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Political Film and Television: The Politics of Satire

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Which of these films is known for its satirical portrayal of American politics and the media?

  1. Wag the Dog

  2. Dr. Strangelove

  3. The Manchurian Candidate

  4. All the President's Men


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wag the Dog is a satirical film that explores the manipulation of the media and public opinion for political gain.

Who is the creator of the satirical animated television series 'South Park'?

  1. Matt Groening

  2. Trey Parker and Matt Stone

  3. Seth MacFarlane

  4. Mike Judge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trey Parker and Matt Stone are the creators of the satirical animated television series 'South Park'.

Which British comedy show is known for its satirical sketches and political commentary?

  1. Monty Python's Flying Circus

  2. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

  3. Saturday Night Live

  4. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monty Python's Flying Circus is a British comedy show known for its satirical sketches and political commentary.

What is the name of the fictional country in the satirical novel 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell?

  1. Oceania

  2. Eurasia

  3. Animalia

  4. Manoria


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Animalia is the name of the fictional country in the satirical novel 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.

Which film satirizes the Cold War and the nuclear arms race?

  1. Dr. Strangelove

  2. Wag the Dog

  3. The Manchurian Candidate

  4. All the President's Men


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Strangelove is a satirical film that explores the absurdity and dangers of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race.

Who is the creator of the satirical news website 'The Onion'?

  1. Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim

  2. Scott Aukerman

  3. Craig Mazin

  4. Christopher Moynihan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Christopher Moynihan is the creator of the satirical news website 'The Onion'.

Which satirical film follows the story of a group of journalists who uncover a political conspiracy?

  1. Wag the Dog

  2. Dr. Strangelove

  3. The Manchurian Candidate

  4. All the President's Men


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the President's Men is a satirical film that follows the story of a group of journalists who uncover a political conspiracy.

What is the name of the satirical political party in the film 'Idiocracy'?

  1. The Moron Party

  2. The Stupid Party

  3. The Idiocracy Party

  4. The Dumb Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Moron Party is the name of the satirical political party in the film 'Idiocracy'.

Which satirical television series follows the story of a group of politicians in Washington, D.C.?

  1. Veep

  2. The West Wing

  3. House of Cards

  4. Scandal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Veep is a satirical television series that follows the story of a group of politicians in Washington, D.C.

Who is the creator of the satirical animated television series 'The Simpsons'?

  1. Matt Groening

  2. Trey Parker and Matt Stone

  3. Seth MacFarlane

  4. Mike Judge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Matt Groening is the creator of the satirical animated television series 'The Simpsons'.

Which satirical film follows the story of a group of people who are forced to live in a dystopian society?

  1. Brazil

  2. 1984

  3. Brave New World

  4. Fahrenheit 451


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brazil is a satirical film that follows the story of a group of people who are forced to live in a dystopian society.

What is the name of the satirical political talk show hosted by Jon Stewart?

  1. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

  2. The Colbert Report

  3. Real Time with Bill Maher

  4. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is a satirical political talk show hosted by Jon Stewart.

Which satirical film follows the story of a group of people who are forced to participate in a reality television show?

  1. The Truman Show

  2. The Hunger Games

  3. The Running Man

  4. Battle Royale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Truman Show is a satirical film that follows the story of a group of people who are forced to participate in a reality television show.

Who is the creator of the satirical animated television series 'Family Guy'?

  1. Matt Groening

  2. Trey Parker and Matt Stone

  3. Seth MacFarlane

  4. Mike Judge


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Seth MacFarlane is the creator of the satirical animated television series 'Family Guy'.

Which satirical film follows the story of a group of people who are forced to live in a virtual reality world?

  1. The Matrix

  2. Inception

  3. The Thirteenth Floor

  4. Dark City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Matrix is a satirical film that follows the story of a group of people who are forced to live in a virtual reality world.

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