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The Secrets and Plots of the Cold War
The Secrets and Plots of the Cold War
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This Quiz is an introduction to the spies and espionage of the Cold War.
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1
True or False? Each side employed
spies
to gather information to gain an
advantage
over enemy countries.
False
True
2
True or False?
"Pigeon Cams"
were used as
spies
during the Cold War
False
True
3
True or False?
Films
that show Cold War spies such as
James Bond
or
Austin Powers
are
unrealistic
.
False
True
4
What is concealed in this
pipe
?
A compass
A camera
A blade
A gun
5
Use live
chickens
as a crude (but theoretically effective)
detonator
timer for a nuclear
bomb
.
Cold War plot
Action movie storyline
Neither
Both a Cold War plot and an Action Movie storyline
6
What would a
female
spy use this for?
A Recording Device
Trick question - there were no female spies!
A single-shot gun
Putting on a disguise
7
What do you think this
complex contraption
might be used for?
Administering first aid and surgery on the go
Setting up and monitoring hidden cameras
Setting up laser alarm systems
Hacking telephone conversations
8
What type of
information
did Cold War
spies
gather? Select
all
that apply then hit
submit
.
Natural Resources like food, energy & materials
The size and strength of enemy military forces
Economic strengths like production, manufacture & infrastructure
How countries feel towards domestic and foreign policies
9
Employing
psychic
with
psychokinetic
powers who could disrupt delicate
missile guidance
systems.
Both a Cold War plot and an Action Movie storyline
Neither
Action movie storyline
Cold War plot
10
In a
tight spot
, these
glasses
could be used for what?
The lenses have microscope like qualities
Recording a conversation
Removing the arm to reveal a lock pick
Chewing on the arms of the glasses to release cyanide poison
11
A
female spy
seducing high-ranking men and
blackmailing
them for information
Both a Cold War plot and an Action Movie storyline
Action movie storyline
Cold War plot
Neither
12
What do you think this
gadget
is?
A hidden gun
A secret camera
A recording device
GPS tracking system
13
What do you think this
gadget
is?
Hidden Camera
Location Transmitting device
Recording Device
Basic Taser
14
What would you used this
hollowed out coin
for? Select
all
that apply then hit
submit
.
To conceal a smaller coin
Transfer film strips
Storing Poison
Transporting hidden messages
15
How
did a
spy
gather their secrets and information? Select
all
that apply then hit
submit
.
Intercepting information and communications
Planting bugs, cameras and recording devices
"Dumpster Diving" for thrown away information
Working undercover in a government agency
16
True or False?
James Bond
was based on a
real person
?
True
False
17
Detonate a
nuclear bomb
on the surface of the
moon
to demonstrate power and boost morale.
Action movie storyline
Cold War plot
Both a Cold War plot and an Action Movie storyline
Neither
18
Why
was the Cold War called by this
name
?
The term was mistranslated from a Russian expression
It set in during a record-breaking cold winter in divided Berlin
The climate in the Soviet Union was cold
It involved a confrontation without direct, or actual military, war
19
What might this
watch
be used for?
Telling the time
Shooting someone with a poison dart
Taking photos
Recording a conversation
20
How many
years
did the Cold War actually last?
79
100
10
45
21
Which type of
information
do
you
think is the most valuable?
The size and strength of enemy military forces
How countries feel towards domestic and foreign policies
Natural Resources like food, energy & materials
Economic strengths like production, manufacture & infrastructure
22
What is
special
about these items of
clothing
? Select
all
that apply then hit
submit
.
They were used as disguises
They contained hidden cameras
They were the latest fashion
They were bomb detonators
23
Implant a
listening device
into a
cat
to create a top secret $20-million-dollar 'spy kitty'
Neither
Cold War plot
Action movie story line
Both a Cold War plot and an Action Movie storyline
24
Based on this image, which
two countries
were the
superpowers
during the Cold War?
USA/USSR
USA/China
Germany/USA
UK/USSR
25
Why
were
spies
used in the Cold War? Select
all
that apply then hit
submit
.
To acquire knowledge and information
To plant secret recording devices and cameras
To infiltrate government operations
To spread false knowledge of what one side was doing
