Picture this: you wake up one snowy morning and your entire family is gone. The house is yours, the pizza is hot, and suddenly… two burglars are creeping around your lawn. Welcome to our Home Alone trivia quiz, whether you know every line by heart or you’ve only watched Kevin’s antics once a year, this is your chance to test your general knowledge and prove you’re not just some helpless kid left behind.
This 60-question trivia test is more than just a nostalgia trip. From the tiniest plot details to actor names, unforgettable scenes, and even behind-the-scenes facts, this Home Alone quiz covers it all.
Here’s how it’s structured:
🔹 60 total questions
🔹 Divided into 6 blocks of 10
🔹 Difficulty increases gradually:
First 20 = Easy
Next 20 = Medium
Final 20 = Hard
Each set of 10 questions forms a mini quiz about Home Alone, and once you complete a block, you can click the “Show Answers” button to see how well you did. Perfect for testing your memory or playing with friends!
🎄 Why Take This Quiz on Home Alone?
Let’s face it, you’ve watched the movie a dozen times, maybe more. But how much do you really remember?
This online Home Alone quiz is ideal for:
🧠 Fans who think they know it all
👨👩👧👦 Families looking for holiday fun
🎬 Movie buffs hunting for a challenge
👥 Trivia nights or group game ideas
🎉 Anyone who just wants to relive the magic of Kevin outsmarting the Wet Bandits
And did we mention it’s completely free and mobile-friendly?
🔍 What Kind of Questions Are Included?
Expect a mix of facts, names, quotes, and clever traps (just like the movie). Here’s a taste:
What’s the name of the airline the McCallisters take?
Who played Kevin’s mom in the original film?
What does Kevin use to scare off the burglars?
Which actor played Buzz McCallister?
What’s the name of the villain duo in the movie?
The questions get trickier the further you go. Think you can handle the hard level?
📌 Ready to Begin?
👇 Scroll down to access the first block of 10 questions:
Easy Home Alone Trivia Questions
1. Who is the main character in "Home Alone"?
Kevin McCallister is the central character in the holiday comedy movie Home Alone.
2. What holiday is being celebrated in "Home Alone"?
In the movie "Home Alone," the holiday being celebrated is Christmas.
3. Why is Kevin left home alone?
Buzz's aggressive actions and deliberate taunting contributed to Kevin's sense of isolation, resulting in him being left by himself at home.
4. What city do the McCallisters live in?
The house featured in Home Alone is situated in Winnetka, Illinois, roughly 20 miles outside of Chicago.
5. Where is the McCallister family traveling to for Christmas?
The McCallister family is getting ready to celebrate Christmas in Paris, and they gather at Kate and Peter's suburban Chicago home the night before their journey.
6. What are the names of the two burglars in "Home Alone"?
Harold "Harry" Lyme and Marvin "Marv" Murchins, who go by the aliases the Wet Bandits and the Sticky Bandits, are the main antagonists in the tale.
7. What is Kevin's mother's name in Home Alone?
Kate McCallister was married to Peter and was the mother of their five children: Buzz, Megan, Linnie, Jeff, and Kevin.
8. What is Kevin's father's name in Home Alone?
Peter J. McCallister was the dad of Kevin, Buzz, Megan, Linnie, and Jeff McCallister.
9. What is the name of the youngest daughter in Kevin's family in Home Alone?
Linnie McCallister, Kevin's younger sister.
10. What is the name of the eldest daughter in Kevin's family in Home Alone?
Megan McCallister, the second child and eldest daughter of Peter and Kate McCallister, was Kevin’s older sister.
1. What is the name of the eldest son of the McCallister family in Home Alone?
Buzz, the older sibling of Kevin McCallister in the "Home Alone" movies.
2. What is the name of the fourth child of Peter McCallister in Home Alone?
Jeff McCallister, the second son and fourth child of Peter and Kate McCallister, was a member of their family.
3. What year was "Home Alone" released?
"Home Alone" made its debut in Chicago on November 10, 1990.
4. What is the name of the airline the McCallisters fly with?
The McCallister family opts for American Airlines once more for their trip to Miami.
5. How many siblings does Kevin have?
Kevin has four siblings.
6. What item does Kevin find in his brother Buzz’s trunk?
As Kevin rummages through his family's possessions, he discovers a Playboy magazine in Buzz's room.
7. How much does Kevin's family spend on pizza the night before they leave?
In the film’s opening scene, Kevin's family places an order for ten large pizzas from Little Nero's Pizza, totaling $122.50 before adding a tip.
8. What does Kevin use to slide down the stairs and out the front door?
In the iconic film Home Alone, Kevin McCallister slides down the staircase on a sled and exits through the front door.
9. What does the tarantula do to Marv when placed on his face?
When Kevin grabbed the tarantula, it stayed calm, allowing him to place it on Marv's face. Marv's frantic screams gave Kevin the opportunity to make his way to the attic.
10. What does Kevin put on the basement stairs to injure the burglars?
In a particularly excruciating scene in the basement, one of the burglars loses his shoes while attempting to climb tar-coated stairs and ends up stepping barefoot onto a nail.
Intermediate Home Alone Trivia Questions
1. How does Kevin know the burglars will come back to his house at 9 PM?
On Christmas Eve, Harry and Marv come back to check out the house once more, and Kevin overhears their intention to return at 9:00 pm that evening.
2. What is the address of the McCallister house?
The address of the house is 671 Lincoln Avenue, situated in Winnetka, Illinois.
3. What does Kevin’s mom offer to get a ride with the polka band?
Since it's just a favor, she technically doesn’t owe them anything.
4. What year was Home Alone 2 released?
"Home Alone 2" premiered in theaters across the United States on November 20, 1992, through 20th Century Fox.
5. What year was Home Alone 3 released?
It was released by 20th Century Fox on December 12, 1997.
6. Who directed Home Alone 3?
"Home Alone 3" is a 1997 American family comedy film directed by Raja Gosnell, marking his debut as a director.
7. What is the name of Kevin’s little cousin who wets the bed?
In the movie Home Alone, Kevin's bed-wetting cousin is named Fuller McCallister.
8. Which McCallister sibling is the most sarcastic toward Kevin?
The agent informs the frantic mother that she can remain on standby. In a remarkable feat, Kate negotiates with other travelers, trading two first-class tickets to the United States, along with $500 in cash, some of her jewelry, and a "pocket translator," for a seat on a flight to Dallas.
9. What store does Kevin steal a toothbrush from?
The scene where Kevin buys a toothbrush was shot at Hubbard Woods Pharmacy (a local pharmacy), located just north of Winnetka at the intersection of Gage Street and Green Bay Road.
10. What nickname do Harry and Marv give themselves in "Home Alone"?
They call themselves the Wet Bandits due to Marv's habit of leaving the water running in every house they rob.
1. What does Kevin use to make it look like there are people dancing at the party?
In the movie Home Alone, Kevin uses mannequins to stage a party and make it appear as though people are dancing.
2. What does Kevin watch on TV to scare the burglars?
Kevin cleverly reverses his fear by utilizing a VHS tape of Angels with Filthy Souls. This movie proves to be an effective weapon against the bumbling burglars dubbed the "Wet Bandits" and delivers a shockingly memorable scare to unsuspecting pizza delivery drivers.
3. What does Kevin put on the doorknob to burn Harry’s hand?
Kevin employed the heating element from an electric hibachi, typically used to warm coals for grilling. He wrapped it around the interior doorknob, causing the heat to conduct through and scorch the exterior knob as well.
4. What does Kevin wish for when he talks to Santa Claus?
That evening, Kevin met with Santa Claus, also known as St. Nicholas, and expressed his sole Christmas wish: to have his family return.
5. What type of pizza does Kevin order?
In the film Home Alone, Kevin places an order for a cheese pizza from a nearby pizzeria named Little Nero's.
6. How does Kevin get money to buy groceries?
McCallister applies a coupon worth one dollar, bringing the final amount to $19.83.
7. What weapon does Kevin use to shoot Harry through the doggy door?
Kevin fired a BB gun through the doggy door, hitting Harry in the groin and causing him to squeal loudly. Shortly after, Marv was struck in the forehead by another shot.
8. How does Kevin’s mom finally get home in time for Christmas?
She finally arrived in Scranton, Pennsylvania, but was unable to book a flight to Chicago. Fortunately, a polka band fronted by Gus Polinski offered her a ride back home.
9. Who directed "Home Alone"?
Chris Columbus was the director of both Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
10. Who played Kevin McCallister in the movie "Home Alone"?
Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin is an American actor renowned for his portrayal of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone.
Hard Home Alone Trivia Questions
1. Who played Marv Merchants in "Home Alone"?
In the 1990 film Home Alone, Daniel Stern plays the character Marv.
2. Which actor played Kate McCallister, Kevin's mother?
Catherine O'Hara has earned a place among the most iconic mothers in film history through her role as Macaulay Culkin's mother in the original two Home Alone films.
3. What is the name of the actor who portrayed Peter McCallister, Kevin's father?
John Heard played the role of Peter McCallister, Kevin's father, in the Home Alone series.
4. Who played Buzz McCallister, Kevin's older brother?
Devin Ratray is widely recognized for his role as Buzz McCallister, Kevin's older brother, in the Home Alone movies.
5. What is the name of the actress who plays Megan McCallister in Home Alone 1?
The actress who plays Megan McCallister in Home Alone 1 is Hillary Wolf. She also reprised her role as Megan in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
6. Which actor portrayed Uncle Frank McCallister?
Gerald G. Bamman, an American actor and playwright, is most famous for his role as Uncle Frank in the 1990 film Home Alone.
7. Who played the character of Uncle Rob McCallister?
Ray Toler takes on the role of Rob “Uncle Rob” McCallister.
8. What is the name of the screenwriter of Home Alone 3?
Home Alone 3, a 1997 American family comedy, was penned by John Hughes.
9. What is the name of the actor who portrayed Gus Polinski, the polka band member?
John Candy played the character Gus Polinski.
10. Who played the character of Heather McCallister, Kevin's cousin?
In the 1990 Christmas film Home Alone, actress Kristin Minter portrayed Heather McCallister, Kevin's older cousin.
1. What is the name of the actor who portrayed Officer Balzak?
In the 1990 film Home Alone, Larry Hankin plays the role of Officer Balzak.
2. What is the name of the actress who played the character of Leslie McCallister?
In the 1990 movie Home Alone, Terrie Snell portrays Aunt Leslie.
3. Who played the character of Mitch Murphy in the movie?
Jeffrey Wiseman takes on the role of Mitch Murphy.
4. What is the name of the actor who portrayed Johnny in "Home Alone"?
Ralph Wesley Foody was an American actor famously recognized for his portrayal of Gangster Johnny in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. His character also appeared in the fictional black-and-white films Angels with Dirty Souls and Angels with Even Dirtier Souls.
5. Who played the character of Rod McCallister?
In the 1990 film Home Alone, Jedidiah Cohen plays the character Rod.
6. Who played the role of Santa Claus in "Home Alone"?
In the 1990 film Home Alone, Ken Hudson Campbell appears as Santa Claus.
7. Who played the character of Jeff McCallister?
In the 1990 movie Home Alone, Michael C. Maronna plays the role of Jeff.
8. What is the name of the actress who played the character of Sondra McCallister?
Daiana Campeanu (born April 30, 1978), now known as Diana Rein, was the actress who played Sondra in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
9. Who played the character of Linnie McCallister?
In the 1990 movie Home Alone, Angela Goethals portrays the character Linnie.
10. What is the name of the actress who played the character of Megan McCallister?
In the 1990 film Home Alone, Hillary Wolf plays the role of Megan.
❓FAQs
How many questions are in this Home Alone trivia quiz? There are 60 questions in total, split into 6 subquizzes of 10 questions each.
What levels of difficulty are included? The questions start easy and get harder (20 easy, 20 medium, and 20 hard).
Can I see the answers? Yes! At the end of every 10-question block, there’s a “Show Answers” button.
Does it include cast and crew trivia? Definitely. You’ll get a mix of plot, cast, behind-the-scenes, and fun details.
Is this quiz only about the first Home Alone movie? Primarily yes, but we have a few questions from Home Alone 2 and Home Alone 3 sprinkled in for the ultimate challenge.