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Quiz about In Harms Way
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In Harm's Way Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about a really good US Navy movie, hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by mastercheeze. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
mastercheeze
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
175,372
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
994
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who played Captain Torrey? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was Burgess Meredith's occupation in the Navy? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What type of vessel was Captain Torrey's son assigned to? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The second CINCPAC in the movie was played by whom? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The character played by Kirk Douglas lived through the movie and received some high awards for bravery?


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the type of the ship John Wayne and Kirk Douglas were assigned to? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the name of the big operation being planned and executed throughout the movie? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Slim Pickens was a Chief Petty Officer and was lost at sea for some time?


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was the Commanding Officer of the Marines in the movie? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Did John Wayne's son have a girlfriend in the movie?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who played Captain Torrey?

Answer: John Wayne

He was promoted to Admiral later in the movie.
2. What was Burgess Meredith's occupation in the Navy?

Answer: Intelligence Officer

He played a Reserve Officer that was a movie writer in his civilian job.
3. What type of vessel was Captain Torrey's son assigned to?

Answer: PT Boat

Jared died in an attack.
4. The second CINCPAC in the movie was played by whom?

Answer: Henry Fonda

The second CINPAC was the famous Admiral Nimitz.
5. The character played by Kirk Douglas lived through the movie and received some high awards for bravery?

Answer: False

He was a shot down in a plane and did not receive any awards.
6. What was the type of the ship John Wayne and Kirk Douglas were assigned to?

Answer: Heavy Cruiser

All US Navy Ships are USS. Navy ships are named after famous people, famous battles, and us cities, to name a few.
7. What was the name of the big operation being planned and executed throughout the movie?

Answer: Skyhook

Military operations always have cool names. For example Operation Rolling Thunder, Operation Market Garden, Operation Just Cause and recently Operation Iraqi Freedom.
8. Slim Pickens was a Chief Petty Officer and was lost at sea for some time?

Answer: True

CPO's are the backbone of the Navy. Slim Pickens was rescued, and ask any former Navy person, Chief Petty Officers can perform "miracles".
9. Who was the Commanding Officer of the Marines in the movie?

Answer: George Kennedy

Semper Fi - Always Faithful. There are many nicknames fro Marines but my favorite is Devil Dogs.
10. Did John Wayne's son have a girlfriend in the movie?

Answer: Yes

She was a Navy Nurse. Today that type of thing is called fraternization.
Source: Author mastercheeze

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