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  The Man Who Would Be King (Part I)   best quiz  
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'The Man Who Would Be King' is a charming and magnificent film from 1975 that, unfortunately, does not get quite the attention that it deserves. This pair of quizzes is my contribution to rectifying that situation.
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  The Man Who Would Be King (Part II)   best quiz  
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This quiz covers the second half of the 1975 film 'The Man Who Would Be King', starring Michael Caine and Sean Connery. Good luck!
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This a movie about two fictional rascals seeking fame and fortune beyond the Khyber pass and whose story began "three summers and a thousand years ago".
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The Man Who Would Be King Trivia Questions
1. Upon which poet's work is the film 'The Man Who Would Be King' based?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part I)

Answer: Rudyard Kipling

'The Man Who Would Be King' was a short story written by the poet Rudyard Kipling in 1888. It was first published in 'The Phantom Rickshaw and Other Eerie Tales', a collection of stories by Kipling. Kipling's story was roughly based on the adventures of American adventurer Josiah Harlan.

2. Which neighboring tribe is the first conquered by Danniel, Peachy and the warriors of Er-Heb?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part II)

Answer: Bashkai

The Bashkai army outnumbers the army of Er-Heb 10 to 1, but they are undisciplined and lack firearms. Before the battle, the two armies lay down on the ground when a small band of holy men cross the battlefield, foreshadowing events to come.

3. Which director took on the audacious task of bringing 'The Man Who Would Be King' to film in 1975?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part I)

Answer: John Huston

John Huston, best known for such film classics as 'The Maltese Falcon', 'Treasure of the Sierra Madre' and 'The African Queen', had wanted to direct this film for several decades, with the screen pair of Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant originally in mind. Over 20 years and several desired castings later, Huston finally got his project off the ground in the mid-70s.

4. Following the first victorious battle, Daniel, who has been elevated to the status of a God, always carries with him a certain object. What is it?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part II)

Answer: An arrow

During the battle with the Bashkai, Daniel is shot with an arrow in the center of his chest. However, the arrow has lodged into Danny's bandolier, saving him from injury. Of course, Danny and Peachy keep this fact a secret, cultivating the idea that Danny is a god. Danny carries the arrow for the rest of the film, reminding the Kafiris of his lofty status.

5. In one of Danny and Peachey's battles, the battle comes to an abrupt halt with armies of both sides prostrating themselves on the ground before Danny. Why had the people become afraid and in awe of Danny?

From Quiz The Man Who Would be King

Answer: They had seen him shot with an arrow in the chest and he was still alive.

Danny had indeed been shot but, lucky for him, the arrow stuck in his bandolier leaving him unharmed. Without thinking, Danny kept the arrow which he sported like an officer's cane or "Swagger Stick" much to Peachey's annoyance. The people, including Billy Fish, saw that Danny had been struck and had not suffered from any injury. They believed him to be a God and were in awe of him. Later in the movie, Peachy is at pains to explain to Billy that Danny is mortal. "He's a man like us and can break wind at both ends simultaneous".

6. During the process of becoming king, Daniel is introduced to the most beautiful woman of Kafiristan. What is the name of this gorgeous lady?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part II)

Answer: Roxanne

Roxanne is her name, mirroring the name of a beautiful woman who was married to Alexander the Great two millennia earlier.

7. Sean Connery graces us with his regal presence in the other lead role in this film, his character having the given name Daniel (or Danny). What is his surname?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part I)

Answer: Dravot

Daniel Dravot, Esq., to you! Daniel Dravot is also a British soldier, like his friend Peachy, and also like Peachy he has a strong desire to make his place in the world, though it might be reasonable to suggest that Daniel Dravot's interests revolve more around power than money.

8. In which country does the journey begin in the grand adventure of Daniel and Peachy?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part I)

Answer: India

In India, Daniel and Peachy make a pact with each other that they will control their primal urges (no women, no drinking, etc.) until they have made themselves 'kings'. It is in India that they relate their plans to Mr. Rudyard Kipling, played ably by Christopher Plummer in the film.

9. What is the name of the ancient holy man who insists that Danny and Peachy 'come' to his palace for a meeting?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part II)

Answer: Kafu Selim

Kafu Selim is portrayed by Karroom Ben Bouih in this film. 'The Man Who Would Be King' is the only film appearance by this man who was supposedly over 100 years old when making the movie. After watching himself in the movie, he happily exclaimed that he was now immortal.

10. The holy men of Kafiristan believe Danny to be a possible fraud, and want to test his supposed invulnerability. He is saved by a symbol he has hanging from his necklace. To what is this symbol related?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part II)

Answer: Masonry

Danny and Peachy are Freemasons, and hence where the Masonic symbol of the all-seeing eye around their necks. This symbol is mistaken for the ancient symbol of Alexander the Great, which looks identical.

11. Daniel and Peachy mean to make themselves kings in which distant and relatively unknown region of the world?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part I)

Answer: Kafiristan

Kafiristan is approximately located in what is now northeastern Afghanistan. It is the genuine historical name for the current Afghani province of Nurestan.

12. Danny is believed by the people of Kafiristan to be the son of which figure of history?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part II)

Answer: Alexander the Great

The Kafiri people call Danny 'Sikander', after Alexander the Great, who had conquered the area of current Afghanistan approximately 2,300 years prior.

13. In order to reach their eventual destination, Daniel and Peachy must cross a treacherous pass over some of the steepest mountains in the world. What is the name of this pass?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part I)

Answer: Khyber Pass

The Khyber Pass connects Afghanistan and Pakistan. Armies from many countries have fought for control over the Khyber Pass over the centuries, as it is a very significant trade route between central and south Asia.

14. How is it finally revealed to the Kafiris that Daniel is a man, and not a god?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part II)

Answer: He bleeds

During his wedding with Roxanne, Roxanne bites Danny on the face, causing him to bleed. The Kafiris finally realize that he is human, and they pursue him as he tries to escape. Danny is forced to his death, but Peachy is able to get away after a year in confinement. Great film! Thank you for playing, I hope you have enjoyed this quiz.

15. On their travels, Daniel and Peachy meet a Gurkha soldier who has fought for the British army, but now resides in isolation with some tribesmen. What is the name of this helpful interpreter?

From Quiz The Man Who Would Be King (Part I)

Answer: Billy Fish

Billy Fish is played by actor Saeed Jaffrey, whom you may recognize from such films as 'Gandhi' and 'A Passage to India'. Jaffrey is considered to be one of the greatest actors from India. Thank you for trying this quiz, please feel free to tackle the sequel.

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