By Laura Samuel Meyn
McClatchy Newspapers
He belches, he yells and, according to his friends, he smells, but Shrek is still one lovable ogre, overcoming countless obstacles to get the girl and, with trademark grumpiness, staying true to himself and his eccentric friends. With the release today of “Shrek Forever After,” the tale’s fourth and final installment, now’s the time to brush up on the storyline.
The following quiz will test your knowledge from “Shrek” (2001), “Shrek 2” (2004) and “Shrek the Third” (2007) to see if you’re primed to get all the running jokes and follow the countless characters. Spoiler alert: Some questions may give away plot twists if you haven’t seen all of the previous films.
1. In the first movie, why does Shrek agree to rescue Princess Fiona from her dragon-guarded tower?
A. To marry her.
B. To get his swamp back.
C. To become a man instead of an ogre.
D. To get paid a reward.
2. Which two beverages does Shrek consume on-screen in the original “Shrek” movie?
A. A martini and a beer.
B. Kool-Aid and Sprite.
C. Hot chocolate and a juice box.
D. Green tea and water.
3. What does Donkey suggest for freshening Shrek’s breath?
A. Peppermint leaves.
B. Tic Tacs.
C. Dog biscuits.
D. Mouthwash.
4. How is the Gingerbread Man tortured?
A. He’s dunked in milk.
B. His legs are broken off.
C. He’s threatened with the removal of his gumdrop buttons.
D. All of the above.
5. To what does Shrek compare himself in an attempt to explain that there are more layers to ogres than people think?
A. An onion.
B. A croissant.
C. A notebook.
D. A filing cabinet.
6. What happens to Princess Fiona after the sun goes down?
A. She falls asleep.
B. She turns into an ogre.
C. She goes on Facebook.
D. She calls her old boyfriends.
7. What is the only thing that can break the spell cast on Princess Fiona?
A. A prince who likes ogre ladies.
B. Self-actualization.
C. True love’s first kiss.
D. Acupuncture.
8. In “Shrek 2,” why are Shrek and Princess Fiona summoned to Far Far Away?
A. To give a seminar on creating a healthy marriage.
B. To receive her parents’ blessing on their marriage.
C. To compete in “The Amazing Race.”
D. To help protect Far Far Away from Lord Farquaad.
ANSWERS
1-b; 2-a; 3-b; 4-d; 5-a; 6-b; 7-c; 8-b.