Test your memory of Home Alone and Home Alone 2 with 94 questions about Kevin, the McCallisters, the Wet Bandits, memorable scenes, and a few behind-the-scenes details.
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Classic Character Questions
- Who is the main protagonist of Home Alone?
Kevin McCallister - What are the names of the two burglars?
Harry and Marv - What's the nickname given to the burglars?
The Wet Bandits - Who plays Kevin McCallister?
Macaulay Culkin - What is Kevin’s older brother’s name?
Buzz McCallister - What causes the McCallisters to oversleep before their flight?
A power outage resets their alarm clocks. - What type of animal does Buzz keep as a pet?
A tarantula - What's Kevin's mother's first name?
Kate - Who famously screams "KEVIN!" in the film?
Kate McCallister - What's the name of the creepy neighbor rumored to be a murderer?
Old Man Marley
Plot Twists and Storyline Surprises
- Where was the McCallister family planning to spend Christmas?
Paris, France - How old is Kevin when he's left home alone?
Eight years old - What item does Kevin steal by mistake from the store?
A toothbrush - What famous line does Kevin say after realizing he's alone?
"I made my family disappear!" - Why do Harry and Marv target Kevin's house specifically?
Because it looks wealthy and unoccupied for the holidays - What kind of pizza does Kevin order for himself?
A cheese pizza. - What line from the fictional gangster film does Kevin play for the pizza delivery driver?
“Keep the change, ya filthy animal.” - What movie does Kevin use to prank intruders?
"Angels with Filthy Souls" (fictional film) - How does Kevin finally reunite with his mom?
She returns home Christmas morning just as Kevin wakes up. - What does Buzz find that causes him to scream at the end of the film?
His wrecked room
Fun Behind-the-Scenes Facts
- Who directed Home Alone?
Chris Columbus - Who composed the iconic music for Home Alone?
John Williams - What year was Home Alone released?
1990 - Which Chicago suburb contains the McCallister house exterior?
Winnetka, Illinois. - What's the address of the McCallister family home used in filming?
671 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, Illinois - How long did filming of Home Alone take?
Approximately three months - What special effect was unexpectedly painful for actor Joe Pesci (Harry)?
His head being burned by a blowtorch
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Trivia
- In which hotel does Kevin stay in Home Alone 2?
The Plaza Hotel - Who makes a brief cameo in Home Alone 2, giving Kevin directions?
Donald Trump - What ornaments does Mr. Duncan give Kevin at Duncan’s Toy Chest?
A pair of turtle doves. - What nickname do Harry and Marv adopt in Home Alone 2?
The Sticky Bandits - Which famous New York park does Kevin explore?
Central Park - What's the name of the mysterious bird lady Kevin befriends?
She remains unnamed, known as the "Pigeon Lady" - How does Kevin trick the hotel staff into believing his dad is present?
Using an inflatable clown in the shower with audio playback - Who played the concierge at The Plaza Hotel?
Tim Curry - What charity receives Duncan's Toy Chest’s Christmas proceeds?
A children's hospital - How do Harry and Marv escape prison to appear in Home Alone 2?
They hide in a fish truck.
Quirky Details and Easter Eggs
- Which kind of pizza does Buzz eat before Kevin can have any?
Cheese pizza. - Which airline do the McCallisters fly to Paris?
American Airlines - Which Brenda Lee song plays while Kevin stages a fake Christmas party?
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” - What song does Gus Polinski’s band famously perform?
"Polka, Polka, Polka!" - What candy does Kevin purchase at the grocery store?
Tic Tacs - What does Kevin whisper to himself before confronting Harry and Marv?
"This is my house. I have to defend it."
Final Festive Fun
- What song plays at the end of Home Alone?
“Somewhere in My Memory” - What does Kevin leave for Santa instead of cookies?
Milk and Tic Tacs - Which church hymn features prominently in the film?
"O Holy Night"
McCallister Family Madness
- What color is Kevin's iconic knit hat?
Red and white - What's the name of Kevin's cousin who wets the bed?
Fuller - Which actor plays Fuller McCallister?
Kieran Culkin (Macaulay Culkin's real-life brother) - What drink does Fuller famously enjoy?
Pepsi - What’s Kevin’s dad’s name?
Peter McCallister - Which relative accidentally counts a neighbor kid as Kevin?
Heather McCallister - What holiday are the McCallisters traveling for?
Christmas - What item of clothing does Buzz mock Kevin for packing?
Rubber sheets - What's Buzz's girlfriend's infamous picture reaction from Kevin?
“Buzz! Your girlfriend! Woof!” - How many siblings does Kevin have?
Four siblings (Buzz, Megan, Linnie, Jeff)
Harry & Marv: Sticky Situations
- What brand is the van the burglars drive?
Dodge Ram van - What habit earns Harry and Marv the nickname “Wet Bandits”?
Marv leaves the water running in houses they rob. - Which burglar is taller, Harry or Marv?
Marv - What does Marv step on painfully inside Kevin’s house?
Christmas ornaments - Which trap scorches Harry’s scalp at the McCallister house?
A blowtorch. - How does Harry lose his gold tooth?
Kevin’s trap knocks it out - Who says, "Kids are afraid of the dark"?
Marv
Clever Kevin: Trap Master
- What's Kevin’s weapon of choice against Harry and Marv?
BB gun - How does Kevin disguise his house to fool the burglars?
Using mannequins and cardboard cutouts to mimic a party - What does Kevin cut to send Harry and Marv swinging into the house?
The rope leading to his treehouse. - What sticky substance does Kevin smear on the basement steps?
Tar - What appliance hits Marv directly in the face?
Iron - What heavy object swings down the stairs hitting both Harry and Marv?
Paint cans - What slippery item causes Harry to fall on the front steps?
Ice on the stairs - What does Kevin drop from the roof onto Harry and Marv in Home Alone 2?
Bricks. - What does Kevin heat up on the doorknob as a trap?
An electric charcoal starter
Food & Snacks in Home Alone
- What type of dinner does Kevin microwave?
Mac and cheese - What snack does Kevin spill in Buzz's room?
Crunch Tators
Funny Quotes & Catchphrases
- Finish the quote: "Look what you did, you little…"
Jerk! - Complete Kevin’s line: "This house is so full of people, it makes me…"
"Sick!" - Who says, "I'm gonna give you to the count of ten"?
Johnny (from "Angels with Filthy Souls") - Complete the threat: "1...2...10!" followed by what sound?
Machine gunfire
Random & Obscure Details
- Who does Kevin wave to from the upstairs window?
Old Man Marley - What song plays as the family rushes through the airport?
"Run Rudolph Run" by Chuck Berry
Home Alone 2 Extras
- What’s Kevin’s Christmas wish in Home Alone 2?
To see his mother again - Who helps Kevin by throwing birdseed on Harry and Marv in Home Alone 2?
The Pigeon Lady. - How does Kevin initially get separated from his family again?
Follows the wrong man in the airport - What does Kevin give the Pigeon Lady as a gift?
Turtle Dove ornament
More Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
- Who wrote the original screenplay for Home Alone?
John Hughes - How old was Macaulay Culkin during filming?
9 years old - What common household item did they use to mimic snow?
Mashed potato flakes (artificial snow in outdoor scenes)
Home Alone Pop Culture Connections
- Which company released the 2018 “Home Alone Again” holiday film starring Macaulay Culkin?
Google. - What popular toy was inspired by Kevin’s Talkboy in Home Alone 2?
Real Talkboy recorders by Tiger Electronics - In what year was Home Alone selected for the U.S. National Film Registry?
2023. Library of Congress.
Rapid-Fire Trivia
- Who gets blamed for knocking over the milk during pizza dinner?
Kevin - What’s Kevin’s reaction when he wakes up home alone?
Excitement, thinking he wished his family away - Who does Kevin spot at the grocery store, making him nervous?
Old Man Marley - Who helps Kate McCallister finally reach Chicago?
Gus Polinski and his polka band
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