Test Your Geekdom
Vol IX: You Bet Your Life

In this quiz, you will often be asked for a ‘nickname’, which in this context would indicate their secret identity, alias, and so on. For instance Superman would be a nickname in the quiz, as would Batman or Agent 99 from Get Smart.

This quiz, good for 22 points, is theme-tied to our running Coin Game series on the RPG board, Game 8 of which begins shortly and the game is quite simple and not time consuming, all are welcome so if you'd care to join us, just head to The Chipped Mug Inn

1. (3 points) This villain from DC comics, whose face is not two soft on the eyes, is known for deciding his actions based on a coin flip.
What is his nickname?
What is his real name?
What was his profession?

2. (3 pts) This character from Marvel Comics is well known for his southern charm and lethal card dealing ability.
What is his nickname?
What is his real name?
What superhero team is his best known for being a member of?

3. (3 pts) This character created by Robert Jordan is notorious for his military prowess and incredible luck, though he was once hanged.
Character name?
Besides the noose, what new item was around his neck when he was hanged?
Which book was he hanged in?

4. (3 pts) This character, created by Ian Fleming, is known for his skill at cards, especially Baccarat.
Character?
Character's nickname?
Name of the original book (also a movie)?

5. (1 pt)This character from Larry Niven’s classic Ringworld novel was selected to be part of the exploration team because it was believed by her recruiter that luck was a genetically inheritable trait. What was her name?

6. (2 pts) This 1984 film, based off a book by Michael Ende and directed by Wolfgang Peterson prominently features a creature from a species known as Luck Dragons, and was voiced by Alan Oppenheimer... who incidentally has played or voiced roles in all three of our nickname examples up top.
What was the name of the film?
What was the Luck Dragon’s name?

7. (1 pts) This ancient Roman Deity has inspired numerous fictional gods of fortune as well at least one of the characters in this quiz and has a month named after him.
Who is the god in question?

8. (3 pts) Gambling isn’t the only way to get money out of casino, as these eleven gentlemen, generally considered a pack of rats, found out in this 1960 film remade in 2001
Name of the Film?
Name of the Actor who played the titular role and leader in the original 1960 version?
Name of the Actor who played the titular role and leader in the 2001 version?

9. (2 pts) This short fellow from a classic fantasy series is said to have been born with an unusual amount of luck which helped him acquire vast amounts of treasure, and is the main character of an upcoming two-part movie scheduled for 2012 and 2013.
What is the name of the character?
What was the name of the 1937 book which he originally appeared in?

10. (1 pts) This game, allegedly from Russia, involves literally betting one’s life on a spin of the wheel.

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You can go straight to the answers, or if you enjoyed this, try out some of the earlier quizzes:
Vol I: Quotes
Vol II: The Sequel
Vol III: Openers
Vol IV: Name That Toon
Vol V: The Sincerest Form of Flattery
Vol VI: Big Dumb Objects
Vol VII: Apocalypse How
Vol VIII: Time Loop

... and the Scif-FI Circle Quiz

Questions, suggestions, and comments are always welcome, they help me guess if the quizzes are too hard/easy and come up with other themes.



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