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Quiz about American Gangster
Quiz about American Gangster

American Gangster Trivia Quiz


I can't believe that no quiz exists for this movie. Based on a true story, this film features excellent performances from Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.

A multiple-choice quiz by Saltab74. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Saltab74
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
351,809
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
662
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (7/10), Guest 65 (10/10), Guest 165 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington)started out working for a gangster named Bumpy Johnson(Clarence Williams III). What was the job title he was often credited with? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What war was the United States involved in when "American Gangster" was set? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Police Officer Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) studied for, and passed what exam? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When we saw Eva (Frank's wife, played by Lymari Nadal) for the first time, she was on the arm of what famous athlete? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What annual tradition did Frank Lucas continue after Bumpy Johnson's death? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who did Frank Lucas know was in the east, and eventually enlisted his help to get to the people who made the drugs Frank wanted to sell back in the U.S.? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of Richie's softball friends appeared to be a criminal of sorts. At one point this friend offered Richie a gift in exchange for leaving Frank Lucas alone. What was the gift? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Eventually we discovered exactly how Frank Lucas smuggled the drugs into the the U.S. Where in the military transport planes were the drugs stashed? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where did Richie Roberts apprehend Frank Lucas? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In exchange for a lighter prison sentence, who did Frank Lucas agree to surrender evidence against? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 65: 10/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 165: 8/10
Feb 24 2024 : Guest 108: 9/10
Feb 23 2024 : Guest 70: 2/10
Feb 22 2024 : Guest 195: 5/10
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 216: 10/10
Feb 19 2024 : Guest 74: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington)started out working for a gangster named Bumpy Johnson(Clarence Williams III). What was the job title he was often credited with?

Answer: Driver

Several people in the movie referred to Frank as Bumpy's driver. After Bumpy died, a gangster named Tango offered Frank the job of being his driver. Frank Lucas was with Bumpy every day he worked for him, and learned a lot of the business traits that would help him succeed after Bumpy died.
2. What war was the United States involved in when "American Gangster" was set?

Answer: The Vietnam War

It was the news reports coming in from Vietnam that gave Frank Lucas the idea of buying his drugs direct from those people who produced them. By cutting out the extra cost of going through middle men, Frank was able to sell his drugs at a lower price than his competitors.
3. Police Officer Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) studied for, and passed what exam?

Answer: The Bar Exam

Richie attended night school, and eventually took the exam. Richie received the letter saying he passed the Bar Exam, and he taped it to the lamp on his desk. He stayed on to work the investigation that brought Frank Lucas to justice. He eventually assisted in the prosecution of Frank, and even took him on as a client.
4. When we saw Eva (Frank's wife, played by Lymari Nadal) for the first time, she was on the arm of what famous athlete?

Answer: Joe Louis

The Brown Bomber was a guest at Frank's night club, where the public address announcer introduced him to the crowd. Frank was immediately drawn to Eva the moment he saw her. At one point during the evening at the club Eva and Frank met. Nothing more was mentioned about what happened to Joe Louis. Wilt Chamberlain was observed in front of Frank's night club later in the movie when some of Richie Robbin's men were staking it out.
5. What annual tradition did Frank Lucas continue after Bumpy Johnson's death?

Answer: Giving away turkeys at Thanksgiving

At the beginning of the movie we see Bumpy tossing turkeys to a crowd from the back of a truck as Frank looked on in the background. Later in the movie the same scenes were played out, but it was Frank standing in the truck tossing the turkeys that time.
6. Who did Frank Lucas know was in the east, and eventually enlisted his help to get to the people who made the drugs Frank wanted to sell back in the U.S.?

Answer: His cousin-in-law

Two friends of Frank returned from Vietnam, and told Frank about his cousin serving over there. They told Frank that in addition to serving in the military, his cousin also ran a club in Southeast Asia, in Bangkok. It was through the cousin that Frank eventually got back into the jungle and made a direct deal with the man who manufactured the drugs.
7. One of Richie's softball friends appeared to be a criminal of sorts. At one point this friend offered Richie a gift in exchange for leaving Frank Lucas alone. What was the gift?

Answer: A cabin at a Colorado Ski Resort

The offer was subtle, yet not. The friend was showing Richie a picture of his cabin in Colorado, and then so slightly uttered to Richie, "It's your place.", and then implored Richie to leave Frank Lucas alone. Richie then left his friend's after refusing the deal.
8. Eventually we discovered exactly how Frank Lucas smuggled the drugs into the the U.S. Where in the military transport planes were the drugs stashed?

Answer: In the cases carrying the dead soldiers

Despite tracking and searching the military plane that they were tipped off about, Richie and his men could not find the drugs. They decided to follow the vehicles taking the dead bodies away. After the bodies were transferred out of the metal cases used during flight, it was then Frank's crew came in and removed the drugs stored inside the cases. Richie's team witnessed the men transferring bags of what they believed were the drugs into delivery vans.
9. Where did Richie Roberts apprehend Frank Lucas?

Answer: At a church

As the NYPD served warrants for the arrest of all of Frank's brothers and associates, Frank was in church with his mother. As they exited the church, Richie was standing at the bottom of the steps with a pair of handcuffs, waiting.
10. In exchange for a lighter prison sentence, who did Frank Lucas agree to surrender evidence against?

Answer: The NYPD

Frank actually did business with Nickey Barnes. Richie Roberts hinted to Frank that Dominic Cattano was willing to testify against Frank. For much of the movie the police were taking lots of money from the drug dealers in exchange for looking the other way. Once Frank realized he was out of options, he decided that for his cooperation with authorities he was going to do cops.

The cops that took money out of his pocket. Frank's cooperation led to the arrest of over 100 police officers.
Source: Author Saltab74

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