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Quiz about Dramatic Letters in Fiction
Quiz about Dramatic Letters in Fiction

Dramatic Letters in Fiction Trivia Quiz


Many fictional works either revolve around or utilize a written letter as a dramatic tool. Here are a few from a variety of sources.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
79,891
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
3015
Awards
Editor's Choice
Last 3 plays: canadie (8/10), Pruner (7/10), Guest 175 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. 'Letter to Three Wives' was a big movie some years ago. Who did NOT play one of the wives? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Bette Davis starred in a movie that was called 'The Letter'. What was the significance of the letter in question? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who wrote 'the Purloined Letter'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons', a letter plays a pivotal role. Who wrote the letter? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Cyrano De Bergerac gets into trouble when he writes love letters for a friend. To whom are the letters sent? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', a letter that Dorian writes has dire consequences. What is the content of the letter? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In Agatha Christie's 'Witness for the Prosecution', certain letters become key exhibits at trial. What later turns out to be important about these letters? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the novel (and movie) 'The Four Feathers' , the feathers are sent -rather than a letter - as a method of communication. What do the feathers represent? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Although not a work of fiction, this author's 'Letter to his Father' is a fascinating insight into the relationship between the two men. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 'The Ox Bow Incident', the reading of a letter is a dramatic moment in the movie. Who wrote the letter? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Sep 22 2024 : canadie: 8/10
Sep 16 2024 : Pruner: 7/10
Sep 06 2024 : Guest 175: 5/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Letter to Three Wives' was a big movie some years ago. Who did NOT play one of the wives?

Answer: Joan Crawford

Interesting idea and movie.
2. Bette Davis starred in a movie that was called 'The Letter'. What was the significance of the letter in question?

Answer: It provided a motive and evidence of premeditation

This comes from the work by Somerset Maugham. The dramatic opening scene has Davis shooting - repeatedly - an acquaintance. Why?
3. Who wrote 'the Purloined Letter'?

Answer: Edgar Allan Poe

All wrote adventure tales, but this one was Poe.
4. In Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons', a letter plays a pivotal role. Who wrote the letter?

Answer: The son who was a flier

Suicide - and the reason why.
5. Cyrano De Bergerac gets into trouble when he writes love letters for a friend. To whom are the letters sent?

Answer: Roxanne

Poor Cyrano! No happy ending for him!
6. In 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', a letter that Dorian writes has dire consequences. What is the content of the letter?

Answer: He jilts a girlfriend

He 'tests' her - and she fails. He dumps her - and she kills herself.
7. In Agatha Christie's 'Witness for the Prosecution', certain letters become key exhibits at trial. What later turns out to be important about these letters?

Answer: They are forgeries

Marlene Dietrich does a good job in the movie.
8. In the novel (and movie) 'The Four Feathers' , the feathers are sent -rather than a letter - as a method of communication. What do the feathers represent?

Answer: Cowardice

Good old movie - but I can't vouch for the re-make.
9. Although not a work of fiction, this author's 'Letter to his Father' is a fascinating insight into the relationship between the two men.

Answer: Franz Kafka

Tough life for F.K. - here's one reason why.
10. In 'The Ox Bow Incident', the reading of a letter is a dramatic moment in the movie. Who wrote the letter?

Answer: The man who was wrongfully accused of the crime

Henry Fonda reads it as the brim of Harry Morgan's hat obscures Fonda's eyes.
Source: Author robert362

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