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The Wicker Man Trivia Quiz

This quiz also contains questions about the DVD release of the film, so if you only know about the theatrical release, you will probably not be able to answer some questions. Thank you and enjoy the quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by MattPatt. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
MattPatt

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
103,180

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
636

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How much did Christopher Lee get paid for starring in the film? Hint

Nothing

�2000

�5000

�3000

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Question 2 of 10

2. What film directed by Stanley Kubrick did the graveyard keeper also star in? Hint

Full Metal Jacket

A Clockwork Orange

2001: A Space Odysessy

Eyes Wide Shut

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which character said 'some things in their natural state have the most vivid colours'? Hint

Willow Macgregor

Sergeant Howie

Lord Summerisle

Miss Rose

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which months was the film actually shot? Hint

May/June

January/February

November/December

March/April

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Question 5 of 10

5. What character did Ingrid Pitt play? Hint

Miss Rose

Willow Macgregor

May Morrison

The Librarian

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which TV series used something from 'The Wicker Man' as the basis of a sketch? Hint

The Fast Show

The League Of Gentlemen

Harry Enfield And Chums

Men Behaving Badly

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which company distributed the movie? Hint

British Lion

RKO

Universal

United Artists

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Question 8 of 10

8. How much additional footage of the film was added for the DVD? Hint

20 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes

5 minutes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the song played at the beginning of the movie called? Hint

Gently Johnny

Maypole

Willow's Song

Corn Rigs

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the man who carried Sergeant Howie to The Wicker Man at the end? Hint

Oak

Maple

Ash

Pine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How much did Christopher Lee get paid for starring in the film?

Answer: Nothing

Christopher Lee was so desperate to do the film he agreed to do it for nothing.

2. What film directed by Stanley Kubrick did the graveyard keeper also star in?

Answer: A Clockwork Orange

He played Alex's teacher in 'A Clockwork Orange' when he came to visit him at home. His real name is Aubrey Morris.

3. Which character said 'some things in their natural state have the most vivid colours'?

Answer: Willow Macgregor

She said it when Sergeant Howie complained about his tea on his first night at the pub.

4. In which months was the film actually shot?

Answer: November/December

Although the film was set in May, it was actually shot in November and December, according to 'The Wicker Man Enigma' documentary on the DVD release of the film.

5. What character did Ingrid Pitt play?

Answer: The Librarian

She played the Librarian who helped Miss Rose to undress Sergeant Howie at the end of the film.

6. Which TV series used something from 'The Wicker Man' as the basis of a sketch?

Answer: The League Of Gentlemen

In the first episode of 'The League Of Gentlemen,' when the policeman comes looking for a boy, a lot of the dialogue and theme of the scene is based on 'The Wicker Man'.

7. Which company distributed the movie?

Answer: British Lion

British Lion distributed the movie, although they almost didn't after they were taken over in 1974, as the new boss didn't like the film. Still, someone must have managed to persuade him otherwise.

8. How much additional footage of the film was added for the DVD?

Answer: 15 minutes

15 minutes of footage was added for the DVD, including the beginning scene which establishes Sergeant Howie to the audience, and the scene with the song 'Gently Johnny'.

9. What is the song played at the beginning of the movie called?

Answer: Corn Rigs

It's called 'Corn Rigs' and it was written by Paul Giovanni. Giovanni is the singer in the 'Gently Johnny' sequence and he also appears in the final Wicker Man sequence.

10. What was the name of the man who carried Sergeant Howie to The Wicker Man at the end?

Answer: Oak

He was actually called Oak, probably because he was so wide! The actor's real name is Ian Campbell.

Source: Author MattPatt

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