The Marvelous Marvel Cinematic Universe Quiz

Answer: Steve Rogers

Steve Rogers, also known as Captain America, became the first Avenger after he was injected with the super soldier serum. His archenemy is the Red Skull, the leader of HYDRA. The role of Steve Rogers is played by Chris Evans.

Answer: Black Sabbath

The t-shirt Tony is wearing is a Black Sabbath t-shirt. Black Sabbath performed the song "Iron Man", featured at the end of the movie "Iron Man". The lead singer of Black Sabbath was Ozzy Osbourne.

Answer: Edward Norton

Edward Norton is an American actor known for such blockbuster movies as "Fight Club" and "American History X". He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the courtroom drama "Primal Fear".
He is also a screenwriter, film director and producer.

Answer: Clark Gregg

Although Clark Gregg is best known for his role as Agent Coulson in movies like "Iron Man" and "The Avengers" he also played roles in movies like "We Were Soldiers" and "A.I. Artificial Intelligence". He also did voice acting in animated movies like "Hoot". He appeared on many television series, including "Sex and the City", "The West Wing" and "CSI: NY".

Answer: Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle is an American actor who has had success on both television as well the big screen. He appeared in 23 episodes of "The Golden Palace" and 38 episodes of "Picket Fences". On the big screen he appeared in such blockbusters as "Rush Hour 2", "Ocean's Eleven", "Ocean's Twelve" and "Ocean's Thirteen".

Answer: Johann Schmidt

The concept of the Red Skull first appeared in Captain America Comics in 1941. The character was created by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby and France Herron. In the movie "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011), we can see Johan Schmidt, aka The Red Skull, as the leader of HYDRA.

The character is portrayed by Hugo Weaving who might be better known as Agent Smith in the "Matrix" trilogy as well as Elrond in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Answer: Hugh Hefner

Born Stanley Martin Lieber on 28 December 1922, Stan Lee is the creator of many of the Marvel characters and also former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.

Hugh Hefner is the founder and chief creative officerof Playboy magazine. He is also known for the reality tv show "Girls of the Playboy Mansion".

There is an uncanny resemblance between Stan and Heff. In this particular scene Stan is also seen wearing a coat which resembles a robe Heff is often seen wearing. The two beautiful girls at his side may also have caused Tony to mistake Stan for the flamboyant Mr Hefner!

Answer: Samuel L Jackson

Nick Fury started the Avengers Initiative. The original character was Italian-American. Samuel L Jackson is of course known for movies such as "Pulp Fiction", "Snakes on a Plane" and "xXx".

Answer: Odin

Odin is the son of Bor and the father of Thor. Loki is Thor's adopted brother, the son of the giant King Laufey who was killed by Odin. Heimdall is the guardian sentry of Asgard and stands watch for any attacks to Asgard.

Answer: Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division

Within the series of movies which make up the Marvel Cinematic Universe the acronym stands for "Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division".

Although SHIELD has featured heavily throughout all media formats, the first time this acronym was used in a movie was in "Iron Man" (2008) in a scene after Tony Stark escapes from his captors, Agent Coulson introduces himself to Tony Stark. Stark comments that he must use a shorter name.