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10 Questions about The Falcon and the Snowman | Movies

I noticed there were no quizzes on this classic film, so here goes....have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by twigs70. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
twigs70

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
214,442

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Falcon is portrayed by Sean Penn.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Before being deported, what crime is Daulton Lee accused of by the Mexican authorities? Hint

Theft

Murder

Espionage

Trespassing

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is the author of the book "The Falcon and The Snowman", on which this film is based? Hint

Robert Lindsey

Steven Zaillian

John Schlesinger

Clarence M. Kelley

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why was the Snowman called "the Snowman"? Hint

He was very pale

He collected porcelain figurines of snowmen

He was Canadian by birth

He sold cocaine

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Question 5 of 10

5. Christopher Boyce is finally captured after a shootout with police at his apartment.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Things begin to heat up and Boyce attempts to flee the country. Where does he try to go before deciding on Buenos Aires instead? Hint

Moscow

Beijing

Montreal

London

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Question 7 of 10

7. Christopher Boyce's father is a retired CIA agent?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. When asked how he knew Daulton Lee, what does Christopher Boyce tell the KGB agent? Hint

They met in college

They met on vacation in Mexico

Lee was his dealer

They were altar boys

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the actual falcon in the film? Hint

Fawkes

Stalin

Hunter

the name is never revealed

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the company that Christopher Boyce works for when he becomes an "accidental spy"? Hint

RTX

SatCom

RTW

Integral Communications Co.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Falcon is portrayed by Sean Penn.

Answer: False

Timothy Hutton plays Christopher Boyce, "the Falcon", a convicted traitor and Soviet spy. Boyce becomes disillusioned with US foriegn policy and uses his job at a top secret facility to trade information to the Soviets.

2. Before being deported, what crime is Daulton Lee accused of by the Mexican authorities?

Answer: Murder

Initially arrested for trespassing, the Mexico City police find a postcard on Lee. It is of a landmark in Mexico City, where a police officer was murdered. The Mexican police think he is carrying the postcard as a trophy of the kill.

3. Who is the author of the book "The Falcon and The Snowman", on which this film is based?

Answer: Robert Lindsey

John Schlesinger directed the film, Steven Zaillian wrote the screenplay and Clarence Kelley was the director of the FBI at the time of Boyce and Lee's arrest.

4. Why was the Snowman called "the Snowman"?

Answer: He sold cocaine

Before turning to espionage, Daulton Lee was a very successful cocaine and heroin dealer. He is seen several times setting up cocaine and heroin deals, and even tries involving the Russians in his deals.

5. Christopher Boyce is finally captured after a shootout with police at his apartment.

Answer: False

After releasing his falcon Fawkes to the wild, Boyce is apprehended without incident, by the CIA and a few bounty hunters. It is later revealed that he actually believed that he went about his protest against the government in the wrong manner.

6. Things begin to heat up and Boyce attempts to flee the country. Where does he try to go before deciding on Buenos Aires instead?

Answer: London

Just as he is about to board the plane, he becomes suspicious of several people who seem to be watching his every move. At this point, however, no one is aware of what he is doing and he could have escaped the entire ordeal. Instead, he flees the airport and stays in the US.

7. Christopher Boyce's father is a retired CIA agent?

Answer: False

His father is retired FBI, and is integral in securing Boyce his job with the CIA. He calls in a favor to a friend in the CIA after Christopher leaves the seminary.

8. When asked how he knew Daulton Lee, what does Christopher Boyce tell the KGB agent?

Answer: They were altar boys

After their stint as altar boys, Lee chose a life of dealing drugs and Boyce was actually in seminary school studying for the priesthood, before dropping out and joining the CIA.

9. What is the name of the actual falcon in the film?

Answer: Fawkes

Boyce is convicted of treason against his government. His pet is named after Guy Fawkes, a British citizen who was also convicted of treason against his government for trying to blow up Parliment in 1605. This has to be more than just a coincidence. At one point, Boyce is shown attempting to flee to England. Does Christopher Boyce somehow know all along that he may betray his country someday?

10. What is the name of the company that Christopher Boyce works for when he becomes an "accidental spy"?

Answer: RTX

In the film it is called RTX, though it is actually TRW. The same company that is involved with US defense systems also owns the credit reporting agency of the same name. Sound familiar? These days they are just an automotive parts maker after having to sell most of their other interests due to large scale debts.

Source: Author twigs70

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