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My Cousin Vinny
is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn,
from a screenplay written by Dale Launer. The film stars Joe Pesci, Ralph
Macchio, Marisa Tomei, Mitchell Whitfield, Lane Smith, Bruce McGill,
and Fred Gwynne in his final film appearance. The film was distributed
by 20th Century Fox and released on March 13, 1992.
While watching the film at https://english-films.co/comedies/8190-moykuzen-vinni-my-cousin-vinny-1992-hd-720-ru-eng.html (the specific options are
‘Смотреть онлайн ENG’ and ‘English-Films плеер’), get ready to do the test and retell
the movie, paying particular attention to the legal issues, problems, and proceedings.
1. Where is the film "My Cousin Vinny" set?
A. Los Angeles, California
B. Durham, North Carolina
C. New York City, New York
D. Beechum County, Alabama
2. Why do Bill and Stan think they have been arrested?
A. For shoplifting
B. For assaulting a policeman
C. For mugging
D. For drunken driving
3. When does Bill realize that he and Stan have been arrested for the murder of the store clerk?
A. The sheriff accuses Bill of shooting the clerk
B. The sheriff tortures Bill in the lock up to make him accept that he shot the clerk
C. The sheriff makes Bill sign a statement confessing to the crime
D. The sheriff offers Bill a bribe so that he admits that he shot the clerk
4. Why does Bill feel happy and relieved after calling his mother from the sheriff's office?
A. She tells him that everything will be alright
B. She tells him that there is an attorney in his family
C. She tells him that she will get him and Stan freed somehow
D. She tells him about some evidence that would be helpful in the case
5. Who accompanies Vinny to Alabama?
A. His secretary, Julia Calvetti
B. His sister, Bianca Rossi
C. His fiancee, Mona Lisa Vito
D. His colleague, Robert Parillo
6. Why does Vinny deceive the judge, Chamberlain Haller, when the latter interviews him?
A. The judge thinks Vinny isn't a qualified attorney
B. Although Vinny is an attorney, he is not licensed in the state and has no trial experience
C. The judge tries to prevent Vinny from appearing in his court due to jealousy
D. The laws of Alabama allow only tall people to represent their clients
7. Which of the following actors played the role of Chamberlain Haller, the judge?
A. Danny DeVito
B. Andy Griffith
C. Fred Gwynne (1926-1993)
D. Harrison Ford
8. In what way is Mona Lisa Vito's testimony useful and necessary?
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A. She requests the FBI to give a statement that helps Vinny
B. She persuades Jim Trotter to drop the charges against Bill and Stan
C. She promises Vinny that she will get Bill and Stan declared innocent
D. She provides useful evidence as an expert witness
9. What is the outcome of the case?
A. The outcome of the case is left to the imagination of the viewers
B. Bill and Stan are sentenced to life imprisonment
C. Vinny wins the case, and Bill and Stan are freed
D. Bill and Stan are sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour
10. How does the movie end?
A. Vinny goes back to New York City and meets Bill and Stan
B. Vinny leaves the court with Lisa, and they talk about their marriage plans
C. Jim Trotter invites Vinny and Lisa for dinner in his house
D. Vinny and Lisa get married and settle down permanently in Rome, Italy
11. The main star of the film is Joe Pesci.
A. True
B. False
12. What is Mona Lisa Vito's job?
A. a mechanic
B. car sales person
C. a lawyer
D. a hairdresser
13. Who directed this movie?
A. James Cameron
B. Ripley Scott
C. Jonathan Lynn
D. Steven Spielberg
14. What is the name of the murder victim?
A. Jimmy Willis
B. Jimmy Williams
C. James Williams
D. Jake Willis
15. Vinny: "Well, I guess the laws of physics cease to exist on top of your stove. Were these
____ ? Did you buy them from the same guy who sold Jack his beanstalk beans?" What are the
missing words?
A. magic grits
B. special grits
C. grits, magic
D. made up grits
16. In what state does the movie take place?
A. Mississippi
B. Arkansas
C. Georgia
D. Alabama
17. Automobiles got a lot of attention in this movie, particularly in the trial itself. What kind of
vehicle did Vinny and Lisa drive?
A. Red Cadillac
B. Green Pontiac
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C. Green Buick
D. Blue Lincoln
18. What caliber gun was used to kill the convenience store clerk?
A. .38 Special
B. .22 Caliber Pistol
C. .44 Magnum
D. .357 Magnum
19. What color was Lisa's camera?
A. Black
B. Purple
C. Pink
D. Blue
20. Vinny and Lisa stayed at many different places during their visit. Which one of the
following did NOT wake them up in the middle of the night?
A. loud whistle
B. pigs squealing
C. loud freight train
D. rooster crowing
21. What was the name of the Death Row inmate who was up for execution, sparking several
protests outside the prison gates?
A. Norton
B. Williams
C. Morton
D. Phelps
22. How much bail did the judge set for William and Stanley at the arraignment?
A. $20,000
B. $200
C. $200,000
D. $2,000,000
23. What was the name of the prosecuting attorney?
A. John Gibbons
B. James A. Trotter IV
C. James A. Trotter III
D. James A. Trotter, Jr.
24. What was unusual about the public defender?
A. He stuttered
B. He was blind
C. He was deaf
D. He walked with a cane
25. What was the last name of the judge?
A. Mallett
B. Maller
C. Hallett
D. Haller
26. What Ivy League college did the judge attend?
A. Harvard
B. Yale
C. Princeton
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D. Columbia
27. Which of the following surnames did Vinny not use during the movie?
A. Gambini
B. Sallo
C. Callo
D. Gallo
28. Prior to defending William and Stan, in what area of law had Vinny tried cases?
A. None
B. Robbery
C. Personal Injury
D. Drugs
29. In what recreational activity did Vinny and the prosecutor engage while the case was going
on?
A. Fishing
B. Camping
C. Hiking
D. Hunting
30. What recreational activity did the judge occasionally enjoy inside his chambers?
A. Checkers
B. Risk
C. Solitaire
D. Chess
31. What was the name of the prosecution's expert tire witness?
A. Jimmy Willis
B. John Winston
C. George Wilbur
D. George Fillmore
32. Who played the role of Sheriff Farley?
A. Bruce McGill
B. Maury Chaykin
C. Lane Smith
D. Fred Gwynne
33. According to the testimony of Ms. Vito, did she point out that Chevy did not offer a 327
engine in 1955 and that it wasn't until 1964 that Chevy offered the 327 with a four-barrel carb
for that type of vehicle.
A. True
B. False
34. What was the significant difference between the defendants' vehicle and the real killers'
vehicle?
A. Positraction
B. Paint Color
C. Tires
D. Taillights
35. In what state were the real killers apprehended?
A. Alabama
B. Mississippi
C. Florida
D. Georgia