A Gift Horse Movie Trivia Quiz

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    What is the title "A Gift Horse" a reference to?

    • An ancient battle strategy
    • A famous ship
    • Never look a gift horse in the mouth
    • An old captain's saying
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Test your knowledge on the 1940s war film, "A Gift Horse." The movie follows the gripping story of the ship HMS Ballantrae and its courageous crew during World War II. As the crew battles internal and external challenges, their journey takes them on a daring mission against a Nazi submarine base. From the origins of the ship to the intricate relationships within the crew, this quiz will challenge how well you've paid attention to the details. Get ready to dive deep into the world of "A Gift Horse" and recall the significant moments and characters that made the film memorable.

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  • 2. 

    Who is the commander of the HMS Ballantrae?

    • "Dripper" Daniels

    • Hugh Algernon Fraser

    • "Yank" Flanagan

    • Richard Jennings

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  • 3. 

    Why was Lieutenant Commander Fraser brought out of retirement?

    • To train new officers

    • The Royal Navy was short of personnel

    • He requested to come back

    • He was demoted

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  • 4. 

    What was the original name of HMS Ballantrae?

    • HMS Victory

    • USS Whittier

    • HMS Britannia

    • USS Enterprise

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    Why was the Ballantrae left behind during her first mission?

    • It was attacked by a submarine.

    • A burst steam pipe

    • The crew mutinied

    • It ran out of fuel

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    What was the main mission named against the Nazi submarine base?

    • Operation Valkyrie

    • Operation Sealion

    • Operation Boadicea

    • Operation Torch

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    Who plays the role of "Dripper" Daniels?

    • Trevor Howard

    • Richard Attenborough

    • James Donald

    • Sonny Tufts

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  • 8. 

    Which actor played the role of "Yank" Flanagan?

    • James Donald

    • Sonny Tufts

    • Trevor Howard

    • Bernard Lee

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  • 9. 

    Which event is the latter part of the film clearly based on?

    • Battle of Britain

    • St Nazaire Raid

    • Dunkirk Evacuation

    • Battle of the Atlantic

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    Who in the crew initially resents Fraser's efforts to discipline them?

    • Only the officers

    • Only the junior crew

    • Both officers and crew

    • None, they all respect him

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