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Iconic Characters from Literature Brought to Life on Screen

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Which iconic character from Charles Dickens' novel 'Oliver Twist' was brought to life by Alec Guinness in the 1948 film adaptation?

  1. Oliver Twist

  2. Fagin

  3. Bill Sikes

  4. Nancy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alec Guinness portrayed the cunning and manipulative Fagin in the 1948 film adaptation of 'Oliver Twist'.

In the 1939 film adaptation of 'Gone with the Wind', which actress played the role of the strong-willed and resilient Scarlett O'Hara?

  1. Vivien Leigh

  2. Olivia de Havilland

  3. Hattie McDaniel

  4. Leslie Howard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vivien Leigh's portrayal of Scarlett O'Hara in 'Gone with the Wind' is considered one of the most iconic performances in cinema history.

Who played the role of the enigmatic and complex Jay Gatsby in the 2013 film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby'?

  1. Leonardo DiCaprio

  2. Tobey Maguire

  3. Joel Edgerton

  4. Carey Mulligan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leonardo DiCaprio brought Jay Gatsby to life in the 2013 film adaptation of 'The Great Gatsby'.

In the 1962 film adaptation of Harper Lee's novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which actor played the role of the wise and compassionate Atticus Finch?

  1. Gregory Peck

  2. Robert Duvall

  3. Brock Peters

  4. James Garner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gregory Peck's portrayal of Atticus Finch in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is considered one of the greatest performances in cinema history.

Which actress played the role of the strong-willed and independent Jo March in the 2019 film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel 'Little Women'?

  1. Saoirse Ronan

  2. Emma Watson

  3. Florence Pugh

  4. Eliza Scanlen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saoirse Ronan portrayed the iconic Jo March in the 2019 film adaptation of 'Little Women'.

In the 1972 film adaptation of Mario Puzo's novel 'The Godfather', which actor played the role of the powerful and ruthless Vito Corleone?

  1. Marlon Brando

  2. Al Pacino

  3. James Caan

  4. Robert Duvall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marlon Brando's portrayal of Vito Corleone in 'The Godfather' is considered one of the greatest performances in cinema history.

Which actor played the role of the witty and charming Rhett Butler in the 1939 film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's novel 'Gone with the Wind'?

  1. Clark Gable

  2. Vivien Leigh

  3. Olivia de Havilland

  4. Leslie Howard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Clark Gable's portrayal of Rhett Butler in 'Gone with the Wind' is considered one of the most iconic performances in cinema history.

In the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice', which actress played the role of the intelligent and independent Elizabeth Bennet?

  1. Keira Knightley

  2. Matthew Macfadyen

  3. Brenda Blethyn

  4. Donald Sutherland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keira Knightley portrayed Elizabeth Bennet in the 2005 film adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice'.

Which actor played the role of the enigmatic and complex Hamlet in the 1990 film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet'?

  1. Mel Gibson

  2. Glenn Close

  3. Alan Rickman

  4. Helena Bonham Carter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mel Gibson portrayed Hamlet in the 1990 film adaptation of 'Hamlet'.

In the 2012 film adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel 'Les Misérables', which actress played the role of the tragic and resilient Fantine?

  1. Anne Hathaway

  2. Hugh Jackman

  3. Russell Crowe

  4. Amanda Seyfried


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anne Hathaway portrayed Fantine in the 2012 film adaptation of 'Les Misérables'.

Which actor played the role of the cunning and manipulative Iago in the 1995 film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play 'Othello'?

  1. Laurence Fishburne

  2. Kenneth Branagh

  3. Irène Jacob

  4. Nathaniel Parker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laurence Fishburne portrayed Iago in the 1995 film adaptation of 'Othello'.

In the 2013 film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', which actress played the role of the mysterious and alluring Daisy Buchanan?

  1. Carey Mulligan

  2. Leonardo DiCaprio

  3. Joel Edgerton

  4. Elizabeth Debicki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carey Mulligan portrayed Daisy Buchanan in the 2013 film adaptation of 'The Great Gatsby'.

Which actor played the role of the wise and compassionate Gandalf in the 'Lord of the Rings' film trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novels?

  1. Ian McKellen

  2. Elijah Wood

  3. Viggo Mortensen

  4. Sean Astin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ian McKellen portrayed Gandalf in the 'Lord of the Rings' film trilogy.

In the 1994 film adaptation of Anne Rice's novel 'Interview with the Vampire', which actor played the role of the enigmatic and seductive vampire Lestat de Lioncourt?

  1. Tom Cruise

  2. Brad Pitt

  3. Kirsten Dunst

  4. Christian Slater


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tom Cruise portrayed Lestat de Lioncourt in the 1994 film adaptation of 'Interview with the Vampire'.

Which actress played the role of the strong-willed and independent Katniss Everdeen in the 'Hunger Games' film series, based on Suzanne Collins' novels?

  1. Jennifer Lawrence

  2. Josh Hutcherson

  3. Liam Hemsworth

  4. Woody Harrelson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jennifer Lawrence portrayed Katniss Everdeen in the 'Hunger Games' film series.

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