Argo Quiz Questions
1. What year does the Iranian Revolution depicted in Argo take place?
(a) 1978
(b) 1979
(c) 1980
(d) 1981
2. What prompts the initial attack on the U.S. embassy in Tehran?
(a) The U.S. refusal to sell weapons to Iran
(b) The U.S. support for the Shah
(c) The U.S. allowing the Shah into the country for medical treatment
(d) The U.S. interference in Iranian elections
3. How many American embassy staff members manage to escape the embassy during the attack?
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 8
(d) 10
4. Where do the escaped embassy staff initially find refuge?
(a) The Canadian ambassador’s residence
(b) The British embassy
(c) A nearby safe house
(d) A local hotel
5. What is the name of the CIA exfiltration expert brought in to help the Americans escape?
(a) Jack Ryan
(b) Tony Mendez
(c) Jason Bourne
(d) Ethan Hunt
6. What is the name of the fictional movie production company created as part of the escape plan?
(a) Studio Six
(b) Studio Six Productions
(c) Argo Films
(d) Hollywood East
7. What is the title of the fictional movie that the CIA uses as a cover for the operation?
(a) Argo
(b) Escape from Tehran
(c) The Canadian Caper
(d) The Embassy Six
8. Who plays Tony Mendez in the film?
(a) George Clooney
(b) Ben Affleck
(c) Matt Damon
(d) Brad Pitt
9. What is the role of the Canadian ambassador in the operation?
(a) He shelters the American escapees.
(b) He helps create the fake movie production.
(c) He liaises with the Iranian government.
(d) He provides transportation for the Americans.
10. What is the primary risk of the escape plan?
(a) The Canadian government withdrawing their support
(b) The Americans refusing to participate
(c) The Iranians discovering the Americans’ true identities
(d) The CIA not being able to provide the necessary resources
11. What is the significance of the shredded photos in the film?
(a) The Americans use the photos to create their fake identities.
(b) The Iranians are trying to identify the escaped Americans.
(c) The photos reveal a secret plot against the Iranian government.
(d) The photos are used as evidence of American espionage.
12. Who is the Hollywood makeup artist involved in the operation?
(a) John Chambers
(b) Rick Baker
(c) Stan Winston
(d) Dick Smith
13. What is the purpose of the press conference held by the fictional movie production company?
(a) To cast actors for the film
(b) To attract investors for the film
(c) To scout locations for the movie in Iran
(d) To make the movie project seem legitimate
14. What is the significance of the scene in the Tehran bazaar?
(a) It shows the Americans trying to blend in with the crowd.
(b) It highlights the tension and danger of the situation.
(c) It is where Tony Mendez meets with his Iranian contact.
(d) It is where the Iranians discover the Americans’ true identities.
15. What is the main challenge faced by the Americans at the Tehran airport?
(a) They miss their flight due to a delay.
(b) They are recognized by someone who knows their true identities.
(c) The airport security is suspicious of their passports.
(d) They are denied permission to leave the country.
16. How does Tony Mendez convince the airline officials to let the Americans board the plane?
(a) He bribes them with money.
(b) He uses his charm and quick thinking.
(c) He threatens them with violence.
(d) He shows them a letter from the Canadian government.
17. What is the significance of the “housekeeper” in the film?
(a) She is suspicious of the Americans’ presence in the ambassador’s residence.
(b) She helps the Americans escape from the country.
(c) She is a CIA agent working undercover.
(d) She is a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
18. What is the role of the character played by John Goodman in the film?
(a) He is the Canadian ambassador to Iran.
(b) He is a CIA agent who assists Tony Mendez.
(c) He is a Hollywood producer who helps with the fake movie project.
(d) He is an Iranian government official.
19. What is the significance of the scene where Tony Mendez calls his son from Tehran?
(a) It shows the emotional toll of the mission on Tony.
(b) It reveals a crucial piece of information about the escape plan.
(c) It is a way for Tony to communicate with the CIA.
(d) It is a distraction tactic used by the Americans.
20. What is the outcome of the Iranian Revolution depicted in the film?
(a) The Shah remains in power with the support of the U.S.
(b) The Shah is overthrown, and a new Islamic regime is established.
(c) The U.S. embassy is successfully evacuated, and no Americans are harmed.
(d) The Americans are taken hostage and held for several months.
21. What is the main theme of the film?
(a) The courage and ingenuity of individuals in the face of adversity
(b) The political tensions between the U.S. and Iran
(c) The role of Hollywood in American society
(d) The ethics of covert operations
22. What is the significance of the ending scene where the Americans are shown boarding the Swissair plane?
(a) It symbolizes the end of the Iranian Revolution.
(b) It shows the beginning of their new lives in Canada.
(c) It highlights the risks they took to help the Americans.
(d) It represents their successful escape from Iran.
23. What is the name of the Canadian ambassador to Iran in the film?
(a) Ken Taylor
(b) John Diefenbaker
(c) Pierre Trudeau
(d) Lester Pearson
24. What is the real name of the character played by Alan Arkin?
(a) Lester Siegel
(b) Jack Ryan
(c) Robert Baer
(d) Jason Bourne
25. Who is the director of the movie “Argo”?
(a) Ben Affleck
(b) Steven Spielberg
(c) Chris Terrio
(d) Martin Scorsese
Argo Quiz Questions with Answers
1. What year does the Iranian Revolution depicted in Argo take place?
(b) 1979
2. What prompts the initial attack on the U.S. embassy in Tehran?
(c) The U.S. allowing the Shah into the country for medical treatment
3. How many American embassy staff members manage to escape the embassy during the attack?
(b) 6
4. Where do the escaped embassy staff initially find refuge?
(a) The Canadian ambassador’s residence
5. What is the name of the CIA exfiltration expert brought in to help the Americans escape?
(b) Tony Mendez
6. What is the name of the fictional movie production company created as part of the escape plan?
(b) Studio Six Productions
7. What is the title of the fictional movie that the CIA uses as a cover for the operation?
(a) Argo
8. Who plays Tony Mendez in the film?
(b) Ben Affleck
9. What is the role of the Canadian ambassador in the operation?
(a) He shelters the American escapees.
10. What is the primary risk of the escape plan?
(c) The Iranians discovering the Americans’ true identities
11. What is the significance of the shredded photos in the film?
(b) The Iranians are trying to identify the escaped Americans.
12. Who is the Hollywood makeup artist involved in the operation?
(a) John Chambers
13. What is the purpose of the press conference held by the fictional movie production company?
(d) To make the movie project seem legitimate
14. What is the significance of the scene in the Tehran bazaar?
(b) It highlights the tension and danger of the situation.
15. What is the main challenge faced by the Americans at the Tehran airport?
(c) The airport security is suspicious of their passports.
16. How does Tony Mendez convince the airline officials to let the Americans board the plane?
(b) He uses his charm and quick thinking.
17. What is the significance of the “housekeeper” in the film?
(a) She is suspicious of the Americans’ presence in the ambassador’s residence.
18. What is the role of the character played by John Goodman in the film?
(c) He is a Hollywood producer who helps with the fake movie project.
19. What is the significance of the scene where Tony Mendez calls his son from Tehran?
(a) It shows the emotional toll of the mission on Tony.
20. What is the outcome of the Iranian Revolution depicted in the film?
(b) The Shah is overthrown, and a new Islamic regime is established.
21. What is the main theme of the film?
(a) The courage and ingenuity of individuals in the face of adversity
22. What is the significance of the ending scene where the Americans are shown boarding the Swissair plane?
(d) It represents their successful escape from Iran.
23. What is the name of the Canadian ambassador to Iran in the film?
(a) Ken Taylor
24. What is the real name of the character played by Alan Arkin?
(a) Lester Siegel
25. Who is the director of the movie “Argo”?
(a) Ben Affleck
