John Wayne Movie Trivia
1 / 15The Duke ruled the silver screen for decades. How well do you know the films of the legendary John Wayne?
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John Wayne won his only Best Actor Academy Award for which 1969 film?
About John Wayne Movie Trivia
Give your memory a workout with John Wayne Movie Trivia: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. The Duke ruled the silver screen for decades. How well do you know the films of the legendary John Wayne? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. John Wayne won his only Best Actor Academy Award for which 1969 film?
Answer: True Grit
2. What was John Wayne's birth name?
Answer: Marion Robert Morrison
3. In 'Stagecoach' (1939), Wayne played the Ringo Kid. Who directed this classic western?
Answer: John Ford
4. John Wayne starred in 'The Searchers' (1956). What is his character Ethan Edwards searching for?
Answer: His kidnapped niece
5. In 'True Grit' (1969), Wayne plays a one-eyed U.S. Marshal. What is the character's name?
Answer: Rooster Cogburn
Frequently asked questions
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How many questions are in John Wayne Movie Trivia?
John Wayne Movie Trivia has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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Most players finish John Wayne Movie Trivia in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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