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Swashbuckling and Chivalry Trivia Quiz

Here are some of the old-time classics that deal with sea-going buccaneers, knights, and other bold types.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
19,803

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2269

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Question 1 of 10

1. The most famous movie of this genre is Errol Flynn's 'Adventures of Robin Hood'. Who played the evil Prince John? Hint

Brian Donlevy

Gene Lockhart

Claude Rains

Fredric March

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who played Flynn's nemesis in 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'? Hint

Basil Rathbone

Edward G. Robinson

William Powell

Edmond O'Brien

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Ivanhoe' was as good as any swashbuckling movie. Who played the title role? Hint

Charlton Heston

Kirk Douglas

Burt Lancaster

Robert Taylor

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who wrote the novel 'Ivanhoe' upon which at least one movie was based? Hint

Rudyard Kipling

Robert Louis Stevenson

Sir Walter Scott

Alexander Dumas

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who played Ivanhoe's nemesis in the film 'Ivanhoe'? Hint

David Niven

George Sanders

Peter O'Toole

William Holden

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Question 6 of 10

6. Errol Flynn also did 'Captain Blood'. Who was his leading lady? Hint

Maureen O'Hara

Olivia De Havilland

Joan Fontaine

Rhonda Fleming

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Question 7 of 10

7. Before he became a buccaneer, what was the eponymous Captain Blood's profession? Hint

Lawyer

Doctor

Soldier

Farmer

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 'The Prisoner of Zenda', Stewart Granger (in the lead role) is opposed by the evil Rupert of Hentzau. Who played Rupert? Hint

Gregory Peck

Tony Curtis

Anthony Quinn

James Mason

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Question 9 of 10

9. The plot of 'The Prisoner of Zenda' involves an attempt by the protagonist to: Hint

Impersonate a member of royalty

Oppose an armada

Escape imprisonment

Raise money for a ransom

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex' featured this famous actress. Hint

Joan Crawford

Bette Davis

Barbara Stanwyck

Claudette Colbert

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The most famous movie of this genre is Errol Flynn's 'Adventures of Robin Hood'. Who played the evil Prince John?

Answer: Claude Rains

Rousing fun.

2. Who played Flynn's nemesis in 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'?

Answer: Basil Rathbone

Good performances by everyone in the movie.

3. 'Ivanhoe' was as good as any swashbuckling movie. Who played the title role?

Answer: Robert Taylor

Taylor's best role.

4. Who wrote the novel 'Ivanhoe' upon which at least one movie was based?

Answer: Sir Walter Scott

The others also wroted similar adventure tales.

5. Who played Ivanhoe's nemesis in the film 'Ivanhoe'?

Answer: George Sanders

With a young Liz Taylor.

6. Errol Flynn also did 'Captain Blood'. Who was his leading lady?

Answer: Olivia De Havilland

Olivia was his usual co-star in these things.

7. Before he became a buccaneer, what was the eponymous Captain Blood's profession?

Answer: Doctor

He later helped cure the governor's gout.

8. In 'The Prisoner of Zenda', Stewart Granger (in the lead role) is opposed by the evil Rupert of Hentzau. Who played Rupert?

Answer: James Mason

Mason always had style.

9. The plot of 'The Prisoner of Zenda' involves an attempt by the protagonist to:

Answer: Impersonate a member of royalty

Imprisonment is the story line in 'Count of Monte Cristo'. Raising money for ransom comes from 'Ivanhoe'. Opposing an armada comes from Flynn's 'Sea Hawk'.

10. 'The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex' featured this famous actress.

Answer: Bette Davis

A young Joan Collins, too.

Source: Author robert362

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