Who are you in Fried Green Tomatoes?

By: Teresa M.
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Who are you in Fried Green Tomatoes?
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About This Quiz

Are you more like Evelyn Couch or like Idgie Threadgoode? Is your southern charm only second to your southern cooking? Revisit "Fried Green Tomatoes" with us, and we'll let you know which of the spirited women you might have been in the film. We'll take a look at your personality, and we'll ask you questions about the movie while comparing you to the four women we love!

Told through Ninny Threadgoode's eyes, "Fried Green Tomatoes" takes a trip into the past. It travels back to a time when etiquette and poise was everything, and laws were sometimes taken into people's own hands. A story of survival and a story of friendship and love, Ninny's' tales help Evelyn Couch to overcome her midlife crises. The unlikely duo of Ninny and Evelyn carry us through the whole story while they form a lifelong bond. A true testament to enjoying life to the fullest, "Fried Green Tomatoes" tugs at our heartstrings while leaving us with hope. 

You might think you are as brave as Idgie but are you really as courageous as Ruth? Answer each question in your best southern belle accent to get the best effect. Find out which of the tender and tough women you are most like!

How would you mother describe your personality?
Adventurous.
Sweet.
Kind.
Wise.

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Do you like fried green tomatoes?
I love fried green tomatoes.
They are classic!
I have never tried them.
Is that really a thing?

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What southern food do you find the most comforting?
Black-eyed peas.
Collard greens.
Barbecue.
Chow Chow.

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What do you think of the body being served for dinner?
It was a genius move.
Gross!
It was better than being caught.
It was disrespectful.

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What do you love most about the film "Fried Green Tomatoes?"
I love the female bonding.
I love the storyline.
I love the characters.
I like that it is not completely full of violence.

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Which actress in "Fried Green Tomatoes" did you like most?
Kathy Bates.
Mary Stuart Masterson.
Mary-Louis Parker.
Jessica Tandy.

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How do you feel about Evelyn's husband?
What a jerk!
He's so boring!
Evelyn was right to get her own life.
He is kind of controlling.

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Do you believe that Ninny's story was true?
No, it was a tall tale.
Yes, I believe everything she said really happened.
She may have exaggerated a little.
I think she made it up to cheer up Evelyn.

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How did seeing Ninny alone of the tracks make you feel?
Sad.
Scared.
Nostalgic.
Happy.

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What would you do if you visited a nursing home?
I would read to the residents.
I would do crafts with the residents.
I would spend time talking with the residents.
I would take a resident out for the day.

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Which US state would you like to take a train ride?
Alaska.
Colorado.
New York.
Vermont.

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What barbecue item are you most likely to order?
Ribs.
Steak.
Burgers.
Pork chops.

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What did you think when Evelyn rammed the car in the parking lot?
It was hilarious.
I thought "Good for her!"
I think it took a lot of guts.
I thought she had lost her mind.

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What profession do you think Ninny would have been great at?
Teacher.
Therapist.
Actress.
Author.

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Which Jessica Tandy film do you like most?
"Driving Miss Daisy."
"Fried Green Tomatoes."
"Cocoon."
"Camilla."

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Which Kathy Bates film do you like most?
"Misery."
"Titanic."
"The Waterboy."
"P.S. I Love You."

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Which "American Horror Story" season do you like most?
"American Horror Story: Coven."
"American Horror Story: Murder House."
"American Horror Story: Hotel."
"American Horror Story: Roanoke."

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Which male "Fried Green Tomatoes" character do you like most?
Buddy Threadgoode.
Ed Couch.
Smokey Lonesome.
Sheriff Smoote.

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Which "Fried Green Tomatoes" character do you think would make a good president?
Idgie.
Ninny.
Evelyn.
Ruth.

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What southern U.S. state would you most like to visit?
Alabama.
Mississippi.
Georgia.
Florida.

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What kind of music do you think Evelyn listens to?
Country.
Easy listening.
Bluegrass.
Gospel.

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What did you like most about Idgie?
I love her attitude.
I love her sense of loyalty.
I love her uniqueness.
I like that she always challenged authority.

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Which sitcom do you like most?
"3rd Rock from the Sun."
"Friends."
"The Wonder Years."
"Modern Family."

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Which Mary-Louise Parker film do you like most?
"Signs of Life."
"RED."
"Fried Green Tomatoes."
I prefer her in "Weeds."

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What spa treatment do you think Ruth would love?
Hot stone massage.
Facial.
Mud bath.
Aromatherapy.

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What do you believe the message of "Fried Green Tomatoes" really means?
Cherish your friends.
Live out loud.
Remember the past.
Never leave a trail.

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What profession could you see Idgie having?
Climbing Instructor.
Teacher.
Animal Trainer.
Tour Guide.

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Which "Fried Green Tomatoes" character do you think is the strongest?
Ruth.
Ninny.
Idgie.
Evelyn.

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Which actress do you think would have also been great as Idgie?
Kate Winslow.
Lena Dunham.
Jennifer Aniston.
Madonna.

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Do you think Ninny and Idgie are the same person?
Yes!
No, Ninny would have told Evelyn.
I think it is possible.
No, I think Ninny was Ruth.

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