bill murray as phil connors in a still from groundhog day; red, green and blue circles with question marks surround him; black background

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Relive the Film With Our ‘Groundhog Day’ Quiz

In honor of Punxsutawney Phil, see if you can you pass this test the first time around

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Updated February 02, 2024

Published February 02, 2023

/ Updated February 02, 2024

9 Questions

It’s that day … again. Every Feb. 2 since 1886, folks have gathered at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to see if a groundhog named Phil sees his shadow. In the film Groundhog Day, weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray) relives the day over and over again until he can learn some valuable life lessons. Test your memory of the classic 1993 movie with our quiz — and we promise you only have to take it once!

Relive the Film With Our ‘Groundhog Day’ Quiz

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 "question" : "What actor was offered the role of Phil Conners but passed it up?\n",
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 "answer" : "Michael Keaton ",
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 "answer" : "Harrison Ford",
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 "answer" : "Mel Gibson",
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 "answer" : "Charlie Sheen",
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 "explanation" : "Michael Keaton turned down the role because he said he just “didn’t get it.” Tom Hanks was also considered by director Harold Ramis but deemed “too nice.” Ramis also considered Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and John Travolta.\n",
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 "question" : "What is the name of the insurance agent who stops Phil in the street?\n",
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 "answer" : "Ned",
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 "answer" : "Bob",
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 "answer" : "Tom",
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 "answer" : "Larry",
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 "explanation" : "Phil doesn't recognize the obnoxious insurance agent Ned Ryerson (Stephen Tobolowsky) from high school when he bumps into him the first time (and ends up stepping off a curb into a deep puddle due to the distraction), but as the days go on, Phil tries different approaches to avoid Ned.\n",
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 "question" : "True or false: In the film, Phil is cursed by a former girlfriend, and thus has to endure Groundhog Day over and over again.\n",
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 "answer" : "True",
 "correctAnswer" : false
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 "answer" : "False",
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 "explanation" : "The original script included an explanation for the unending loop (a disgruntled ex-girlfriend put a curse on Phil after he broke up with her), but it was decided that leaving out any reasoning made the film more magical.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "What is Rita Hanson’s (Andie MacDowell) occupation?\n",
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 "answer" : "Waitress",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "Ad executive",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "News producer ",
 "correctAnswer" : true
 }, {
 "answer" : "Innkeeper",
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 "explanation" : "Rita is a news producer on assignment with Phil to cover the Groundhog Day festival.\n",
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 "question" : "Which song is always playing on Phil’s clock radio when the alarm goes off at 6 a.m.?\n",
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 "answer" : "“I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher",
 "correctAnswer" : true
 }, {
 "answer" : "“(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction” by the Rolling Stones",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "“Ticket to Ride” by the Beatles ",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” by the Four Tops",
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 "explanation" : "When he wakes up in his room in a Victorian bed and breakfast, Phil’s clock radio is always playing the same song, “I Got You Babe” by Sonny &amp; Cher. The song’s seemingly endless repetitive chorus mirrors Phil's predicament in the film.\n",
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 "question" : "What does Phil do to impress Rita?\n",
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 "answer" : "Learns how to sing opera",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "Memorizes and recites French poetry",
 "correctAnswer" : true
 }, {
 "answer" : "Learns to waltz",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "Cooks her an elaborate, gourmet meal",
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 "explanation" : "The French poem Phil recites in the German restaurant is from the 1957 Jacques Brel song “La Bourrée du Célibataire” (“Bachelor's Dance”) and translates to &quot;The girl that I will love / will be like a fine wine / that will become better / a bit every morning.”\n",
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 "question" : "True or false: The film greatly increased attendance at the annual Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Day event.\n",
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 "answer" : "True",
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 "answer" : "False",
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 "explanation" : "Before the film’s release, the annual Groundhog Day celebration drew about 2,000 tourists. Within 10 years of the 1993 film, the figure increased to about 10,000. According to VisitPA.com, “Today you will find up to 30,000 in attendance and millions watching on television or streaming on the internet.”\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "What was the name of the cafe featured in the movie?\n",
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 "answer" : "Tip Top Cafe",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "Robin’s Nest",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Cafe Phil",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Groundhog Restaurant",
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 "explanation" : "Even though part of the movie was filmed in Pennsylvania, most of the “Groundhog Day” shoot took place in Woodstock, Illinois. The Tip Top Cafe set, where much of the film takes place, was created specifically for the movie.\n",
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 "question" : "True or false: The film inspired a musical.\n",
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 "answer" : "True",
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 "answer" : "False",
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 "explanation" : "“Groundhog Day” was adapted into a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.\n",
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