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This is an oldie but a goldy starring Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier. All questions are multiple choice or T/F.

A multiple-choice quiz by skunkee. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
skunkee

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
124,924

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
401

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the character played by Laurence Olivier? Hint

Anthony Blake

Adam Brown

Arthur Green

Andrew Wyke

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the character played by Michael Caine? Hint

Sidney Bruhl

Inspector Aberline

Nigel Powers

Milo Tindle

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Question 3 of 10

3. Laurence Olivier plays an author of detective fiction. What is the name of his chief detective character? Hint

St. John Lord Merridew

Inspector Thomas Lynley

Alex Delaware

Detective Chief Inspector Banks

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Question 4 of 10

4. How is Michael Caine's character dressed when he attempts to 'burgle' Laurence Olivier's house? Hint

As a clown.

As a hooded monk.

'In drag', wearing a beaded dress.

Wearing a black and white striped sweater and mask.

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Question 5 of 10

5. The whole burglary was set up so that Laurence Olivier could really kill Michael Caine when he caught him robbing his home.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Michael Caine seeks revenge on Laurence Olivier by staging a two-part game in which he claims to have murdered someone near to Laurence Olivier. Whom does he claim to have murdered? Hint

Olivier's wife

Olivier's editor

Olivier's mother

Olivier's mistress

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are the four incriminating items (one of which is the alleged murder weapon) that Michael Caine had hidden around Laurence Olivier's house? Hint

An earring, a shoe, a letter and a scarf.

A bracelet, a shoe, a false eyelash and a silk stocking.

A necklace, a hat, a lipstick tube and a belt.

A watch, a pair of glasses, a purse and a brassiere.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where does Laurence Olivier find the piece of jewelry? Hint

In the pocket of his overcoat.

In his wife's jewelry box.

In the glass that Michael Caine is holding.

Around the neck of one of his toys.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was interesting about the jigsaw puzzle that Laurence Olivier was working on? Hint

It was a picture of his house.

It was completely black.

It was a picture of his wife.

It was completely white.

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Question 10 of 10

10. How did the movie end? Hint

Laurence Olivier shot Michael Caine just before the police arrived.

They shot each other just before the police arrived.

Michael Caine shot Laurence Olivier just before the police arrived.

Michael Caine left Laurence Olivier alive, but embarrassed.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the character played by Laurence Olivier?

Answer: Andrew Wyke

Andrew Wyke is a very successful author of mystery novels.

2. What is the name of the character played by Michael Caine?

Answer: Milo Tindle

These are all names of characters that Michael Caine has played. Sidney Bruhl is from 'Death Trap', Nigel Powers is from 'Goldmember', and Inspector Aberline is from 'Jack the Ripper'.

3. Laurence Olivier plays an author of detective fiction. What is the name of his chief detective character?

Answer: St. John Lord Merridew

Although all four choices are fictional dectectives, only St. John (pronounced Sinjen) was created for this movie. Alex Delaware is Jonathan Kellerman's detective psychologist, Inspector Thomas Lynley is the creation of Elizabeth George, and Detective Inspector Banks belongs to Peter Robinson.

4. How is Michael Caine's character dressed when he attempts to 'burgle' Laurence Olivier's house?

Answer: As a clown.

All costumes were suggested by one of the two characters, but the clown costume was the one chosen.

5. The whole burglary was set up so that Laurence Olivier could really kill Michael Caine when he caught him robbing his home.

Answer: False

The game is played out so that Michael Caine believes he is going to be killed, but the gun is really loaded with blanks. The intent of the game is to humiliate and frighten Michael Caine.

6. Michael Caine seeks revenge on Laurence Olivier by staging a two-part game in which he claims to have murdered someone near to Laurence Olivier. Whom does he claim to have murdered?

Answer: Olivier's mistress

She had become fed up with Olivier's degrading games and became a willing accomplice.

7. What are the four incriminating items (one of which is the alleged murder weapon) that Michael Caine had hidden around Laurence Olivier's house?

Answer: A bracelet, a shoe, a false eyelash and a silk stocking.

All four items were hidden about the house in plain view.

8. Where does Laurence Olivier find the piece of jewelry?

Answer: In the glass that Michael Caine is holding.

It was a crystal bracelet so it blended in easily with the ice. It was originally described as being engraved, but it's hard to imagine where you would put an inscription on crystal beads.

9. What was interesting about the jigsaw puzzle that Laurence Olivier was working on?

Answer: It was completely white.

Andrew Wyke considered himself to be a world-class gamesman.

10. How did the movie end?

Answer: Laurence Olivier shot Michael Caine just before the police arrived.

Michael Caine warned that the police were coming but, after having been fooled twice already, Olivier refused to believe him.

Source: Author skunkee

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