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"Gladiator" - The Ultimate Quiz

This quiz is about the sad story of a man who loses his family and has to restart his life as a slave. "Gladiator" propelled Russell Crowe to superstardom, and gave us the first real glimpse of the acting talents of one Joaquin Phoenix. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by ilovepuppies. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ilovepuppies

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
204,535

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
11029

Last 3 plays: adam36 (9/10), tmac93024 (5/10), Guest 173 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played Marcus Aurelius? Hint

Richard Harris

Russell Crowe

Joaquin Phoenix

None of these

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Question 2 of 10

2. Finish this quote: "At my signal, ______ hell." Hint

unleash

enter

release

create

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Question 3 of 10

3. What 3-word phrase did soldiers say to each other as a sign of respect?
Hint

"Might and Will"

"Power and Wisdom"

"Strength and Honor"

"Justice and Alliance"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Proximo said this to Maximus: "But as for me? I'm an _________." Hint

servant

entertainer

assistant

maid

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which senator helped Maximus conspire against Commodus? Hint

Falco

Gracchus

Gaius

Juba

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Question 6 of 10

6. What color was the tunic Maximus wore underneath his leather armour when he shouted to the crowd, "Are you not entertained?" Hint

Red

Brown

Yellow

Blue

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Question 7 of 10

7. How was Hagen killed? Hint

Poisoned with a drink

Shot by multiple arrows

Stabbed with his dagger

Pushed into a chariot

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why did Hagen try a bit of Maximus' food? Hint

He was greedy

To see if it was poisoned

Maximus didn't want it

He was hungry

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Question 9 of 10

9. The man providing food for the slaves called Maximus what? Hint

Sir

Honored One

Sire

General

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Maximus known as to the mob before everyone found out his name? Hint

Commander

General

Spaniard

Maximus

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played Marcus Aurelius?

Answer: Richard Harris

Richard Harris was a very famous actor who starred in many films including "Harry Potter", "Patriot Games", and many more. Sadly, Richard Harris died on the 25th October 2002 due to Hodgkin's disease.

2. Finish this quote: "At my signal, ______ hell."

Answer: unleash

Maximus said this to Quintus before the battle at the beginning of the film. The Romans were known to conquer anyone, and therefore, Maximus wanted to win.

3. What 3-word phrase did soldiers say to each other as a sign of respect?

Answer: "Strength and Honor"

Maximus and Quintus said this to each other before the battle at the beginning of the film. The soldiers also said this to Maximus as he was riding down the ranks.

4. Proximo said this to Maximus: "But as for me? I'm an _________."

Answer: entertainer

Proximo said that Maximus would die for honor, for Rome, and for his ancestors. However, Proximo was just an entertainer.

5. Which senator helped Maximus conspire against Commodus?

Answer: Gracchus

Gracchus wanted to help Maximus because he didn't like how the emperor ran Rome. Derek Jacobi, who starred as Claudius in the television series "I, Claudius", played Gracchus.

6. What color was the tunic Maximus wore underneath his leather armour when he shouted to the crowd, "Are you not entertained?"

Answer: Blue

This was when Maximus alone defeated many gladiators in the small arena in North Africa.

7. How was Hagen killed?

Answer: Shot by multiple arrows

Hagen wanted to protect Maximus and therefore fought against the people trying to kill him. However, he was slain by multiple arrows in his back and front.

8. Why did Hagen try a bit of Maximus' food?

Answer: To see if it was poisoned

Hagen was one of Maximus' best friends and would die if it meant protecting Maximus.

9. The man providing food for the slaves called Maximus what?

Answer: General

This was just after Maximus revealed he was general of the Felix Legions. So, everyone started calling him either Maximus or General.

10. What was Maximus known as to the mob before everyone found out his name?

Answer: Spaniard

No one knew what his name was, so he answered to Spaniard because he didn't want to reveal his identity.

Source: Author ilovepuppies

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