"Patton": A Salute to a Rebel - Part One

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1. The film opens with the unforgettable image of General George S. Patton, Jr. (George C. Scott) in front of a giant American flag, as he addresses unseen troops. Before he speaks, a bugle plays. What is the title of the bugle call? Assembly To the Color First Call Call to Quarters

2. Following the speech, we are shown the aftermath of a battle at Kasserine Pass, in Tunisia, 1943. Several scavengers are removing items from the dead soldiers' bodies. What is the first item that someone tries to remove? a pair of boots a helmet a wedding ring a pair of pants

3. When we first see Patton (following the monologue), where is he? Algeria Libya Morocco Tunisia

4. When Patton arrives at II Corps Headquarters in Tunisia, he makes a big entrance. True False

5. When Patton first puts on his Lieutenant General stars, was the promotion official yet? Yes No

6. Ever the visionary tank commander, Patton describes to Major General Omar Bradley (Karl Malden) a unform he had designed for tank soldiers. Which of the following is NOT in the description Patton gives? Knee-high black leather boots Green leather with red stripes Gold football helmet Brass buttons diagonally down the front

7. Finish this quote from Patton: "Gentlemen, from this moment, any man without leggings, without a helmet, without a tie, any man with unshined shoes or soiled uniform, ___________" is going in the stockade! is going to answer to me! is going to be skinned! is going on KP!

8. While en route to Kasserine to view the site of the recent battle, Patton orders a detour to the site of an ancient battle. Whose city are the ruins? Romans Turks Greeks Carthaginians

9. Patton has a profound respect for the enemy. True False

10. In Berlin, Captain Oskar Steiger (Siegfried Rauch) presents his assessment of Patton to Field Marshal Erwin Rommel (Karl Michael Volger). After hearing the report, is Rommel leary of Patton? Yes No

11. At El Guettar, one of Patton's aides, Lt. Alexander Stiller (Patrick J. Zurica), is killed during the battle. True False

12. Back at the German bunker, at which location does General Alfred Jodl (Richard Münch) think Patton will invade Europe when he asks Steiger for his opinion? Sicily Sardinia Southern Italy Corsica

13. After Patton's dinner, at which he proposed the invasion of Sicily, Montgomery meets with Major General Walter Bedell Smith (Ed Binns) to discuss an alternate plan. Where is this meeting? In a restroom On a road near Tangiers General Smith's office At Monty's command post

14. Several times in the movie, the name "Ike" is mentioned. Who is "Ike"? Dwight D. Eisenhower Sir Bernard Law Montgomery Winston Churchill George S. Patton

15. On what date did Patton land at Gela, on the island of Sicily? 30 June 1943 10 July 1943 20 July 1943 30 July 1943

16. On Sicily, Patton violates orders and takes Palermo after Monty meets heavy resistance at Catania. True False

17. Finish this quote from General Bradley: "There's one big difference between you and me, George. I do this job because I've been trained to do it. You do it because ________________." Answer: (Three Words)

18. In the hospital tent, prior to the infamous "slapping incident," Patton pins a medal on the pillow of a severely wounded soldier. What was that medal? Soldier's Medal Purple Heart Distinguished Service Medal Bronze Star

19. Patton gets to Messina before Montgomery. True False

20. Patton regrets the "slapping incident." True False