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Literary Adaptations and Retellings

Description: Test your knowledge of literary adaptations and retellings with this engaging quiz. Explore how authors have reimagined classic stories and characters in new and exciting ways.
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Which famous novel by Jane Austen was adapted into the 1995 film "Clueless"?

  1. Pride and Prejudice

  2. Sense and Sensibility

  3. Emma

  4. Mansfield Park


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"Clueless" is a modern adaptation of Jane Austen's novel "Emma", set in Beverly Hills, California.

In the 2005 film "Brokeback Mountain", which actors played the lead roles of Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist?

  1. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal

  2. Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio

  3. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

  4. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal portrayed the iconic roles of Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist in "Brokeback Mountain".

Which classic Shakespearean play was adapted into the 1961 musical "West Side Story"?

  1. Romeo and Juliet

  2. Hamlet

  3. Macbeth

  4. King Lear


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"West Side Story" is a musical adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy "Romeo and Juliet", set in modern-day New York City.

In the 2018 film "Crazy Rich Asians", which character is known for his extravagant wealth and lavish lifestyle?

  1. Nick Young

  2. Rachel Chu

  3. Eleanor Young

  4. Astrid Leong-Teo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nick Young, played by Henry Golding, is the wealthy heir to a Singaporean family in "Crazy Rich Asians".

Which novel by Charles Dickens was adapted into the 2012 film "Great Expectations"?

  1. A Tale of Two Cities

  2. Oliver Twist

  3. David Copperfield

  4. Great Expectations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"Great Expectations" is a film adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel of the same name, telling the story of Pip's journey from poverty to wealth.

In the 2010 film "The Social Network", which actor portrayed the role of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg?

  1. Jesse Eisenberg

  2. Andrew Garfield

  3. Justin Timberlake

  4. Armie Hammer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jesse Eisenberg's portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network" earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination.

Which classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald was adapted into the 2013 film "The Great Gatsby"?

  1. Tender Is the Night

  2. This Side of Paradise

  3. The Beautiful and Damned

  4. The Great Gatsby


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"The Great Gatsby" is a film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel, capturing the glamour and tragedy of the Jazz Age.

In the 2019 film "Little Women", which actress played the role of Jo March, the aspiring writer?

  1. Saoirse Ronan

  2. Emma Watson

  3. Florence Pugh

  4. Eliza Scanlen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saoirse Ronan's portrayal of Jo March in "Little Women" earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Which novel by Margaret Mitchell was adapted into the 1939 film "Gone with the Wind"?

  1. The Scarlet Letter

  2. To Kill a Mockingbird

  3. Gone with the Wind

  4. The Color Purple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"Gone with the Wind" is a sweeping epic film based on Margaret Mitchell's novel of the same name, set during the American Civil War.

In the 2015 film "Carol", which actresses played the lead roles of Carol Aird and Therese Belivet?

  1. Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara

  2. Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis

  3. Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams

  4. Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara's performances as Carol and Therese in "Carol" earned them critical acclaim and Academy Award nominations.

Which classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien was adapted into the "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy?

  1. The Hobbit

  2. The Silmarillion

  3. The Lord of the Rings

  4. Unfinished Tales


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novel of the same name.

In the 2017 film "Call Me by Your Name", which actor played the role of Elio Perlman, a young man who falls in love with an older man?

  1. Timothée Chalamet

  2. Armie Hammer

  3. Michael Stuhlbarg

  4. Amira Casar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Timothée Chalamet's breakout performance as Elio in "Call Me by Your Name" earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Which novel by Harper Lee was adapted into the 1962 film "To Kill a Mockingbird"?

  1. The Great Gatsby

  2. Gone with the Wind

  3. To Kill a Mockingbird

  4. The Catcher in the Rye


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a classic film adaptation of Harper Lee's novel of the same name, exploring themes of racism and justice in the American South.

In the 2020 film "The Invisible Man", which actor played the role of Cecilia Kass, a woman who is haunted by her abusive ex-boyfriend?

  1. Elisabeth Moss

  2. Oliver Jackson-Cohen

  3. Aldis Hodge

  4. Harriet Dyer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elisabeth Moss's portrayal of Cecilia in "The Invisible Man" earned her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination.

Which novel by Jane Austen was adapted into the 2020 film "Emma."?

  1. Pride and Prejudice

  2. Sense and Sensibility

  3. Emma.

  4. Mansfield Park


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"Emma." is a modern adaptation of Jane Austen's novel "Emma", set in present-day London.

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