Question 1

Which two Sarah Dessen novels were combined to create the plot of 'How to Deal'?

Accepted Answer

The plot combines Dessen's novels 'Someone like You' and 'That Summer,' with Haven's family from the second novel reassigned to Halley's character.

Question 2

Why did Mandy Moore have to wear hair extensions for part of the film?

Accepted Answer

Moore cut her hair short for the role, which producers weren't happy about, so they compromised with extensions and wrote a haircut into the film.

Question 3

What family drama makes Halley doubt true love exists?

Accepted Answer

Halley's mother is divorcing her father who dates a younger woman she dislikes, while her sister has wedding second thoughts and her best friend falls in love.

Question 4

Which two actors from 'How to Deal' previously starred together in 'American Beauty'?

Accepted Answer

Peter Gallagher and Allison Janney, who play Halley's father and mother respectively, also co-starred in the 1999 film 'American Beauty.'

Question 5

What was significant about 'How to Deal' for Mandy Moore's career?

Accepted Answer

This was Mandy Moore's first movie with New Line Cinema, where she played the lead character Halley Martin.

Question 6

Which two Sarah Dessen novels were combined to create the plot of 'How to Deal'?

Accepted Answer

The plot combines the novels 'Someone like You' and 'That Summer,' with Haven's family from the second novel reassigned to Halley's character.

Question 7

Why did Mandy Moore cut her hair short for her role, and how did the producers compromise?

Accepted Answer

Mandy Moore cut her hair short because she felt it suited the role; producers compromised by having her wear hair extensions for some scenes and incorporating the haircut into the film.

Question 8

What previous film did Peter Gallagher and Allison Janney star in together before 'How to Deal'?

Accepted Answer

Peter Gallagher and Allison Janney previously starred together in 'American Beauty' (1999).

Question 9

What is Halley's main conflict in 'How to Deal' based on the synopsis?

Accepted Answer

Halley is convinced true love doesn't exist due to the crazy relationships around her, including her parents' divorce, her sister's wedding doubts, and her best friend's new romance.

Question 10

Who plays Halley Martin in 'How to Deal'?

Accepted Answer

Mandy Moore plays the character Halley Martin.

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