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Home Alone trivia

One kid. Two burglars. How much do you remember?

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The red-brick house used as the McCallister home in Home Alone
The Home Alone house in Winnetka, Illinois, photographed in 2013.
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What is the first name of the boy left at home?

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Home Alone trivia: the full question sheet

One kid. Two burglars. A holiday classic. Test your memory of the original 1990 Home Alone, from its story to its credits.

By Quizpen · September 8, 2026

  1. What is the first name of the boy left at home?

    A. Kevin • B. Peter • C. Harry • D. Gus

    Reveal answer

    Kevin. Kevin is accidentally left behind.

  2. How old is Kevin in the original film?

    A. Six • B. Seven • C. Nine • D. Eight

    Reveal answer

    Eight. Kevin is eight years old.

  3. The family home is in the suburbs of which city?

    A. Boston • B. Chicago • C. Seattle • D. Denver

    Reveal answer

    Chicago. The story begins in suburban Chicago.

  4. Which country does Kevin’s family travel to?

    A. Italy • B. Spain • C. France • D. Canada

    Reveal answer

    France. His family leaves for a holiday in France.

  5. What are the burglars’ names?

    A. Harry and Marv • B. Tom and Jerry • C. Gus and Peter • D. Joe and Frank

    Reveal answer

    Harry and Marv. Harry and Marv target the neighborhood.

  6. What is Kevin’s mother’s first name?

    A. Carol • B. Susan • C. Linda • D. Kate

    Reveal answer

    Kate. Kate tries to get home to Kevin.

  7. Gus Polinski leads what kind of band?

    A. Jazz • B. Polka • C. Rock • D. Marching

    Reveal answer

    Polka. A polka band helps Kate get back to Chicago.

  8. In which year was Home Alone first released?

    A. 1988 • B. 1989 • C. 1990 • D. 1992

    Reveal answer

    1990. The film was released in November 1990.

  9. Who directed Home Alone?

    A. Chris Columbus • B. John Hughes • C. Steven Spielberg • D. Robert Zemeckis

    Reveal answer

    Chris Columbus. Chris Columbus directed the film.

  10. Who wrote the screenplay?

    A. John Williams • B. Joe Pesci • C. Chris Columbus • D. John Hughes

    Reveal answer

    John Hughes. John Hughes wrote and produced Home Alone.

Answer key

  1. Kevin. Kevin is accidentally left behind.
  2. Eight. Kevin is eight years old.
  3. Chicago. The story begins in suburban Chicago.
  4. France. His family leaves for a holiday in France.
  5. Harry and Marv. Harry and Marv target the neighborhood.
  6. Kate. Kate tries to get home to Kevin.
  7. Polka. A polka band helps Kate get back to Chicago.
  8. 1990. The film was released in November 1990.
  9. Chris Columbus. Chris Columbus directed the film.
  10. John Hughes. John Hughes wrote and produced Home Alone.

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