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Misc. John Wayne Questions Trivia Quiz

Here's a quiz to see how much you know in general about the Duke.

A multiple-choice quiz by Genoyce. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Genoyce

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
18,364

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
4638

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (8/15), Guest 74 (15/15), Guest 50 (9/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. When the Duke won his one and only Oscar, what was he greeted with the next morning on the set when he arrived? Hint

A belt buckle

With a cake

The cast and crew all wearing eye patches

A cold beer

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was Wayne's character's occupation in "Hondo"? Hint

outlaw

army dispatch rider

gambler

marshall

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Question 3 of 15

3. Character actor, Mike Mazurki was in a few of Wayne's films. Can you choose which one? Hint

The Quiet Man

Donovan's Reef

The Conqueror

The Searchers

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who played Wayne's mother in "The Conqueror"? Hint

Rosalind Russell

Marlene Deitrich

Agnes Moorehead

Lucy Ball

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Question 5 of 15

5. In "The Searchers", Moses Harper would only tell one person about Scar. Who was that person, and what else did Moses Harper want? Hint

Reverend Samuel, a shot of whiskey

Martin Pawley, a rocking chair and a roof over his head

Laurie Jergensen, a hot meal

Martin Pawley, a bath

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Question 6 of 15

6. In "The Wings of Eagles" what does Carson keep telling Wayne to motivate him to move? Hint

Here's some whiskey

A view of the harbor

Red roses every day

I'm going to move that toe

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Question 7 of 15

7. Of all of his movies, which one was his dream movie? Hint

The Green Berets

The Alamo

Hatari

The Searchers

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Question 8 of 15

8. Where was the "Alamo" filmed at? Hint

Brackettville, TX.

El Paso, TX

Mexico

Laredo, TX

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Question 9 of 15

9. What loggers event did Wayne win in 'North to Alaska'? Hint

pole sitting

swimming

pole climbing

sawing

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Question 10 of 15

10. In "Hatari", what was Pocket's occupation before he started working for Sean (Wayne)? Hint

race car driver

bus driver

taxi driver

stunt car driver

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Question 11 of 15

11. In the "Longest Day", what does Wayne order to be done when he rolls in to St. Mere Eglis? Hint

Always have food on the set

Needed medics on site

The soldiers to be cut down

A drink in his trailer every day

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Question 12 of 15

12. In the "Donovan's Reef" (1963), how did Guns, Boats and the Doc end up on the island? Hint

shore leave

their boat was blown up during World War ll

found it while fishing

found it while searching for food

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Question 13 of 15

13. What does Wayne give his son-in-law to be in "Mc Clintock"? Hint

a herd of cows

an ash shovel

nothing

a million dollars

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Question 14 of 15

14. Why did Wayne's son's girlfriend kill herself in "Harms Way"? Hint

She thought her fiance was died

She had cancer

Capt. Eddington rapes her

Accidentally OD's

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Question 15 of 15

15. What does Amelia give Boats Gilhooley for X-mas in "Donovan's Reef"? Hint

nothing

an electric train

a kick

a box of cigars

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When the Duke won his one and only Oscar, what was he greeted with the next morning on the set when he arrived?

Answer: The cast and crew all wearing eye patches

2. What was Wayne's character's occupation in "Hondo"?

Answer: army dispatch rider

3. Character actor, Mike Mazurki was in a few of Wayne's films. Can you choose which one?

Answer: Donovan's Reef

4. Who played Wayne's mother in "The Conqueror"?

Answer: Agnes Moorehead

It's strange that she would be remembered for the roll of Endora on Bewitched when Ms. Moorehead was an accomplished stage and screen actress.

5. In "The Searchers", Moses Harper would only tell one person about Scar. Who was that person, and what else did Moses Harper want?

Answer: Martin Pawley, a rocking chair and a roof over his head

6. In "The Wings of Eagles" what does Carson keep telling Wayne to motivate him to move?

Answer: I'm going to move that toe

7. Of all of his movies, which one was his dream movie?

Answer: The Alamo

Beginning in 1947, Wayne and others started scouting location for The Alamo. It took over eight years to find it.

8. Where was the "Alamo" filmed at?

Answer: Brackettville, TX.

James T. ' Shorty' Shahan was owner at the time.

9. What loggers event did Wayne win in 'North to Alaska'?

Answer: pole climbing

10. In "Hatari", what was Pocket's occupation before he started working for Sean (Wayne)?

Answer: taxi driver

11. In the "Longest Day", what does Wayne order to be done when he rolls in to St. Mere Eglis?

Answer: The soldiers to be cut down

12. In the "Donovan's Reef" (1963), how did Guns, Boats and the Doc end up on the island?

Answer: their boat was blown up during World War ll

13. What does Wayne give his son-in-law to be in "Mc Clintock"?

Answer: an ash shovel

Dev hands it to him to spank Katie. When he get through he hands it back and tells him to keep it he might need it.

14. Why did Wayne's son's girlfriend kill herself in "Harms Way"?

Answer: Capt. Eddington rapes her

15. What does Amelia give Boats Gilhooley for X-mas in "Donovan's Reef"?

Answer: an electric train

Source: Author Genoyce

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