A Gift Horse Movie Trivia Quiz
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.
- 1.
What is the title "A Gift Horse" a reference to?
- A.
An ancient battle strategy
- B.
A famous ship
- C.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth
- D.
An old captain's saying
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C. Never look a gift horse in the mouthExplanation
The title refers to the old proverb "Never look a gift horse in the mouth".Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who is the commander of the HMS Ballantrae?
- A.
"Dripper" Daniels
- B.
Hugh Algernon Fraser
- C.
"Yank" Flanagan
- D.
Richard Jennings
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B. Hugh Algernon FraserExplanation
Lieutenant Commander Hugh Algernon Fraser is in command of the ship.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Why was Lieutenant Commander Fraser brought out of retirement?
- A.
To train new officers
- B.
The Royal Navy was short of personnel
- C.
He requested to come back
- D.
He was demoted
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B. The Royal Navy was short of personnelExplanation
The Royal Navy was desperately short of personnel in the Second World War.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was the original name of HMS Ballantrae?
- A.
HMS Victory
- B.
USS Whittier
- C.
HMS Britannia
- D.
USS Enterprise
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B. USS WhittierExplanation
Originally, the ship was named USS Whittier before becoming HMS Ballantrae.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why was the Ballantrae left behind during her first mission?
- A.
It was attacked by a submarine.
- B.
A burst steam pipe
- C.
The crew mutinied
- D.
It ran out of fuel
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B. A burst steam pipeExplanation
Ballantrae had to be left behind due to a burst steam pipe while on convoy escort duty.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was the main mission named against the Nazi submarine base?
- A.
Operation Valkyrie
- B.
Operation Sealion
- C.
Operation Boadicea
- D.
Operation Torch
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C. Operation BoadiceaExplanation
The mission was named Operation Boadicea.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who plays the role of "Dripper" Daniels?
- A.
Trevor Howard
- B.
Richard Attenborough
- C.
James Donald
- D.
Sonny Tufts
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B. Richard AttenboroughExplanation
Richard Attenborough played the role of "Dripper" Daniels.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which actor played the role of "Yank" Flanagan?
- A.
James Donald
- B.
Sonny Tufts
- C.
Trevor Howard
- D.
Bernard Lee
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B. Sonny TuftsExplanation
"Yank" Flanagan was played by Sonny Tufts.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which event is the latter part of the film clearly based on?
- A.
Battle of Britain
- B.
St Nazaire Raid
- C.
Dunkirk Evacuation
- D.
Battle of the Atlantic
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B. St Nazaire RaidExplanation
The latter part of the film is based on the St Nazaire Raid involving HMS Campbeltown.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who in the crew initially resents Fraser's efforts to discipline them?
- A.
Only the officers
- B.
Only the junior crew
- C.
Both officers and crew
- D.
None, they all respect him
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C. Both officers and crewExplanation
Fraser's officers and crew initially resent his efforts but he eventually moulds them into an efficient force.Rate this question:
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