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A Death is Announced Trivia Quiz


Many characters, good and evil, have died in movies. It would be futile to remember them all, so just ten of them are presented here. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by DeepHistory. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
DeepHistory
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
374,074
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
727
Last 3 plays: angostura (9/10), Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 176 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring": The film is approaching its end when the death of Boromir of Gondor occurs. After being mortally wounded in a fight with Orc soldiers, Boromir is found by Aragorn of the Dunedain before his final breath. Before dying, he says something to Aragorn. What? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly": The movie reaches its climax with a duel between two of the protagonists, the Good and the Bad. The Good (Blondie, portrayed by Clint Eastwood) fatally shoots the Bad (Angel Eyes, portrayed by Lee Van Cleef). What was the occupation of Angel Eyes, which played a part in his involvement in the events? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "The Untouchables": One of the most well-known gangster movies in the world, it includes many character deaths. Here, we will stand at the death of Jimmy Malone, one of Elliot Ness' men of Irish descent. Who portrayed Malone in the big screen? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Death on the Nile": You cannot expect a detective/mystery film go without character death. In this particular movie, no less than five deaths occur. Which of the following characters does NOT die? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers": The adaptation of JRR Tolkien's epic trilogy continues. Here, not one of the protagonists is killed. However, at the climactic battle of Helm's Deep, director Peter Jackson has an Elven army under the command of Haldir reinforce the Mannish defenders. Haldir gets slain in the process. Who was the actor that portrayed him? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Live and Let Die": The first James Bond film to star Roger Moore in the titular role. As in most films of the series, the villain meets his end at the hands of 007. Here, it was Dr. Kananga. How was he dispatched? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Vertigo": The two character deaths seen in the movie are the ones of Madeleine Elster, wife of Gavin Elster, who secretly plotted for her to be murdered, and of Judy Barton, who was hired by Elster to imitate Madeleine so that acrophobic detective John "Scottie" Ferguson would serve as "witness" for Madeleine's murder, which was disguised as an accident. Which actress portrayed both characters? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "The Eagle Has Landed": In the middle of World War Two, Col. Steiner is appointed leader of a group of Nazis whose mission is to assassinate Winston Churchill. Despite some initial success, the plot ultimately fails and Steiner is killed. Who was the actor that portrayed him? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2": The Harry Potter saga is reaching its climax. Many deaths occur before the subjugation of the main villain, Voldemort, one of them being Prof. Severus Snape. How does he die? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King": Events reach their climax in the last "LOTR" movie. The Free Peoples of Middle-Earth have only one choice: make their stand against the Dark Lord Sauron at the epic Battle of Pelennor Fields. Beyond count were the dead, including King Théoden of Rohan. By whom was he killed? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring": The film is approaching its end when the death of Boromir of Gondor occurs. After being mortally wounded in a fight with Orc soldiers, Boromir is found by Aragorn of the Dunedain before his final breath. Before dying, he says something to Aragorn. What?

Answer: I would follow you, my brother, my captain, my King.

Boromir's death signifies the breaking of the Fellowship of the Ring. The Ringbearer Frodo Baggins, to whom the destruction of the One Ring was assigned, has to proceed to the Black Land of Mordor, accompanied by his loyal friend and gardener, Samwise Gamgee. Meanwhile, Aragorn of the Dunedain, Legolas the Elf and Gimli the Dwarf decide to follow the Orcs who had abducted the Hobbits Merry and Pippin and save the latters from the clutches of the evil wizard Saruman the White.
2. "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly": The movie reaches its climax with a duel between two of the protagonists, the Good and the Bad. The Good (Blondie, portrayed by Clint Eastwood) fatally shoots the Bad (Angel Eyes, portrayed by Lee Van Cleef). What was the occupation of Angel Eyes, which played a part in his involvement in the events?

Answer: Sergeant in the Union army

Angel Eyes was a US sergeant at the time of the American Civil War, when the story takes place. When Tuco Ramirez (The Ugly, portrayed by Eli Wallach) is captured by his men, since he was wearing a Confederate uniform, he orders a corporal to torture him. Thus, he learns that Tuco and Blondie are on the hunt for an amount of Confederate gold. Determined to acquire at least part of the treasure, he partners with Blondie. Later, Tuco escapes and rejoins them.

The trio share information for the location of the treasure.

However, upon reaching it, it is revealed that the exact spot is known by Blondie only, thus compelling Angel Eyes to attempt to kill him.
3. "The Untouchables": One of the most well-known gangster movies in the world, it includes many character deaths. Here, we will stand at the death of Jimmy Malone, one of Elliot Ness' men of Irish descent. Who portrayed Malone in the big screen?

Answer: Sean Connery

Sean Connery was born in 1930. A Scotsman by birth, he is most famous for his portrayal of fictional spy James Bond from 1962 to 1971 and again in 1983. He also starred in films such as "The Hunt for Red October", "The Name of the Rose", etc. Apart from his acting career, he is a member of the Scottish National Party, which promotes the secession of Scotland from the UK.
4. "Death on the Nile": You cannot expect a detective/mystery film go without character death. In this particular movie, no less than five deaths occur. Which of the following characters does NOT die?

Answer: Ms. Van Schuyler

The part of Ms. Van Schuyler was played by Bette Davis. Ms. Van Schuyler is a kleptomaniac, who lusts after Linnet Doyle's precious pearls. She is the employer of the nurse Miss Bowers, whom she treats with contempt. She also holds a sarcastic attitude against Poirot, who senses that she is kleptomaniac, but does not think she was driven to murder in order to obtain the jewels she coveted.
5. "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers": The adaptation of JRR Tolkien's epic trilogy continues. Here, not one of the protagonists is killed. However, at the climactic battle of Helm's Deep, director Peter Jackson has an Elven army under the command of Haldir reinforce the Mannish defenders. Haldir gets slain in the process. Who was the actor that portrayed him?

Answer: Craig Parker

Craig Parker was born in 1970. Apart from his role as Haldir, he has participated in "Legend of the Seeker", portraying Darken Rahl. However, his most famous role was in the series "Spartacus", where he plays the role of Gaius Claudius Glaber, the main antagonist and enemy of Spartacus.
6. "Live and Let Die": The first James Bond film to star Roger Moore in the titular role. As in most films of the series, the villain meets his end at the hands of 007. Here, it was Dr. Kananga. How was he dispatched?

Answer: He explodes after swallowing a shark gun pellet.

Dr. Kananga is the Prime Minister of a small nation in the Caribbean Sea and the leader of a drug-dealing organization, under the alias of Mr. Big. His chief henchmen include Tee Hee Johnson, whose hand was eaten by a crocodile and who wears a pincer in its place, and Baron Samedi, a voodoo priest.

He also employs a psychic, called Solitaire, who reads tarot cards for him. His activities as Mr. Big attract the attention of MI6 and the confrontation with 007 is unavoidable.
7. "Vertigo": The two character deaths seen in the movie are the ones of Madeleine Elster, wife of Gavin Elster, who secretly plotted for her to be murdered, and of Judy Barton, who was hired by Elster to imitate Madeleine so that acrophobic detective John "Scottie" Ferguson would serve as "witness" for Madeleine's murder, which was disguised as an accident. Which actress portrayed both characters?

Answer: Kim Novak

Kim Novak was born in 1933, as Marilyn Pauline Novak. One of her first films was "Picnic", where she had the leading role, despite her inexperience in the film industry. She was not scheduled from the beginning to play the role of Judy Barton. But then, Hitchcock's chosen actress, Vera Miles, became pregnant and could not handle the complex role.
8. "The Eagle Has Landed": In the middle of World War Two, Col. Steiner is appointed leader of a group of Nazis whose mission is to assassinate Winston Churchill. Despite some initial success, the plot ultimately fails and Steiner is killed. Who was the actor that portrayed him?

Answer: Michael Caine

Michael Caine was born in 1933, under the name Maurice Joseph Micklewhite. There is a plaque dedicated to him outside the hospital where he was born. One of his most famous roles was that of secret agent Harry Palmer, in the films "The Ipcress File", "Funeral in Berlin", "Billion Dollar Brain" and "Bullet to Beijing". Furthermore, he starred as Inspector Frederick Abberline in the 1988 TV series "Jack the Ripper".

Another critically acclaimed role of his was Sherlock Holmes/Reginald Kincaid in the comedy "Without a Clue".
9. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2": The Harry Potter saga is reaching its climax. Many deaths occur before the subjugation of the main villain, Voldemort, one of them being Prof. Severus Snape. How does he die?

Answer: Killed by the snake Nagini.

The reason Voldemort wanted Snape dead, although he seemed to be one of his most devoted lackeys, was that Voldemort believed the Elder Wand wouldn't submit to his will until Snape was dead. Before dying, the Professor asks Harry Potter to take his memories to the Pensieve.

There, it is revealed that Snape was in love with Potter's mother, Lilly Evans, but hated his father, James. While he had initially followed Voldemort, after the latter's failure to kill the infant Harry Potter, he worked secretly with Albus Dumbledore to protect the boy, due to the emotions he had for Harry's mother.
10. "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King": Events reach their climax in the last "LOTR" movie. The Free Peoples of Middle-Earth have only one choice: make their stand against the Dark Lord Sauron at the epic Battle of Pelennor Fields. Beyond count were the dead, including King Théoden of Rohan. By whom was he killed?

Answer: The Witch-King of Angmar

Théoden is killed when he tries to face the dreaded Witch-King. His horse, Snowmane, panics and both are pinned down by the Witch-King's fellbeast. Théoden is immediately avenged by his niece Eowyn, who had disguised herself as a man in order to participate in the great struggle.

When the Witch-King tells his fellbeast to devour the dead King, the youthful shieldmaiden steps between them and challenges the Witch-King. With two strikes, she severs the head of the fellbeast, but is disarmed by its rider.

The Hobbit Merry Brandybuck stabs the Witch-King at the knee, forcing him to bend. Eowyn promptly grabs her sword and thrusts it at the head of the Witch-King, dispatching him.
Source: Author DeepHistory

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