Movies Trivia

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Which English idiom evolved from of the ancient legend about a bird, silent throughout its lifetime, that sings loudly just before death?

12

What is the title of the 1953 play about the Salem Witch Trials, and who was the author?

14

Name a Shakespearean play containing TWO people's names in the title.

16

A famous line from Shakespeare is Othello's description of himself as “ ONE THAT LOVED NOT .... what?

4

After the defeat of the Titans by Zeus, which mythological figure was condemned to support the earth and sky on his shoulders for eternity?

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What 19th century French author is known for such adventure novels as Around the World in 80 Days, 20,000 Leagues under the Sea, and Journey to the Center of the Earth ?

19

In 1616, English writer Ben Johnson said, "He was not of an age but for all time." About who was he referring?

9

Which Irish-born novelist and playright, whose plays include Waiting for Godot (1952), won the 1969 Nobel Prize for literature?

17

The three witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth utter what eerie chant?

15

One of the most sigificant political works of the 20th century, "Mein Kampf" was written in 1924 by whom? Where was he when he wrote it?

5

Who is the male hero of the fairy tale Cinderella?

14

Some of her best-known works are Middlemarch, The Mill on the Floss, and Silas Marner. Her real name was Mary Ann Evans, but her pen name was ... what?

7

Each of these works of literature became a film. Name the author of the book. a. The Firm b. Jurassic Park c. The Color Purple d. A Clockwork Orange

13

In 1945, English author George Orwell published what novel, a fable about the failure of communism?

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Can you name the authors of each of these futuristic novels? a. 1516: Utopia b. 1932: Brave New World c. 2001: A Space Odyssey