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The Third Man Trivia Quiz

A quiz on one of my favorite movies. Spoiler alert - if you haven't seen the movie, don't take the quiz.

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

Author
kmria

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
82,649

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
468

Last 3 plays: Guest 151 (8/10), Guest 2 (9/10), Guest 141 (1/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who directed "The Third Man"? Hint

Carol Reed

Alfred Hitchcock

Orson Welles

William Wyler

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Question 2 of 10

2. Holly Martins is the author of what type of books? Hint

Science Fiction

Mysteries

Westerns

Romance Novels

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of Trevor Howard's character? Hint

Kelly

Callaghan

Calloway

Keller

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Question 4 of 10

4. Harry Lime has been trafficking what? Hint

Forged Letters of Transit

Diluted Penicillin

Stolen Weapons

Rations Books

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who wrote "The Third Man"? Hint

Raymond Chandler

Graham Greene

Jim Thompson

Dashiel Hammet

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Question 6 of 10

6. The very distinct music played throughout the movie is played on what instrument? Hint

Banjo

Tenor Sax

Ukelele

Zither

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Question 7 of 10

7. Alida Valli, who plays Anna Schmidt, is listed in the credits as: Hint

Alida

Valli

Anita Valli

Anna Valli

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the amusement park, Harry notes that turbulent Italy produced Michelangelo, da Vinci, and the Renaissance, while peaceful Switzerland has produced what? Hint

The Chocolate Bar

The Cuckoo Clock

Downhill Skis

Nothing of note

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the climactic chase through the sewers, Harry is eventually shot by who? Hint

Holly Martins

The Third Man

No one. He escapes

Popescu

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Question 10 of 10

10. After Harry's second burial, Anna walks toward Holly and he embraces her.

True

False

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 07 2024 : Guest 151: 8/10
Nov 06 2024 : Guest 2: 9/10
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 141: 1/10
Oct 08 2024 : Guest 185: 1/10
Oct 06 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who directed "The Third Man"?

Answer: Carol Reed

He also directed "Odd Man Out" a great movie about an IRA gunman on the run.

2. Holly Martins is the author of what type of books?

Answer: Westerns

He cites Zane Grey as one of his influences.

3. What is the name of Trevor Howard's character?

Answer: Calloway

"Calloway, I'm English not Irish." His loss.

4. Harry Lime has been trafficking what?

Answer: Diluted Penicillin

A trip to the Children's Hospital shows Holly how serious this is.

5. Who wrote "The Third Man"?

Answer: Graham Greene

IMDB.com lists 44 movies written by Graham Greene, or based upon his stories.

6. The very distinct music played throughout the movie is played on what instrument?

Answer: Zither

Carol Reed wanted music that was distinctly different from the classical music for which Vienna is famous.

7. Alida Valli, who plays Anna Schmidt, is listed in the credits as:

Answer: Valli

She was also in an episode of tv show "Combat". I don't know how she was credited for that one.

8. In the amusement park, Harry notes that turbulent Italy produced Michelangelo, da Vinci, and the Renaissance, while peaceful Switzerland has produced what?

Answer: The Cuckoo Clock

Supposedly, this speech was created by Orson Welles.

9. In the climactic chase through the sewers, Harry is eventually shot by who?

Answer: Holly Martins

A lowly demise for the character that Roger Ebert said had "the most dramatic entrance in the history of the cinema."

10. After Harry's second burial, Anna walks toward Holly and he embraces her.

Answer: False

In an extraordinary shot, we see Anna walking from a far distance while Holly waits and waits. As she finally approaches, she walks past him without so much as looking in his direction. A great downbeat ending.

Source: Author kmria

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