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Quiz about The Third Man
Quiz about The Third Man

The Third Man Trivia Quiz


A quiz on one of my favorite movies. Spoiler alert - if you haven't seen the movie, don't take the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by kmria. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
kmria
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
82,649
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
458
Last 3 plays: Guest 149 (5/10), Guest 82 (8/10), Guest 71 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who directed "The Third Man"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Holly Martins is the author of what type of books? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the name of Trevor Howard's character? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Harry Lime has been trafficking what? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who wrote "The Third Man"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The very distinct music played throughout the movie is played on what instrument? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Alida Valli, who plays Anna Schmidt, is listed in the credits as: Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the amusement park, Harry notes that turbulent Italy produced Michelangelo, da Vinci, and the Renaissance, while peaceful Switzerland has produced what? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the climactic chase through the sewers, Harry is eventually shot by who? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After Harry's second burial, Anna walks toward Holly and he embraces her.



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 149: 5/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 82: 8/10
Feb 22 2024 : Guest 71: 6/10
Feb 12 2024 : Guest 174: 8/10
Feb 06 2024 : Guest 106: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who directed "The Third Man"?

Answer: Carol Reed

He also directed "Odd Man Out" a great movie about an IRA gunman on the run.
2. Holly Martins is the author of what type of books?

Answer: Westerns

He cites Zane Grey as one of his influences.
3. What is the name of Trevor Howard's character?

Answer: Calloway

"Calloway, I'm English not Irish." His loss.
4. Harry Lime has been trafficking what?

Answer: Diluted Penicillin

A trip to the Children's Hospital shows Holly how serious this is.
5. Who wrote "The Third Man"?

Answer: Graham Greene

IMDB.com lists 44 movies written by Graham Greene, or based upon his stories.
6. The very distinct music played throughout the movie is played on what instrument?

Answer: Zither

Carol Reed wanted music that was distinctly different from the classical music for which Vienna is famous.
7. Alida Valli, who plays Anna Schmidt, is listed in the credits as:

Answer: Valli

She was also in an episode of tv show "Combat". I don't know how she was credited for that one.
8. In the amusement park, Harry notes that turbulent Italy produced Michelangelo, da Vinci, and the Renaissance, while peaceful Switzerland has produced what?

Answer: The Cuckoo Clock

Supposedly, this speech was created by Orson Welles.
9. In the climactic chase through the sewers, Harry is eventually shot by who?

Answer: Holly Martins

A lowly demise for the character that Roger Ebert said had "the most dramatic entrance in the history of the cinema."
10. After Harry's second burial, Anna walks toward Holly and he embraces her.

Answer: False

In an extraordinary shot, we see Anna walking from a far distance while Holly waits and waits. As she finally approaches, she walks past him without so much as looking in his direction. A great downbeat ending.
Source: Author kmria

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