The Ultimate (Very Difficult) James Bond Quiz
Ranging from moderate to extremely difficult, these questions test everything from Dr. No to Skyfall.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What was the original title of Licence to Kill?
- A.
Death Leaves an Echo
- B.
Licence Revoked
- C.
Licence Renewed
- D.
Risico
Correct Answer
B. Licence RevokedExplanation
*##*CORRECT! The title was changed after American test audiences associated the word "Revoked" with losing one's drivers license.*##*Incorrect. The title was changed after American test audiences associated the word "Revoked" with losing one's drivers license.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The phrase "This never happened to the other fells" refers to whom?
- A.
George Lazenby
- B.
Telly Savalas
- C.
Roger Moore
- D.
Sean Connery
Correct Answer
D. Sean ConneryExplanation
*##*CORRECT! The line, delivered by George Lazenby, was meant to be a not-so-subtle reference to the fact that a new guy was playing James Bond.*##*Incorrect. The line, delivered by George Lazenby, was meant to be a not-so-subtle reference to the fact that a new guy was playing James Bond.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which title did Ian Fleming originally consider for Moonraker?
- A.
My Enemy's Enemy
- B.
Night Fire
- C.
The End is Near
- D.
Mondays are Hell
Correct Answer
D. Mondays are HellExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Other title options included Hell is Here and The Infernal Machine.*##*Incorrect. Other title options included Hell is Here and The Infernal Machine.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The real life son of Pedro Armendariz (who starred in From Russia with Love) appeared in which film?
- A.
Licence to Kill
- B.
From Russia with Love
- C.
The Living Daylights
- D.
Goldfinger
Correct Answer
A. Licence to KillExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Pedro Armendariz, Jr. portrayed President Hector Lopez.*##*Incorrect. Pedro Armendariz, Jr. portrayed President Hector Lopez in Licence to Kill.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Whose name was misspelled in the opening credits of From Russia with Love?
- A.
Sean Connery
- B.
Martine Beswick
- C.
Lotte Lenya
- D.
Pedro Armendariz
Correct Answer
B. Martine BeswickExplanation
*##*CORRECT! The spelling error caused her name to appear as Martin Beswick.*##*Incorrect. The spelling error caused her name to appear as Martin Beswick.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which Bond film was originally intended as a prequel before the idea was discarded?
- A.
The Living Daylights
- B.
Live and Let Die
- C.
GoldenEye
- D.
For Your Eyes Only
Correct Answer
A. The Living DaylightsExplanation
*##*CORRECT! It even included an ending depicting M handing Bond a file on Dr. No.*##*Incorrect. The Living Daylights was meant to restore Bond back to his roots, even ending with M handing Bond a file on Dr. No.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many times did Bernard Lee portray M in the official series?
- A.
9
- B.
10
- C.
11
- D.
12
Correct Answer
C. 11Explanation
*##*CORRECT! Lee played M in the first 11 films.*##*Incorrect. Lee played M in the first 11 films.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is Q's real name in Never Say Never Again?
- A.
Boothroyd
- B.
Miles
- C.
Algernon
- D.
He doesn't have one
Correct Answer
C. AlgernonExplanation
*##*CORRECT! For some random reason Bond calls him both "Algernon" and "Algy"*##*Incorrect. For some random reason Bond calls him both "Algernon" and "Algy"Rate this question:
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- 9.
Goldfinger's twin brother was originally going to appear in which film?
- A.
GoldenEye
- B.
Diamonds Are Forever
- C.
Live and Let Die
- D.
The Man with the Golden Gun
Correct Answer
B. Diamonds Are ForeverExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Diamonds Are Forever was meant to restore the tone of Goldfinger, but it ultimately stopped short of including his brother.*##*Incorrect. Diamonds Are Forever was meant to restore the tone of Goldfinger, but it ultimately stopped short of including his brother.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In which films does James Bond suffer gunshot wounds?
- A.
Dr. No & Thunderball
- B.
Skyfall & On Her Majesty's Secret Service
- C.
Thunderball & Skyfall
- D.
Skyfall & Casino Royale
Correct Answer
C. Thunderball & SkyfallExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Bond is shot in the leg during the Junkanoo chase in Thunderball, and is shot multiple times during the pre-title train sequence in Skyfall.*##*Incorrect. Bond is shot in the leg during the Junkanoo chase in Thunderball, and is shot multiple times during the pre-title train sequence in Skyfall.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Tiger Tanaka describes Kissy as having "a face like ________"
- A.
A Geisha
- B.
An elephant
- C.
A pig
- D.
An angel
Correct Answer
C. A pigExplanation
*##*CORRECT! It's an attempt to pull Bond's leg before he is to enter into a sham marriage with her.*##*Incorrect. It's an attempt to pull Bond's leg before he is to enter into a sham marriage with her.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Whose voice and likeness were used for the video game GoldenEye: Reloaded?
- A.
Pierce Brosnan
- B.
Sean Bean
- C.
Timothy Dalton
- D.
Daniel Craig
Correct Answer
D. Daniel CraigExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Craig's voice and likeness replaced Pierce Brosnan from the original film.*##*Incorrect. Craig's voice and likeness replaced Pierce Brosnan from the original film.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The credits of which film features a disclaimer warning against the harmful effects of smoking?
- A.
Licence to Kill
- B.
GoldenEye
- C.
Die Another Day
- D.
Skyfall
Correct Answer
A. Licence to KillExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Moving forward, James Bond would never be shown smoking cigarettes again.*##*Incorrect. And after Licence to Kill, James Bond would never be shown smoking cigarettes again.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is the name of M's servant?
- A.
De Graaf
- B.
Hammond
- C.
Doyle
- D.
Evgeny
Correct Answer
B. HammondExplanation
*##*CORRECT! His name is given in the Fleming novels as well as in the film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.*##*Incorrect. His name is given in the Fleming novels as well as in the film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How many Bond screenplays did Richard Maibaum contribute to?
- A.
4
- B.
11
- C.
13
- D.
20
Correct Answer
C. 13Explanation
*##*CORRECT! He worked on most of the films from Dr. No to Licence to Kill*##*Incorrect. He worked on most of the films from Dr. No to Licence to KillRate this question:
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- 16.
After directing 3 Bond films, Terence Young stated that he would only return under which circumstance?
- A.
More creative control
- B.
Sean Connery's involvement
- C.
An R-rated Bond film
- D.
The final film of the series
Correct Answer
D. The final film of the seriesExplanation
*##*CORRECT! He was so disenchanted with directing the underwater sequences in Thunderball that he vowed only to return for the final Bond film.*##*Incorrect. He was so disenchanted with directing the underwater sequences in Thunderball that he vowed only to return for the final Bond film.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Timothy Dalton was the ____ actor to portray James Bond in the official series
- A.
2nd
- B.
3rd
- C.
4th
- D.
5th
Correct Answer
C. 4thExplanation
*##*CORRECT! He followed Connery, Lazenby and Moore.*##*Incorrect. He followed Connery, Lazenby and Moore.Rate this question:
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- 18.
In Ian Fleming's novel, what is the Moonraker?
- A.
A satellite
- B.
A nuclear missile
- C.
A space shuttle
- D.
A space station
Correct Answer
B. A nuclear missileExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Unlike the film, the book has nothing to do with space.*##*Incorrect. Unlike the film, the book has nothing to do with space.Rate this question:
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- 19.
What is the day job of the smuggler killed by a scorpion sting in Diamonds Are Forever?
- A.
Dentist
- B.
Soldier
- C.
Policeman
- D.
Pilot
Correct Answer
A. DentistExplanation
*##*CORRECT! He smuggles the diamonds the miners hide in their mouths.*##*Incorrect. As a dentist, he smuggles the diamonds the miners hide in their mouths.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What type of bird is James Bond's snorkel disguised as at the beginning of Goldfinger?
- A.
Pigeon
- B.
Seagull
- C.
Pelican
- D.
Sparrow
Correct Answer
B. SeagullExplanation
*##*CORRECT! This prop is often credited as the first moment of pure camp humor in the series.*##*Incorrect. The seagull prop is often credited as the first moment of pure camp humor in the series.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which actor responded to Ian Fleming's offer to play Dr. No by saying, "No! No! No!"?
- A.
Christopher Lee
- B.
Joseph Wiseman
- C.
Noel Coward
- D.
Gert Frobe
Correct Answer
C. Noel CowardExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Actor Noel Coward was also Ian Fleming's neighbor in Jamaica.*##*Incorrect. Actor Noel Coward was also Ian Fleming's neighbor in Jamaica.Rate this question:
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- 22.
How many directors helmed at least one film in both the Sean Connery and Roger Moore eras?
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
C. 2Explanation
*##*CORRECT! Guy Hamilton and Lewis Gilbert*##*Incorrect. Guy Hamilton and Lewis GilbertRate this question:
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- 23.
How many directors helmed at least one film both the Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig eras?
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 1Explanation
*##*CORRECT! Martin Campbell directed both GoldenEye and Casino Royale.*##*Incorrect. Martin Campbell directed both GoldenEye and Casino Royale.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Bond turns on the music of which classical composer during his tryst with Pola in A View to a Kill?
- A.
Mozart
- B.
Beethoven
- C.
Tchaikovsky
- D.
Bach
Correct Answer
C. TchaikovskyExplanation
*##*CORRECT! "The bubbles tickle my..."*##*Incorrect. "The bubbles tickle my..."Rate this question:
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- 25.
Who was the first black actor to play a leading villain in a Bond film?
- A.
Bernie Casey
- B.
Jeffrey Wright
- C.
Yaphet Kotto
- D.
Grace Jones
Correct Answer
C. Yaphet KottoExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Yaphet Kotto played Dr. Kananga in Live and Let Die.*##*Incorrect. Yaphet Kotto played Dr. Kananga in Live and Let Die.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Blofeld accuses Bond of what during the pre-title sequence of Diamonds Are Forever?
- A.
Killing an assassin
- B.
Running away
- C.
Seducing his girlfriend
- D.
Making mud pies
Correct Answer
D. Making mud piesExplanation
*##*CORRECT! This smart remark is made as Bond cleans mud off his hands after murdering one of Blofeld's potential clones.*##*Incorrect. This smart remark is made as Bond cleans mud off his hands after murdering one of Blofeld's potential clones.Rate this question:
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- 27.
What does Willard Whyte say upon learning that his employee, Bert Saxby, just tried to kill him?
- A.
"I want revenge"
- B.
"Tell him he's fired"
- C.
"Let's go get him"
- D.
"I used to trust him"
Correct Answer
B. "Tell him he's fired"Explanation
*##*CORRECT! Naturally, he doesn't realize they shot Saxby seconds earlier.*##*Incorrect. Naturally, he doesn't realize they shot Saxby seconds earlier.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Which Bond film features an impressive car stunt accompanied by the comedic sound of a slide whistle?
- A.
The Man with the Golden Gun
- B.
Moonraker
- C.
Diamonds Are Forever
- D.
A View to a Kill
Correct Answer
A. The Man with the Golden GunExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Said stunt takes place as Bond chases Scaramanga through Bangkok.*##*Incorrect. Said stunt takes place as Bond chases Scaramanga through Bangkok.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Which word was omitted from the beginning of the title A View to a Kill before production began?
- A.
From
- B.
With
- C.
By
- D.
For
Correct Answer
A. FromExplanation
*##*CORRECT! The original Fleming short story was entitled "From a View to a Kill"*##*Incorrect. The original Fleming short story was entitled "From a View to a Kill"Rate this question:
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- 30.
Of the 14 books in Ian Fleming's original Bond series, how many are short story collections?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 2Explanation
*##*CORRECT! For Your Eyes Only and Octopussy & The Living Daylights*##*Incorrect. For Your Eyes Only and Octopussy & The Living DaylightsRate this question:
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- 31.
Which novel contains Major Boothroyd's only appearance in the Ian Fleming canon?
- A.
Casino Royale
- B.
Moonraker
- C.
From Russia, with Love
- D.
Doctor No
Correct Answer
D. Doctor NoExplanation
*##*CORRECT! His lone appearance involves him giving Bond his signature Walther PPK.*##*Incorrect. His lone appearance in Doctor No involves him giving Bond his signature Walther PPK.Rate this question:
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- 32.
The name on Bond's business card in Quantum of Solace is R. Sterling. Which other film uses this alias?
- A.
Goldfinger
- B.
Casino Royale
- C.
The Spy Who Loved Me
- D.
Skyfall
Correct Answer
C. The Spy Who Loved MeExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Bond meets the villainous Stromberg under the pseudonym Robert Sterling.*##*Incorrect. In The Spy Who Loved Me, Bond meets the villainous Stromberg under the pseudonym Robert Sterling.Rate this question:
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- 33.
What brand of golf ball does James Bond use in Goldfinger?
- A.
Ping
- B.
Slazenger
- C.
Titleist
- D.
Penfold
Correct Answer
D. PenfoldExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Bond uses a Penfold Hearts while Goldfinger uses a Slazenger 1.*##*Incorrect. Bond uses a Penfold Hearts while Goldfinger uses a Slazenger 1.Rate this question:
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- 34.
What is the name of James Bond's golf caddy in Goldfinger?
- A.
Felix
- B.
Hawker
- C.
Hammond
- D.
Oddjob
Correct Answer
B. HawkerExplanation
*##*CORRECT! His name is briefly mentioned at the beginning of the scene.*##*Incorrect. His name is briefly mentioned at the beginning of the scene.Rate this question:
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- 35.
According to the short story "Octopussy", who taught James Bond to ski?
- A.
Major Boothroyd
- B.
Hannes Oberhauser
- C.
Rene Mathis
- D.
John Godfrey
Correct Answer
B. Hannes OberhauserExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Oberhauser also served as a father figure to Bond.*##*Incorrect. Oberhauser also served as a father figure to Bond.Rate this question:
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- 36.
How many Bond films did actor Robert Brown appear in?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
D. 5Explanation
*##*CORRECT! Robert Brown appeared in 4 films as M and 1 film as Admiral Hargreaves (possibly the same character).*##*Incorrect. Robert Brown appeared in 4 films as M and 1 film as Admiral Hargreaves (possibly the same character).Rate this question:
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- 37.
In which film is James Bond's ski pole shattered by a bullet?
- A.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
- B.
The Spy Who Loved Me
- C.
For Your Eyes Only
- D.
The World is Not Enough
Correct Answer
C. For Your Eyes OnlyExplanation
*##*CORRECT!*##*IncorrectRate this question:
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- 38.
Which of the following characters from the Bond novels is also featured in the film series?
- A.
The Robber
- B.
Gala Brandt
- C.
Sir James Molony
- D.
Pleydell Smith
Correct Answer
D. Pleydell SmithExplanation
*##*CORRECT! In Dr. No, Pleydell Smith is the head of government house in Jamaica.*##*Incorrect. In Dr. No, Pleydell Smith is the head of government house in Jamaica.Rate this question:
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- 39.
In which film is M kidnapped and held prisoner?
- A.
The World is Not Enough
- B.
Die Another Day
- C.
Quantum of Solace
- D.
Skyfall
Correct Answer
A. The World is Not EnoughExplanation
*##*CORRECT! M is held prisoner in Istanbul by Elektra King.*##*Incorrect. M is held prisoner in Istanbul by Elektra King.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Which film featured the tagline "Look Up! Look Down! Look Out! Here Comes the Biggest Bond of All!"?
- A.
Goldfinger
- B.
Thunderball
- C.
You Only Live Twice
- D.
Moonraker
Correct Answer
B. ThunderballExplanation
*##*CORRECT! The tagline appeared on the Thunderball posters.*##*Incorrect. The tagline appeared on the Thunderball posters.Rate this question:
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- 41.
Which famous children's book author wrote the screenplay for a Bond film?
- A.
Louis Sachar
- B.
Roald Dahl
- C.
J.K. Rowling
- D.
R.L. Stine
Correct Answer
B. Roald DahlExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Also a personal friend of Ian Fleming, Dahl wrote the screenplay for You Only Live Twice.*##*Incorrect. Also a personal friend of Ian Fleming, Dahl wrote the screenplay for You Only Live Twice.Rate this question:
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- 42.
Which Bond film contained uncredited creative input from Francis Ford Coppola?
- A.
The Spy Who Loved Me
- B.
Never Say Never Again
- C.
Licence to Kill
- D.
GoldenEye
Correct Answer
B. Never Say Never AgainExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Coppola's sister, Talia Shire, was married to Never Say Never Again producer Jack Schwartzman.*##*Incorrect. Coppola's sister, Talia Shire, was married to Never Say Never Again producer Jack Schwartzman.Rate this question:
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- 43.
In the 1954 version of Casino Royale, what is Agent Leiter's first name?
- A.
Felix
- B.
James
- C.
Jack
- D.
Clarence
Correct Answer
D. ClarenceExplanation
*##*CORRECT! British agent Clarence Leiter plays second fiddle to "Card Sense" Jimmy Bond.*##*Incorrect. British agent Clarence Leiter plays second fiddle to "Card Sense" Jimmy Bond.Rate this question:
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- 44.
In the EON-produced Bond series, how many actors have portrayed CIA agent Felix Leiter?
- A.
1
- B.
6
- C.
7
- D.
8
Correct Answer
C. 7Explanation
*##*CORRECT! Jack Lord, Cec Linder, Rik Van Nutter, Norman Burton, David Hedison, John Terry, Jeffrey Wright*##*Incorrect. Jack Lord, Cec Linder, Rik Van Nutter, Norman Burton, David Hedison, John Terry, Jeffrey WrightRate this question:
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- 45.
What does James Bond use to distract Goldfinger while golfing?
- A.
Loud noises
- B.
A gold bar
- C.
A witty remark
- D.
A fake golf club
Correct Answer
B. A gold barExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Bond drops a bar of Nazi gold, throwing off Goldfinger's putting.*##*Incorrect. Bond drops a bar of Nazi gold, throwing off Goldfinger's putting.Rate this question:
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- 46.
In which film does General Pushkin replace General Gogol as head of the KGB?
- A.
A View to a Kill
- B.
The Living Daylights
- C.
Licence to Kill
- D.
GoldenEye
Correct Answer
B. The Living DaylightsExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Actor Walter Gotell was too ill to allow General Gogol anything more than a cameo at the end of the film.*##*Incorrect. Actor Walter Gotell was too ill to allow General Gogol anything more than a cameo at the end of the film.Rate this question:
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- 47.
Who has appeared in the most Bond films as M?
- A.
Bernard Lee
- B.
Robert Brown
- C.
Judi Dench
- D.
Ralph Fiennes
Correct Answer
A. Bernard LeeExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Bernard Lee appeared in 11 films. Judi Dench is a distant second with 7 appearances.*##*Incorrect. Bernard Lee appeared in 11 films. Judi Dench is a distant second with 7 appearances.Rate this question:
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- 48.
What type of sniper rifle does James Bond use in The Living Daylights?
- A.
Walther WA2000
- B.
Walther P99
- C.
M82A1 SASR
- D.
Jaguar AMR
Correct Answer
A. Walther WA2000Explanation
*##*CORRECT! Bond uses it while helping Koskov escape the KGB.*##*Incorrect. Bond uses it while helping Koskov escape the KGB.Rate this question:
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- 49.
What is Roger Moore's favorite Bond film?
- A.
Goldfinger
- B.
The Spy Who Loved Me
- C.
Skyfall
- D.
Live and Let Die
Correct Answer
C. SkyfallExplanation
*##*CORRECT! Roger Moore claimed it was the best Bond film upon seeing it in 2012.*##*Incorrect. Roger Moore claimed it was the best Bond film upon seeing it in 2012.Rate this question:
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- 50.
What is the name of the superstitious CIA contact in Live and Let Die?
- A.
Felix Leiter
- B.
Rosie Carver
- C.
Bernard Campbell
- D.
Chuck Lee
Correct Answer
B. Rosie CarverExplanation
*##*CORRECT! She also likes to wear a wig.*##*Incorrect. She also likes to wear a wig.Rate this question:
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