughter's life.
A drawing
A journal
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What role does Cole play in the school play?
Jack (of beanstalk fame)
King Arthur
He pulls the sword from the stone and is cheered by everyone and lifted on their shoulders as a hero.
Prince Charming
Pinocchio
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Malcolm leans on Cole for therapy sometimes. How does Cole suggest Malcolm should talk to his wife?
In a love note
While she's asleep
This seems to work because Anna responds to him with her eyes shut. He tells her he loves her.
Sing his thoughts in a song
Paint it in a picture
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Malcolm tells Cole, "We can pretend______________________________."
"...it's just me and you without the ghosts."
"...there are no bullies in the world."
"...we'll see each other tomorrow."
Both seem to know that their time together is ending.
"...the world is a good place."
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While stuck in traffic, Cole tells his mother,"__________________________________________."
"I'm ready to communicate with you now."
He is ready to tell her he sees dead people. He tells her the accident victim who is tying up traffic died.
"Thank you for sending Malcolm to help me."
"I don't want to go back to school."
"You don't need to worry about me anymore."
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Malcolm tells his mom that her mother wanted her to know she _____________________________________________.
Saw her dance
Cole's mother never knew her mother saw her dance. She starts to believe Cole's ability.
Wanted to say goodbye
Knew she took her shawl
Appreciated the birthday cake
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What question does Cole's mother ask at her mother's grave?
"Can I learn to forgive?"
"Do I make you proud?"
Cole tells her the answer, "Every day." Mother and son embrace in this moment.
"How can I be a good mother?"
"Will you always be with me?"
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When Malcolm returns home to find his wife asleep, what does he say to her?
"We need to talk."
"How did we get to this place?"
"You were never second...ever."
He regrets his job consumed him. She had been watching the wedding video.
"I forgive you."
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What question does Anna whisper in her sleep?
"When are you coming back?"
"Why did I leave you?"
"Can you forgive me?"
"Why did you leave me?"
Anna misses Malcolm. Watching the wedding video brings her comfort.
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What moment signals to Malcolm the truth about his situation?
Cole doesn't acknowledge his presence.
He sees dead people.
Anna drops his wedding ring.
He holds his hand up and sees his ringless finger. He knows he's dead.
He realizes Anna has remarried.
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According to Malcolm's wife, Anna, who or what does he sound like when he's drunk?
Donald Duck
Winnie the Pooh
An angry chipmunk
Dr. Seuss
While they are celebrating an award he won, Malcolm comments, "I would not like it in a mug, I would not like it in a jug.
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In what state does the story take place?
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
There are several references in the scenes from school. They are in Philadelphia.
Georgia
Massachusetts
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