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    What was the original title of Licence to Kill?

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Ranging from moderate to extremely difficult, these questions test everything from Dr. No to Skyfall.

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  • 2. 

    The phrase "This never happened to the other fells" refers to whom?

    • George Lazenby

    • Telly Savalas

    • Roger Moore

    • Sean Connery

    Correct Answer
    A. Sean Connery
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 3. 

    Which title did Ian Fleming originally consider for Moonraker?

    • My Enemy's Enemy

    • Night Fire

    • The End is Near

    • Mondays are Hell

    Correct Answer
    A. Mondays are Hell
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! Other title options included Hell is Here and The Infernal Machine.*##*Incorrect. Other title options included Hell is Here and The Infernal Machine.

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  • 4. 

    The real life son of Pedro Armendariz (who starred in From Russia with Love) appeared in which film?

    • Licence to Kill

    • From Russia with Love

    • The Living Daylights

    • Goldfinger

    Correct Answer
    A. Licence to Kill
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! Pedro Armendariz, Jr. portrayed President Hector Lopez.*##*Incorrect. Pedro Armendariz, Jr. portrayed President Hector Lopez in Licence to Kill.

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  • 5. 

    Whose name was misspelled in the opening credits of From Russia with Love?

    • Sean Connery

    • Martine Beswick

    • Lotte Lenya

    • Pedro Armendariz

    Correct Answer
    A. Martine Beswick
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! The spelling error caused her name to appear as Martin Beswick.*##*Incorrect. The spelling error caused her name to appear as Martin Beswick.

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  • 6. 

    Which Bond film was originally intended as a prequel before the idea was discarded?

    • The Living Daylights

    • Live and Let Die

    • GoldenEye

    • For Your Eyes Only

    Correct Answer
    A. The Living Daylights
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 7. 

    How many times did Bernard Lee portray M in the official series?

    • 9

    • 10

    • 11

    • 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 11
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! Lee played M in the first 11 films.*##*Incorrect. Lee played M in the first 11 films.

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  • 8. 

    What is Q's real name in Never Say Never Again?

    • Boothroyd

    • Miles

    • Algernon

    • He doesn't have one

    Correct Answer
    A. Algernon
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! For some random reason Bond calls him both "Algernon" and "Algy"*##*Incorrect. For some random reason Bond calls him both "Algernon" and "Algy"

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  • 9. 

    Goldfinger's twin brother was originally going to appear in which film?

    • GoldenEye

    • Diamonds Are Forever

    • Live and Let Die

    • The Man with the Golden Gun

    Correct Answer
    A. Diamonds Are Forever
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 10. 

    In which films does James Bond suffer gunshot wounds?

    • Dr. No & Thunderball

    • Skyfall & On Her Majesty's Secret Service

    • Thunderball & Skyfall

    • Skyfall & Casino Royale

    Correct Answer
    A. Thunderball & Skyfall
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 11. 

    Tiger Tanaka describes Kissy as having "a face like ________"

    • A Geisha

    • An elephant

    • A pig

    • An angel

    Correct Answer
    A. A pig
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 12. 

    Whose voice and likeness were used for the video game GoldenEye: Reloaded?

    • Pierce Brosnan

    • Sean Bean

    • Timothy Dalton

    • Daniel Craig

    Correct Answer
    A. Daniel Craig
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 13. 

    The credits of which film features a disclaimer warning against the harmful effects of smoking?

    • Licence to Kill

    • GoldenEye

    • Die Another Day

    • Skyfall

    Correct Answer
    A. Licence to Kill
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 14. 

    What is the name of M's servant?

    • De Graaf

    • Hammond

    • Doyle

    • Evgeny

    Correct Answer
    A. Hammond
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 15. 

    How many Bond screenplays did Richard Maibaum contribute to?

    • 4

    • 11

    • 13

    • 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 13
    Explanation
    *##*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 Kill

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  • 16. 

    After directing 3 Bond films, Terence Young stated that he would only return under which circumstance?

    • More creative control

    • Sean Connery's involvement

    • An R-rated Bond film

    • The final film of the series

    Correct Answer
    A. The final film of the series
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 17. 

    Timothy Dalton was the ____ actor to portray James Bond in the official series

    • 2nd

    • 3rd

    • 4th

    • 5th

    Correct Answer
    A. 4th
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! He followed Connery, Lazenby and Moore.*##*Incorrect. He followed Connery, Lazenby and Moore.

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  • 18. 

    In Ian Fleming's novel, what is the Moonraker?

    • A satellite

    • A nuclear missile

    • A space shuttle

    • A space station

    Correct Answer
    A. A nuclear missile
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! Unlike the film, the book has nothing to do with space.*##*Incorrect. Unlike the film, the book has nothing to do with space.

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  • 19. 

    What is the day job of the smuggler killed by a scorpion sting in Diamonds Are Forever?

    • Dentist

    • Soldier

    • Policeman

    • Pilot

    Correct Answer
    A. Dentist
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 20. 

    What type of bird is James Bond's snorkel disguised as at the beginning of Goldfinger?

    • Pigeon

    • Seagull

    • Pelican

    • Sparrow

    Correct Answer
    A. Seagull
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 21. 

    Which actor responded to Ian Fleming's offer to play Dr. No by saying, "No! No! No!"?

    • Christopher Lee

    • Joseph Wiseman

    • Noel Coward

    • Gert Frobe

    Correct Answer
    A. Noel Coward
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! Actor Noel Coward was also Ian Fleming's neighbor in Jamaica.*##*Incorrect. Actor Noel Coward was also Ian Fleming's neighbor in Jamaica.

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  • 22. 

    How many directors helmed at least one film in both the Sean Connery and Roger Moore eras?

    • 0

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! Guy Hamilton and Lewis Gilbert*##*Incorrect. Guy Hamilton and Lewis Gilbert

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  • 23. 

    How many directors helmed at least one film both the Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig eras?

    • 0

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 1
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! Martin Campbell directed both GoldenEye and Casino Royale.*##*Incorrect. Martin Campbell directed both GoldenEye and Casino Royale.

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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?

    • Mozart

    • Beethoven

    • Tchaikovsky

    • Bach

    Correct Answer
    A. Tchaikovsky
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! "The bubbles tickle my..."*##*Incorrect. "The bubbles tickle my..."

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  • 25. 

    Who was the first black actor to play a leading villain in a Bond film?

    • Bernie Casey

    • Jeffrey Wright

    • Yaphet Kotto

    • Grace Jones

    Correct Answer
    A. Yaphet Kotto
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! Yaphet Kotto played Dr. Kananga in Live and Let Die.*##*Incorrect. Yaphet Kotto played Dr. Kananga in Live and Let Die.

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  • 26. 

    Blofeld accuses Bond of what during the pre-title sequence of Diamonds Are Forever?

    • Killing an assassin

    • Running away

    • Seducing his girlfriend

    • Making mud pies

    Correct Answer
    A. Making mud pies
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 27. 

    What does Willard Whyte say upon learning that his employee, Bert Saxby, just tried to kill him?

    • "I want revenge"

    • "Tell him he's fired"

    • "Let's go get him"

    • "I used to trust him"

    Correct Answer
    A. "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.

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  • 28. 

    Which Bond film features an impressive car stunt accompanied by the comedic sound of a slide whistle?

    • The Man with the Golden Gun

    • Moonraker

    • Diamonds Are Forever

    • A View to a Kill

    Correct Answer
    A. The Man with the Golden Gun
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! Said stunt takes place as Bond chases Scaramanga through Bangkok.*##*Incorrect. Said stunt takes place as Bond chases Scaramanga through Bangkok.

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  • 29. 

    Which word was omitted from the beginning of the title A View to a Kill before production began?

    • From

    • With

    • By

    • For

    Correct Answer
    A. From
    Explanation
    *##*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"

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  • 30. 

    Of the 14 books in Ian Fleming's original Bond series, how many are short story collections?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! For Your Eyes Only and Octopussy & The Living Daylights*##*Incorrect. For Your Eyes Only and Octopussy & The Living Daylights

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  • 31. 

    Which novel contains Major Boothroyd's only appearance in the Ian Fleming canon?

    • Casino Royale

    • Moonraker

    • From Russia, with Love

    • Doctor No

    Correct Answer
    A. Doctor No
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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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?

    • Goldfinger

    • Casino Royale

    • The Spy Who Loved Me

    • Skyfall

    Correct Answer
    A. The Spy Who Loved Me
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 33. 

    What brand of golf ball does James Bond use in Goldfinger?

    • Ping

    • Slazenger

    • Titleist

    • Penfold

    Correct Answer
    A. Penfold
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! Bond uses a Penfold Hearts while Goldfinger uses a Slazenger 1.*##*Incorrect. Bond uses a Penfold Hearts while Goldfinger uses a Slazenger 1.

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  • 34. 

    What is the name of James Bond's golf caddy in Goldfinger?

    • Felix

    • Hawker

    • Hammond

    • Oddjob

    Correct Answer
    A. Hawker
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! His name is briefly mentioned at the beginning of the scene.*##*Incorrect. His name is briefly mentioned at the beginning of the scene.

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  • 35. 

    According to the short story "Octopussy", who taught James Bond to ski?

    • Major Boothroyd

    • Hannes Oberhauser

    • Rene Mathis

    • John Godfrey

    Correct Answer
    A. Hannes Oberhauser
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! Oberhauser also served as a father figure to Bond.*##*Incorrect. Oberhauser also served as a father figure to Bond.

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  • 36. 

    How many Bond films did actor Robert Brown appear in?

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    *##*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).

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  • 37. 

    In which film is James Bond's ski pole shattered by a bullet?

    • On Her Majesty's Secret Service

    • The Spy Who Loved Me

    • For Your Eyes Only

    • The World is Not Enough

    Correct Answer
    A. For Your Eyes Only
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT!*##*Incorrect

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  • 38. 

    Which of the following characters from the Bond novels is also featured in the film series?

    • The Robber

    • Gala Brandt

    • Sir James Molony

    • Pleydell Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. Pleydell Smith
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 39. 

    In which film is M kidnapped and held prisoner?

    • The World is Not Enough

    • Die Another Day

    • Quantum of Solace

    • Skyfall

    Correct Answer
    A. The World is Not Enough
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! M is held prisoner in Istanbul by Elektra King.*##*Incorrect. M is held prisoner in Istanbul by Elektra King.

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  • 40. 

    Which film featured the tagline "Look Up! Look Down! Look Out! Here Comes the Biggest Bond of All!"?

    • Goldfinger

    • Thunderball

    • You Only Live Twice

    • Moonraker

    Correct Answer
    A. Thunderball
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! The tagline appeared on the Thunderball posters.*##*Incorrect. The tagline appeared on the Thunderball posters.

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  • 41. 

    Which famous children's book author wrote the screenplay for a Bond film?

    • Louis Sachar

    • Roald Dahl

    • J.K. Rowling

    • R.L. Stine

    Correct Answer
    A. Roald Dahl
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 42. 

    Which Bond film contained uncredited creative input from Francis Ford Coppola?

    • The Spy Who Loved Me

    • Never Say Never Again

    • Licence to Kill

    • GoldenEye

    Correct Answer
    A. Never Say Never Again
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 43. 

    In the 1954 version of Casino Royale, what is Agent Leiter's first name?

    • Felix

    • James

    • Jack

    • Clarence

    Correct Answer
    A. Clarence
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 44. 

    In the EON-produced Bond series, how many actors have portrayed CIA agent Felix Leiter?

    • 1

    • 6

    • 7

    • 8

    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    *##*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 Wright

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  • 45. 

    What does James Bond use to distract Goldfinger while golfing?

    • Loud noises

    • A gold bar

    • A witty remark

    • A fake golf club

    Correct Answer
    A. A gold bar
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 46. 

    In which film does General Pushkin replace General Gogol as head of the KGB?

    • A View to a Kill

    • The Living Daylights

    • Licence to Kill

    • GoldenEye

    Correct Answer
    A. The Living Daylights
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 47. 

    Who has appeared in the most Bond films as M?

    • Bernard Lee

    • Robert Brown

    • Judi Dench

    • Ralph Fiennes

    Correct Answer
    A. Bernard Lee
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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  • 48. 

    What type of sniper rifle does James Bond use in The Living Daylights?

    • Walther WA2000

    • Walther P99

    • M82A1 SASR

    • Jaguar AMR

    Correct Answer
    A. Walther WA2000
    Explanation
    *##*CORRECT! Bond uses it while helping Koskov escape the KGB.*##*Incorrect. Bond uses it while helping Koskov escape the KGB.

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  • 49. 

    What is Roger Moore's favorite Bond film?

    • Goldfinger

    • The Spy Who Loved Me

    • Skyfall

    • Live and Let Die

    Correct Answer
    A. Skyfall
    Explanation
    *##*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.

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