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"The Edge" (1997) - A Very Beary Quiz

Here is a quiz about the movie starring Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin. This beautiful film was written by David Mamet and set in the U.S. state of Alaska, although it was filmed entirely in Canada.

A multiple-choice quiz by spoonable. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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338,390

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the beginning of the movie Anthony Hopkins' character (Charles Morse) is very interested in the hunting lodge. His wife says he "knows everything" and cannot be stumped on trivia. Styles, the lodge owner, bets he can stump Charles with any question. He asks Charles to name one of two animals carved into a Native American canoe oar. What is Charles' answer? Hint

Bear eating a trout

Howling wolf

Rabbit smoking a pipe

Prowling panther

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Question 2 of 10

2. Alec Baldwin's character Bob is having difficulties with his photo shoot when a model is sick and unavailable for work. Who does he decide to replace the model with? Hint

Charles

Styles' friend Jack

Airplane pilot

His assistant Stephen

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Question 3 of 10

3. What query does Charles pose to Bob immediately before the plane goes down? Hint

"How are you planning to kill my wife?"

"How are you planning to kill me?"

"How are you planning to steal my money?"

"How are you planning to get away with it?"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Charles, Bob, and Stephen have their first encounter with a Kodiak bear (played by Bart the Bear) soon after the plane crash. How do they escape the bear? Hint

Fight him off with man-made spears

Cross a river using a fallen tree

Scare him with signal flares

Hide in a pit

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Charles doing upon his second encounter with the bear? Hint

Hunting

Trapping a squirrel

Taking a compass reading

Fishing

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Question 6 of 10

6. The bear has Charles and Bob held hostage at their camp. Charles is determined to kill the bear but Bob feels defeated. Charles tells him that Native American boys would run up to a bear and slap him as a test of bravery. What is this traditional custom of proving one's bravery called? Hint

Counting Pone

Counting Coup

Counting Manitou

Counting Nah-Hak

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Question 7 of 10

7. After the bear is defeated, the victorious duo utilize its body. Which of the following is NOT one of the uses of the bear's remains? Hint

Tooth

Bearskin coat

Food

Claw worn as necklace

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Question 8 of 10

8. Charles and Bob find a fully stocked cabin as they hike south. What beverage does Charles offer Bob shortly before Bob tries to kill him? Hint

Coffee

Wine

Whiskey

Tea

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Question 9 of 10

9. Before Bob dies, which of the following does he NOT confess? Hint

He never trusted Charles

He would have killed Charles

He was sorry

He never did anything with his life

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these quotes cannot be heard in the movie? Hint

"They died saving my life."

"Should we lie down and die, Bob?"

"I don't have to go through the anguish of looking at my watch."

"A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow."

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Rabbit smoking a pipe

On one side of the oar is a rabbit smoking a pipe and on the other side is its enemy the panther. Charles says the rabbit sits unafraid. When asked why the rabbit is unafraid Charles answers: "Because he's smarter than the panther".

2. Alec Baldwin's character Bob is having difficulties with his photo shoot when a model is sick and unavailable for work. Who does he decide to replace the model with?

Answer: Styles' friend Jack

Styles' friend Jack Hawk caught Bob's eye in a striking photograph which he described as unsentimental and unself-conscious. Jack lives 80 miles north of the lodge. Bob, Charles, and Bob's assistant Stephen (played by Harold Perrineau) set out on an impromptu adventure to find Jack.

3. What query does Charles pose to Bob immediately before the plane goes down?

Answer: "How are you planning to kill me?"

The plane collides with a flock of migrating birds, clips a mountain, and crashes into a lake. The pilot dies leaving Charles, Bob, and Stephen lost in the wilderness. Unfortunately Jack Hawk isn't anywhere nearby to help them and is not seen until the final scene of the movie. Jack Hawk's character is played by Gordon Tootoosis and can also be seen in the movie "Legends of the Fall".

4. Charles, Bob, and Stephen have their first encounter with a Kodiak bear (played by Bart the Bear) soon after the plane crash. How do they escape the bear?

Answer: Cross a river using a fallen tree

The bear soon kills and consumes Stephen thus becoming a bloodthirsty man-killer.

Bart the Bear can also be seen in such Hollywood favorites as "The Great Outdoors", "Legends of the Fall", and "The Bear".

5. What is Charles doing upon his second encounter with the bear?

Answer: Fishing

An often overlooked continuity error can be seen while Charles is fishing. His beard length greatly increases from the previous shot to the closeup of his face while fishing. It looks as if several days have passed.

Answer: Counting Coup

A coup was counted if you touched your enemy with your hand or a handheld weapon and escaped untouched.

Charles also mentions Maasai boys of Africa who kill lions with spears.

7. After the bear is defeated, the victorious duo utilize its body. Which of the following is NOT one of the uses of the bear's remains?

Answer: Tooth

Bob is unhappy with the taste of the bear meat and wishes they had some salt. Charles says it is possible to season meat with gunpowder.

8. Charles and Bob find a fully stocked cabin as they hike south. What beverage does Charles offer Bob shortly before Bob tries to kill him?

Answer: Tea

Bob is obviously not interested in drinking tea since he is constantly chugging whiskey. Charles asks him: "What's the matter, Bob? Can't do it sober?" Soon after this he tries to kill Charles with a rifle. Bob falls into a bear pit and Charles saves his life.

9. Before Bob dies, which of the following does he NOT confess?

Answer: He never trusted Charles

Bob also confesses that Charles' wife Mickey (Elle Macpherson) was not in on the plot to kill him.

Charles is soon rescued.

10. Which of these quotes cannot be heard in the movie?

Answer: "I don't have to go through the anguish of looking at my watch."

The correct quote is: "I don't have to go through the anguish of adding three." Bob says this when explaining to the others that his watch tells the time in Los Angeles and New York City simultaneously.

"A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow" can also be heard in the movie "Wag the Dog" also written by David Mamet.

Source: Author spoonable

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