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Quiz about Great Moments And Images From Classic Movies
Quiz about Great Moments And Images From Classic Movies

Great Moments And Images From Classic Movies Quiz


Some memorable parts of some memorable movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
77,804
Updated
Sep 21 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
6319
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (9/10), aspire63 (7/10), Guest 174 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. A legendary part of the movies is the chase. The best chase sequences I've seen are in 'Bullitt' and 'The French Connection'. Where do these stories take place? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The most impressive spectacles that I've seen are in the Charlton Heston epics: 'The Ten Commandments' (the parting of the Red Sea) and 'Ben-Hur' (the Chariot Race). Heston won the race; who lost? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A memorable romantic scene involves Burt Lancaster in a romantic moment on the beach in 'From Here to Eternity'. Who is the woman? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A memorable part of a movie is often the theme song. The best I can think of is from 'The Magnificent Seven'. Who is the man responsible for the score? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Panoramic vistas often add to the movie; David Lean is noted for his sweeping panoramic shots. Which movie is NOT his? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Some movies are memorable because of the way they begin. Which movie begins with a murder? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Other movies are memorable because of the way they end. Which movie ends with a fiery explosion? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Other movies, of course, have memorable lines. Which line is NOT correctly matched with the movie from which it comes? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Other movies have memorable images. One great image is of the wise, old prospector in 'Treasure of the Sierra Madre' dancing when he discovers gold. Who played him? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Many movies go for the scary stuff. All of these feature someone being menaced by animals or supernatural forces EXCEPT ...? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A legendary part of the movies is the chase. The best chase sequences I've seen are in 'Bullitt' and 'The French Connection'. Where do these stories take place?

Answer: San Francisco, New York

San Francisco with its rolling hills and New York chasing the train.
2. The most impressive spectacles that I've seen are in the Charlton Heston epics: 'The Ten Commandments' (the parting of the Red Sea) and 'Ben-Hur' (the Chariot Race). Heston won the race; who lost?

Answer: Stephen Boyd

Nicely done race.
3. A memorable romantic scene involves Burt Lancaster in a romantic moment on the beach in 'From Here to Eternity'. Who is the woman?

Answer: Deborah Kerr

Reed was also in the movie.
4. A memorable part of a movie is often the theme song. The best I can think of is from 'The Magnificent Seven'. Who is the man responsible for the score?

Answer: Elmer Bernstein

Bom, bom-ba-bom, bom-bom-bom-bom-bom-bom ...
5. Panoramic vistas often add to the {movie;} David Lean is noted for his sweeping panoramic shots. Which movie is NOT his?

Answer: The Last Wave

Peter Weir did that one.
6. Some movies are memorable because of the way they begin. Which movie begins with a murder?

Answer: Mildred Pierce

The others all have murders, but they happen later in the movie.
7. Other movies are memorable because of the way they end. Which movie ends with a fiery explosion?

Answer: White Heat

'Top of the world ...'
8. Other movies, of course, have memorable lines. Which line is NOT correctly matched with the movie from which it comes?

Answer: Marlon Brando - 'Streetcar Named Desire' - 'I could have been a contender.'

It was Brando, but in 'On The Waterfront'.
9. Other movies have memorable images. One great image is of the wise, old prospector in 'Treasure of the Sierra Madre' dancing when he discovers gold. Who played him?

Answer: Walter Huston

Great scene; great movie.
10. Many movies go for the scary stuff. All of these feature someone being menaced by animals or supernatural forces EXCEPT ...?

Answer: Psycho

It's the supernatural at work in 'Exorcist'. A gorilla does it in 'Kong'. Rats are at work in 'Willard'. But, in 'Psycho', it's the human (but decidedly strange) Tony Perkins.
Source: Author robert362

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