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OHMSS Trivia Quiz


James Bond has been equipped with gadgets from Q, instructions from M, and with his new license to thrill, he would like your help to decipher some of the many acronyms or initialisms that are part of his new mission...On Her Majesty's Secret Service!

A multiple-choice quiz by Plodd. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Plodd
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
381,773
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. James Bond finished his meeting at MI6 headquarters and was given instructions on a new mission to recover a stolen micro-fish by arch villain, The Codfather.

What is MI6?
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Question 2 of 10
2. His first clue led Bond to the famous HMV music and video store in London where he was told to meet an American CIA agent called Lauren Order.

What do the initials 'HMV' stand for?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Since they had to speak in code, the MI6 agent was advised by the American agent that he should travel post haste to a fish and chip shop in Birmingham called "A Salt and Battery".

Which of these airport codes was his best destination?
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Question 4 of 10
4. The fish and chip shop owners, Tina Salmon, Tina Chooner and Anne Chovee, told Bond about the black market business of using fish as drug mules. They told him to speak to a man who ran an illegal chop shop selling old MG sports cars who could assist further.

What do the initials MG stand for in this context?
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Question 5 of 10
5. The dodgy car salesman, called Robin Spree, cryptically told Bond to go and see the weather forecaster at "Auntie Beeb".

Where is Bond's next destination from the clue given?
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Question 6 of 10
6. Bond quickly made his way to see the weather forecaster, Michael Fish. Unfortunately he was too late as Fish had been battered to death with a prawn. Holy shrimp! He found a list of numbers on a torn scrap of paper, with four letters FTSE written in bold which could be crucial to his investigation.

What do these initials signify?
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Bond decided to tackle a police informer called Scott Free. He had heard through the grapevine that the person Bond sought was paying extortionate prices to keep a fisheries consortium quiet for their involvement in drug smuggling. Although he was helpful, Bond realised his next step was to contact a colleague in the UK government department for fisheries, but which of these was his best bet? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Bond was very close to reeling in his target but all the hard work had made him feel ravenous.

Which of these British retailers would he be able to buy a tuna mayo sandwich from their chilled section, and a cold drink, shaken but not stirred?
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. After stopping for lunch, Bond received a vital phone call from an operative called Roger Andout. The Codfather was due to attend the BAFTA ceremony that evening in London and MI5 had put a tail on him.

What do the initials BAFTA stand for?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Codfather took the bait and Bond was eventually able to apprehend him before he escaped by P & O cruise ship to Sardinia. A stash of drugs was found hidden in a tin of fish, packed like sardines of course!

As Bond wrote out his final report, he would like to know what the initials P & O stand for?
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1. James Bond finished his meeting at MI6 headquarters and was given instructions on a new mission to recover a stolen micro-fish by arch villain, The Codfather. What is MI6?

Answer: Military Intelligence, Section 6

Military Intelligence, Section 6, is the Secret Service agency which passes information to the British government relating to foreign intelligence. It was formed in 1909. People confuse this with MI5, the security agency which gathers information related to domestic threats inside the UK.
2. His first clue led Bond to the famous HMV music and video store in London where he was told to meet an American CIA agent called Lauren Order. What do the initials 'HMV' stand for?

Answer: His Master's Voice

HMV is the name of an entertainment retail store first founded in London in 1921. The name was taken from an English painting by Francis Barraud called "His Master's Voice" which shows a dog, Nipper, listening to a phonograph.
3. Since they had to speak in code, the MI6 agent was advised by the American agent that he should travel post haste to a fish and chip shop in Birmingham called "A Salt and Battery". Which of these airport codes was his best destination?

Answer: BHX

BHX is the IATA airport code for Birmingham International. NCL is the code for Newcastle, LPL the code for Liverpool and EDI the code for Edinburgh.
4. The fish and chip shop owners, Tina Salmon, Tina Chooner and Anne Chovee, told Bond about the black market business of using fish as drug mules. They told him to speak to a man who ran an illegal chop shop selling old MG sports cars who could assist further. What do the initials MG stand for in this context?

Answer: Morris Garages

Morris Garages (MG) was a British car manufacturer founded in 1924 by William Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield, and more specifically his manager, Cecil Kimber. They were known for building the small two-seater open topped road racer. The familiar octagonal-shaped logo was added which gave the car its distinction from other cars.
5. The dodgy car salesman, called Robin Spree, cryptically told Bond to go and see the weather forecaster at "Auntie Beeb". Where is Bond's next destination from the clue given?

Answer: BBC

"Auntie Beeb" was the affectionate name given to the BBC (British Broadcasting Company). British comedian Peter Sellers first called the BBC 'beeb' in the 1950s "The Goon Show". The word 'auntie' was added as a way of referring to the "Auntie knows best" attitude that the BBC founder tended to follow, insinuating that he did not listen to criticism.
6. Bond quickly made his way to see the weather forecaster, Michael Fish. Unfortunately he was too late as Fish had been battered to death with a prawn. Holy shrimp! He found a list of numbers on a torn scrap of paper, with four letters FTSE written in bold which could be crucial to his investigation. What do these initials signify?

Answer: Financial Times Stock Exchange

Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE), commonly called the Footsie, is a share index of the top 100 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. Equivalent indices throughout the world include the Nikkei (Japan), DAX (Germany) and Dow Jones (USA).
7. Bond decided to tackle a police informer called Scott Free. He had heard through the grapevine that the person Bond sought was paying extortionate prices to keep a fisheries consortium quiet for their involvement in drug smuggling. Although he was helpful, Bond realised his next step was to contact a colleague in the UK government department for fisheries, but which of these was his best bet?

Answer: DEFRA

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is a British government department which includes marine environment and fisheries. RSPCA is a charitable trust, the initials stand for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. CAMRA is the Campaign for Real Ale, and RNLI the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
8. Bond was very close to reeling in his target but all the hard work had made him feel ravenous. Which of these British retailers would he be able to buy a tuna mayo sandwich from their chilled section, and a cold drink, shaken but not stirred?

Answer: ASDA

Asquiths and Associated Dairies (ASDA) is one of the top food retailers in the UK which is seen in most towns and cities. Founded in 1949, they provide stiff competition for other major food retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury and Waitrose. B&Q provide DIY supplies, FCUK is a clothing brand, and ASOS an online fashion store.
9. After stopping for lunch, Bond received a vital phone call from an operative called Roger Andout. The Codfather was due to attend the BAFTA ceremony that evening in London and MI5 had put a tail on him. What do the initials BAFTA stand for?

Answer: British Academy of Film and Television Arts

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts first gave awards in 1949. Categories include best film, actor, actress, sound and costume design. They are usually held at the beginning of the year and sometimes give an indication of who is going to win the Oscars. Award winning films have included "The Revenant" (2016), "The Killing Fields" (1985) and "Ben-Hur" (1960).
10. The Codfather took the bait and Bond was eventually able to apprehend him before he escaped by P & O cruise ship to Sardinia. A stash of drugs was found hidden in a tin of fish, packed like sardines of course! As Bond wrote out his final report, he would like to know what the initials P & O stand for?

Answer: Peninsular & Oriental

P & O, or Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, has its headquarters in Dover, England. The foundation date was 22nd August 1837 when the company provided steam packets from the UK to Europe and the Orient. Today it operates ferry, cruise and freight services around Dover, Portsmouth, Southampton, the Irish Sea and the North Sea.

It provides a link between the UK and continental Europe.
Source: Author Plodd

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