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    Upon coming back from the First World War, Indiana Jones was an understudy to Abner Ravenwood. Which university was he studying in?Indiana Jones Trivia

      University of Chicago. Indy studied archaeology under Abner Ravenwood, and at the same time was engaged in a heated relationship with Professor Ravenwood's daughter, Marion. Marion joins forces with Indy in "The Raiders of the Lost Ark".

    In "Raiders Of the Lost Ark" what two weapons did Indy carry with him at all times?Indiana Jones Trivia

      A bullwhip and pistol. Indy first used his trademark bullwhip and wore his famous fedora when rescuing the Cross of Coronado from thieves, while only a Boy Scout.

    In "Indiana Jones and the Temple Of Doom", which Hindu God did the cult worship?Indiana Jones Trivia

      Kali. The cult in the movie was based on the real-life cult of the Thuggee, who worship Kali. Kali is the goddess "who devours time" and she is often portrayed as evil in some of her iterations, but without Kali, there is also no life-energy.

    In which language did Indy have to count to twenty in before his father would listen to him?Indiana Jones Trivia

      Greek. Accompanying his father, Henry Jones Sr., on his travels, young Indy learned 27 languages fluently. He resented that his father called him "Junior" and took the name of his favourite dog, "Indiana".

    In "Raiders of the Lost Ark" when the Ark of the Covenant was opened, what was found inside?Indiana Jones Trivia

      Sand. The Nazis are disappointed to find sand, but when two Angels of Death emerge from the ark, Indy realises that they musn't be looked upon. By shutting his eyes, and the eyes of his beautiful sidekick, he is saved while the Nazis all perish.

    What does Indiana Jones have a fear of?Indiana Jones Trivia

      Snakes . In the Well of Souls in the movie "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark", the floor is covered with snakes. Indy's famous quote: "Snakes...I hate snakes."

    In "The Last Crusade" where did Henry find the clues that could safely take them through the three challenges?Indiana Jones Trivia

      The Chronicles of St. Anselm. He has to overcome a razor-sharp triple pendelum, walk on the tiles that spell the name of God, and take a leap of faith into and abyss, only to land on a camouflaged bridge. These were known as "Breath of God", "Word of God", and "Path of God".

    In "The Last Crusade" who drove to his death in the tank that Indy forced over the cliff?Indiana Jones Trivia

      Colonel Vogel. German soldiers often had Luger sidearms on them in the "Indiana Jones" movies, but this was not the name of the colonel. After killing the German soldiers, Indy forced Colonel Vogel to drive to his death in the tank as it falls off a cliff.

    The price of immortality means the Grail can not pass beyond what marker?Indiana Jones Trivia

      The Great Seal. The Great Seal is the sign above the entrance to the Temple that houses the Holy Grail. Despite the crusader's warnings, Elsa attempts to take the Grail out of the temple and causes an earthquake. She falls into a chasm, and could have been saved but for her greed, which leads her to try and get the Grail instead of saving her own life. Indy falls into the same predicament (literally) and his father convinces him to forget about the Grail by calling him "Indiana" for the first time.

    What kind of dog does Indy have as a boy?"Indiana Jones" 1, 2, 3

      Husky. Actually, his dog is a husky/malamute. This is shown in the beginning of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade".

    What is the name of the Gestapo agent that tracks Indy and throws Marion into the Well of Souls?"Indiana Jones" 1, 2, 3

      Toht. He's very evil.

    Who played Elsa?"Indiana Jones" 1, 2, 3

      Alison Doody. Yes, I guess Lucas was bored that day.

    Where did Indy get his fedora?"Indiana Jones" 1, 2, 3

      The man that stole the Cross of Coronado.

    What is the name of the last car of the train in The Last Crusade? "Indiana Jones" 1, 2, 3

      Doctor Fantasy's Magic Caboose. "Don't let him get away! Magic?!"

    What is the name of Indy's secretary?"Indiana Jones" 1, 2, 3

      Irene. "Irene will take everyone's name down, just form a..."

    What rank was Indy in Boy Scouts, when we encounter him as a child?"Indiana Jones" 1, 2, 3

      Life.

    What is the name of the Thugee cult leader?"Indiana Jones" 1, 2, 3

      Mola Ram.

    What is Henry Jones Senior's nickname or the name that Junior had called his dad once?"Indiana Jones" 1, 2, 3

      Attila the Professor. "You should have seen him; giddy as a schoolboy." "Who? Attila the Professor?"

    Who plays Indiana Jones in the 3 movies?Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      Harrison Ford . Harrison has also starred in the 'Star Wars' trilogy and countless other Hollywood movies.

    Which pop group wrote and performed a song based on the 'Indiana Jones' movies named 'Dr. Jones'?Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      Aqua. 'Dr. Jones' featured the lyrics "Dr. Jones wake up now" which are said in the movie 'Temple of Doom' by Short Round.

    The making of the 'Indiana Jones' movies saw the collaboration of which two spectacular directors?Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      Steven Spielberg & George Lucas. Both Spielberg and Lucas have made many blockbuster movies. Some of these movies include 'Jurassic Park', 'Jaws' and 'Schindler's List' by Spielberg and 'Star Wars', 'American Graffiti' and 'Willow' by Lucas.

    'Raiders of the Lost Ark': Karen Allen played the part of ______ ?Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      Marion. 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' was the first movie in the 'Indiana Jones' trilogy.

    Indiana Jones' weapon of choice is a ________ ?Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      whip. The whip saved him and other people from peril many times, such as when a hot poker was threatening to harm Marion in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and Indiana used the whip to knock the poker to the floor.

    'Raiders of the Lost Ark': What type of trucks do the Nazis drive?Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      Mercedes. This can be clearly seen when Indy is thrown through the windscreen of a truck and grabs onto the Mercedes badge on the hood.

    Indy is very afraid of which type of animal?Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      snakes . We first find this out in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' when he is forced to jump into a pit full of them. We assume he first became afraid of snakes when, as a young boy in 'The Last Crusade', he fell into a box full of them.

    'Raiders of the Lost Ark': What piece of fruit did Indiana almost eat, but we find out was poisoned?"Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      a date. When Indiana is about to swallow the poisoned date, his friend, Sallah, catches it in mid-air.

    'Temple of Doom': What is the name of the man that Willie works for?Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      Lao Che. He is the owner of the place that Willie works at and he is also an enemy of Indy's.

    Steven Spielberg's wife starred in 'Temple of Doom'. What is her name?Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      Kate Capshaw. The name of her character in the movie is Willie.

    'Temple of Doom': Willie dowses an elephant in which brand of perfume?Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      Chanel. The elephant isn't very pleased at this and ends up throwing Willie off his back.

    'Temple of Doom': What is the name of the Indian palace where children are being held?Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      Pankot. The children are freed by Indiana at the end of the movie.

    According to the people who know him best, what does Indiana Jones desire most in life?Totally 'Indiana Jones'!

      Fortune and Glory. This is mentioned throughout the trilogy. Many of Indy's adventures could explain this want for 'fortune and glory'. For instance, when he set out to find the Ark of the Covenant, which would obviously give him the fortune and glory he desires, if found.

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