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Die Hard Trivia Quiz

A short quiz for fans of the film 'Die Hard', directed by John McTiernan.

A multiple-choice quiz by vid. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
vid

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,900

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
7060

Last 3 plays: Guest 62 (7/10), Guest 99 (4/10), Guest 185 (4/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What advice is given to John McClane (Bruce Willis) by a fellow passenger on how to overcome jet-lag? Hint

'Hold your breath under a cold shower until bingo, it feels good'

'Take off your shoes and socks and walk around on the rug making fists with your toes'

'Drink a strong black coffee with no milk and plenty of sweetex'

'Keep your watch on New York time'

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Question 2 of 10

2. What 'tunes' does Argyle (De'voreaux White) play on the limousine tape deck on the way to The Nakatomi Plaza with McClane? Hint

'Let It Snow,' by Vaughen Monroe

'Christmas in Hollis' by Run-D.M.C.

'Skeletons' by Stevie Wonder

'Winter Wonderland' by Felix Bernard and Dick Smith

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the 'true identity' of the building called the Nakatomi Plaza for the purposes of the film? Hint

I.L.M. Tower

Fox Plaza

Universal Plaza

The Miramax Center

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the logo on the truck used by the terrorists to enter the parking level of the Plaza? Hint

FedEx

Los Angeles City Fire Department

U.P.S.

Pacific Courier

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Question 5 of 10

5. What type of sport is Theo (Clarence Gilyard, Jr.) talking about when he and Karl (Alexander Godunov) enter The Nakatomi Plaza on foot? Hint

Basketball

Hockey

Football

Baseball

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where and when was Joseph Takagi (James Shigeta) born? Hint

Tokyo, 1940

Kyoto, 1937

Kobe, 1934

Nagoya, 1941

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Question 7 of 10

7. From which store does Hans (Alan Rickman) deduce that Takagi bought his suit? Hint

William Edgar, London

Geoffrey Carnell, London

John Phillips, London

Robert Harwood, London

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Question 8 of 10

8. The actors Robert Davi and Grand L. Bush (who play F.B.I. agents Johnson and Johnson in the film) also appeared in a 'James Bond' film together. Which one? Hint

The Living Daylights

Tomorrow Never Dies

Goldeneye

License To Kill

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name the artist of the painting that is seen briefly in the Nakatomi vault. Hint

Monet

Renoir

Van Gogh

Degas

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Sgt. Al Powell's (Reginald Valjohnson) police car call-sign? Hint

6-Lincoln-10

8-Lincoln-30

4-Lincoln-40

9-Lincoln-20

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Apr 17 2024 : Guest 62: 7/10
Apr 15 2024 : Guest 99: 4/10
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Mar 21 2024 : Guest 198: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What advice is given to John McClane (Bruce Willis) by a fellow passenger on how to overcome jet-lag?

Answer: 'Take off your shoes and socks and walk around on the rug making fists with your toes'

McClane is carrying out this advice when the terrorists enter the building, and he remains barefoot for the rest of the film.

2. What 'tunes' does Argyle (De'voreaux White) play on the limousine tape deck on the way to The Nakatomi Plaza with McClane?

Answer: 'Christmas in Hollis' by Run-D.M.C.

McClane asks, 'Have you got any Christmas music?' Argyle retorts with 'This *is* Christmas music.'

3. What is the 'true identity' of the building called the Nakatomi Plaza for the purposes of the film?

Answer: Fox Plaza

Fox, the distributors of the film, gave permission to John McTiernan to use both the building's exterior and some of its interior for filming. Apologies had to be made to a lawyer's office on a lower floor when machine guns and explosions were heard.

4. What is the logo on the truck used by the terrorists to enter the parking level of the Plaza?

Answer: Pacific Courier

Theo readies a smaller ambulance, hidden inside the larger Pacific Couriers truck, for the terrorists to make their planned getaway.

5. What type of sport is Theo (Clarence Gilyard, Jr.) talking about when he and Karl (Alexander Godunov) enter The Nakatomi Plaza on foot?

Answer: Basketball

Theo is discussing a basketball play involving Green, Worthy and Magic Johnson of the L.A. Lakers.

6. Where and when was Joseph Takagi (James Shigeta) born?

Answer: Kyoto, 1937

Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) discloses this information whilst trying to locate Takagi when he gatecrashes the Nakatomi party.

7. From which store does Hans (Alan Rickman) deduce that Takagi bought his suit?

Answer: John Phillips, London

Hans claims to have two such suits himself.

8. The actors Robert Davi and Grand L. Bush (who play F.B.I. agents Johnson and Johnson in the film) also appeared in a 'James Bond' film together. Which one?

Answer: License To Kill

Robert Davi plays drug baron Franz Sanchez whilst Grand L. Bush plays D.E.A. officer Hawkins.

9. Name the artist of the painting that is seen briefly in the Nakatomi vault.

Answer: Degas

The painting is an Edgar Degas ballet scene. I cannot name it but I do know that he painted many with a similar composition. Although a print was undoubtedly used for the film, if anyone does know the name and any provenance of the original, I would be interested to hear from you.

10. What is Sgt. Al Powell's (Reginald Valjohnson) police car call-sign?

Answer: 8-Lincoln-30

This is mentioned in the conversations between Al and his police headquarters.

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