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The Manchurian Candidate Trivia Quiz

These are questions about the 1962 political thriller, "The Manchurian Candidate," starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, and Janet Leigh.

A multiple-choice quiz by asutbone. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
asutbone

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
122,610

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
15 / 25

Plays
701

Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (1/25), Guest 73 (15/25), Guest 172 (6/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. The very first scene of the movie took place in Korea, in what year? Hint

1955

1952

1957

1954

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who betrayed the platoon to the Communists? Hint

Chunjin

Alvin Melvin

Yen Lo

Zilkov

3. Upon return to America, Raymond Shaw received the Congressional Medal of Honor for saving the entire platoon, minus two. His mother and stepfather threw a welcoming party for him as he stepped off the plane. His stepfather, John Iselin, was a senator from which state? Hint

California

Maryland

New York

We never find out

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Question 4 of 25

4. According to Raymond, if his boss, Holborn Gaines, is not a Communist, what is he? Hint

A Baptist

A Democrat

A Republican

A Methodist

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Question 5 of 25

5. In Bennett Marco's recurring nightmare, who did Raymond kill first? Hint

Bobby Lembeck

Ed Mavole

Alvin Melvin

Chunjin

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Question 6 of 25

6. When describing Raymond Shaw, which was not an adjective Ben Marco used? Hint

Kindest

Warmest

Bravest

Nicest

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Question 7 of 25

7. When confronting the Secretary of Defense, how many Communists did John Iselin say there were in the Defense Department? Hint

104

207

275

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Question 8 of 25

8. Raymond had been brainwashed to be susceptible to suggestion upon seeing which card in a game of solitaire? Hint

Queen of Spades

Queen of Clubs

Queen of Hearts

Queen of Diamonds

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Question 9 of 25

9. Who was Shaw's first assassination target back in America? Hint

Ed Mavole

Thomas Jordan

Holborn Gaines

John Iselin

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Question 10 of 25

10. On the train to New York, Marco's new friend Rosie commented that Maryland was a beautiful state. Which state were they in when she said this? Hint

Delaware

Ohio

Maryland

New York

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Question 11 of 25

11. Which communist operative became Raymond's cook? Hint

Yen Lo

Berezovo

Zilkov

Chunjin

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Question 12 of 25

12. When Marco visited Raymond in New York, he discovered the new cook. Remembering him from the dream, they fought. During the course of the fight, Marco asked three questions. Which of the following was not one of them? Hint

Where were we really?

How did the old ladies turn into Russians?

What was Raymond doing with his hands?

What were you doing there?

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Question 13 of 25

13. When Ben and Raymond finally got together, what was the name of the lost love Raymond reminisced about? Hint

Rosie

Lucy

Angela

Josie

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Question 14 of 25

14. Senator Thomas Jordan and his daughter were from which state?

Answer: (Two Words. A state)

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Question 15 of 25

15. After hearing the trigger phrase ("Why don't you pass the time by playing a little solitaire?") and finding the trigger card in a bar, what did Raymond do? Hint

Jumped in a lake

Bought drinks for everyone

Killed the bartender

Beat up Ben

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Question 16 of 25

16. At the party for the Jordans, John Iselin was dressed as which former president?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 17 of 25

17. After Thomas Jordan threatened to block Iselin's nomination to the vice-presidency, Iselin charged him with what? Hint

Perjury

Shoplifting

Embezzlement

High treason

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Question 18 of 25

18. What was Thomas Jordan holding when Raymond shot him? Hint

A bottle of whiskey

A jug of orange juice

A can of soda

A carton of milk

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Question 19 of 25

19. What was the name of the Presidential nominee?

Answer: (One Word - last name only)

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Question 20 of 25

20. Raymond killed three people at the convention. Who was not one of them? Hint

John Iselin

Himself

Mrs. Iselin

Bennett Marco

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Question 21 of 25

21. Angela Lansbury was only ten years older than Laurence Harvey, who played her son in "The Manchurian Candidate."

True

False

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Question 22 of 25

22. "The Manchurian Candidate" director John Frankenheimer did not receive a nomination for this movie.

True

False

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Question 23 of 25

23. "The Manchurian Candidate" was based on the novel of the same name by Richard Condon.

True

False

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Question 24 of 25

24. Because of its sensitive theme and surprising similarities to the JFK assassination, this film withdrawn and reshot to edit out its political message.

True

False

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Question 25 of 25

25. Frank Sinatra originally wanted Lucille Ball to play Mrs. Iselin.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The very first scene of the movie took place in Korea, in what year?

Answer: 1952

The place and date are the first things seen in the movie.

2. Who betrayed the platoon to the Communists?

Answer: Chunjin

Chunjin was the interpreter for the platoon, and led them into a trap.

Answer: We never find out

We also never discover which political party he belonged to.

4. According to Raymond, if his boss, Holborn Gaines, is not a Communist, what is he?

Answer: A Republican

They shared a common hatred for the Iselins.

5. In Bennett Marco's recurring nightmare, who did Raymond kill first?

Answer: Ed Mavole

He was chosen because he was the person in the platoon Raymond disliked the least. He killed Bobby Lembeck in Alvin Melvin's dream.

6. When describing Raymond Shaw, which was not an adjective Ben Marco used?

Answer: Nicest

"Raymond Shaw is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life." This sentiment is repeated by Alvin Melvin after having his recurring nightmares.

7. When confronting the Secretary of Defense, how many Communists did John Iselin say there were in the Defense Department?

Answer: 207

When questioned by Marco after the briefing, he picks two random numbers out of the sky (104 and 275). 57 is the number they eventually settle on, in a Heinz ketchup product placement.

8. Raymond had been brainwashed to be susceptible to suggestion upon seeing which card in a game of solitaire?

Answer: Queen of Diamonds

The Queen of Diamonds is in many ways reminiscent of Raymond's mother, whom he hates.

9. Who was Shaw's first assassination target back in America?

Answer: Holborn Gaines

This was a test to make sure the brainwashing mechanism is still in place, and that Raymond can still kill efficiently.

10. On the train to New York, Marco's new friend Rosie commented that Maryland was a beautiful state. Which state were they in when she said this?

Answer: Delaware

Rosie was played by Janet Leigh.

11. Which communist operative became Raymond's cook?

Answer: Chunjin

He came to work for Raymond after Senator Iselin gives him a visa...the first clue that something fishy is going on with the Iselins.

Answer: Where were we really?

The answers: Raymond was pantomiming a game of solitaire, the old ladies really were Russians that everyone had been trained to recognize as old ladies, and Chunjin was taking notes.

13. When Ben and Raymond finally got together, what was the name of the lost love Raymond reminisced about?

Answer: Josie

He met Josie, the daughter of Senator Iselin's arch-rival Thomas Jordan after being bitten by a snake.

14. Senator Thomas Jordan and his daughter were from which state?

Answer: New York

Raymond's mother mentioned this when trying to convince Raymond that it will never work, they live too far apart.

15. After hearing the trigger phrase ("Why don't you pass the time by playing a little solitaire?") and finding the trigger card in a bar, what did Raymond do?

Answer: Jumped in a lake

The bartender was telling a story that happened to include the trigger phrase and instructions to take a cab, go up to Central Park, and jump in a lake.

16. At the party for the Jordans, John Iselin was dressed as which former president?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

This seems to be a theme for his campaign, as many of his supporters at the convention later in the movie will be dressed the same way.

17. After Thomas Jordan threatened to block Iselin's nomination to the vice-presidency, Iselin charged him with what?

Answer: High treason

We found this out as the newly married Raymond and Josie were eating breakfast.

18. What was Thomas Jordan holding when Raymond shot him?

Answer: A carton of milk

The bullet went right through the carton, spilling the milk onto the floor.

19. What was the name of the Presidential nominee?

Answer: Arthur

Benjamin K. Arthur was the man Raymond was ultimatley supposed to assassinate.

20. Raymond killed three people at the convention. Who was not one of them?

Answer: Bennett Marco

After killing his mother and stepfather, he finally put on his Medal of Honor, at last feeling like he earned it. Then he killed himself.

21. Angela Lansbury was only ten years older than Laurence Harvey, who played her son in "The Manchurian Candidate."

Answer: False

She was actually just a shade under three years older than him.

22. "The Manchurian Candidate" director John Frankenheimer did not receive a nomination for this movie.

Answer: True

Angela Lansbury got a best supporting actress nomination, and Ferris Webster got a film editing nomination, but neither won.

23. "The Manchurian Candidate" was based on the novel of the same name by Richard Condon.

Answer: True

The novel came out in 1959.

24. Because of its sensitive theme and surprising similarities to the JFK assassination, this film withdrawn and reshot to edit out its political message.

Answer: False

It was withdrawn shortly after Kennedy's assassination, and was shelved for many years, but it wasn't changed at all.

25. Frank Sinatra originally wanted Lucille Ball to play Mrs. Iselin.

Answer: True

It didn't work out.

Source: Author asutbone

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