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Quiz about Tales of Revenge
Quiz about Tales of Revenge

Tales of Revenge Trivia Quiz


A good tale of revenge usually makes for an interesting story.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
68,423
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1352
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which of his short stories does Edgar Allan Poe contemplate (and execute) revenge against the unfortunate Fortunato? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Steve McQueen starred in the western, 'Nevada Smith', about a man bent on revenge. Which of the following was NOT a target of his revenge? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 'Destry Rides Again' was a tame, comic movie starring James Stewart. Before that, however, it was a solid novel of revenge in the Old West. Who was the author? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Perhaps it's a stretch to describe 'Hamlet' as a revenge story. Perhaps not. What is the name of the 'play within a play' that occurs in 'Hamlet'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. 'Death Wish' was a Charles Bronson movie (with multiple sequels) about revenge in New York City. Who played his wife in the original movie? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 'The Return of Frank James', Frank tries to avenge the shooting of his brother, Jesse. Who played Frank? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these plays by Eugene O'Neill includes revenge for a murder as one of its themes? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Clint Eastwood seeks revenge in 'Hang 'Em High'. Who appoints him sheriff? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is a tale of revenge. Who wrote it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. 'High Noon' is a revenge tale in reverse: the protagonist isn't seeking revenge, he's defending against it. Gary Cooper's wife is Grace Kelly .... but who played his former girlfriend? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which of his short stories does Edgar Allan Poe contemplate (and execute) revenge against the unfortunate Fortunato?

Answer: ''The Cask of Amontillado'

What's a Poe story without a little touch of madness?
2. Steve McQueen starred in the western, 'Nevada Smith', about a man bent on revenge. Which of the following was NOT a target of his revenge?

Answer: Brian Keith

Keith befriends McQueen in the movie. The others are the villains.
3. 'Destry Rides Again' was a tame, comic movie starring James Stewart. Before that, however, it was a solid novel of revenge in the Old West. Who was the author?

Answer: Max Brand

Hope did 'Prisoner of Zenda'. Zane Grey did many western stories. L'Amour came to the western scene later.
4. Perhaps it's a stretch to describe 'Hamlet' as a revenge story. Perhaps not. What is the name of the 'play within a play' that occurs in 'Hamlet'?

Answer: 'The Murder of Gonzago'

'The play's the thing where I'll catch the conscience of the king.' Or something like that.
5. 'Death Wish' was a Charles Bronson movie (with multiple sequels) about revenge in New York City. Who played his wife in the original movie?

Answer: Hope Lange

The original was okay. After that...
6. In 'The Return of Frank James', Frank tries to avenge the shooting of his brother, Jesse. Who played Frank?

Answer: Henry Fonda

This was a sequel to 'Jesse James', starring Tyrone Power.
7. Which of these plays by Eugene O'Neill includes revenge for a murder as one of its themes?

Answer: 'Mourning Becomes Electra'

Borrowing from Greek tragedy.
8. Clint Eastwood seeks revenge in 'Hang 'Em High'. Who appoints him sheriff?

Answer: Pat Hingle

The others are some of the men that he is chasing.
9. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is a tale of revenge. Who wrote it?

Answer: Alexandre Dumas

The legendary escape of Edmund Dantes.
10. 'High Noon' is a revenge tale in reverse: the protagonist isn't seeking revenge, he's defending against it. Gary Cooper's wife is Grace Kelly .... but who played his former girlfriend?

Answer: Katy Jurado

One of her best roles.
Source: Author robert362

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