Singing In The Rain Quiz
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Which actor played Don Lockwood
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Gene Kelly
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Donald O'Connor
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William Powell
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Michael Jackson
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The 'Singing in the Rain Quiz' tests knowledge on this classic film. Questions focus on main characters, their roles, and iconic scenes, assessing understanding of film narratives and character dynamics. Ideal for film enthusiasts and students of performing arts.
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Debbie Reynolds played which character?
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Lina Lamont
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Kathy Seldon
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Zelda Zander
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Vocal Coach
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A. Kathy SeldonExplanation
Debbie Reynolds played the character Kathy Seldon.Rate this question:
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What does Cosmo Brown tell Don Lockwood to do?
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Make 'em laugh
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Make 'em cry
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Make 'em sing
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Make 'em dance
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A. Make 'em laughExplanation
Cosmo Brown tells Don Lockwood to make the audience laugh. This implies that he wants Don to entertain the audience by using humor and comedic elements in his performance.Rate this question:
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What way did Lina Lamont character's voice sounded?
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Beautiful
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Squeaky and annoying
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Rough
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Low
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A. Squeaky and annoyingExplanation
Lina Lamont's character's voice sounded squeaky and annoying. This suggests that her voice was high-pitched and irritating to listen to, possibly causing discomfort or annoyance to those around her. This characterization could be used to portray Lina as a comedic or annoying character in a story or performance.Rate this question:
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Don first got his start in the movies as a
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Opera star
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Commercials
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Stunt man
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Boom man
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A. Stunt manExplanation
Don first got his start in the movies as a stunt man. This means that he began his career in the film industry by performing stunts for various movies. Stunt men are responsible for executing dangerous or physically demanding actions on behalf of actors, ensuring the safety of the actors while creating thrilling scenes for the audience. This role requires physical fitness, skill, and a willingness to take risks. Starting as a stunt man suggests that Don may have had a background in athletics or a desire for adventure, which led him to pursue a career in the movies.Rate this question:
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Don first meets Kathy when he
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Jumps into her car
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Hires her for a show
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Sees her perform at the party
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Hires her as a maid
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A. Jumps into her carExplanation
Don first meets Kathy when he jumps into her car. This suggests that their initial encounter was unexpected and possibly even intrusive, as Don took the liberty of entering Kathy's car without her permission or knowledge. This action sets the stage for their subsequent interactions and the development of their relationship.Rate this question:
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Guests at the party get news of what
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Everyone is getting a raise
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The hiring of a new studio heads
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The release of the first talking film
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Negative reviews of last film
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A. The release of the first talking filmExplanation
The guests at the party are getting news about the release of the first talking film. This means that a film with synchronized sound has been released for the first time, which is a significant development in the film industry. The release of the first talking film would be a major event and would generate a lot of excitement and interest among the guests at the party.Rate this question:
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Kathy, upset at Don, throws a cake in his face. Whose face does it hit instead?
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Don
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Coso Brown
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The studio head
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Lina Lamont
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A. Lina LamontExplanation
The question states that Kathy, upset at Don, throws a cake in his face. However, the answer is Lina Lamont, not Don. This suggests that there is a twist or unexpected turn of events where the cake hits Lina Lamont's face instead of Don's. The context or additional information about the characters and their relationships may provide further insight into why this unexpected outcome occurs.Rate this question:
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Monumental Pictures's first talking picture is called:
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The Dueling Cavalier
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The Singing Soldier
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The Dancing Man
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The Fighting Temptation
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A. The Dueling CavalierExplanation
The correct answer is "The Dueling Cavalier."Rate this question:
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The Dueling Cavalier looks like it is going to be something of a joke. Kathy, Don and Cosmo figure the movie can be saved by making it into a musical, and...what?
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getting a rewrite so Lina has limited screen time
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dubbing Kathy's voice over Lina's
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casting Kathy in the lead female role and demoting Lina to a supporting role
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letting Don direct the movie
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A. casting Kathy in the lead female role and demoting Lina to a supporting roleExplanation
The correct answer is casting Kathy in the lead female role and demoting Lina to a supporting role. This option suggests that Kathy, Don, and Cosmo believe that the movie can be saved by giving Kathy a prominent role and reducing Lina's screen time. This implies that they think Kathy's talent and performance will be better suited for the lead role, while Lina's abilities may be better utilized in a supporting capacity.Rate this question:
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Who alerts Lina to the plan to dub Kathy's voice over hers?
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Zelda Zanders
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R.F.
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a private detective Lina hired
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Don
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A. Zelda ZandersExplanation
Zelda Zanders is the one who alerts Lina to the plan to dub Kathy's voice over hers.Rate this question:
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Lina threatens to sue R.F. and the studio unless:
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Kathy is stuck doing her voiceover work forever and never gets in front of the camera
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she is made head of the studio
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R.F. gives her a 500% raise per picture
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she is signed to a 20-picture deal, with only Don as the lead actor
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A. Kathy is stuck doing her voiceover work forever and never gets in front of the cameraExplanation
Lina threatens to sue R.F. and the studio unless Kathy is stuck doing her voiceover work forever and never gets in front of the camera. This means that Lina is using the threat of a lawsuit to ensure that Kathy remains behind the scenes and does not have the opportunity to become a lead actor in front of the camera.Rate this question:
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Lina the fraud is initially exposed when:
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Kathy refuses to sing and Lina is forced to do her own singing
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Don 'fesses up and announces to the movie crowd that he is in love with Kathy
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the stage curtain opens while Lina is lip-synching/Kathy is singing
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Lina isn't found out - the bribery thing worked well for her!
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A. the stage curtain opens while Lina is lip-synching/Kathy is singingExplanation
The correct answer is when the stage curtain opens while Lina is lip-synching/Kathy is singing. This is the moment when Lina's fraud is exposed because the audience can see that she is not actually singing, but lip-synching while Kathy is providing the vocals. This reveals that Lina has been pretending to be the talented singer when in reality she is not.Rate this question:
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So Kathy becomes a star and Don's new leading lady, both on- and off-screen. What is the name of the first movie they star in together?
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Ready for Love
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Singin' in the Rain
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You Are My Lucky Star
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Make 'Em Laugh
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A. Singin' in the RainExplanation
Kathy and Don become a star couple both in their personal lives and in their on-screen performances. The name of the first movie they star in together is "Singin' in the Rain".Rate this question:
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This film is on the 100 best films list.
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True
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False
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I thought Freddy vs Jason was
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What's a film?
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A. TrueExplanation
The given statement implies that the film in question is included in the list of the 100 best films. Therefore, the correct answer is "True."Rate this question:
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