Movies That Were Books First Quiz
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- 1.Which of the following characters from the 2007 film "Stardust" was not in the novel?
- A.
Victoria
- B.
Yvaine
- C.
Captain Shakespeare
- D.
Dunstan Thorn
- 2.The 2007 film "The Notebook" is based on a novel by which writer?
- A.
Amy Tam
- B.
Fannie Flagg
- C.
Larry Beinhart
- D.
Nicholas Sparks
- 3.Which role in the 1995 film "Apollo 13" is the writer of the novel upon the film is based?
- A.
Jim Lovell
- B.
Fred Haise
- C.
Gene Kranz
- D.
Ken Mattingly
- 4.The 1982 film "The Verdict" was based upon a novel by which writer?
- A.
Barry Reed
- B.
Sidney Lumet
- C.
John Grisham
- D.
David Mamet
- 5.In which category is the 1995 film "Babe" receive an Academy Award?
- A.
Best director
- B.
Best supporting actor
- C.
Best picture
- D.
Best visual effects
- 6.In which Las Vegas casino is the 1995 film "Casino" set?
- A.
The Stardust
- B.
The Bellagio
- C.
The Tangiers
- D.
The Mirage
- 7.Which actor played Max Bercovicz in the 1984 film "Once Upon a Time in America"?
- A.
Robert De Niro
- B.
Treat Williams
- C.
James Woods
- D.
Joe Pesci
- 8.The 1999 film "The Green Mile" is based on a novel by which writer?
- A.
Frank Darabont
- B.
Paul Edgecomb
- C.
John Grisham
- D.
Steven King
- 9.In which city does the 2003 film "Mystic River" take place?
- A.
Chicago
- B.
New York City
- C.
Boston
- D.
Mystic
- 10.The role of Miles in the 2004 film "Sideways" was played by which actor?
- A.
Alexander Payne
- B.
Thomas Haden Church
- C.
Paul Giamatti
- D.
Rex Pickett
- 11.The 1992 film "The Mambo Kings" was based on a novel written by which author?
- A.
Oscar Hijuelos
- B.
Cesar Castillo
- C.
Cynthia Cidre
- D.
Arne Glimcher
- 12.Which of the following Tom Clancy films was the only one to receive an "R" rating?
- A.
Clear and Present Danger
- B.
The Hunt for Red October
- C.
Patriot Games
- D.
The Sum of All Fears
- 13.The 2001 film "Bridget Jones's Diary" was nominated for an Academy Award in which category?
- A.
Best supporting actor
- B.
Best leading actress
- C.
Best leading actor
- D.
Best motion picture
- 14.What is the name of Macon Leary's wife in the 1988 film "The Accidental Tourist"?
- A.
Muriel
- B.
Rose
- C.
Sarah
- D.
Debbie
- 15.What is Pvt. Joker's actual last name in the 1987 film "Full Metal Jacket"?
- A.
Howard
- B.
Rafterman
- C.
Lockhart
- D.
Davis
- 16.For which team did the players in the 1989 film "Field of Dreams" play?
- A.
Boston Red Sox
- B.
Brooklyn Dodgers
- C.
New York Yankees
- D.
Chicago White Sox
- 17.During which period does the 1996 film "The English Patient" take place?
- A.
Vietnam War
- B.
World War I
- C.
Korean War
- D.
World War II
- 18.Who wrote the novel upon which the 1984 film "The Natural" is based?
- A.
Barry Levinson
- B.
W.P. Kinsella
- C.
Ron Shelton
- D.
Bernard Malamud
- 19.What is the name of the quiz show featured in the 1994 film "Quiz Show"?
- A.
Twenty One
- B.
Name That Tune
- C.
The Big Surprise
- D.
The $64,000 Question
- 20.What was the name of Miracle Max's wife in the 1987 film "The Princess Bride"?
- A.
Valerie
- B.
Gilda
- C.
Maxine
- D.
Carol
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