Q 01/05

What is John McClane's profession at the beginning of 'Die Hard'?

A) FBI Agent

B) NYPD Detective

C) LAPD Officer

D) Security Guard

Answer · why

B) NYPD Detective

He is a New York City police detective, out west only to try to patch things up with his estranged wife.

Q 02/05

What is the fictional name of the skyscraper where the majority of 'Die Hard' takes place?

A) Cyberdyne Tower

B) Nakatomi Plaza

C) OmniCorp Building

D) Tyrell Corporation

Answer · why

B) Nakatomi Plaza

The real building is in Century City and was still under construction when the film was shot in and around it.

Q 03/05

On what holiday does the film 'Die Hard' primarily take place?

A) Thanksgiving

B) Christmas Eve

C) New Year's Eve

D) Fourth of July

Answer · why

B) Christmas Eve

McClane flies in that night to reconcile with his estranged wife at her company's holiday party.

Q 04/05

Who portrays the main antagonist, Hans Gruber, in 'Die Hard'?

A) Tim Curry

B) Jeremy Irons

C) Gary Oldman

D) Alan Rickman

Answer · why

D) Alan Rickman

It was his screen debut, made in his early forties, and the reviews singled out his charismatic villain even when they panned the rest.

Q 05/05

What is the name of John McClane's estranged wife in 'Die Hard'?

A) Holly Gennaro

B) Sarah Connor

C) Ellen Ripley

D) Carol Brady

Answer · why

A) Holly Gennaro

Played by Bonnie Bedelia, she is a high-ranking executive who goes by her maiden name at work, which is part of why the marriage is strained.