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1. Peachy Carnehan, ex British Colour Sergeant, has fallen on hard times since leaving army service in India. We see him pick-pocket the watch of a man who works as a correspondent for the Northern Star newspaper. Which famous British author, famed for his short stories and children's books, does Peachy steal from?
2. Kipling is visited by Peachy when he and his former brother in arms, Daniel Dravot, arrive at Kipling's news office. Witnessed by Kipling, they agree on a contract. They declare that they will not touch drink or women until they have achieved their goal. What common goal to Peachy Carnehan and Daniel Dravot share?
3. After facing many hazards and adventures, Peachy and Danny cross the Hindu Kush and they assist villagers being attacked by bandits from a rival village. As they approach the main village of Er-Heb to receive their reward they are fired upon until a man jumps up on the parapet and shouts to them in English. Why are Danny and Peachy astonished to see this man?
4. In one of Danny and Peachey's battles, the battle comes to an abrupt halt with armies of both sides prostrating themselves on the ground before Danny. Why had the people become afraid and in awe of Danny?
5. Danny and Peachy exploit local superstitions and their enemies surrender without combat bringing spoils and treasure as tributes to the pair of them. On one of these occasions, Danny sees a most beautiful woman, Roxanne of Khawak. Which actor plays the part of Roxanne in the movie?
6. Danny is requested to visit the Holy Temple of Sikandergul as the High Priest has heard the rumors that Danny is the son of Alexander the Great (Son of Sikander) and wants to put him to the test. On Danny's arrival, the High Priest takes a bow and arrow and aims it at Danny. What stops the High Priest from firing the arrow?
7. In one scene we see Danny and Peachy as spectators at a game that looks similar to polo. They note that it is very similar to the sport played at home in Britain with the exception that the players were using a larger ball. What were the teams using in place of the traditional wooden ball?
8. Danny decides to marry Roxanne of Khawak and, despite his contractual agreement not to dally with women, he prepares for his wedding. Peachy and Danny's relationship has suffered given Danny's growing belief that he is a god but Peachy agrees to be the Best Man. What does the terrified Roxanne do when Danny tries to kiss her?
9. As our three miscreants retreat from the Sikandergul mob, Peachy tells Billy Fish to mount the mules and escape but Billy says that he is a foot soldier not cavalry and mounts a single assault on the baying mob with his only weapon. With what weapon does Billy attack his foes?
10. A bedraggled and crippled Peachy is back in Kipling's office and, having delivered his tale of The Man Who Would Be King, he bids Kipling farewell as he has business in the South and has to meet a man at Marwar Junction. He shuffles out into the night but what has he left behind in Kipling's office?
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JonJonson
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