Good Night, and Good Luck Movie Trivia Quiz
Dive into the captivating world of 1950s America with our "Good Night, and Good Luck" Movie Trivia Quiz! This quiz will test your knowledge about this critically acclaimed film centered on the legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow and his confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy. It includes questions on the plot, characters, and key historical events portrayed in the film. If you are a fan of cinema that explores important moments in history, or if you're interested in the dynamics of journalism during the Cold War era, this quiz is perfect for you. Get ready to remember the stirring narrative of Read more'Good Night, and Good Luck.'
- 1.
What is the opening event in the film?
- A.
A public meeting
- B.
A press conference
- C.
A black-tie gathering
- D.
A secret meeting
Correct Answer
C. A black-tie gathering -
- 2.
Who were urged to sign a document affirming that they have never been members of the Communist party?
- A.
Murrow and Friendly
- B.
Shirley and Joe Wershba
- C.
Paley and McCarthy
- D.
Liberace and Radulovich
Correct Answer
B. Shirley and Joe Wershba -
- 3.
What story does Murrow initially want to cover?
- A.
The trial of Joseph McCarthy
- B.
The story of a famous pianist
- C.
The Air Force's trial and conviction of Milo Radulovich
- D.
The corruption within the television industry
Correct Answer
C. The Air Force's trial and conviction of Milo Radulovich -
- 4.
Who was the military trying to dissuade from broadcasting the Milo Radulovich story?
- A.
Joe Wershba
- B.
Murrow
- C.
Mickelson
- D.
Friendly
Correct Answer
D. Friendly -
- 5.
Who was interviewed by Murrow on the 'Person to Person' segment of the show?
- A.
Joe McCarthy
- B.
Liberace
- C.
Frank Keele
- D.
Annie Lee Moss
Correct Answer
B. Liberace -
- 6.
Who was accused of being a communist and being on the Soviet payroll in 1935?
- A.
Friendly
- B.
Murrow
- C.
Mickelson
- D.
Wershba
Correct Answer
B. Murrow -
- 7.
Who was the news team preparing to target after the story on Milo Radulovich?
- A.
The CBS board
- B.
The American Military
- C.
Senator Joseph McCarthy
- D.
The Soviet Union
Correct Answer
C. Senator JosepH McCarthy -
- 8.
Who did McCarthy want to do his rebuttal?
- A.
William Buckley
- B.
Murrow
- C.
Friendly
- D.
Mickelson
Correct Answer
A. William Buckley -
- 9.
Who committed suicide, impacting the news team deeply?
- A.
Hollenbeck
- B.
Wershba
- C.
Friendly
- D.
Mickelson
Correct Answer
A. Hollenbeck -
- 10.
What is Murrow's iconic catchphrase that ends the film?
- A.
"Goodbye, and take care"
- B.
"See you soon"
- C.
"Signing off"
- D.
"Good night, and good luck"
Correct Answer
D. "Good night, and good luck" -
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