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In Harm's Way Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about a really good US Navy movie, hope you enjoy it!

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

Author
mastercheeze

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,372

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1010

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who played Captain Torrey? Hint

Steve McQueen

Gregory Peck

John Wayne

James Caan

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Burgess Meredith's occupation in the Navy? Hint

Intelligence Officer

Chief Engineer

Operations Officer

Boatswain

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Question 3 of 10

3. What type of vessel was Captain Torrey's son assigned to? Hint

Yard Tug

Cruiser

PT Boat

Destroyer

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Question 4 of 10

4. The second CINCPAC in the movie was played by whom? Hint

Henry Fonda

Edward G. Robinson

James Stewart

James Cagney

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Question 5 of 10

5. The character played by Kirk Douglas lived through the movie and received some high awards for bravery?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the type of the ship John Wayne and Kirk Douglas were assigned to? Hint

Humpback

Heavy Cruiser

Arizona

Tennessee

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the big operation being planned and executed throughout the movie? Hint

Skyhook

Easy Forward

Tail Hook

Fireball

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Question 8 of 10

8. Slim Pickens was a Chief Petty Officer and was lost at sea for some time?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the Commanding Officer of the Marines in the movie? Hint

George Kennedy

Telly Savalas

Lee Marvin

Clint Walker

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did John Wayne's son have a girlfriend in the movie?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played Captain Torrey?

Answer: John Wayne

He was promoted to Admiral later in the movie.

2. What was Burgess Meredith's occupation in the Navy?

Answer: Intelligence Officer

He played a Reserve Officer that was a movie writer in his civilian job.

3. What type of vessel was Captain Torrey's son assigned to?

Answer: PT Boat

Jared died in an attack.

4. The second CINCPAC in the movie was played by whom?

Answer: Henry Fonda

The second CINPAC was the famous Admiral Nimitz.

5. The character played by Kirk Douglas lived through the movie and received some high awards for bravery?

Answer: False

He was a shot down in a plane and did not receive any awards.

6. What was the type of the ship John Wayne and Kirk Douglas were assigned to?

Answer: Heavy Cruiser

All US Navy Ships are USS. Navy ships are named after famous people, famous battles, and us cities, to name a few.

7. What was the name of the big operation being planned and executed throughout the movie?

Answer: Skyhook

Military operations always have cool names. For example Operation Rolling Thunder, Operation Market Garden, Operation Just Cause and recently Operation Iraqi Freedom.

8. Slim Pickens was a Chief Petty Officer and was lost at sea for some time?

Answer: True

CPO's are the backbone of the Navy. Slim Pickens was rescued, and ask any former Navy person, Chief Petty Officers can perform "miracles".

9. Who was the Commanding Officer of the Marines in the movie?

Answer: George Kennedy

Semper Fi - Always Faithful. There are many nicknames fro Marines but my favorite is Devil Dogs.

10. Did John Wayne's son have a girlfriend in the movie?

Answer: Yes

She was a Navy Nurse. Today that type of thing is called fraternization.

Source: Author mastercheeze

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