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Die Hard Trivia Quiz

A short quiz for fans of the film 'Die Hard', directed by John McTiernan.

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

Author
vid

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,900

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
7121

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (6/10), Guest 136 (7/10), H53 (2/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What advice is given to John McClane (Bruce Willis) by a fellow passenger on how to overcome jet-lag? Hint

'Hold your breath under a cold shower until bingo, it feels good'

'Keep your watch on New York time'

'Drink a strong black coffee with no milk and plenty of sweetex'

'Take off your shoes and socks and walk around on the rug making fists with your toes'

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Question 2 of 10

2. What 'tunes' does Argyle (De'voreaux White) play on the limousine tape deck on the way to The Nakatomi Plaza with McClane? Hint

'Christmas in Hollis' by Run-D.M.C.

'Skeletons' by Stevie Wonder

'Let It Snow,' by Vaughen Monroe

'Winter Wonderland' by Felix Bernard and Dick Smith

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the 'true identity' of the building called the Nakatomi Plaza for the purposes of the film? Hint

Fox Plaza

Universal Plaza

I.L.M. Tower

The Miramax Center

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the logo on the truck used by the terrorists to enter the parking level of the Plaza? Hint

Pacific Courier

U.P.S.

FedEx

Los Angeles City Fire Department

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Question 5 of 10

5. What type of sport is Theo (Clarence Gilyard, Jr.) talking about when he and Karl (Alexander Godunov) enter The Nakatomi Plaza on foot? Hint

Football

Basketball

Hockey

Baseball

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where and when was Joseph Takagi (James Shigeta) born? Hint

Tokyo, 1940

Kyoto, 1937

Kobe, 1934

Nagoya, 1941

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Question 7 of 10

7. From which store does Hans (Alan Rickman) deduce that Takagi bought his suit? Hint

John Phillips, London

Robert Harwood, London

Geoffrey Carnell, London

William Edgar, London

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Question 8 of 10

8. The actors Robert Davi and Grand L. Bush (who play F.B.I. agents Johnson and Johnson in the film) also appeared in a 'James Bond' film together. Which one? Hint

The Living Daylights

License To Kill

Goldeneye

Tomorrow Never Dies

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name the artist of the painting that is seen briefly in the Nakatomi vault. Hint

Degas

Van Gogh

Monet

Renoir

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Sgt. Al Powell's (Reginald Valjohnson) police car call-sign? Hint

9-Lincoln-20

6-Lincoln-10

8-Lincoln-30

4-Lincoln-40

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 20 2024 : Guest 47: 6/10
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 136: 7/10
Nov 12 2024 : H53: 2/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 74: 6/10
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 47: 4/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Oct 26 2024 : Guest 207: 1/10
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 122: 6/10
Oct 25 2024 : PurpleComet: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What advice is given to John McClane (Bruce Willis) by a fellow passenger on how to overcome jet-lag?

Answer: 'Take off your shoes and socks and walk around on the rug making fists with your toes'

McClane is carrying out this advice when the terrorists enter the building, and he remains barefoot for the rest of the film.

2. What 'tunes' does Argyle (De'voreaux White) play on the limousine tape deck on the way to The Nakatomi Plaza with McClane?

Answer: 'Christmas in Hollis' by Run-D.M.C.

McClane asks, 'Have you got any Christmas music?' Argyle retorts with 'This *is* Christmas music.'

3. What is the 'true identity' of the building called the Nakatomi Plaza for the purposes of the film?

Answer: Fox Plaza

Fox, the distributors of the film, gave permission to John McTiernan to use both the building's exterior and some of its interior for filming. Apologies had to be made to a lawyer's office on a lower floor when machine guns and explosions were heard.

4. What is the logo on the truck used by the terrorists to enter the parking level of the Plaza?

Answer: Pacific Courier

Theo readies a smaller ambulance, hidden inside the larger Pacific Couriers truck, for the terrorists to make their planned getaway.

5. What type of sport is Theo (Clarence Gilyard, Jr.) talking about when he and Karl (Alexander Godunov) enter The Nakatomi Plaza on foot?

Answer: Basketball

Theo is discussing a basketball play involving Green, Worthy and Magic Johnson of the L.A. Lakers.

6. Where and when was Joseph Takagi (James Shigeta) born?

Answer: Kyoto, 1937

Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) discloses this information whilst trying to locate Takagi when he gatecrashes the Nakatomi party.

7. From which store does Hans (Alan Rickman) deduce that Takagi bought his suit?

Answer: John Phillips, London

Hans claims to have two such suits himself.

8. The actors Robert Davi and Grand L. Bush (who play F.B.I. agents Johnson and Johnson in the film) also appeared in a 'James Bond' film together. Which one?

Answer: License To Kill

Robert Davi plays drug baron Franz Sanchez whilst Grand L. Bush plays D.E.A. officer Hawkins.

9. Name the artist of the painting that is seen briefly in the Nakatomi vault.

Answer: Degas

The painting is an Edgar Degas ballet scene. I cannot name it but I do know that he painted many with a similar composition. Although a print was undoubtedly used for the film, if anyone does know the name and any provenance of the original, I would be interested to hear from you.

10. What is Sgt. Al Powell's (Reginald Valjohnson) police car call-sign?

Answer: 8-Lincoln-30

This is mentioned in the conversations between Al and his police headquarters.

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