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Gladiator . There are 54 questions on this topic. Last updated Nov 21 2024.
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26 What is located through Maximus's gate?
Answer: A giant poplar

The others are there, yes, but not THROUGH THE GATE.
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27 'The people are my ________, and I am their ________.'
Answer: children father

'And I shall hold them to my bosom and embrace them tightly.' 'Have you ever embraced someone with the plague, sire?' 'No, but interrupt me again and you shall.' *nice and smooth*
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28 Who is the man that said, 'You sold me queer giraffes'?
Answer: Proximo

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29 What is inscribed on the bottom of the hilt of the wooden sword that Marcus Aurelius gave to Proximo when Proximo was set free?
Answer: Proximo

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30 What is the name of Maximus's wife?
Answer: Selene

I actually found her name on a site all about the movie. It told about how she got credit for the role and even in the credits they say Maximus's Wife then they put a slash and put Selene. That's where I got it.
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31 What color was the tunic Maximus wore underneath his leather armour when he shouted to the crowd, "Are you not entertained?"
Answer: Blue

This was when Maximus alone defeated many gladiators in the small arena in North Africa.
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32 How long has Proximo been out in the provinces?
Answer: 5 years

Just waiting for Marcus Aurelius to die so he could return to Rome.
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33 What is the title of a person who owns a gladiatorial school?
Answer: Lanista

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34 Proximo's gladiators were able to cause a few chariots to crash during the mock Battle of Carthage in the Colusseum. What was the name of the formation they used to make the FIRST chariot crash?
Answer: Diamond

Maximus shouted 'Diamond! Diamond!' as the chariot raced towards their group. The gladiators then moved into formation.
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35 How was Hagen killed?
Answer: Shot by multiple arrows

Hagen wanted to protect Maximus and therefore fought against the people trying to kill him. However, he was slain by multiple arrows in his back and front.
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36 What are Proximo's last words?
Answer: Shadows and Dust

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37 Easy: 'AM I NOT __________?'
Answer: merciful

Of course, we all love you.
Question Reference: Quiz: Commodus Quotes.
38 What was the title of someone who sponsered gladiatorial games?
Answer: Editor

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39 Maximus tells Lucius the names of the two horses that were taken from him. What were their names?
Answer: Scarto and Argento

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40 Why did Hagen try a bit of Maximus' food?
Answer: To see if it was poisoned

Hagen was one of Maximus' best friends and would die if it meant protecting Maximus.
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41 How do the men in Ostia look?
Answer: Fat and bored

At least this is Cicero's take on them!
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42 'Tell me what you've been doing ________ ________ ________ or I shall strike down those dearest to you.'
Answer: busy little bee

'You shall watch as I bathe in their blood. And the emperor was heartbroken. The little bee had wounded him more deeply than anyone else could ever have done.' *Deep man*
Question Reference: Quiz: Commodus Quotes.
43 Who was the leader of the slave revolt lasting from 73-71 B.C.?
Answer: Spartacus

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44 What was used to assassinate Senator Gaius?
Answer: a snake

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45 The man providing food for the slaves called Maximus what?
Answer: General

This was just after Maximus revealed he was general of the Felix Legions. So, everyone started calling him either Maximus or General.
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46 What is the name of Maximus's servant?
Answer: Cicero

Also a famous Roman Senator.
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47 'What could be more ________ than to challenge the Emperor himself in the great arena.'
Answer: glorious

Maximus : You would fight me? Commodus: Why not? Do you think I am afraid? Maximus : I think you've been afraid all your life.
Question Reference: Quiz: Commodus Quotes.
48 In the movie what habitual act does Maximus do before a battle?
Answer: Rubs dirt between his hands

You see him do it at least three times: the war scene, before the first fight and before the fight with Commodus.
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49 What was the name of man who wore the curly red wig and announced each event in the Colusseum?
Answer: Cassius

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50 What was Maximus known as to the mob before everyone found out his name?
Answer: Spaniard

No one knew what his name was, so he answered to Spaniard because he didn't want to reveal his identity.
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