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Quiz on James Bond

20 questions · June 27, 2026

James Bond has captivated audiences for over six decades, evolving from Ian Fleming's literary creation into cinema's most iconic spy. From Aston Martins and exotic locations to clever gadgetry and memorable adversaries, the franchise has defined the espionage thriller while reflecting the geopolitical tensions of each era. Whether you're drawn to the suave sophistication of the character or the intricate plots that have unfolded across continents, there's plenty to explore in this legendary world of intelligence and intrigue. Test your knowledge of the man, the missions, and the mythos that made Bond a cultural phenomenon.

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Question 1

Easy

What is James Bond's famous code number in the British Secret Service?

Source: The '00' prefix signals a licence to kill, and Bond is the seventh agent to hold it.

Question 2

Easy

How does Bond traditionally ask for his vodka martini to be prepared?

Source: Bartenders insist stirring keeps a martini clearer, but Bond's catchphrase made shaking iconic.

Question 3

Easy

Which luxury car brand is most associated with James Bond's gadget-laden cars?

Source: The Aston Martin DB5 debuted in Goldfinger and became Bond's signature ride.

Question 4

Easy

Who provides Bond with his gadgets in most of the films?

Source: Q runs the quartermaster branch, arming Bond with exploding pens and ejector seats.

Question 5

Easy

Which author created the literary character of James Bond?

Source: Fleming, a former naval intelligence officer, wrote the first Bond novel, Casino Royale, in 1953.

Question 6

Easy

What is the title of Bond's superior who gives him his missions?

Source: M heads MI6 and was famously played by Judi Dench across several films.

Question 7

Easy

Which actor was the first to play James Bond in the official film series?

Source: Connery launched the role in Dr. No in 1962, defining Bond for a generation.

Question 8

Easy

Which 1964 film featured a villain obsessed with the Fort Knox gold reserve?

Source: Goldfinger planned to irradiate Fort Knox's gold to boost the value of his own.

Question 9

Easy

Which actor played Bond in the 1990s, reviving the series with GoldenEye?

Source: Brosnan took over in 1995, ending a six-year gap and modernising the franchise.

Question 10

Easy

Which recurring criminal organisation repeatedly opposes Bond?

Source: SPECTRE, led by Blofeld, is the shadowy syndicate behind many of Bond's missions.

Question 11

Medium

Which Daniel Craig film served as his debut as James Bond?

Source: The 2006 reboot rewound Bond's career to his first kills, earning him the 00 status.

Question 12

Medium

What is the name of Blofeld's famous pet seen in several films?

Source: The fluffy white cat became such a cliché it was parodied by Dr. Evil in Austin Powers.

Question 13

Medium

Which henchman used steel teeth to bite through metal and even a cable car?

Source: Jaws, played by Richard Kiel, was so popular he survived to return in a second film.

Question 14

Medium

Which singer performed the Oscar-winning theme song to Skyfall?

Source: Adele's Skyfall was the first Bond theme to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Question 15

Medium

What weapon does Q typically issue Bond as his standard sidearm?

Source: Bond switched to the Walther PPK in Dr. No after his old Beretta was deemed unreliable.

Question 16

Medium

Which Bond film was the only one to star George Lazenby in the lead role?

Source: Lazenby played Bond just once, in the film where Bond marries and then loses his wife.

Question 17

Medium

In which country does the casino showdown of Casino Royale take place?

Source: The high-stakes poker game unfolds at the fictional Casino Royale in Montenegro, though the film also shoots scenes in the Bahamas.

Question 18

Hard

Which classic Bond car came with rotating number plates in Goldfinger?

Source: The DB5's revolving plates let it switch between British, French and Swiss registrations.

Question 19

Hard

Which composer wrote the brassy 'James Bond Theme' first heard in Dr. No?

Source: Norman is credited with the theme, though John Barry's arrangement gave it its iconic sound.

Question 20

Hard

Which gadget car famously transformed into a submarine in The Spy Who Loved Me?

Source: The white Lotus Esprit drove off a pier and converted into a fully functional submarine.

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