Tom Clancy Trivia Quiz: An American novelist

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Tom Clancy was an American writer best known for his military and spy thrillers, including "The Hunt for Red October" and "Clear and Present Danger." His novels sold more than 100 million copies worldwide, and several were adapted into successful films. Clancy was also a co-founder of the video game development company, Red Storm Entertainment.

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What video game series did Tom Clancy's works inspire?

  • Ghost Recon

  • Grand Theft Auto

  • Assassin's Creed

  • Call of Duty

Which of Tom Clancy's works have been turned into commercially successful films?

  • Patriot Games

  • The Sum of All Fears

  • Clear and Present Danger

  • All of the above

What committees was Tom Clancy vice-chairman of for the Baltimore Orioles?

  • Community activities and public affairs

  • Finance and operations

  • Marketing and promotions

  • Player personnel

How many of Tom Clancy's novels have been bestsellers?

  • 47

  • 17

  • 27

  • 37

What Major League Baseball team was Tom Clancy a part-owner of?

  • New York Yankees

  • Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Baltimore Orioles

  • Boston Red Sox

Who published Tom Clancy's first novel?

  • Random House

  • Penguin Books

  • Naval Institute Press

  • Harper Collins

How much was Tom Clancy paid for his first novel?

  • $1,000

  • $5,000

  • $10,000

  • $20,000

Who has continued the Jack Ryan series since Tom Clancy's death in 2013?

  • His publisher

  • His wife

  • His family estate

  • His son

What was Tom Clancy best known for?

  • Romance novels

  • Military science fiction

  • Horror stories

  • Political thrillers

What was Tom Clancy's first military thriller novel?

  • The Sum of All Fears

  • Patriot Games

  • Clear and Present Danger

  • The Hunt for Red October

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