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Quiz about BenHur 1959
Quiz about BenHur 1959

'Ben-Hur' (1959) Trivia Quiz


I haven't seen a 'Ben-Hur' quiz yet, so I thought I'd make one for my favorite movie. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by rosalita. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
rosalita
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
42,818
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
4844
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (3/15), xxFruitcakexx (8/15), Guest 142 (10/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which of these historical figures did NOT appear in the film? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What actress played Esther? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. What did Sheik Ilderim name his horses after? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. How many chariots were in the race? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Who directed 'Ben-Hur'? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Which of these actors was NOT a member of the cast? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What was the name of Judah Ben-Hur's love interest in the movie? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Who did Ben-Hur save from drowning? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What is the name of Esther's father? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What was the original year of release in America for the silent version of 'Ben-Hur'? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Who wrote the book? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Where did they film 'Ben-Hur'? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Does Messala die in the film?


Question 14 of 15
14. Who played Judah Ben-Hur?

Answer: (Two Words or just last name)
Question 15 of 15
15. How many Oscars did the movie win? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 76: 3/15
Mar 26 2024 : xxFruitcakexx: 8/15
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 142: 10/15
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 68: 11/15
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 86: 10/15
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 2: 8/15
Mar 10 2024 : Guest 72: 15/15
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 73: 14/15
Mar 07 2024 : Andyboy2021: 15/15

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these historical figures did NOT appear in the film?

Answer: Julius Caesar

2. What actress played Esther?

Answer: Haya Harareet

Haya Harareet was born in Haifa, Palestine.
3. What did Sheik Ilderim name his horses after?

Answer: Stars

4. How many chariots were in the race?

Answer: 9

5. Who directed 'Ben-Hur'?

Answer: William Wyler

6. Which of these actors was NOT a member of the cast?

Answer: Peter O'Toole

7. What was the name of Judah Ben-Hur's love interest in the movie?

Answer: Esther

8. Who did Ben-Hur save from drowning?

Answer: Quintus Arrius

After Judah saved his life, Arrius later adopted him.
9. What is the name of Esther's father?

Answer: Simonides

10. What was the original year of release in America for the silent version of 'Ben-Hur'?

Answer: 1925

11. Who wrote the book?

Answer: Lew Wallace

12. Where did they film 'Ben-Hur'?

Answer: Rome

13. Does Messala die in the film?

Answer: Yes

14. Who played Judah Ben-Hur?

Answer: Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston was born in Evanston, Illinois.
15. How many Oscars did the movie win?

Answer: 11

Source: Author rosalita

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