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  10 Questions: Zulu Multiple Choice Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
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How much do you know about this classic war movie and the history behind it? It gave Michael Caine his first starring role and arguably Stanley Baker his last memorable one.
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  10 Questions on Zulu    
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This film tells the epic story of the defence of a mission station in 1879 Natal.
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Zulu Trivia Questions
1. Who narrates the opening and closing scenes of the movie?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: Richard Burton

The opening scene shows the desolation of the British camp at Isandhlwana. Apart from a very few who escaped the slaughter, almost the entire column was wiped out. The casualties were estimated at: British military - 858, Natal Native Contingent - 471, total - 1,329 and Zulus - 3,000.

2. Zulu portrays which famous action?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: The Defence of Rorke's Drift

The heroic stand at Rorke's Drift, 22nd-23rd January 1879, followed on the heels of the disaster at Isandhlwana, 22nd January 1879. However many now try to belittle the action it is still an example of discipline and courage in the face of odds.

3. How many Victoria Crosses were awarded for the defence of Rorke's Drift?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: 11

This was the highest ever number of VCs awarded in a single engagement, still standing at the end of the 20th century. They were awarded to: Lieutenant J.R.M. Chard, Royal Engineers; Lieutenant G. Bromhead, 24th Foot; Surgeon J.H. Reynolds, Army Medical Department; Acting Assistant Commissary J.L. Dalton, Commissariat & Transport Department; Corporal 1240 W.W. Allan, 24th Foot; Private 1362 F. Hitch, 24th Foot; Private 1373 A.H. Hook, 24th Foot; Private 716 R. Jones, 24th Foot; Private 593 W. Jones, 24th Foot; Private 1395 J. Williams (Fielding), 24th Foot; Corporal F.C. Schiess, Natal Native Contingent.

4. In 'Zulu' the reporting of more than one disaster in a day upsets who at breakfast?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: Civilians

The exact exchange is:- Chard - 'I don't think so Mr.Witt, the Army doesn't like more than one disaster in a day.' Bromhead - 'It looks bad in the newspapers and upsets civilians at their breakfast.'

5. What does Lieutenant Chard say he has come to Rorke's Drift to do?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: To build a bridge.

Lieutenant John Rouse Merriott Chard was a junior Royal Engineer officer who returned from the main British column to Rorke's Drift. His task was to secure the pontoon bridge situated there, in order that the British expeditionary force would have a crossing point on the Buffalo River.

6. Who plays Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead in 'Zulu'?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: Michael Caine

The role of Bromhead gave Michael Caine his first starring role, helping to establish him as an upcoming star. The story goes that the producers only chose him because they had run out of time in choosing an actor to play this central role.

7. Shortly after arriving on scene in 'Zulu' Adendorff asks Bromhead who he thinks are coming to wipe out his command. Who does he mention?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: The Grenadier Guards

Although Adendorff is portrayed at Rorke's Drift there is no record of him being there during the battle. He was reported as arriving but it seems no further mention of him was made in regards to the defence.

8. Who played the parts of the Senior Non-commissioned Officers (Colour Sergeant Bourne, Sergeant Maxfield and Sergeant Windridge) in the movie?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: Nigel Green, Paul Daneman, Joe Powell

Nigel Green starred again with Michael Caine in "The Ipcress File" in 1965. Joe Powell was a stunt co-ordinater for "The Man Who Would Be King" (1975) starring Michael Caine and "The Last Grenade" (1970) starring Stanley Baker.

9. What term does Adendorff use to describe the Zulu formation in the film 'Zulu'?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: Fighting Bull Buffalo

The buffalo's head moves forward. As the enemy advances the head deploys to form the animal's encircling horns. The enemy are drawn in on the loins as the horns close behind them. The enemy are then finished.

10. Which studios were used for the filming of "Zulu"?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: Twickenham

Much of the movie was filmed on location in Natal, South Africa but the studio used was at Twickenham in South West London.

11. Which song do the defenders sing in 'Zulu'?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: Men of Harlech

Although there are no records of singing from either side during the battle at Rorke's Drift, it adds to the cinematic effect. These actions serve the purpose of showing the resolution of the defenders.

12. The movie was directed by Cy Endfield, but who produced it?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: Stanley Baker

Stanley Baker not only produced "Zulu", he also invested a considerable amount of his own money into the production as he was unable to raise sufficient funding.

13. Which Regiment (1879) is portrayed in the film 'Zulu'?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: 24th (2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot

The 24th Regiment of Foot were formed in March 1689, as Sir Edward Derring's Regiment of Foot. In 1751 they became the 24th Regiment of Foot. In 1782 they were localised as the 24th (2nd Warwicksire) regiment of Foot. The Regiment became the South Wales Borderers in 1881. The Regiment is now part of The Royal regiment of Wales.

14. What medical ailment was 'slovenly soldier' and 'barrack room lawyer', Private Hook malingering in the infirmary with?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: A boil

In actuality Private Henry 'Harry' Hook was a model soldier and teetotal. He was later promoted Sergeant.

15. During the Roll of honour in 'Zulu' Hook is carving his name, what does he use for this task?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: an Assegai

Henry Hook, Private, B Company, 24th Regiment of Foot, won a VC for his part in the defence of the hospital at Rorke's Drift, and the rescue of patients from the burning building. The role of Hook was played by James Booth in the film 'Zulu'.

16. What does Lieutenant Bromhead offer to do, when Adendorff of the Natal Native Contingent tells him Zulu Impis are on their way to Rorke's Drift?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: Deploy the company and ambush the Zulus in the passes.

In the movie he suggests ambush. In reality Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead was already preparing to evacuate the sick using the wagons. On the advice of Acting Assistant Commissary James Dalton, that they would be overrun and slaughtered, it was decided instead to hold a defensive position. Dalton was also involved in planning the defence and was wounded at the barricade walls whilst saving another man's life. His efforts were not immediately recognised and he didn't receive his Victoria Cross until some considerable time after the events.

17. Ulla Jacobsson played the part of who in 'Zulu'?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: Margareta Witt

The Witts were the missionaries whose station of Rorke's Drift, became the centrepiece of the famous action. Jack Hawkins played Margareta's father Otto Witt, giving a fine performance.

18. According to Lieutenant Bromhead how many men did Lieutenant Chard have at his disposal for the defence of Rorke's Drift?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: 181

His actual line from the movie is: "Seven officers including surgeon, commissaries and so on. Adendorff now I suppose; wounded and sick 36, fit for duty 97 and about 40 native levies. Not much of an army for you." At the real battle the roll sheets indicate the total strength at 139.

19. During 'Zulu's' bridge building sequence how many men does Corporal Allan say he can defend the site with?

From Quiz Zulu

Answer: 6

Corporal Allen says he could anchor a pont midstream and defend against trouble with 6 riflemen. Lieutenant Chard says he can handle the situation, and orders the men back to the mission station.

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