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Tom Clancy Novels Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of best-selling author Tom Clancy's books, especially the extremely successful 'Jack Ryan' series.

A multiple-choice quiz by magicbadger. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
magicbadger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
3,152

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
2592

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Question 1 of 15

1. Chronologically speaking (not in the order the books were written or published), in which novel did Jack Ryan first make an appearance? Hint

Patriot Games

Without Remorse

The Hunt For Red October

The Sum of All Fears

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is Jack Ryan's wife's occupation? Hint

Politician

Dentist

Surgeon

Teacher

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Question 3 of 15

3. How did Jack Ryan injure his back whilst serving as a marine? Hint

Helicopter crash

Car accident

Airplane crash

Boat accident

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the highest government office Jack Ryan served in? Hint

National Security Advisor

President

Vice-President

Director of the CIA

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which of these Tom Clancy books was not made into a Hollywood film? Hint

Patriot Games

Hunt For Red October

Clear and Present Danger

Executive Orders

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Question 6 of 15

6. Complete the title of this book - Cardinal of the __________

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 15

7. In 'Debt of Honor', with which country does America go to war? Hint

Japan

Russia

China

Iran

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Question 8 of 15

8. Is 'Red Storm Rising' part of the Jack Ryan book series?

Answer: (Yes or No)

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Question 9 of 15

9. In 'The Sum of All Fears', which American city is targeted by terrorists with a home-made nuclear bomb? Hint

Detroit

Dodge City

Dallas

Denver

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Question 10 of 15

10. In 'Without Remorse', what was John Kelly's mission for which the government pulled him out of retirement? Hint

Destuction of an important target

Assassination of a VIP

POW rescue

Tracking down a serial killer

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Question 11 of 15

11. In the movie adaptation of 'Patriot Games', which actor plays the role of an Irish terrorist intent on getting revenge on Jack Ryan for killing his brother? Hint

Sean Bean

Sean Connery

Sean Penn

Sean Benn

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of these is not a NON-fiction book written by Tom Clancy? Hint

Marine

Tank Platoon

Fighter Wing

Submarine

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Question 13 of 15

13. In the 'Powerplays' series, who is the main character? Hint

Roger Gordan

Roger Gordian

Gordan Richards

Gordan Rogers

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the name of the book series which tells the story of a future anti-terrorist organisation which polices the internet? Hint

Net Squad

Net Force

Net Police

Information Highway Patrol

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Question 15 of 15

15. In the 'Op-Centre' series, which character commands Striker, the military arm of the organisation? Hint

Paul Hood

Lowell Coffey III

Bob Herbert

Mike Rogers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Chronologically speaking (not in the order the books were written or published), in which novel did Jack Ryan first make an appearance?

Answer: Without Remorse

His father was investigating the murders of a number of drug dealers, committed by the main character John Kelly. Jack appears a couple of times as a minor character.

2. What is Jack Ryan's wife's occupation?

Answer: Surgeon

An eye surgeon, no less.

3. How did Jack Ryan injure his back whilst serving as a marine?

Answer: Helicopter crash

This caused his fear of flying in later life.

4. What was the highest government office Jack Ryan served in?

Answer: President

I would tell you how but if you haven't read 'Debt of Honor' it might spoil it for you.

5. Which of these Tom Clancy books was not made into a Hollywood film?

Answer: Executive Orders

Harrison Ford played Jack Ryan in 'Patriot Games' and 'Clear and Present Danger', and Alec Baldwin played the character in 'Hunt for Red October'(I think).

6. Complete the title of this book - Cardinal of the __________

Answer: Kremlin

Another of the Jack Ryan series.

7. In 'Debt of Honor', with which country does America go to war?

Answer: Japan

8. Is 'Red Storm Rising' part of the Jack Ryan book series?

Answer: No

It is a hypothetical account of a third world war in Europe.

9. In 'The Sum of All Fears', which American city is targeted by terrorists with a home-made nuclear bomb?

Answer: Denver

10. In 'Without Remorse', what was John Kelly's mission for which the government pulled him out of retirement?

Answer: POW rescue

Rescues POW's in his day-job, kills drug dealers in his spare time.

11. In the movie adaptation of 'Patriot Games', which actor plays the role of an Irish terrorist intent on getting revenge on Jack Ryan for killing his brother?

Answer: Sean Bean

A famous British TV star, also starred in Airborne (possibly the worst film ever) and another recent film with Robert de Niro (but I can't remember the title).

12. Which of these is not a NON-fiction book written by Tom Clancy?

Answer: Tank Platoon

He wrote one about the subject, called Armoured Warfare, though.

13. In the 'Powerplays' series, who is the main character?

Answer: Roger Gordian

14. What is the name of the book series which tells the story of a future anti-terrorist organisation which polices the internet?

Answer: Net Force

15. In the 'Op-Centre' series, which character commands Striker, the military arm of the organisation?

Answer: Mike Rogers

Paul Hood is the civilian boss, and the other two work in the Op-centre.

Source: Author magicbadger

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