ParaNorman Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. What is the primary setting of the film ParaNorman?
A. A bustling city in California
B. A small town in Massachusetts called Blithe Hollow
C. A haunted mansion in rural England
D. A suburban neighborhood in Oregon
Answer: B. A small town in Massachusetts called Blithe Hollow
Q2. Who voices the protagonist, Norman Babcock, in ParaNorman?
A. Kodi Smit-McPhee
B. Tucker Albrizzi
C. Christopher Mintz-Plasse
D. Casey Affleck
Answer: A. Kodi Smit-McPhee
Q3. What unique ability does Norman possess that sets him apart from others in his town?
A. Superhuman strength
B. The ability to communicate with ghosts
C. Telekinetic powers
D. Shape-shifting
Answer: B. The ability to communicate with ghosts
Q4. Which animation studio produced ParaNorman?
A. Pixar
B. DreamWorks
C. Laika
D. Aardman Animations
Answer: C. Laika
Q5. What is the runtime of ParaNorman?
A. 75 minutes
B. 92 minutes
C. 105 minutes
D. 110 minutes
Answer: B. 92 minutes
Q6. Who co-directed ParaNorman alongside Chris Butler?
A. Henry Selick
B. Tim Burton
C. Sam Fell
D. Nick Park
Answer: C. Sam Fell
Q7. In ParaNorman, what is the name of Norman’s loyal friend who is often bullied?
A. Neil Downe
B. Mitch
C. Alvin
D. Perry
Answer: A. Neil Downe
Q8. What type of animation technique is primarily used in ParaNorman?
A. Traditional 2D hand-drawn
B. Computer-generated imagery (CGI)
C. Stop-motion
D. Motion capture
Answer: C. Stop-motion
Q9. Which actor provides the voice for Norman’s estranged great-uncle, Mr. Prenderghast?
A. Jeff Garlin
B. John Goodman
C. Bernard Hill
D. Alex Borstein
Answer: B. John Goodman
Q10. What is the central supernatural threat that Norman must confront to save his town?
A. A horde of vampires
B. An invasion of werewolves
C. A centuries-old witch’s curse
D. A ghostly pirate ship
Answer: C. A centuries-old witch’s curse
Q11. Who voices Norman’s older sister, Courtney Babcock?
A. Jodelle Ferland
B. Anna Kendrick
C. Leslie Mann
D. Tempestt Bledsoe
Answer: B. Anna Kendrick
Q12. What innovative technology was first used in ParaNorman for creating character faces in stop-motion?
A. Laser scanning
B. Holographic projection
C. Full-color 3D printers
D. Augmented reality overlays
Answer: C. Full-color 3D printers
Q13. What is the name of the ghostly witch central to the town’s curse?
A. Sandra
B. Aggie Prenderghast
C. Elaine
D. Courtney
Answer: B. Aggie Prenderghast
Q14. Which company distributed ParaNorman in North America?
A. Walt Disney Pictures
B. Paramount Pictures
C. Focus Features
D. Warner Bros.
Answer: C. Focus Features
Q15. What is Norman’s father’s primary concern regarding his son’s behavior?
A. Norman’s excessive video gaming
B. Fear that Norman is mentally unstable
C. Norman’s poor academic performance
D. Norman’s disinterest in sports
Answer: B. Fear that Norman is mentally unstable
Q16. Who voices the zombie leader, Judge Hopkins?
A. John Goodman
B. Casey Affleck
C. Bernard Hill
D. Jeff Garlin
Answer: C. Bernard Hill
Q17. What historical event commemorated in Blithe Hollow’s school play triggers the plot?
A. A famous battle against invaders
B. The execution of a witch
C. The founding of the town
D. A great fire that destroyed the village
Answer: B. The execution of a witch
Q18. What is the name of the school bully who later joins Norman’s group?
A. Alvin
B. Neil
C. Mitch
D. Prenderghast
Answer: A. Alvin
Q19. Who composed the musical score for ParaNorman?
A. Danny Elfman
B. Jon Brion
C. Alexandre Desplat
D. Michael Giacchino
Answer: B. Jon Brion
Q20. What is the Rotten Tomatoes approval rating for ParaNorman?
A. 72%
B. 85%
C. 89%
D. 67%
Answer: C. 89%
Q21. Which award did ParaNorman win from the Alliance of Women Film Journalists?
A. Best Screenplay
B. Best Animated Film
C. Best Original Score
D. Best Visual Effects
Answer: B. Best Animated Film
Q22. What is the production budget of ParaNorman?
A. $40 million
B. $50 million
C. $60 million
D. $100 million
Answer: C. $60 million
Q23. What is the Metacritic score for ParaNorman?
A. 67 out of 100
B. 72 out of 100
C. 85 out of 100
D. 91 out of 100
Answer: B. 72 out of 100
Q24. Which Academy Award was ParaNorman nominated for?
A. Best Original Screenplay
B. Best Sound Editing
C. Best Animated Feature
D. Best Original Song
Answer: C. Best Animated Feature
Q25. What does Norman enjoy watching with his grandmother’s ghost?
A. Romantic comedies
B. Horror movies
C. Educational documentaries
D. Sports events
Answer: B. Horror movies