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Can you identify these professional spies from history?

A multiple-choice quiz by Helene61. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Helene61

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,784

Updated
Jun 10 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
578

Last 3 plays: Guest 115 (8/10), Guest 75 (5/10), Guest 1 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This outrageous exotic dancer passed information to many of her German lovers and eventually was tried and found guilty as a double agent and executed. Hint

Josephine Baker

Mata Hari

Edith Clavell

Bijou Newhuis

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Question 2 of 10

2. Often called 'The Ace of Spies', this gentleman was the real life spy on whom James Bond was based. Hint

Kim Philby

Aldrich Ames

Sidney Reilly

Ian Fleming

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Question 3 of 10

3. This lady served in The Office of Strategic Services during WWII because she was too tall to join the 'Woman's Army Corps.' She handled top secret information. Hint

Julia Child

Dione Lucas

Vanessa Redgrave

Margaret Chase Smith

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Question 4 of 10

4. Seemingly benign as the founder of boys' and girls' clubs, this gentleman worked making maps of enemy installations during the Boer War. Hint

Major John Van Cleef

J. Paul Getty Sr.

Robert Baden-Powell

Col. Auric Goldfinger

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Question 5 of 10

5. Known for his romantic escapades, this man also spied for the city officials during the Inquisition in Venice. Hint

Lorenzo di Medici

Maro Polo

Machiavelli

Giacomo Casanova

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Question 6 of 10

6. During the American Civil War, this woman was referred to as 'The Cleopatra of the Secession'. Her hatred of the North made her happy to spy and kill for the Southern cause. Hint

Belle Boyd

Belle Watling

Mary Chestnutt

Belle Starr

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Question 7 of 10

7. This American patriot was hanged for carrying information to Americans regarding British movements during the War for Independence. Hint

Nathan Hale

John Honeyman

Major John Andre

Russell Stover

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Question 8 of 10

8. This famous African-American singer and dancer went to Paris and became a great star during the 1920s. She was recruited as spy by the French Resistance' Hint

Eartha Kitt

Ethel Waters

Josephine Baker

Mistinguette

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Question 9 of 10

9. Famous not only for his spying with Benedict Arnold but also for the brave way he met his execution. Hint

Benedict Arnold

Major John Andre

Patrick Henry

John Brown

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Question 10 of 10

10. Although trained as a spy by the British, this man was more famous for creating James Bond in fiction. Hint

Nick Charles

John Morton

Phillip Marlowe

Ian Fleming

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This outrageous exotic dancer passed information to many of her German lovers and eventually was tried and found guilty as a double agent and executed.

Answer: Mata Hari

Mata Hari (1876-1917) was notorious as an exotic dancer and a prostitute. Her many lovers included military men, which led to her becoming a spy in WWI. Eventually she worked as a double agent. She was truly shocked upon hearing her guilty verdict. She was bold and insistent on her innocence right up to the end.

At her death, she blew a kiss to the priest and her lawyer and faced the firing squad without a blindfold. Today, many believe she was innocent.

2. Often called 'The Ace of Spies', this gentleman was the real life spy on whom James Bond was based.

Answer: Sidney Reilly

Sidney Reilly (1873-1925) is the model for James Bond and his real life exploits make even Bond look tame. His fame as an adventurer, spy and "ladies' man" were legendary especially after his unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the Bolshevik government in 1918.

3. This lady served in The Office of Strategic Services during WWII because she was too tall to join the 'Woman's Army Corps.' She handled top secret information.

Answer: Julia Child

Julia Child (1912-2004) wanted to serve during WWII but was considered to tall for the W.A.C.S. Instead she became a secretary and decoder of secret documents with the Office of Strategic Services . Her fluency in French, her discretion and attention to detail made her a perfect intelligence worker, who eventually earned the "Emblem of Meritorious Civilian Service".

4. Seemingly benign as the founder of boys' and girls' clubs, this gentleman worked making maps of enemy installations during the Boer War.

Answer: Robert Baden-Powell

Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) established 'The Boy Scouts' as well as 'The Girl Guides'. It is well known that his map makings skills during the Boer War were instrumental in winning the war.

5. Known for his romantic escapades, this man also spied for the city officials during the Inquisition in Venice.

Answer: Giacomo Casanova

Casanova (1725-1798) was synonymous with womanizing but he was also a master of deception and guile. His autobiography is filled with many exploits that required refined tastes and courage. How much of this is self-motivated, is not proven. He served as a spy for the Venetian Inquisition while there as a local man about town.

6. During the American Civil War, this woman was referred to as 'The Cleopatra of the Secession'. Her hatred of the North made her happy to spy and kill for the Southern cause.

Answer: Belle Boyd

Belle Boyd (1843-1900) became a spy after Northern troops came into her home and shot her mother. From that time on she was a successful spy for the Confederates. She crossed enemy lines repeatedly, began to seduce Union leaders and soldiers in order to gain information. Soon she left the United States for England, where she changed her name and began to lecture on her experiences.

7. This American patriot was hanged for carrying information to Americans regarding British movements during the War for Independence.

Answer: Nathan Hale

Nathan Hale (1750-1776) volunteered for Intelligence gathering during the American Revolutionary War. He was captured and executed immediately. His famous final words, "I regret I have but one life to give for my country" made him an American hero.

8. This famous African-American singer and dancer went to Paris and became a great star during the 1920s. She was recruited as spy by the French Resistance'

Answer: Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker loved France since she found freedom and acceptance there, which had eluded her in the United States. She was an effective spy for the Resistance since her fame allowed her the freedom to travel and she mixed with many important people. When sending messages, she was smart enough to use invisible ink.

9. Famous not only for his spying with Benedict Arnold but also for the brave way he met his execution.

Answer: Major John Andre

Major John Andre (1750-1780) was charismatic and charming but he also convinced Benedict Arnold to hand over West Point to the British. He was found to be agreeable and gentlemanly while awaiting execution, which he met courageously.

10. Although trained as a spy by the British, this man was more famous for creating James Bond in fiction.

Answer: Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming (1908-1964) is most famous as the creator of the most famous spy in fiction, James Bond. he had some experience in British Naval Intelligence and was instrumental in planning and executing Operation Goldeneye.

Source: Author Helene61

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