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How Much Do You Know About "Saving Private Ryan"? Quiz

If you love this movie as much as I do you should do fine!

A multiple-choice quiz by Lynnard23. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Lynnard23

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
129,927

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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3302

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (10/10), Guest 38 (8/10), Guest 69 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many Academy Awards did "Saving Private Ryan" win? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. During which war is "Saving Private Ryan" set? Hint

WWI

Vietnam

Revolutionary War

WWII

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Question 3 of 10

3. Does "Saving Private Ryan" begin with the historic D-Day Invasion?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who plays the character Private Ryan? Hint

Edward Burns

Tom Hanks

Matt Damon

Tom Sizemore

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Question 5 of 10

5. Is actor Vin Diesel in "Saving Private Ryan"?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. The scene towards the beginning of the movie was filmed on Omaha beach, the beach where the actual D-Day invasion took place.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Steven Spielberg's dad served in WWII.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of Tom Hanks character in "Saving Private Ryan"? Hint

Captain John Miller

Private Mellish

Corporal Upham

Private Reiben

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Question 9 of 10

9. Steven Spielberg brought on an actual Marine Corps Captain to take the actors through boot camp.

True

False

10. Which soldier said this to Captain Miller, "...If (you) put me and this sniper rifle anywhere up to and including one mile of Adolf Hitler with a clear line of sight, Sir-- pack your bags, fellas. War's over." Hint

Private Reiben

Private Caparzo

Private Jackson

Private Mellish

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many Academy Awards did "Saving Private Ryan" win?

Answer: 5

"Saving Private Ryan" won 5 Academy Awards which were; Best director, best cinematography, best sound effects, best editing, and best sound in 1998. It was placed in over 150 top ten lists around the country. "Steven Spielberg's often staggeringly powerful World War II epic, "Saving Private Ryan," is hands down the best film of 1998." -CNN.

2. During which war is "Saving Private Ryan" set?

Answer: WWII

"Saving Private Ryan" is set during WWII. Eight men risk their lives to save one. They are surrounded by the brutal realities of war, and each man must find his own answer.

3. Does "Saving Private Ryan" begin with the historic D-Day Invasion?

Answer: No

"Saving Private Ryan" does not start with the historic D-Day Invasion, it actually starts with the aging Private Ryan at the cemetary at Normandy.

4. Who plays the character Private Ryan?

Answer: Matt Damon

Matt Damon plays Private Ryan who loses 3 brothers in the war. Even after being told about his loss he stays and fights bravely.

5. Is actor Vin Diesel in "Saving Private Ryan"?

Answer: Yes

Vin Diesel plays Private Caparzo. Caparzo gets shot and killed by a sniper when he ignores orders and tries to help a family and takes their little girl.

6. The scene towards the beginning of the movie was filmed on Omaha beach, the beach where the actual D-Day invasion took place.

Answer: False

The scene was filmed on a beach in Ireland. Omaha Beach is a protected historal landmark and had become far too developed over the years for the "Saving Private Ryan" crew to use.

7. Steven Spielberg's dad served in WWII.

Answer: True

Spielberg's dad used to tell him stories, that is how he became so interested in wars. His dad told him how unglamorous they were, and Spielberg's knowledge of the reality of war shows in "Saving Private Ryan" where the fight scenes are very gory and very realistic.

8. What is the name of Tom Hanks character in "Saving Private Ryan"?

Answer: Captain John Miller

Tom Hanks plays Captain John Miller. He is the highest ranking officer to be sent out to save Private Ryan. He eventually gets shot and killed in the end of the movie.

9. Steven Spielberg brought on an actual Marine Corps Captain to take the actors through boot camp.

Answer: True

Eight actors, including Tom Hanks, were put through boot camp run by retired Marine Corps Captain, Dale Dye. The men were called only by their character names. They had ten days of training, which included individual maneuvers and tactics, World War II-era military lingo and hand signals.

Answer: Private Jackson

Private Jackson (Barry Pepper) says this to Captain Miller to express his thoughts on their mission. He is basically saying that the mission is pointless and that he is, and I quote, "a fine instrument of warfare" would be of better use somewhere else in the war, than trying to save Private Ryan.

Source: Author Lynnard23

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