The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Who directed the movie "Titanic"?
Possible answers:
- Christopher Nolan
- Steven Spielberg
- James Cameron
- Martin Scorsese
Explanation: James Cameron directed Titanic, released in 1997, which won 11 Oscars including Best Picture. With a $200 million budget (the most expensive at the time), the film grossed over $2 billion worldwide. Cameron personally dived 33 times to the wreck for research.
Question 2 : Which 1994 film is set primarily in Shawshank prison?
Possible answers:
- The Godfather
- Forrest Gump
- Pulp Fiction
- The Shawshank Redemption
Explanation: The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont, is based on a Stephen King novella. Despite modest box office success, it is regularly ranked among the greatest films of all time on IMDb.
Question 3 : Which actor plays the role of Harry Potter?
Possible answers:
- Rupert Grint
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Tom Felton
- Eddie Redmayne
Explanation: Daniel Radcliffe played Harry Potter in all 8 films.
Question 4 : In what year was the first Star Wars released?
Possible answers:
- 1975
- 1977
- 1979
- 1980
Explanation: "A New Hope" (Episode IV) was released on May 25, 1977. George Lucas had to self-fund part of the film after several studios turned it down. It grossed $775 million and launched one of cinema history's most lucrative franchises.
Question 5 : Which film won 11 Oscars in 2004?
Possible answers:
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- Titanic
- Ben-Hur
- Avatar
Explanation: The Return of the King tied the record held by Ben-Hur and Titanic.
Question 6 : Who plays Forrest Gump?
Possible answers:
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Brad Pitt
- Tom Cruise
- Tom Hanks
Explanation: Tom Hanks won the Oscar for Best Actor for this role.
Question 7 : Which studio created Toy Story?
Possible answers:
- DreamWorks
- Disney
- Pixar
- Illumination
Explanation: Pixar revolutionized animation with this first full-length 3D film.
Question 8 : Who directed Inception?
Possible answers:
- Christopher Nolan
- Steven Spielberg
- Denis Villeneuve
- Ridley Scott
Explanation: Christopher Nolan also directed The Dark Knight trilogy.
Question 9 : Which movie tells the story of Simba?
Possible answers:
- Bambi
- Tarzan
- The Lion King
- The Jungle Book
Explanation: The Lion King was released in 1994 and was adapted into a musical.
Question 10 : Who plays Iron Man in the MCU?
Possible answers:
- Mark Ruffalo
- Chris Evans
- Chris Hemsworth
- Robert Downey Jr.
Explanation: Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark from 2008 to 2019.
