A Death is Announced Trivia Quiz

Answer: I would follow you, my brother, my captain, my King.

Boromir's death signifies the breaking of the Fellowship of the Ring. The Ringbearer Frodo Baggins, to whom the destruction of the One Ring was assigned, has to proceed to the Black Land of Mordor, accompanied by his loyal friend and gardener, Samwise Gamgee. Meanwhile, Aragorn of the Dunedain, Legolas the Elf and Gimli the Dwarf decide to follow the Orcs who had abducted the Hobbits Merry and Pippin and save the latters from the clutches of the evil wizard Saruman the White.

Answer: Sergeant in the Union army

Angel Eyes was a US sergeant at the time of the American Civil War, when the story takes place. When Tuco Ramirez (The Ugly, portrayed by Eli Wallach) is captured by his men, since he was wearing a Confederate uniform, he orders a corporal to torture him. Thus, he learns that Tuco and Blondie are on the hunt for an amount of Confederate gold. Determined to acquire at least part of the treasure, he partners with Blondie. Later, Tuco escapes and rejoins them.

The trio share information for the location of the treasure.

However, upon reaching it, it is revealed that the exact spot is known by Blondie only, thus compelling Angel Eyes to attempt to kill him.

Answer: Sean Connery

Sean Connery was born in 1930. A Scotsman by birth, he is most famous for his portrayal of fictional spy James Bond from 1962 to 1971 and again in 1983. He also starred in films such as "The Hunt for Red October", "The Name of the Rose", etc. Apart from his acting career, he is a member of the Scottish National Party, which promotes the secession of Scotland from the UK.

Answer: Ms. Van Schuyler

The part of Ms. Van Schuyler was played by Bette Davis. Ms. Van Schuyler is a kleptomaniac, who lusts after Linnet Doyle's precious pearls. She is the employer of the nurse Miss Bowers, whom she treats with contempt. She also holds a sarcastic attitude against Poirot, who senses that she is kleptomaniac, but does not think she was driven to murder in order to obtain the jewels she coveted.

Answer: Craig Parker

Craig Parker was born in 1970. Apart from his role as Haldir, he has participated in "Legend of the Seeker", portraying Darken Rahl. However, his most famous role was in the series "Spartacus", where he plays the role of Gaius Claudius Glaber, the main antagonist and enemy of Spartacus.

Answer: He explodes after swallowing a shark gun pellet.

Dr. Kananga is the Prime Minister of a small nation in the Caribbean Sea and the leader of a drug-dealing organization, under the alias of Mr. Big. His chief henchmen include Tee Hee Johnson, whose hand was eaten by a crocodile and who wears a pincer in its place, and Baron Samedi, a voodoo priest.

He also employs a psychic, called Solitaire, who reads tarot cards for him. His activities as Mr. Big attract the attention of MI6 and the confrontation with 007 is unavoidable.

Answer: Kim Novak

Kim Novak was born in 1933, as Marilyn Pauline Novak. One of her first films was "Picnic", where she had the leading role, despite her inexperience in the film industry. She was not scheduled from the beginning to play the role of Judy Barton. But then, Hitchcock's chosen actress, Vera Miles, became pregnant and could not handle the complex role.

Answer: Michael Caine

Michael Caine was born in 1933, under the name Maurice Joseph Micklewhite. There is a plaque dedicated to him outside the hospital where he was born. One of his most famous roles was that of secret agent Harry Palmer, in the films "The Ipcress File", "Funeral in Berlin", "Billion Dollar Brain" and "Bullet to Beijing". Furthermore, he starred as Inspector Frederick Abberline in the 1988 TV series "Jack the Ripper".

Another critically acclaimed role of his was Sherlock Holmes/Reginald Kincaid in the comedy "Without a Clue".

Answer: Killed by the snake Nagini.

The reason Voldemort wanted Snape dead, although he seemed to be one of his most devoted lackeys, was that Voldemort believed the Elder Wand wouldn't submit to his will until Snape was dead. Before dying, the Professor asks Harry Potter to take his memories to the Pensieve.

There, it is revealed that Snape was in love with Potter's mother, Lilly Evans, but hated his father, James. While he had initially followed Voldemort, after the latter's failure to kill the infant Harry Potter, he worked secretly with Albus Dumbledore to protect the boy, due to the emotions he had for Harry's mother.

Answer: The Witch-King of Angmar

Théoden is killed when he tries to face the dreaded Witch-King. His horse, Snowmane, panics and both are pinned down by the Witch-King's fellbeast. Théoden is immediately avenged by his niece Eowyn, who had disguised herself as a man in order to participate in the great struggle.

When the Witch-King tells his fellbeast to devour the dead King, the youthful shieldmaiden steps between them and challenges the Witch-King. With two strikes, she severs the head of the fellbeast, but is disarmed by its rider.

The Hobbit Merry Brandybuck stabs the Witch-King at the knee, forcing him to bend. Eowyn promptly grabs her sword and thrusts it at the head of the Witch-King, dispatching him.