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Quiz about The Adventures of Robin Hood  1938
Quiz about The Adventures of Robin Hood  1938

"The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938) Quiz


My tribute to Warner Brothers' lavish Technicolor swashbuckling spectacle. How well do you know the movie?

A multiple-choice quiz by quaxo. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
quaxo
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
113,941
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
15 / 25
Plays
5114
Awards
Editor's Choice
Last 3 plays: Guest 101 (16/25), Guest 76 (22/25), pughmv (20/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. Where is Much, the miller's son, when he shoots the deer? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. What is the penalty for killing the King's deer for serf or noble? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Prince John eats with his gloves on at the banquet.


Question 4 of 25
4. What is Robin carrying when he arrives at Nottingham Castle the first time? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. What was Marian's full name? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. During the banquet Marian says to Robin "Why you speak treason." Robin's reply is... Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. How much was the ransom for King Richard? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. Where does Robin want those who have been "beaten and tortured" to meet him? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Robin makes his men swear an oath of loyalty.


Question 10 of 25
10. What is Friar Tuck doing when Robin and his Merry Men come upon him? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. Who plays Will Scarlett? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. Why does Robin tell Sir Guy to thank Lady Marian during the banquet in Sherwood Forest? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. Sir Guy comes up with the idea of the archery tournament.


Question 14 of 25
14. During the archery tournament Prince John asks Marian if she has seen that tall fellow before. What was Robin's disguised profession? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. To win the archery tournament, Robin splits the arrow of Philip of Arras.


Question 16 of 25
16. What is the password to get into the Saracen's Head Tavern? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. After Robin escapes from hanging, he returns to Nottingham Castle to ask Marian to come back to Sherwood with him. She refuses because... Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. The Bishop of the Black Canons is robbed by Robin Hood.


Question 19 of 25
19. Who does Prince John send to kill King Richard?
Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. Where does Sir Guy find the warning note from Lady Marian? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. Who kills Dickon? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Where does Robin kill Sir Guy of Gisbourne? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. Prince John is banished from England for the remainder of King Richard's life.


Question 24 of 25
24. Robin and his men disguise themselves as soldiers to gain access to Nottingham for the coronation.


Question 25 of 25
25. Richard bestows new titles on Robin.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where is Much, the miller's son, when he shoots the deer?

Answer: in a tree

Much was played by Herbert Munchin, born 8/21/1898, St. Helen's, Lancashire, England. He had over 50 films to his credit including "Mutiny on the Bounty" (1935), "Under Two Flags" (1936), "Charlie Chan's Secret" (1936) and "David Copperfield (1935). He died in a automobile accident in 1939.
2. What is the penalty for killing the King's deer for serf or noble?

Answer: death

James Cagney was the first choice for the part of Robin. I can't see him in the role, can you?
3. Prince John eats with his gloves on at the banquet.

Answer: True

Claude Rains plays Prince John. He was born 11/10/1889 in London, England. He has over 75 films and TV appearances to his credit. Some of his more famous films are "The Invisible Man" (1933), "Casablanca" (1942), "Now Voyager" (1942), "Phantom of the Opera" (1943), "Mr. Skeffington" (1944) and "Notorious" (1946). Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree paid for Rains' elocution books and lessons due to Rains' poor diction.
4. What is Robin carrying when he arrives at Nottingham Castle the first time?

Answer: all of these

Robin has the deer slung over his shoulders, the bow and arrows on his back and the knife in his belt. "The Adventures of Robin Hood" was directed by both William Keighley and Michael Curtiz. Jack Warner didn't like the way the dailies looked under Keighley's direction so he reassigned him and put Curtiz on the film, but gave both credit.
5. What was Marian's full name?

Answer: Lady Marian Fitzwalter

Marian is introduced to Robin by Prince John at the banquet where he uses her full name. The costumes were designed by Milo Anderson. He was born 5/9/1910 in Chicago, Illinois. He produced designs for over 160 films including the "Nancy Drew" series of films with Bonita Granville, "They Drive by Night" (1940), "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (1942) and "Mildred Pierce" (1945).
6. During the banquet Marian says to Robin "Why you speak treason." Robin's reply is...

Answer: fluently

Olivia de Havilland, with over 60 films to her credit, plays Marian. She has won 2 Academy Awards during her career. Some of her films include "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1935)- when she was 17, "Gone With The Wind" (1939), "To Each His Own" (1946) - Oscar winner, "The Snake Pit" (1948), "The Heiress" (1949) - Oscar winner and "Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte" (1965) - where she replaced Joan Crawford.

She is now retired and has been living in Paris since the late 60's.
7. How much was the ransom for King Richard?

Answer: 150,000 gold marks

A gold mark equalled 6 English pounds back in the 12th Century. The ransom total was 900,000 English pounds. Leopold V of Austria, a personal enemy, captured Richard. The film was made in what was then the new 3 strip technicolor process. It cost 2 million dollars. A very expensive film for its time.
8. Where does Robin want those who have been "beaten and tortured" to meet him?

Answer: the Gallows oak

"Meet Robin in Sherwood at the Gallows oak." The White Horse Tavern is in New York City, made famous by Dylan Thomas. The other 2 taverns are mentioned in the film. Flynn and de Havilland made 12 films together.
9. Robin makes his men swear an oath of loyalty.

Answer: True

Alan Hale plays Little John. He was the father of Alan Hale, Jr. better known to most of you as the Skipper on "Gilligan's Island". Senior's birth name was Rufus Alan McKahan. He was born on 2/10/1892 in Washington, D.C. He made 13 films with Flynn and 6 with de Havilland.

Some of his films include "Stella Dallas" (1937), "The Sea Hawk" (1940), "Manpower" (1941) and "Night and Day" (1946).
10. What is Friar Tuck doing when Robin and his Merry Men come upon him?

Answer: all of these

We first see Tuck asleep with the fishing rod between his legs and the mutton joint next to him. Eugene Pallette plays Friar Tuck. He was born 7/8/1889 in Winfield, Kansas. He made over 200 films during his career. Some of the films include "My Man Godfrey" (1936), "The Mark of Zorro" (1940), "The Lady Eve", (1941) and "The Big Street" (1942). You can't mistake that frog like voice.
11. Who plays Will Scarlett?

Answer: Patric Knowles

Leonard Willey played Sir Essex, a knight of King Richard's, Robert Noble played Sir Ralf and Kenneth Hunter played Sir Mortimer. Patric Knowles was born 11/11/1911 in Horsforth, Yorkshire, England. He performed in over 95 films and TV shows. Some of his films include "The Charge of the Light Brigade" (1936), "Another Thin Man", (1939), "How Green Was My Valley", (1941) and "Hit the Ice" (1943), an Abbott and Costello movie.
12. Why does Robin tell Sir Guy to thank Lady Marian during the banquet in Sherwood Forest?

Answer: her presence saved Sir Guy's life

Basil Rathbone played Sir Guy of Gisbourne. He was born 6/13/1892 in Johannesburg, South Africa but was raised in England. He is best known for playing "Sherlock Holmes" in the popular 14 film series. He has over 150 film and TV credits. Some of his films include "The Tower of London" (1939), "Son of Frankenstein" (1939), "The Court Jester" (1956) and "Tales of Terror" (1962).
13. Sir Guy comes up with the idea of the archery tournament.

Answer: False

It was the idea of the High Sheriff of Nottingham played by Melville Cooper. He was born 10/15/1896 in Birmingham, England. He made over 75 films and TV appearances during his career. Some of his films include "Tovarich" (1937), "Pride and Prejudice" (1940), "The Flame of New Orleans" (1941) and "13 Rue Madeline" (1947).
14. During the archery tournament Prince John asks Marian if she has seen that tall fellow before. What was Robin's disguised profession?

Answer: tinker

Prince John: "Would you say you've seen that tall fellow before?" Marian replies "And if I had what interest would a tinker have for me?" A tinker is a mender of kettles and pans. A tailor makes men's and women's outer garments. A cooper makes barrels and casks. A smith works with metals.
15. To win the archery tournament, Robin splits the arrow of Philip of Arras.

Answer: True

James Baker played Philip of Arras. Some of his films include "Mannequin", "Flying Fists" and "Life Begins with Love" all made in 1937.
16. What is the password to get into the Saracen's Head Tavern?

Answer: a Locksley

A Saracen is a nomad of the deserts, a Moslem hostile to the Crusaders.
17. After Robin escapes from hanging, he returns to Nottingham Castle to ask Marian to come back to Sherwood with him. She refuses because...

Answer: she would be of more help to him in the castle

Una O'Connor played Bess, the maid. She was born 10/23/1880 in Belfast, Ireland. She has over 75 film and TV appearances to her credit. Some of her films include "The Invisible Man" (1933), "The Bride of Frankenstein" (1935), "The Sea Hawk" (1940) and "Witness for the Prosecution" (1957).
18. The Bishop of the Black Canons is robbed by Robin Hood.

Answer: True

The Bishop was played by Montagu Love. He was born 3/15/1877 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. He was in over 170 films during his career. Some of his films include "Lloyds of London" (1936), "The Life of Emile Zola" (1937), "The Mark of Zorro" (1940) and "The Sea Hawk" (1940).
19. Who does Prince John send to kill King Richard?

Answer: Dickon Malbete

Dickon was played by Harry Cording. He was born 4/26/1891 in England. He played Thamal, Dr. Werdegast's servant in "The Black Cat" (1934). Known as a burly bit part actor often seen in the "Sherlock Holmes" film series. He was in over 240 films. Some of his films include "Son of Frankenstein" (1939), "Destry Rides Again" (1939) and "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" (1944).
20. Where does Sir Guy find the warning note from Lady Marian?

Answer: in a box

The film begins in 1191 during the 3rd Crusade. Historically there were 8 Crusades. The Crusades were mounted to put down threats from the Byzantine Empire and the Mohammedan tribes. The conflict was religious in nature and the crusaders vowed to take back the "Holy Land".

This particular Crusade was spearheaded by Philip Augustus (Philip II of France) and Richard Coeur-de-Lion (Richard the Lion Heart) from 1188 to 1192.
21. Who kills Dickon?

Answer: Much, the miller's son

Ian Hunter played King Richard. He was born 6/13/1900 in Capetown, South Africa. Some of his films include "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1935), "The Little Princess" (1939), "Tower of London" (1939) and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1941).
22. Where does Robin kill Sir Guy of Gisbourne?

Answer: at the top of the stairs

The Art Director was Carl Jules Weyl. He was born 6/12/1890 in Stuttgart, Germany. Some of his film credits include "All This and Heaven Too" (1940), "The Great Lie" (1941), "Casablanca" (1942) and "Saratoga Trunk" (1945).
23. Prince John is banished from England for the remainder of King Richard's life.

Answer: True

The banishment was not for very long. Historically, Richard was born 9/8/1157 to King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitane in Beaumont Palace in Oxford, England. He died 4/6/1199 in Chalus in the Aquitane. He was actually released from prison in 1194. During his 10 year reign, he spent a total of about 10 months in England trying to raise money for his foreign wars. John was banished for 5 years. If you want to understand the conflicts of the succession to the throne at this period, see "The Lion In Winter" (1968), an excellent film with Peter O'Toole and Katherine Hepburn.
24. Robin and his men disguise themselves as soldiers to gain access to Nottingham for the coronation.

Answer: False

They dress as monks and hold the Bishop of the Black Canons hostage to get into the castle. England was a Catholic country at this time. The Monarchs of England have "fidei defensor" ("Defender of the Faith") as part of their official titles. Pope Leo X bestowed the title upon Henry VIII in 1521, for attacking Lutheran ideas.

It wasn't until the 1534 when the "Act of Supremacy" was passed that Henry VIII became the head of the Church of England.
25. Richard bestows new titles on Robin.

Answer: True

Baron of Locksley, Earl of Sherwood and Nottingham. The music for the film was composed by Erich Wolfgang Korngold. He was born 5/29/1897 in Brunn, Moravia, Austria-Hungary (now Brno, Czech Republic). Some of the films he scored are "Captain Blood" (1935), "Anthony Adverse" (1936), "The Sea Hawk" (1940) and "King's Row" (1942).
Source: Author quaxo

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