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"Platoon" - The Final Battle Trivia Quiz

Some of these questions might be tough, but if you are a true fan of the movie, it shouldn't be a problem. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by dmbfanatic. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dmbfanatic

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
107,681

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2255

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (8/10), Guest 8 (7/10), Koz13 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the final battle of the movie, Chris states that his company is being used as bait for what NVA Regiment? Hint

139th

100th

101st

141st

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Question 2 of 10

2. What does King refer to the NVA as, after a doomed platoon leaves the perimeter to set up an ambush? Hint

Patriots

The Beast

Junkies

Cowards

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Question 3 of 10

3. Oliver Stone makes a cameo in the final battle scene.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Dale Dye, who portrayed Captain Harris, is an actual Vietnam War veteran.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Chris states that Elias and Barnes were both fighting for this. Hint

Possession of his soul

Democracy

The Bronze Star

Truth, justice, and the American way

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Junior put on his feet to make them swell? Hint

Morphine

Gun oil

Beer

Mosquito Repellant

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Question 7 of 10

7. Whose foxhole gets hit first during the final battle? Hint

O'Neill's

Barnes'

Bunny's

Rodriguez's

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Question 8 of 10

8. King was killed in action in the final battle.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Several men in the platoon hear that they are allegedly operating in what country? Hint

Cambodia

North Vietnam

Laos

South Vietnam

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Question 10 of 10

10. Captain Harris calls in an air strike directly on his position. What type of ordinance is the jet fighter carrying? Hint

Smart Bombs

500 lb bombs

Snake and Nape

Willy Pete

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 13 2024 : Guest 74: 8/10
Nov 05 2024 : Guest 8: 7/10
Oct 24 2024 : Koz13: 10/10
Oct 18 2024 : Guest 162: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the final battle of the movie, Chris states that his company is being used as bait for what NVA Regiment?

Answer: 141st

The 141st Regiment was considered to be one of the best fighting units in the NVA.

2. What does King refer to the NVA as, after a doomed platoon leaves the perimeter to set up an ambush?

Answer: The Beast

King says that the beast is out there, and he is hungry. King felt fortunate not to be going out on an ambush.

3. Oliver Stone makes a cameo in the final battle scene.

Answer: True

Oliver plays the CO in the command post, which is blown up by an enemy "sapper" during the final battle.

4. Dale Dye, who portrayed Captain Harris, is an actual Vietnam War veteran.

Answer: True

Dale is a Vietnam veteran. He actually trained the actors for their roles. He also trained the actors for the movie "Saving Private Ryan".

5. Chris states that Elias and Barnes were both fighting for this.

Answer: Possession of his soul

Chris, portrayed by Charlie Sheen, tells this story as he is being medivac'ed from the final battle scene.

6. What did Junior put on his feet to make them swell?

Answer: Mosquito Repellant

Soon afterward, Barnes threatens to put a centipede in Junior's pants to see if he can walk.

7. Whose foxhole gets hit first during the final battle?

Answer: Rodriguez's

We first see a trip flare, and then an RPG demolishes Rodriguez's position.

8. King was killed in action in the final battle.

Answer: False

King received his discharge orders and returned home prior to the battle.

9. Several men in the platoon hear that they are allegedly operating in what country?

Answer: Cambodia

Doc, Tony, and Francis are discussing this as they are preparing their foxhold prior to the final battle.

10. Captain Harris calls in an air strike directly on his position. What type of ordinance is the jet fighter carrying?

Answer: Snake and Nape

This is mentioned twice in the movie. The first time when Rhah tells Francis and Taylor not to leave their "holes". The second time is when the fighter pilot tells Captain Harris it's his call on targeting his own perimeter.

Source: Author dmbfanatic

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