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Quiz about Can You Name the Character or Actor

Can You Name the Character or Actor? Quiz


If I give you a vague descriptor of a character from a famous or popular film, could you name the character or the actor that plays them? Let's find out how knowledgeable and clever you are!

A multiple-choice quiz by buggytwitter. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
buggytwitter
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
392,338
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
361
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Question 1 of 10
1. This general is unique for many things, one of which is the color of his weapon. The general met his demise in a 2005 film after he was betrayed and thrown through an office window after having his arm cut off. What was the last name of the actor who played this general? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In a 2011 film, another military guy - this one a Captain - served in the US Army. The Captain fought against German attackers and won after the egomaniacal German leader, characterized mainly by the color and shape of his head, was killed. The Captain was forced into hibernation, though, and awoke many years later and joined up with a different team to serve the world more broadly. What is the character's first name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. If the woman who loved this operative had just his smile and little finger, she would be content. Maybe it's because she knows what he can do with that little finger? What is the first name of the ladies man who was portrayed in this 2006 film? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In a 2014 film, a young lady sports a birthmark in the shape of Mexico on her cheek. That fact doesn't turn away a young hotel lobby boy, though, who falls in love with the birthmarked baker's assistant. Together, they go on adventures after a countess mysteriously dies. What is the name of this birthmarked female character? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In a 2007 film, an on-the-cusp of retirement Sheriff has the unfavorable task of hunting down a Spanish assassin with a captive bolt pistol and a weird haircut. Maybe the country isn't the place for people like this sheriff anymore. What is the last name of the actor who plays the sheriff? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight? This smiley villain from 1989 asks this question to his prey often. What is the first name of the actor who portrays this version of this many-times done character? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. There's a snake in my boot! Seeing as small as my boot is, that is very surprising to me. What is the name of the actor who voices me in this film series that started in 1995? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This man welcomes an alien to earth after punching it in the face! That's not so diplomatic! Maybe he should do what he does best and stick to flying jets. What actor plays this character in this 1996 film? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Don't be a census taker when you meet this chilling killer; he might end up eating your liver. If you have to test him, though, make sure you give him something in return; quid pro quo. What actor plays this serial killer in 1991? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Aliens in massive tripod vehicles have invaded Earth in this 2005 film. I must get to safety with my young daughter and teenage son. What actor plays me? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This general is unique for many things, one of which is the color of his weapon. The general met his demise in a 2005 film after he was betrayed and thrown through an office window after having his arm cut off. What was the last name of the actor who played this general?

Answer: Jackson

Samuel L Jackson played General and Jedi Knight Mace Windu in the prequel "Star Wars" movies. He was unique in that his lightsaber, the weapon of the Jedi, was colored purple. He was killed when Anakin Skywalker, played by Hayden Christensen, betrayed him during the confrontation of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine in "Revenge of the Sith". Windu was thrown from the office window after literally being disarmed by Anakin and being hit by a volley of force lightning.
2. In a 2011 film, another military guy - this one a Captain - served in the US Army. The Captain fought against German attackers and won after the egomaniacal German leader, characterized mainly by the color and shape of his head, was killed. The Captain was forced into hibernation, though, and awoke many years later and joined up with a different team to serve the world more broadly. What is the character's first name?

Answer: Steve

Captain Steve Rogers, otherwise known as Captain America, fought against the German agents known as Hydra during World War II. The Red Skull, characterized by his red a skull-shaped head, was defeated at the end of "Captain America: The First Avenger" and Rogers was cast into ice. He later was awakened and joined the Avengers and is featured prominently in the "Avengers" film franchise.
3. If the woman who loved this operative had just his smile and little finger, she would be content. Maybe it's because she knows what he can do with that little finger? What is the first name of the ladies man who was portrayed in this 2006 film?

Answer: James

Daniel Craig played James Bond in "Casino Royale". Toward the end of the film, Vesper, played by Eva Green, says, "You know James, I just want you to know that if all that was left of you was your smile and your little finger, you'd still be more of a man than anyone I've ever met." Bond cheesily replies, "That's because you know what I can do with my little finger."
4. In a 2014 film, a young lady sports a birthmark in the shape of Mexico on her cheek. That fact doesn't turn away a young hotel lobby boy, though, who falls in love with the birthmarked baker's assistant. Together, they go on adventures after a countess mysteriously dies. What is the name of this birthmarked female character?

Answer: Agatha

Saoirse Ronan plays Agatha in the film "The Grand Budapest Hotel". Zero, a lobby boy to the hotel and the main character of the film, falls in love with Agatha, the assistant to the well known baker known as Mendl. Agatha has a birthmark in the shape of Mexico on her cheek.
5. In a 2007 film, an on-the-cusp of retirement Sheriff has the unfavorable task of hunting down a Spanish assassin with a captive bolt pistol and a weird haircut. Maybe the country isn't the place for people like this sheriff anymore. What is the last name of the actor who plays the sheriff?

Answer: Jones

Tommy Lee Jones' character in "No Country for Old Men", Sheriff Ed Tom Bell, has to hunt down Anton Chigurh, a Spanish assassin played by Javier Bardem, before the assassin kills Llewelyn Moss, played by Josh Brolin. Moss found some money that belongs to a crime lord and the crime lord sent Chigurh to collect. Chigurh is ruthless and will not stop until he gets the money or is killed, himself. And what's with Chigurh's haircut?
6. You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight? This smiley villain from 1989 asks this question to his prey often. What is the first name of the actor who portrays this version of this many-times done character?

Answer: Jack

Jack Nicholson plays the Joker in the 1989 "Batman" film. He asks this question of Bruce Wayne, played by Michael Keaton, right before he shoots him in the chest. He says he likes the sound of it.
7. There's a snake in my boot! Seeing as small as my boot is, that is very surprising to me. What is the name of the actor who voices me in this film series that started in 1995?

Answer: Tom

Tom Hanks does the voice of Woody in the "Toy Story" franchise. Woody, a cowboy doll, has a draw string on his back. When this draw string is pulled, Woody involuntarily says some quotes. One of these quotes is "There's a snake in my boot!"
8. This man welcomes an alien to earth after punching it in the face! That's not so diplomatic! Maybe he should do what he does best and stick to flying jets. What actor plays this character in this 1996 film?

Answer: Smith

Will Smith plays Captain Steve Hiller in the film "Independence Day". After engaging with an alien in aerial combat and crashing both aircraft, he sarcastically welcomes the alien to Earth after punching it in the face.
9. Don't be a census taker when you meet this chilling killer; he might end up eating your liver. If you have to test him, though, make sure you give him something in return; quid pro quo. What actor plays this serial killer in 1991?

Answer: Anthony

Anthony Hopkins plays Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the Lambs". He teases Jodie Foster's character by saying, "A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti." Later in the film, he tells Clarice that she must give him something if he gives her something, "Quid pro quo".
10. Aliens in massive tripod vehicles have invaded Earth in this 2005 film. I must get to safety with my young daughter and teenage son. What actor plays me?

Answer: Tom

Tom Cruise stars in "War of the Worlds", where aliens invade earth in large tripod vehicles. He must get his daughter, played by Dakota Fanning, and his teenage son, played by Justin Chatwin, to safety.
Source: Author buggytwitter

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