Particularly given all the two comic book questions worth more than a quarter of the quiz. Had I realized you were looking for Bond rather than one of his nemeses in question 4 I would be QUITE pleased with my results, though I still feel bad about missing the second half of the Neverending Story question.
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 <a href="http://www.readandfindout.com/rpg/messageboard/249922/">The Chipped Mug Inn</a>
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.
I STILL do not do comics, but do have a soft spot for Bats, Supes and (to a lesser extent) Spidey, so I actually know these.
Two-Face
Harvey Dent
Lawyer (district attorney)
Um, Gambit? From the little I have seen, I get the impression half the X-Men are from the South (ironic given that the title supposedly began as a civil rights allegory.)
Beats the Hell out of me; I am just thrilled to have a shot at even two of these.
X-Men
Matrim Cauthon, but you know those folks are persona non grata around here now.
The foxhead ter'angreal.
TSR
Yeah, I do not do Bond either, but I will take a wild stab and say Goldfinger.
This bodes ill for me, since the Goldfinger film was eponymous. I guess I will put money on red AND black and say Casino Royale.
Believe it or not, I have never read any Ringworld (I tend to confuse it with Philip Jose Farmers similarly titled but very different Riverworld series, which I recommend.)
The Neverending Story
On the tip of my tongue, but I cannot quite recall it.
Janus
Oceans Eleven
Gosh, I dunno; I never actually saw it. Sinatra? And has ANYONE in Hollywood known how to make an original film since, say, 1995?
Clooney (George, not his aunt)
I do not recall where Tolkien ever mentioned Bilbo being born with tremendous luck; source, please?
The Hobbit
Russian Roulette.
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 <a href="http://www.readandfindout.com/rpg/messageboard/249922/">The Chipped Mug Inn</a>
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.
I STILL do not do comics, but do have a soft spot for Bats, Supes and (to a lesser extent) Spidey, so I actually know these.
What is his nickname?
Two-Face
What is his real name?
Harvey Dent
What was his profession?
Lawyer (district attorney)
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 nickname?
Um, Gambit? From the little I have seen, I get the impression half the X-Men are from the South (ironic given that the title supposedly began as a civil rights allegory.)
What is his real name?
Beats the Hell out of me; I am just thrilled to have a shot at even two of these.
What superhero team is his best known for being a member of?
X-Men
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?
Character name?
Matrim Cauthon, but you know those folks are persona non grata around here now.
Besides the noose, what new item was around his neck when he was hanged?
The foxhead ter'angreal.
Which book was he hanged in?
TSR
4. (3 pts) This character, created by Ian Fleming, is known for his skill at cards, especially Baccarat.
Character?
Character's nickname?
Character?
Character's nickname?
Yeah, I do not do Bond either, but I will take a wild stab and say Goldfinger.
Name of the original book (also a movie)?
This bodes ill for me, since the Goldfinger film was eponymous. I guess I will put money on red AND black and say Casino Royale.
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?
Believe it or not, I have never read any Ringworld (I tend to confuse it with Philip Jose Farmers similarly titled but very different Riverworld series, which I recommend.)
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 name of the film?
The Neverending Story
What was the Luck Dragon’s name?
On the tip of my tongue, but I cannot quite recall it.
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?
Who is the god in question?
Janus
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 Film?
Oceans Eleven
Name of the Actor who played the titular role and leader in the original 1960 version?
Gosh, I dunno; I never actually saw it. Sinatra? And has ANYONE in Hollywood known how to make an original film since, say, 1995?
Name of the Actor who played the titular role and leader in the 2001 version?
Clooney (George, not his aunt)
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 is the name of the character?
I do not recall where Tolkien ever mentioned Bilbo being born with tremendous luck; source, please?
What was the name of the 1937 book which he originally appeared in?
The Hobbit
10. (1 pts) This game, allegedly from Russia, involves literally betting one’s life on a spin of the wheel.
Russian Roulette.
Honorbound and honored to be Bonded to Mahtaliel Sedai
Last First in wotmania Chat
Slightly better than chocolate.
Love still can't be coerced.
Please Don't Eat the Newbies!
LoL. Be well, RAFOlk.
Last First in wotmania Chat
Slightly better than chocolate.
Love still can't be coerced.
Please Don't Eat the Newbies!
LoL. Be well, RAFOlk.
This message last edited by Joel on 22/05/2012 at 11:20:51 PM
Test Your Geekdom, Vol IX: You Bet Your Life
- 22/04/2012 09:39:44 PM
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I'm claiming 13 points, although one of them is a different answer than yours.
- 22/04/2012 10:58:45 PM
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Umm you sure about #3?
- 23/04/2012 03:36:52 PM
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Actually no, I must be off my game, that's two ambigous/wrong bits in the quiz
- 23/04/2012 03:45:56 PM
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Huh.
- 23/04/2012 03:57:32 PM
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Yeah it would have been cooler, mental-edit probably
- 23/04/2012 04:20:26 PM
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I think RJ had it ripped off to call the readers' attention to it *NM*
- 23/04/2012 09:25:29 PM
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19, provided my math is right. Picked the wrong god in 7 and never read Ringworld. *NM*
- 23/04/2012 11:14:38 PM
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17, better than I expected, actually.
- 22/05/2012 11:04:07 PM
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