Question 1

What advice is given to John McClane by a fellow passenger on how to overcome jet-lag?

Accepted Answer

'Take off your shoes and socks...'

Question 2

What 'tunes' does Argyle play on the limousine tape deck on the way to The Nakatomi Plaza with McClane?

Accepted Answer

'Christmas in Hollis' by Run-D.M.C.

Question 3

What real building is used for Nakatomi Plaza?

Accepted Answer

Fox Plaza

Question 4

What is the logo on the truck used by the terrorists to enter the parking level of the Plaza?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Courier

Question 5

What type of sport is Theo talking about when he and Karl enter The Nakatomi Plaza on foot?

Accepted Answer

Basketball

Question 6

Where and when was Joseph Takagi born?

Accepted Answer

Kyoto, 1937

Question 7

From which store does Hans deduce that Takagi bought his suit?

Accepted Answer

John Phillips, London

Question 8

The actors Robert Davi and Grand L. Bush (who play F.B.I. agents Johnson and Johnson in the film) also appeared in a 'James Bond' film together. Which one?

Accepted Answer

License To Kill

Question 9

Name the artist of the painting that is seen briefly in the Nakatomi vault.

Accepted Answer

Degas

Question 10

What is Sgt. Al Powell's police car call-sign?

Accepted Answer

8-Lincoln-30

Question 11

At the beginning of the film, we see an airplane carrying John McClane land in Los Angeles. According to his dialogue, how long has he been a police officer?

Accepted Answer

11 years

Question 12

What is Ellis's first name?

Accepted Answer

Harry

Question 13

John and Holly have two children. Which of the following statements about them is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Both children have lines in the film.

Question 14

Holly has a nanny/housekeeper named Paulina. Where is she from?

Accepted Answer

It is never revealed.

Question 15

The stuffed bear that John brings as a Christmas present for his daughter is the same bear that Jack Ryan brings home for his daughter in 1990s "The Hunt for Red October"

Accepted Answer

false

Question 16

McClane explains to limo driver Argyle that Holly left their New York home for Los Angeles thanks to an irresistible promotion. How long has Holly been in L.A.?

Accepted Answer

6 months.

Question 17

Which tune is McClane whistling as he approaches the bank of elevators that will take him to the 30th floor of the Nakatomi building and reunite him with his wife?

Accepted Answer

Jingle Bells

Question 18

What is Holly's job title?

Accepted Answer

Director, Corporate Affairs

Question 19

Which character calls him "Mac"?

Accepted Answer

Argyle

Question 20

McClane is called by at least _____ different names in the film.

Accepted Answer

5

Question 21

Ellis and Hans Gruber have something in common. What is it?

Accepted Answer

They both have beards.

Question 22

Hans Gruber, admiring Joe Takagi's suit, remarks they share a tailor. Complete his quote: "Rumor has it _________ buys his suits there."

Accepted Answer

Arafat

Question 23

What is the first thing that McClane does intentionally that draws the attention of Gruber and his men?

Accepted Answer

He pulls a fire alarm.

Question 24

Hans Gruber kills Joe Takagi for the computer password; Theo finds it fast. What was it?

Accepted Answer

Red Castle

Question 25

After killing a terrorist, McClane takes his weapon and sends the body, wearing a shirt with a Christmas message, to Gruber via the elevator. Finish the message: "Now I have a machine gun. _________."

Accepted Answer

HO-HO-HO

Question 26

Of what snack food is Sergeant Al Powell apparently a big fan?

Accepted Answer

Twinkies

Question 27

Twice in the film, Sergeant Al Powell sings a Christmas-related song to himself. What's the song?

Accepted Answer

Let It Snow

Question 28

Hans Gruber tells John McClane via walkie-talkie that McClane is merely an irritating American copying feeble movie idols. Which actor/character does Hans not name in this tirade?

Accepted Answer

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Question 29

What does Al Powell call John McClane before he learns his actual name?

Accepted Answer

Roy

Question 30

Fill in the missing word. "Oh, come on, Powell -- the guy could be a __________________, for all we know!"

Accepted Answer

Bartender

Question 31

Hans Gruber, pretending to be a terrorist, contacts the LAPD demanding the release of political prisoners globally. Which location is not mentioned in his list?

Accepted Answer

Iraq

Question 32

Hans and McClane meet in an industrial area near the Nakatomi roof. Hans, pretending to be an American Nakatomi employee, attempts to deceive McClane. What alias does he use?

Accepted Answer

Bill Clay

Question 33

Al Powell describes himself as a "desk jockey", meaning that he is not a street cop. Why is he not on the street?

Accepted Answer

He shot and killed a child.

Question 34

Who is directly responsible for revealing to Hans Gruber that the man causing him so much trouble is in fact the husband of his hostage, Holly Gennero?

Accepted Answer

Dick Thornberg

Question 35

The FBI's arrival escalates danger. The two agents are seemingly willing to sacrifice hostages in a planned rescue/assault. How many dead hostages do the agents deem acceptable?

Accepted Answer

20 - 25%

Question 36

Karl spends a great deal of screen time seething over the death of his brother, and wanting revenge on McClane, the man who killed him. How does McClane eventually kill Karl?

Accepted Answer

None of these.

Question 37

At the climax of the film, McClane checks his supply of ammunition before making his presence known to Hans and his henchman. How many bullets does he have left?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 38

Hans Gruber is revealed to be a thief, not a terrorist. How much money will he gain from the complex heist?

Accepted Answer

640 million dollars.

Question 39

John McClane kills or incapacitates all twelve terrorists, including Hans Gruber, himself.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 40

Who speaks the last line in the film?

Accepted Answer

Al Powell

Question 41

I told the guy I sat next to on an airplane that I was a cop. Who played me?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Willis

Question 42

Harry asked me to go out to dinner with him on Christmas Eve. Who played me?

Accepted Answer

Bonnie Bedelia

Question 43

I was John McClane's limo driver when he flew into LAX. Who played me?

Accepted Answer

De'voreaux White

Question 44

I asked John how his airplane ride was when he looked for Holly at a party. Who played me?

Accepted Answer

James Shigeta

Question 45

When Hans Gruber and his men overtook the business building where I worked, I told myself to remain calm. Who played me?

Accepted Answer

Hart Bochner

Question 46

I hacked into a business building's computer to shut it down. Who played me?

Accepted Answer

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Question 47

I shot the lobby receptionist. Who played me?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Godunov

Question 48

I went to a convenience store to buy my wife some snacks. I then received a call about a situation at an office building. Who played me?

Accepted Answer

Reginald VelJohnson

Question 49

I told Sgt. Powell that John McClane might not be a cop and could be a bartender for all he knew. Who played me?

Accepted Answer

Paul Gleason

Question 50

I told a frustrated Karl that no plan would be altered. Who played me?

Accepted Answer

Alan Rickman

The Ultimate Die Hard Trivia Quiz

2) What 'tunes' does Argyle play on the limousine tape deck on the way to The Nakatomi Plaza with McClane?

3) What real building is used for Nakatomi Plaza?

4) What is the logo on the truck used by the terrorists to enter the parking level of the Plaza?

5) What type of sport is Theo talking about when he and Karl enter The Nakatomi Plaza on foot?

6) Where and when was Joseph Takagi born?

7) From which store does Hans deduce that Takagi bought his suit?

8) The actors Robert Davi and Grand L. Bush (who play F.B.I. agents Johnson and Johnson in the film) also appeared in a 'James Bond' film together. Which one?

9) Name the artist of the painting that is seen briefly in the Nakatomi vault.

10) What is Sgt. Al Powell's police car call-sign?

11) At the beginning of the film, we see an airplane carrying John McClane land in Los Angeles. According to his dialogue, how long has he been a police officer?

12) What is Ellis's first name?

13) John and Holly have two children. Which of the following statements about them is FALSE?

14) Holly has a nanny/housekeeper named Paulina. Where is she from?

15) The stuffed bear that John brings as a Christmas present for his daughter is the same bear that Jack Ryan brings home for his daughter in 1990s "The Hunt for Red October"

16) McClane explains to limo driver Argyle that Holly left their New York home for Los Angeles thanks to an irresistible promotion. How long has Holly been in L.A.?

17) Which tune is McClane whistling as he approaches the bank of elevators that will take him to the 30th floor of the Nakatomi building and reunite him with his wife?

18) What is Holly's job title?

19) Which character calls him "Mac"?

20) McClane is called by at least _____ different names in the film.

21) Ellis and Hans Gruber have something in common. What is it?

22) Hans Gruber, admiring Joe Takagi's suit, remarks they share a tailor. Complete his quote: "Rumor has it _________ buys his suits there."

23) What is the first thing that McClane does intentionally that draws the attention of Gruber and his men?

24) Hans Gruber kills Joe Takagi for the computer password; Theo finds it fast. What was it?

25) After killing a terrorist, McClane takes his weapon and sends the body, wearing a shirt with a Christmas message, to Gruber via the elevator. Finish the message: "Now I have a machine gun. _________."

26) Of what snack food is Sergeant Al Powell apparently a big fan?

27) Twice in the film, Sergeant Al Powell sings a Christmas-related song to himself. What's the song?

28) Hans Gruber tells John McClane via walkie-talkie that McClane is merely an irritating American copying feeble movie idols. Which actor/character does Hans not name in this tirade?

29) What does Al Powell call John McClane before he learns his actual name?

30) Fill in the missing word. "Oh, come on, Powell -- the guy could be a __________________, for all we know!"

31) Hans Gruber, pretending to be a terrorist, contacts the LAPD demanding the release of political prisoners globally. Which location is not mentioned in his list?

32) Hans and McClane meet in an industrial area near the Nakatomi roof. Hans, pretending to be an American Nakatomi employee, attempts to deceive McClane. What alias does he use?

33) Al Powell describes himself as a "desk jockey", meaning that he is not a street cop. Why is he not on the street?

34) Who is directly responsible for revealing to Hans Gruber that the man causing him so much trouble is in fact the husband of his hostage, Holly Gennero?

35) The FBI's arrival escalates danger. The two agents are seemingly willing to sacrifice hostages in a planned rescue/assault. How many dead hostages do the agents deem acceptable?

36) Karl spends a great deal of screen time seething over the death of his brother, and wanting revenge on McClane, the man who killed him. How does McClane eventually kill Karl?

37) At the climax of the film, McClane checks his supply of ammunition before making his presence known to Hans and his henchman. How many bullets does he have left?

38) Hans Gruber is revealed to be a thief, not a terrorist. How much money will he gain from the complex heist?

39) John McClane kills or incapacitates all twelve terrorists, including Hans Gruber, himself.

40) Who speaks the last line in the film?

41) I told the guy I sat next to on an airplane that I was a cop. Who played me?

42) Harry asked me to go out to dinner with him on Christmas Eve. Who played me?

43) I was John McClane's limo driver when he flew into LAX. Who played me?

44) I asked John how his airplane ride was when he looked for Holly at a party. Who played me?

45) When Hans Gruber and his men overtook the business building where I worked, I told myself to remain calm. Who played me?

46) I hacked into a business building's computer to shut it down. Who played me?

47) I shot the lobby receptionist. Who played me?

48) I went to a convenience store to buy my wife some snacks. I then received a call about a situation at an office building. Who played me?

49) I told Sgt. Powell that John McClane might not be a cop and could be a bartender for all he knew. Who played me?

50) I told a frustrated Karl that no plan would be altered. Who played me?