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Quiz about A Fish Called Wanda Pt 1 Dont call me stupid
Quiz about A Fish Called Wanda Pt 1 Dont call me stupid

"A Fish Called Wanda" Pt 1: "Don't call me stupid" Quiz

Take this opportunity to test your knowledge of the 1988 John Cleese comedy gem which might have been titled "A Tale of Two Wandas". As always, my quiz will focus on details from the plot and dialog. No 'who-played-who' questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by Fred73. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Fred73
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
346,967
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
240
Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (7/15), Guest 174 (8/15), Guest 79 (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. When we first meet Otto he is reading from the philosophic commentary of Friedrich Nietzsche. What is the title of the book? Hint


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Question 2 of 15
2. Portia needs a new horse because her present horse "is not fit for dog meat". What is the name of her unworthy mount? Hint


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Question 3 of 15
3. Otto scoffs at Ken's affection for animals, and quotes Nietzsche as referring to animals as "God's second _________". Complete the sentence.

Answer: (one word)

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Question 4 of 15
4. Leaving the scene of the heist, which of the gang drives the FIRST get-away car? Hint


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Question 5 of 15
5. Who lives at Kipling Mansions on Murray Road? Hint


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Question 6 of 15
6. What one word best describes Otto's feelings when he and Wanda discover the diamonds are no longer in the garage safe?

Answer: (One Word, twelve letters)

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Question 7 of 15
7. Who is George's solicitor, commonly referred to as 'lawyer'? Hint


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Question 8 of 15
8. Pretending to be an American law student, Wanda approaches Archie outside the jail and butters him up with flattery. When Wanda says she saw him in court two weeks ago, what case does Archie assume she was speaking about? Hint


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Question 9 of 15
9. A 'key' prop throughout the entire plot is the key to a safe-deposit-box. Only George knows where the box is located, but the key finds its way to three different hiding places. Which of these is NOT among those refuges? Hint


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Question 10 of 15
10. K-K-K-Ken is suspicious that something funny is going on between Wanda and her 'brother' Otto. Pretending to be attracted to Ken, Otto makes advances toward him. Complete Otto's flattering line. "You're a very attractive man, Ken. You're smart, you've got wonderful bones, great eyes and you dress really __________." Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. The second time Wanda visits Archie's office, she says she's spent most of the day watching the "fascinating" procedings in court. Showing a playful interest, she asks about the traditional formal wig. What single adjective does Archie use to describe the wig? Hint


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Question 12 of 15
12. What is Wanda's last name? The girl, not the fish. Hint


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Question 13 of 15
13. Outside the courtroom, following the committal/preliminary hearing, Wanda overhears Archie tell a colleague that his wife are daughter are going out Friday evening. Where are Wendy and Portia going? Hint


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Question 14 of 15
14. Disguised as a meter-reader, Ken gets access to the utility room of Mrs. Coady's building. He snatches a piece of clothing from her laundry so his attack dog can get her scent. Mrs. Coady is angry with him because his casual whistling has disturbed what? Hint


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Question 15 of 15
15. Otto practices a Buddhist meditation technique that he says is designed to focus aggression. According to Otto, the monks used this method before they took part in what activity? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When we first meet Otto he is reading from the philosophic commentary of Friedrich Nietzsche. What is the title of the book?

Answer: Beyond Good and Evil

 The book cover and title are clearly visable when Otto (Kevin Kline) is introduced during the opening credits. Otto quotes or misquotes from this work several times throughout the film, leading Wanda to conclude that even though apes (like Otto) might read philosophy, "They just don't understand it."
2. Portia needs a new horse because her present horse "is not fit for dog meat". What is the name of her unworthy mount?

Answer: Phantom

 Upon being told the horse is no good, Archie's response is "I thought you liked Phantom." Portia doesn't bring up the subject again; she's too busy whining about needing a nose-job.
3. Otto scoffs at Ken's affection for animals, and quotes Nietzsche as referring to animals as "God's second _________". Complete the sentence.

Answer: blunder

 It's obvious that Ken has no idea who Nietzsche is, as he responds, "...well you tell him for m-m-m-me..." I must admit, I've never read more than a few excerpts from the works of this 19th century German philosopher, and can't find this quote directly attributed to him, but there's no doubt that Otto thinks it's true.

While I was researching this, however, I did come across this jewel: "Is man one of God's blunders, or is God one of man's blunders?"
4. Leaving the scene of the heist, which of the gang drives the FIRST get-away car?

Answer: Wanda

 Wanda drives the first car, the black 'limo' with diplomatic plates, and nearly hits the old lady and her dogs. I think the fake moustache is a nice touch on Jamie Lee. After dumping the first car, George drives the second while Ken takes off on a motorcycle.
5. Who lives at Kipling Mansions on Murray Road?

Answer: George Thomason

 Wanda and Otto are going to 'drop a dime' on George (the gang leader) then take off with the loot. When Otto calls the police to 'rat' on George, he is very precise. "The Hatton Garden robbery was pulled of by Mister George Thomason, who lives at Flat 3, Kipling Mansions, Murray Road, London, West Nine." Another great comic touch: Otto's 'over-the-top' English accent.
6. What one word best describes Otto's feelings when he and Wanda discover the diamonds are no longer in the garage safe?

Answer: disappointed

 Thinking he's about to become fabulously wealthy, Otto shouts "DISAPPOINTED!", then flies off on a rage. What he doesn't know: Wanda was ready to knock him over the head until she saw the safe was empty.
7. Who is George's solicitor, commonly referred to as 'lawyer'?

Answer: Mr. Bartlett

 Bartlett is the lawyer, Leach is the barrister. Davidson is Archie's clerk, and Sir John is the client who arrives at Archie's office while Wanda is visiting. While the distinction between solicitor/lawyer and barrister does not exist in America, the two hold vastly different positions in Britain.

The solicitor works directly with the client, and engages the barrister to argue the case in court.
8. Pretending to be an American law student, Wanda approaches Archie outside the jail and butters him up with flattery. When Wanda says she saw him in court two weeks ago, what case does Archie assume she was speaking about?

Answer: The casino break-in

 "I love the way you (pause for thought) cross-examine." It's lucky for Wanda that Archie was in court two weeks ago, her plan might have blown up right in her beautiful face.
9. A 'key' prop throughout the entire plot is the key to a safe-deposit-box. Only George knows where the box is located, but the key finds its way to three different hiding places. Which of these is NOT among those refuges?

Answer: Aspirin tin

 George puts the key in the fish-food container, and tosses it out the window when the police arrive. Ken (on George's instruction) retrieves it, then hides in the aquarium, but is seen by Wanda. Wanda then puts it into her locket, which passes from her to Portia, Archie, Wendy, and Archie again before finding its way back to Wanda.
10. K-K-K-Ken is suspicious that something funny is going on between Wanda and her 'brother' Otto. Pretending to be attracted to Ken, Otto makes advances toward him. Complete Otto's flattering line. "You're a very attractive man, Ken. You're smart, you've got wonderful bones, great eyes and you dress really __________."

Answer: Interestingly

 Otto may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he comes up with this diversion right on the spot. It works; Ken is distracted and disturbed by the entire incident.
11. The second time Wanda visits Archie's office, she says she's spent most of the day watching the "fascinating" procedings in court. Showing a playful interest, she asks about the traditional formal wig. What single adjective does Archie use to describe the wig?

Answer: Ridiculous

 Wanda puts the wig on and asks, "Everybody wears these wigs. Do you wear one?" Archie's timid response "Oh, ridiculous." It's perfectly obvious to the audience that her playful interest and modeling of the wig is flirting, but Archie hasn't figured it out... yet.
12. What is Wanda's last name? The girl, not the fish.

Answer: Gershwitz

 As soon as Archie discovers her full name, he hits the ethics panic button. She is his client's alibi witness, and it is a serious breach of conduct for them to discuss the case. Wanda learns another interesting difference between American and English legal customs.
13. Outside the courtroom, following the committal/preliminary hearing, Wanda overhears Archie tell a colleague that his wife are daughter are going out Friday evening. Where are Wendy and Portia going?

Answer: Opera

 Seeing her opportunity to get Archie alone, she tells Otto, "I've got a date Friday." The 'opera' answer is re-confirmed later (Friday) when Archie speaks to Wendy as the girls are leaving the house.
14. Disguised as a meter-reader, Ken gets access to the utility room of Mrs. Coady's building. He snatches a piece of clothing from her laundry so his attack dog can get her scent. Mrs. Coady is angry with him because his casual whistling has disturbed what?

Answer: Her dogs' nap

 "Stop that infernal racket. My dogs were having their nap." Not to worry, Granny. They will soon have perPETual naptime.
15. Otto practices a Buddhist meditation technique that he says is designed to focus aggression. According to Otto, the monks used this method before they took part in what activity?

Answer: Battle

 Uncrossing his legs, Otto tells Wanda, "The monks used to do it before they went into battle." Wanda replies, "What kind of Buddhism is this, Otto?"
Source: Author Fred73

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