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A Fish Called Wanda Test | Movies

A few questions about one of my favourite films. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by science queen vj. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
science queen vj

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
101,539

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played the role of Archie Leach in this film? Hint

Michael Palin

Tom Georgeson

Kevin Kline

John Cleese

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Question 2 of 10

2. Wanda introduces Otto to George and Ken as her ______. Hint

Italian cousin

brother

lover

friend

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Question 3 of 10

3. George needs a "weapons man" for the diamond heist. Otto proves that he is qualified for the job by throwing a dagger and hitting what? Hint

Ken

poster of a baby seal

cutting board

light fitting

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which famous London landmark is shown at the very beginning of the film during the opening credits? Hint

Buckingham Palace

Tower Bridge

London Bridge

London Eye Ferris Wheel

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Question 5 of 10

5. Chief witness in the case against George Thomason is Mrs Eileen Coady. How many dogs does Mrs Coady own at the beginning of the film? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is Otto's favourite philosopher? Hint

Karl Marx

Frederick Nietzsche

Immanuel Kant

Sigmund Freud

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where does George Thomason hide the safety deposit box key? Hint

he swallows it

treasure chest in the fish tank

fish food container

Wanda's locket

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Question 8 of 10

8. At which hotel's safety deposit box are the diamonds stashed? Hint

Sheraton Grand

Cathcart Towers

Ritz

Grand Hyatt

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the value of the diamonds stolen from Diamond House jewellers? Hint

13 million US dollars

20 million pounds Sterling

10 million US dollars

13 million pounds Sterling

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are the names of Archie's wife and daughter? Hint

Wanda and Wendy

Wendy and Portia

Wanda and Wanda

Wanda and Portia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played the role of Archie Leach in this film?

Answer: John Cleese

Michael Palin portrayed Ken, Kevin Kline played Otto, and Tom Georgeson had the role of Georges Thomason.

2. Wanda introduces Otto to George and Ken as her ______.

Answer: brother

Lovers Wanda and Otto fool George and Ken into believing that they are brother and sister.

3. George needs a "weapons man" for the diamond heist. Otto proves that he is qualified for the job by throwing a dagger and hitting what?

Answer: poster of a baby seal

Otto's blade hits the baby seal right between the eyes.

4. Which famous London landmark is shown at the very beginning of the film during the opening credits?

Answer: Tower Bridge

Immediately prior to cutting to Archie's concluding remarks in court, we see the impressive Tower Bridge over the River Thames. "A Fish Called Wanda" was filmed in 1988, prior to the construction of the London Eye.

5. Chief witness in the case against George Thomason is Mrs Eileen Coady. How many dogs does Mrs Coady own at the beginning of the film?

Answer: 3

Each of Mrs Coady's dogs is accidently killed in separate incidents as Ken tries to kill their owner. The first is carried away by a Doberman, the second is run over and the third is squashed by a large white household appliance.

6. Who is Otto's favourite philosopher?

Answer: Frederick Nietzsche

It would seem that Otto's entire life's misguided philosophy is "based" on Frederick Nietzsche's book "Beyond Good and Evil".

7. Where does George Thomason hide the safety deposit box key?

Answer: fish food container

Ken finds the key in the fish food and puts it into the treasure chest. Wanda then removes the key from the fish tank and puts it in her locket.

8. At which hotel's safety deposit box are the diamonds stashed?

Answer: Cathcart Towers

9. What was the value of the diamonds stolen from Diamond House jewellers?

Answer: 13 million pounds Sterling

Otto and Wanda calculate that 13 million pounds Sterling is the equivalent of 20 million US dollars.

10. What are the names of Archie's wife and daughter?

Answer: Wendy and Portia

Wanda is name of two characters - Ken's pet angel fish and Archie's/ Otto's/ George's lover.

Source: Author science queen vj

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