The Summit of the Gods Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. What is the original title of the 2021 animated film “The Summit of the Gods”?
A. Kamigami no Itadaki
B. Le Sommet des Dieux
C. Montagnes Sacrées
D. Everest: The Final Climb
Answer: B. Le Sommet des Dieux
Q2. Who directed the animated film “The Summit of the Gods”?
A. Jiro Taniguchi
B. Baku Yumemakura
C. Patrick Imbert
D. Éric Valli
Answer: C. Patrick Imbert
Q3. The film “The Summit of the Gods” is based on a manga series by which artist?
A. Hayao Miyazaki
B. Jiro Taniguchi
C. Osamu Tezuka
D. Tetsuya Chiba
Answer: B. Jiro Taniguchi
Q4. In which year is the main storyline of “The Summit of the Gods” set?
A. 1994
B. 1998
C. 2004
D. 2014
Answer: A. 1994
Q5. What is the profession of the protagonist, Makoto Fukamachi?
A. Mountaineer
B. Photojournalist
C. Historian
D. Sherpa
Answer: B. Photojournalist
Q6. What significant item does Fukamachi believe he sees in Habu Joji’s possession?
A. A journal
B. A map
C. A camera
D. A compass
Answer: C. A camera
Q7. Who are the historical climbers whose 1924 Everest expedition is central to the film’s mystery?
A. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
B. George Mallory and Andrew Irvine
C. Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler
D. Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal
Answer: B. George Mallory and Andrew Irvine
Q8. Where does Fukamachi first encounter Habu Joji in the film?
A. Tokyo
B. Namche Bazaar
C. A hut near Mount Everest
D. Base Camp
Answer: C. A hut near Mount Everest
Q9. What motivates Fukamachi to pursue Habu Joji?
A. To write a biography
B. To uncover the truth about Mallory’s camera
C. To join a climbing expedition
D. To expose a climbing scandal
Answer: B. To uncover the truth about Mallory’s camera
Q10. What is Habu Joji’s climbing style, as highlighted in the film?
A. Group expeditions
B. Guided tours
C. Solo climbing
D. Speed climbing with teams
Answer: C. Solo climbing
Q11. Which tragic event influences Habu’s preference for solo climbing?
A. Losing a competition
B. The death of a young mentee
C. An avalanche accident
D. A betrayal by a climbing partner
Answer: B. The death of a young mentee
Q12. In which language is the dialogue of “The Summit of the Gods” primarily presented?
A. Japanese
B. English
C. French
D. Nepalese
Answer: C. French
Q13. At which film festival did “The Summit of the Gods” premiere in 2021?
A. Sundance Film Festival
B. Cannes Film Festival
C. Venice Film Festival
D. Toronto International Film Festival
Answer: B. Cannes Film Festival
Q14. Which company distributed “The Summit of the Gods” in the United States?
A. Disney+
B. Amazon Prime
C. Netflix
D. HBO Max
Answer: C. Netflix
Q15. Which mountain range does Habu attempt to climb solo ?
A. The Himalayas
B. The Andes
C. The Alps
D. The Rockies
Answer: A. The Himalayas
Q16. What does Habu do when Fukamachi struggles during their Everest climb?
A. Leaves him behind
B. Calls for a rescue team
C. Doubles back to save him
D. Continues to the summit alone
Answer: C. Doubles back to save him
Q17. What does Habu give to Fukamachi via a sherpa after reaching the summit?
A. A journal
B. A photograph
C. Mallory’s camera and a letter
D. A climbing rope
Answer: C. Mallory’s camera and a letter
Q18. What does Habu’s letter to Fukamachi reveal?
A. His regret for climbing Everest
B. His death after summiting with no regrets
C. His plan to retire from climbing
D. His discovery of a new route
Answer: B. His death after summiting with no regrets
Q19. What does Fukamachi do with the film from Mallory’s camera?
A. Sells it to a museum
B. Destroys it
C. Develops it
D. Keeps it undeveloped
Answer: C. Develops it
Q20. What inspires Fukamachi to return to Everest at the end of the film?
A. A desire for fame
B. Understanding Habu’s passion for climbing
C. A new assignment from his magazine
D. A promise to Ryoko
Answer: B. Understanding Habu’s passion for climbing
Q21. Which composer created the score for “The Summit of the Gods”?
A. Amine Bouhafa
B. Joe Hisaishi
C. Hans Zimmer
D. Alexandre Desplat
Answer: A. Amine Bouhafa
Q22. What is the runtime of “The Summit of the Gods”?
A. 1 hour 15 minutes
B. 1 hour 30 minutes
C. 2 hours
D. 2 hours 20 minutes
Answer: B. 1 hour 30 minutes
Q23. What is the film’s MPAA rating?
A. G
B. PG-13
C. PG
D. R
Answer: C. PG
Q24. Which aspect of the film is particularly praised for its realism?
A. The character designs
B. The climbing sequences
C. The dialogue
D. The color palette
Answer: B. The climbing sequences
Q25. What thematic question does the film explore through its characters?
A. Why do climbers risk their lives for summits?
B. Why do people seek wealth?
C. How does technology impact climbing?
D. What is the history of mountaineering?
Answer: A. Why do climbers risk their lives for summits?