"Lost" Languages and Accents Trivia Quiz

Answer: Southern

Sawyer was born in Alabama, and speaks with a distinct Southern accent. He is chastised on occasion for speaking with this accent, by being labeled as a hillbilly or redneck. Nevertheless, a Southern accent can be perceived as charming and eloquent. Consider the number of U.S. presidents possess a Southern accent.

Answer: Charlotte

In an intriguing moment, Charlotte reluctantly admits to Jin that she knows how to speak Korean. They have a mildly unpleasant exchange, but Jin is only interested in saving Sun's life. Charlotte has a Ph.D in Cultural Anthropology, and somewhere learned how to speak Korean.

Answer: French

Certainly, one of the more enigmatic characters on "Lost," Danielle had been sequestered on the island for more than a few years. She did broadcast the message in French, but it may be argued that French is not her native tongue.

Answer: Spanish

It's quite unfortunate that Ana Lucia was gunned down by Michael, in his attempt to free Ben. In a flashback episode, Ana is shown speaking fluent Spanish with her mother. Ana's mother is a police captain and Ana perhaps, joined the police force to follow in her mother's footsteps.

Answer: Chinese

Ben has moved the island, and has been transported to the Sahara Desert. He immediately confronts a couple of Bedouins, who happen to be mystified at his appearance. Ben initially ploys them with some questions and pleas in English. The Bedouins ignore his remarks. Ben switches to Arabic and then, Turkish. Ben overcomes the pair of Bedouins with his handy weapon.

Answer: Spanish

Hugo is a high-spirited survivor and has helped his cohorts with living on the island. He had the great idea of constructing a golf course on the island, which was ultimately well received by his friends.

Answer: Russian

In an attempt to keep their conversation a secret, Mikhail talks to Beatrice in Russian. Here is what they said: "(Translated from Russian)

--Beatrice: "We can't risk it, you know the rules."

--Mikhail: "There's still a way out."

--Beatrice: "We won't let them into the territory. You know what to do. It is an order."

--Beatrice: "(English) Just do it, Mikhail!"

(Mikhail takes aim at Beatrice)

--Mikhail: "(English) Forgive me"

Mikhail then shoots Bea in order to preserve their secrets.

Answer: Yes

Sayid meets with Elsa in a cafe. Sayid says in German, "'is it free' was the full extent of my German." This opens an exchange between the two although they both have ulterior motives.

Answer: Australia

Claire speaks with a distinct Australian accent. She was born in Australia and happens to be related to Jack. Through the fourth season, Claire still apparently resides on the island.

Answer: Manchester

Charlie immediately recognizes Naomi's accent, and suggests that she is from Manchester. Charlie is having a discussion with Naomi about the tribulations on the island. Charlie is reluctant to really get into the discussion, so he tries to change the subject. Naomi accuses Charlie of making jest of her and says, "No, of course not. I'd never disrespect a fellow Mancunian." Naomi then says, "You're from Manchester then?!" Charlie agrees and admits that he is, in fact, the "dead rock star."