Movies Trivia

3

The first Sherlock Holmes story appeared in 1887, and included the name of a color in the title. What was it?

7

Can you name three Jane Austin novels which have been turned into films?

20

Charles Lindbergh, first aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953 for his autobiography. What is the title?

10

Which hard working, hard drinking 18th century Scottish poet wrote the lyrics to the songs as "Coming Through the Rye" and "Auld Lang Syne"?

11

The well-known line: “Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die” comes from the English poem, “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” written by whom?

7

What are the actual names of crime-fighters Batman and Robin?

9

In which Charles Dickens novel does Sydney Carton die on the guillotine in place of Charles Darnay, whom he resembles?

10

In which locations are each of these Shakespearean plays set: a. Hamlet: the country: b. Macbeth: the country: c. Romeo and Juliet: the city: d. Othello is a general commanding the forces of

13

Can you name four Shakespeare plays contain geographical locations in the title?

16

The first major English dictionary, called the Dictionary of the English Language, was issued in 1755 by the person considered the leading English writer of the late 18th century. Who was he?

10

Name the author of each of these works of literature which eventually went on to become films or stage shows: a. The Last of the Mohicans? b.the stage show Les Miserables? c. the play Glengary Glen Ross?

9

Name the authors of each of these books: a. The Fountainhead b. The Day of the Jackal c. Bright Lights, Big City

16

According to Greek mythology, every time one of this dragon-like monster's heads was cut off, two more grew in its place. It was finally killed by Hercules. What was it?

14

The title of a book about Charles Manson was taken from the title of a Beatles song. What was it?

6

Which 19th-century American publisher compiled the first standard reference work for quotations?