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About This Quiz
You can't be a fan of romantic comedies and not love Nora Ephron. The screenwriter and director was a master of the feel-good movie genre, as well as a pioneering female force in a field that had previously been dominated by men. Before Ephron made a major impression on Hollywood, she was an accomplished reporter and essayist. In 1983, she wrote the autobiographical novel "Heartburn," and earned her first screenwriting credit for the film "Silkwood" starring Meryl Streep. She also wrote the screenplay for the 1986 movie version of her book, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
But it wasn't until Ephron wrote a little film called "When Harry Met Sally," released in 1989, that her supreme talent for creating witty, happily-ever-after flicks became clear. The script won her another Academy Award nomination, as did her screenplay for the swoon-worthy 1993 film "Sleepless in Seattle," which she also directed. Five years later, Ephron sealed her legacy as the queen of the rom-com when she wrote and directed "You've Got Mail." Audiences have been enjoying these movies ever since.
How well do you remember these three heart-melting and hilarious movies? Get ready to experience all the warm-feels and find out by taking this quiz!
Tom Hanks
Billy Crystal
Crystal began his acting career on TV, where he starred on the hit sitcom "Soap" from 1977 to 1981. He was also a "Saturday Day Night Live" cast member during the 1984 to 1985 season.
John Cusack
Harrison Ford
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Sam
During the making of "Sleepless in Seattle," Hanks reportedly used his days off to do voice work for the character of Woody in the first "Toy Story" film. "Toy Story" was released in 1995, two years after "Sleepless in Seattle."
James
Sonny
Brad
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Boston
New York City
The majority of "You've Got Mail" was filmed on location on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Reportedly, Ephron chose the neighborhood to serve as the movie's setting because she said it felt like a small village.
Chicago
San Francisco
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Julia Roberts
Sandra Bullock
Meg Ryan
In a 2015 Vanity Fair article, Ryan said of Ephron, "She had such a sweetness. There was all that laceyness about her, and unbelievable sweetness, and then she was such a powerhouse. Such a powerful thinker and such a strong person."
Kate Hudson
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Rosie O'Donnell
Rita Wilson
Despite playing his sibling in this film, actress and singer Rita Wilson has been married to Tom Hanks since 1988. The pair first met on the set of the sitcom "Bosom Buddies" in the early '80s, and fell in love when they starred together in the 1985 comedy "Volunteers."
Parker Posey
Carey Lowell
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Jessica
Becky
Joe
Kathleen
Kathleen writes this in one of her emails to Joe, lamenting over the fact that she has to close her book shop. "Soon we'll just be a memory," she adds "In fact, someone, some foolish person, will probably think it's a tribute to this city, the way it keeps changing on you, the way you can never count on it, or something."
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Be honest with each other
Be friends with each other
Harry tells an incredulous Sally, "What I'm saying is — and this is not a come-on in any way, shape or form — is that men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets in the way."
Have meaningful relationships with each other
Be faithful to one another
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WestSidegirl
SAdgirl
Shopgirl
Fun fact: All of the emails written between Kathleen and Joe were featured on the movie's official website, which has been archived and can still be accessed today (just go to Warnerbros.com/movies/youve-got-mail).
Bookgirl
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Jess
Marie
Harry
During their car ride from the University of Chicago to New York City, Harry says this to Sally in an attempt to prove just how dark he believes his dark side to be. "That doesn't mean you're deep or anything," she retorts.
Sally
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In Central Park
At the top of the Space Needle
At the top of the Empire State Building
In the movie's famous final scene, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks are not really on the roof of the Empire State Building. They're actually filming in an airline hangar in Seattle that was built to look like the New York City landmark.
At Pike Place Market
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Carrie Fisher
While Fisher has become a pop culture icon for her role as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films, she appeared in several notable comedies, including "The 'Burbs" and "Soap Dish." She was also an accomplished author and screenwriter.
Gilda Radner
Patricia Arquette
Debra Winger
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Richard Curtis
Gary Marshall
Albert Brooks
Rob Reiner
Reiner first worked with Billy Crystal back in 1975 when the actor turned director starred as Mike Stivic on the sitcom "All in the Family." Crystal was cast as Mike's best friend, and the two hit it off instantly.
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Fox Books
Reportedly, "You've Got Mail" producers asked Barnes & Noble if they could use one of their New York City locations to serve as the fictional Fox Books store, but the chain declined.
Barnes & Noble
Joe's Books
Borders
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"Bad"
"Accidental"
"Sleepless in Seattle" was a huge hit when it was released in1993. It hit number two at the box office the weekend it opened, behind the blockbuster "Jurassic Park." In total, the film grossed more than $227.8 million worldwide.
"Painful"
"False"
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"Where's the beef?"
"Was it good for you, too?"
"What's in that coffee?"
"I'll have what she's having."
The older woman who delivers this famous quote is Estelle Reiner, director Rob Reiner's mother. To show Meg Ryan how he wanted her to play the scene, Reiner performed his own version of orgasm-faking, which he had to do in front of his mother.
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"It Had to be You"
"I Will Always Love You"
"Can't Take My Eyes Off of You"
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
In "Sleepless in Seattle," a jazz version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" plays after Tom Hanks calls into the radio station for the first time. A version of the song by George Fenton plays in the final scene of "You've Got Mail" when Kathleen and Joe meet in the garden.
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One
Three
Five
Harry and Sally do not become friends until five years after this plane flight when they run into each other in a New York City book store. The rest of the events in the film unfold over the following two years.
Seven
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"Emma"
"Sense and Sensibility"
"Pride and Prejudice"
In one of her emails to NY152, Kathleen writes, "Confession: I have read 'Pride and Prejudice' two hundred times. I get lost in the language, words like: Thither. Mischance. Felicity. I am always in agony over whether Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are really going to get together."
"Mansfield Park"
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Bree
Jane
Julie
Becky
Played by the hilarious Rosie O'Donnell, Becky is Annie's editor and best friend. "Sleepless in Seattle" also features an appearance by Rob Reiner, who directed "When Harry Met Sally."
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James
Jess
Jess was played by Bruno Kirby, who also starred alongside Billy Crystal in the 1991 hit comedy "City Slickers." Sadly, the actor died in 2006 due to complications related to leukemia. He was 57 years old.
Jerald
Jean
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Books of Wonder
The Shop Around the Corner
The name for the bookstore was inspired by a 1940 romantic comedy starring Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart called "The Shop Around the Corner." That movie takes place in a leather goods shop.
Kathy's Books
Family Books
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He faints.
He throws up.
He has an allergy attack.
Walter is played by actor Bill Pullman, who starred alongside Sandra Bullock in another popular rom-com from the 1990s, "While You Were Sleeping." In that movie, he played the romantic lead and got the girl.
He chokes on a chicken bone.
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"Casablanca"
"It's a Wonderful Life"
"The Godfather"
Released in 1972, "The Godfather" was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and featured legendary performances from actors like Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan and Robert Duvall. It was followed by "The Godfather Part II" in 1974 and "The Godfather Part III" in 1990.
"Gone With the Wind"
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"An Affair to Remember"
Released in 1957, "An Affair to Remember" stars Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr as star-crossed-lovers Nickie Ferrante and Terry McKay. It's a remake of a 1939 film called "Love Affair." Leo McCarey directed both films.
"Casablanca"
"Roman Holiday"
"It Happened One Night"
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"Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'"
"The Surrey with the Fringe on Top"
"The Surrey with the Fringe on Top" is a well-known show tune from the 1943 Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical "Oklahoma!" The song also appears in the film version, which was released in 1955.
"Oklahoma"
"Out of My Dreams"
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His tie
His shoelace
A bunch of balloons
According to DVD commentary from the film, the balloons getting stuck in the door was an accident. But because Tom Hanks then ad-libbed the funny line, "Good thing it wasn't the fish," Ephron decided to keep the scene in the movie.
The tail of his coat
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High maintenance
"You're the worst kind," Harry tells Sally. "You're high maintenance, but you think you're low maintenance." When Sally says she doesn't think this is true, he begins to recite the nit-picky way in which she orders food in restaurants.
Low maintenance
Both
Neither
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Vicky
Susan
Laura
Victoria
While Nora Ephron directed a move called "This Is My Life" in 1992, "Sleepless in Seattle" was her first big hit as a director. She wrote "When Harry Met Sally," but did not direct the film.
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Meg
Maggie
After Maggie tragically passes away due to cancer, Sam and his son, Jonah, move from Chicago to Seattle to start anew. The events of the film take place a year and a half after Maggie's death.
Maria
Mary
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Romance novelist
Reporter
Meg Ryan must enjoy playing writers — Annie is a reporter for the Baltimore Sun in "Sleepless in Seattle," and Sally is a journalist for the fictional publication The News in "When Harry Met Sally."
Greeting card writer
Magazine editor
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A coffee table made from a wagon wheel
Upset after running into his ex-wife, Harry warns Jess and Marie to keep track of their stuff before getting married. "Because someday, believe it or not, you'll go 15 rounds over who's gonna get this coffee table," he says. "This stupid, wagon wheel, Roy Rogers, garage sale coffee table!"
A lamp made from an old street sign
A bright red couch
An end table made from a wheelbarrow
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Helen
Helen was played by actress Harley Jane Kozak, who also appeared in the popular films "Parenthood" and "Arachnophobia." She's also an accomplished writer and has published five mystery novels.
Helene
Helena
Harley
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Buddy
Marley
Patches
Brinkley
If you look carefully, you'll see that Brinkley is the subject line Joe uses in his first email to Kathleen. And in the film's final scene, Kathleen sees the golden retriever before Joe is revealed to be her online suitor.
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"I've been in love with you all this time."
"Here's looking at you, kid."
"You've got mail."
"I wanted it to be you; I wanted it to be you so badly."
Kathleen says this to Joe when they meet in the garden, and she realizes he's the man she's been corresponding with online. They are the last words of the movie and are often quoted as a favorite rom-com line.
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At a bookstore
At a shopping mall
At a Christmas party
At a New Year's Eve party
In what may be one of the sweetest lines of the movie, Harry tells Sally, "I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."
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