Quiz: John Dillinger the man, the gangster and his life

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  • 1. Which actor is portraying John Dillinger in the new film, "Public Enemies?"

    • A. Christian Bale

    • B. Stephen Dorff

    • C. Johnny Depp

    • D. Brad Pitt

    • E. Sean Penn

  • 2. The FBI gunned down John Dillinger at which landmark?

    • A. Grauman's Chinese Theatre

    • B. Statue of Liberty

    • C. Mt. Rushmore

    • D. Biograph Theatre

    • E. Sears Tower

  • 3. John Dillinger was a...?

    • A. Plumber

    • B. Bootlegger

    • C. Drug dealer

    • D. Firefighter

    • E. Bank robber

  • 4. How did the FBI characterize John Dillinger?

    • A. Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know

    • B. Public Enemy Number One

    • C. A Diamond in the Rough

    • D. The Dark Lord

    • E. The Chosen One

  • 5. Where did Dillinger hide out before escaping prison and heading to Chicago?

    • A. Los Angeles

    • B. Tucson

    • C. Denver

    • D. Vermont

    • E. Orlando

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Depp as Dillinger

What did you think of Johny Depp as John Dillinger?

  • It's Johny. He can play anyone.
  • He looks better in eye liner.
  • He should stick to playing gonzo journalists.
  • I'd rather go bowling with Officer Hanson.

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