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'The Destroyer' Novel Series Trivia Quiz

This is an introductory quiz to one of the most unusual and innovative action novel series in print...the tales of Remo Williams, the Destroyer.

A multiple-choice quiz by Oddball. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Oddball

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
4,779

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
260

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Which of the following has NOT been a creator or contributor of the 'Destroyer' series? Hint

Richard Sapir

Scott Watson

Warren Murphy

Will Murray

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Question 2 of 15

2. This organization is an invisible arm of the U.S. constitution, insuring it is upheld without actually breaking it. It is based in a sanitarium in Rye, NY. What is the name of this secret organization? Hint

HEAL

CURE

MEND

HOPE

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Question 3 of 15

3. In the early 60's, a young soon-to-be-assasinated president selected this man as head of the organization for his loyalty to his country as well as his total lack of imagination. Who is the head of the organization? Hint

George Cole

Conn McClearey

Harold Smith

J. A. Preston

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Question 4 of 15

4. In need of an enforcement arm, a young rookie cop name Remo Williams was framed for murder and executed, only to be revived and trained to be an assassin. What was the primary deciding factor to choose him? Hint

His college degree

No compunction over killing

Lack of any living relatives

Korean ancestors

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Question 5 of 15

5. Remo was placed under the tututelage of a wizened Korean assasin named Chiun, who was to train him in what Chiun called the sun source of all the martial arts. What is it called? Hint

Hopkido

Jeet Kun Do

Ninja

Sinanju

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Question 6 of 15

6. Chiun has an unusual nickname for the head of the secret organization. What does Chiun call him? Hint

Highness

Revered One

Eminence

Emperor

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Question 7 of 15

7. Remo, at first, detested Chiun, but as time wore on, developed a strong bond with him, eventually giving Chiun this affectionate nickname: Hint

Gramps

Dad

Little Father

Pop

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Question 8 of 15

8. As a paid assasin, Chiun is the sole breadwinner for his village. If he does not get paid, he tearfully claims to have to 'send the babies home to the sea' or drown them for lack of support. What is the only 'currency' he will accept? Hint

Stocks and bonds

Jade

Gold bars

Precious gems

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Question 9 of 15

9. In several stories, as Remo is pushed to the limit of his training and endurance, he undergoes a mysterious change to become like an ancient god of destruction. What is the god's name? Hint

Goresh

Vishnu

Shiva

Rama

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Question 10 of 15

10. After Remo became acclimated to his new life and training, his body began to change and adjust. Of the following, what ordinary item is considered toxic to Remo and Chiun? Hint

Cyanide

Sunflower Seeds

Fatty Acids

Monosodium Glutamate

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Question 11 of 15

11. Prior to training Remo, Chiun trained a nephew from his village who later turned renegade. What was his name? Hint

Ko Jing

Too Wong Foo

Lo Fan

Nuihc

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Question 12 of 15

12. In the time spent training Remo, Chiun became acclimated to living in the U.S. and developed a love of soap operas. Which of the following is his favorite? Hint

Hours Of The Day

As The Planet Revolves

All My Siblings

Surgeon General Hospital

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Question 13 of 15

13. Amoung the rogue's gallery of criminals Remo and Chiun have faced over the years, one of the more unusual is Mr. Gordons. What is unusual about him? Hint

He is on life support

He wears a steel-rimmed hat

He is an intelligent bear

He is an android

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Question 14 of 15

14. TRUE OR FALSE: Chiun's village actually exists on the Korean peninsula.

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. For a short time in the series, Remo was actually married to a maiden of the village...weighing 300 lbs with a temper that made Roseanne look like Mother Theresa. What was her name? Hint

Ming Wa

Ruby Gonzales

'The Beast'

Poo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following has NOT been a creator or contributor of the 'Destroyer' series?

Answer: Scott Watson

The series was created by Sapir and Murphy. Murray is the latest writer of the series. Watson is a character from the 1985 movie, 'Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins'.

Answer: CURE

'CURE' is not an acronym for anything...it is simple the 'cure' for those who bypass the constitution for their own ends.

Answer: Harold Smith

Despite a stellar service record in the O.S.S. and C.I.A., Smith is a grey man in a grey suit and a grey tie and a grey life. The only physical difference between now and when he was first selected is his lack of hair.

Answer: Lack of any living relatives

No relatives meant no one would miss him.

5. Remo was placed under the tututelage of a wizened Korean assasin named Chiun, who was to train him in what Chiun called the sun source of all the martial arts. What is it called?

Answer: Sinanju

Named after the village where he comes from, Chiun is the latest in a long line of assasins paid out to the highest bidder. Remo is the first white ever to be trained in Sunanju.

6. Chiun has an unusual nickname for the head of the secret organization. What does Chiun call him?

Answer: Emperor

Chiun says that Masters of Sinanju work only for kings and emperors, not elected officials who perform menial tasks. Smith doesn't like it, but takes it in stride.

7. Remo, at first, detested Chiun, but as time wore on, developed a strong bond with him, eventually giving Chiun this affectionate nickname:

Answer: Little Father

Chiun responds in kind by lovingly referring to Remo as 'a pale piece of pig's ear'.

Answer: Gold bars

Gold bars, delivered by submarine at midnight into the armpit of North Korea where a vast fortune has been amassed for centuries.

9. In several stories, as Remo is pushed to the limit of his training and endurance, he undergoes a mysterious change to become like an ancient god of destruction. What is the god's name?

Answer: Shiva

'I am created, Shiva, the Destroyer...Death, the Shatterer of worlds...the Dead White Tiger made whole by the Master of Sinanju. Who is this dog meat that stands before me?'

10. After Remo became acclimated to his new life and training, his body began to change and adjust. Of the following, what ordinary item is considered toxic to Remo and Chiun?

Answer: Monosodium Glutamate

In one story, Remo nearly died after eating a hamburger. Chiun has little sympathy for 'cow eaters'.

11. Prior to training Remo, Chiun trained a nephew from his village who later turned renegade. What was his name?

Answer: Nuihc

'Chiun' spelled backwards. This was Chiun's true name, but he reversed it in disgust over his nephew's 'killing for money and keeping it' instead of supporting the village. Nuihc was killed by Chiun to save Remo.

12. In the time spent training Remo, Chiun became acclimated to living in the U.S. and developed a love of soap operas. Which of the following is his favorite?

Answer: As The Planet Revolves

Outside of unrequited love affairs with newscaster Chita Ching and singer Barbara Streisand, Chiun calls soaps, 'the only saving grace of decadent America'.

13. Amoung the rogue's gallery of criminals Remo and Chiun have faced over the years, one of the more unusual is Mr. Gordons. What is unusual about him?

Answer: He is an android

Created by Dr. Vanessa Carleton, an alcoholic genius who named her creations after brands of liquor, Mr. Gordons survives by assimilating into any form. His trademark greeting is, 'Hello is all right'.

14. TRUE OR FALSE: Chiun's village actually exists on the Korean peninsula.

Answer: True

There actually is a tiny fishing village of Sinanju in the armpit of North Korea near the Chinese border.

15. For a short time in the series, Remo was actually married to a maiden of the village...weighing 300 lbs with a temper that made Roseanne look like Mother Theresa. What was her name?

Answer: Poo

As with Poo, most of the maidens of Sinanju matched in beauty and temperament, as there was hardly any. 'The Beast' was the nickname of Mah Li, so named by the villagers because she was very beautiful, but looked caucasian. Ruby Gonzales was a former C.I.A. operative approached by Chiun to bear Remo's children.

Source: Author Oddball

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