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The Sting Quiz for Experts | Movies

Questions on the 1973 Academy Award winner, 'The Sting'.

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

Author
bttf

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
68,814

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

Plays
2726

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (14/20), Guest 209 (19/20), creekerjess (4/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. Who is Johnny Hooker's partner in crime at the beginning of the film? Hint

Dan

Luther

Henry

Alex

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Question 2 of 20

2. What card does Henry repeatedly retrieve from a deck of cards while he is waiting in the train car with Hooker? Hint

Ace of Diamonds

King of Hearts

Jack of Clubs

Ace of Spades

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Question 3 of 20

3. What is the first horse that Lonnegan is instructed to bet on? Hint

Wrecking Crew

I'm a Dreamer

Lucky Dan

Blue Note

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Question 4 of 20

4. In preparation for the 'sting' what does Hooker put into his mouth? Hint

a mint

fake blood capsules

gum

a bullet

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Question 5 of 20

5. How much money is made in the 'big con'? Hint

$400,000

$15,000

$2,000,000

$500,000

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Question 6 of 20

6. Robert Redford and Paul Newman starred together in what other critically and popularly acclaimed film? Hint

'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

'Cool Hand Luke'

'Spy Games'

'The Graduate'

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Question 7 of 20

7. What reason does 'Shaw' give for being late to the poker game? Hint

His mom had passed away.

He couldn't find his tie.

He couldn't find his wallet.

He was taking a crap.

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Question 8 of 20

8. What is the name of the 'telegraph operator' at Western Union? Hint

Mr. Keaton

Mr. Harmond

Mr. Shaw

Mr. Harold

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Question 9 of 20

9. How much money did 'Shaw' win from Lonnigan in the poker game? Hint

$20,000

$15,000

$16,000

$25,000

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Question 10 of 20

10. What is Hooker's girlfriend's name in the beginning of the movie? Hint

Diane

Lisa

Crystal

Loretta

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Question 11 of 20

11. In the last hand of poker, Gondorff beats Lonnegan with what hand? Hint

Four Jacks

Four threes

Four nines

A royal flush.

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Question 12 of 20

12. How does the FBI get Hooker to rat on Gondorff? Hint

Threaten to kill him

They threaten to send Luther's wife to jail.

Threaten to arrest his girlfriend

Beat him up

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Question 13 of 20

13. Where was Doyle Lonnegan born? Hint

Ireland

Forest Hills

Five Points

Orland Park

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Question 14 of 20

14. Saleno was hired by whom? Hint

Gondorff

Lonnegan

The FBI

Snyder

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Question 15 of 20

15. When Hooker converses with Gondorff for the first time in the film where are they? Hint

The bathroom.

Luther's house

Billie's apartment

Gondorff's bedroom

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Question 16 of 20

16. What is the name of the man who reads off the horseraces for the con? Hint

Kid Twist

J.J.

Eddie

Joe Erie

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Question 17 of 20

17. What is the name of the man who regulates the poker game? Hint

Mr. Lombard

Mr. Clemmens

Mr. Linde

Mr. Emerson

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Question 18 of 20

18. What adapted song was continually played as part of the score during the film? Hint

'The Entertainer'

'Ragtime'

'Maple Leaf Rag'

'Fur Elise'

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Question 19 of 20

19. Why was Snyder tracking Hooker? Hint

Hooker gave him counterfeit money.

Hooker stole $11,000 from a mark.

Hooker killed his best friend.

Snyder didn't like him.

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Question 20 of 20

20. During the poker game Gondorff arrives lacking what? Hint

His gin

His wallet

A tie

A deck of cards

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is Johnny Hooker's partner in crime at the beginning of the film?

Answer: Luther

Luther Coleman was Hooker's grifting partner who is later killed by Lonnegan's hitmen.

2. What card does Henry repeatedly retrieve from a deck of cards while he is waiting in the train car with Hooker?

Answer: Ace of Spades

Henry shows his card playing skills to Hooker as they wait for the poker game to begin. Henry skillfully retrieves the Ace of Spades after numerous shuffles and cuts.

3. What is the first horse that Lonnegan is instructed to bet on?

Answer: Blue Note

Lonnegan is instructed to bet on three horses, but the first is Blue Note.

4. In preparation for the 'sting' what does Hooker put into his mouth?

Answer: fake blood capsules

5. How much money is made in the 'big con'?

Answer: $500,000

The grifters hit their mark for {$500,000} dollars.

6. Robert Redford and Paul Newman starred together in what other critically and popularly acclaimed film?

Answer: 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

'The Sting' reunited Redford, Newman, and director George Roy Hill after their previous success in 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'.

7. What reason does 'Shaw' give for being late to the poker game?

Answer: He was taking a crap.

In a very amusing scene in the movie Gondorff (Shaw) stumbles into the poker game and states that he was late because he was 'taking a crap.'

8. What is the name of the 'telegraph operator' at Western Union?

Answer: Mr. Harmond

The cons are not able to set-up a telegraph store in time so they borrow one. The tell pose as painters and use Mr. Harmond's office.

9. How much money did 'Shaw' win from Lonnigan in the poker game?

Answer: $15,000

10. What is Hooker's girlfriend's name in the beginning of the movie?

Answer: Crystal

Crystal is the name of Hooker's short-lived girlfriend who is seen briefly at the beginning of the film. In the movie she plays a stripper.

11. In the last hand of poker, Gondorff beats Lonnegan with what hand?

Answer: Four Jacks

Although Henry was dealt four threes, he made a switch and beat Lonnegan's four nines with four Jacks.

12. How does the FBI get Hooker to rat on Gondorff?

Answer: They threaten to send Luther's wife to jail.

In a desperate moment, the FBI threatens to send Luther's wife to jail along with Hooker if he won't cooperate with them in nailing Gondorff. This scene adds great believability to the FBI sham.

13. Where was Doyle Lonnegan born?

Answer: Five Points

In the movie Lonnegan lies about his origins. He comes from Five Points, Hooker uses this knowledge to gain Lonnegan's trust later in the film.

14. Saleno was hired by whom?

Answer: Lonnegan

Saleno was hired to get rid of Hooker by Lonnegan. Lonnegan didn't know, however, that Hooker was really Kelly, the man he had been doing business with.

15. When Hooker converses with Gondorff for the first time in the film where are they?

Answer: The bathroom.

Hooker encounters Gondorff in a drunken sleep in his room. The first time we see the characters converse is in the bathroom, while Hooker tries to sober Gondorff up.

16. What is the name of the man who reads off the horseraces for the con?

Answer: J.J.

17. What is the name of the man who regulates the poker game?

Answer: Mr. Clemmens

Mr. Clemmens is a train attendent who scouts potential poker playes and regulates the poker games, keeping track of the money and such.

18. What adapted song was continually played as part of the score during the film?

Answer: 'The Entertainer'

Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer' was modified and used for the film. The Sting revitalized the old ragtime music of past decades.

19. Why was Snyder tracking Hooker?

Answer: Hooker gave him counterfeit money.

Hooker gave Snyder {$2,000} in counterfeit money. That was why Snyder was on his trail.

20. During the poker game Gondorff arrives lacking what?

Answer: A tie

Gondorff arrives lacking a tie. This aggravates Lonnegan and they get him one which he later sneezes in.

Source: Author bttf

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