Apocalypse Now (1979) Movie Quiz
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On which continent does most of the action of the 1979 film "Apocalypse Now" take place?
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North America
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Asia
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Australia
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Africa
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This quiz focuses on the 1979 film 'Apocalypse Now', assessing knowledge of its plot, quotes, and production details. Ideal for learners interested in film analysis and adaptation studies, it enhances understanding of cinematic interpretations of literature.
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What film contains the memorable quote "Charlie don't surf!"?
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Apocalypse Now
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Charlie
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Platoon
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Of Mice And Men
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A. Apocalypse NowExplanation
The correct answer is Apocalypse Now. This film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, features the memorable quote "Charlie don't surf!" The quote is spoken by the character Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore, played by Robert Duvall. It is a line that has become iconic and represents the brash and arrogant attitude of Kilgore towards the enemy during the Vietnam War.Rate this question:
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Which actor or actress had a heart attack while filming "Apocalypse Now"?
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Kyla Pratt
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Whoopi Goldberg
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Deanne Bray
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Martin Sheen
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A. Martin SheenExplanation
Martin Sheen had a heart attack while filming "Apocalypse Now."Rate this question:
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The film "Apocalypse Now" is based on a famous novel by which writer?
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Joseph Conrad
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Oscar Wilde
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Herman Melville
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Saul Bellow
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A. Joseph ConradExplanation
The correct answer is Joseph Conrad. "Apocalypse Now" is a film that is based on Joseph Conrad's famous novel "Heart of Darkness." The film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, takes inspiration from Conrad's exploration of the human psyche and the darkness within. Conrad's novel serves as the foundation for the film's narrative, themes, and characters, making him the writer associated with the film.Rate this question:
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In "Apocalypse Now", what is Colonel Kilgore's first name?
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Bryan
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Barry
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Bill
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Jerry
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A. Bill -
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What was the name of Harrison Ford's character in "Apocalypse Now"?
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Colonel Walter E. Kurtz
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Captain Avory
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Captain Lister
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Colonel Lucas
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A. Colonel LucasExplanation
In the film "Apocalypse Now," Harrison Ford's character was named Colonel Lucas.Rate this question:
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In "Apocalypse Now" what was Mr. Clean's real name?
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Rodney
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Bubba
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Reggie
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Kareem
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A. BubbaExplanation
In the movie "Apocalypse Now," Mr. Clean's real name is Bubba. This can be inferred from the given options, where Bubba is the only name that is not a common first name. Therefore, Bubba is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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