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Film and Political Corruption

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge of how political corruption is portrayed in films.
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Which film depicts a corrupt politician who uses his power to enrich himself and his family?

  1. The Godfather

  2. The Wolf of Wall Street

  3. Citizen Kane

  4. All the President's Men


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Citizen Kane tells the story of Charles Foster Kane, a wealthy newspaper magnate who uses his power to control the news and influence public opinion.

In the film 'The Godfather', what is the name of the corrupt politician who is in the pocket of the Corleone family?

  1. Senator Geary

  2. Governor Cuomo

  3. Mayor Giuliani

  4. President Nixon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Senator Geary is a corrupt politician who is in the pocket of the Corleone family. He uses his power to help the Corleones with their illegal activities.

Which film tells the story of a group of journalists who uncover a political corruption scandal?

  1. The Godfather

  2. The Wolf of Wall Street

  3. Citizen Kane

  4. All the President's Men


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the President's Men tells the story of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, two journalists who uncovered the Watergate scandal.

In the film 'The Wolf of Wall Street', what is the name of the corrupt stockbroker who defrauds his clients?

  1. Jordan Belfort

  2. Mark Hanna

  3. Gordon Gekko

  4. Ivan Boesky


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jordan Belfort is a corrupt stockbroker who defrauds his clients. He uses his wealth to buy luxury items and live a lavish lifestyle.

Which film depicts a corrupt politician who uses his power to silence his critics?

  1. The Godfather

  2. The Wolf of Wall Street

  3. Citizen Kane

  4. All the President's Men


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Godfather tells the story of Vito Corleone, a powerful mafia boss who uses his power to silence his critics.

In the film 'Citizen Kane', what is the name of the newspaper magnate who uses his power to control the news and influence public opinion?

  1. Charles Foster Kane

  2. William Randolph Hearst

  3. Joseph Pulitzer

  4. Rupert Murdoch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charles Foster Kane is a newspaper magnate who uses his power to control the news and influence public opinion.

Which film tells the story of a group of citizens who band together to fight against political corruption?

  1. The Godfather

  2. The Wolf of Wall Street

  3. Citizen Kane

  4. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington tells the story of Jefferson Smith, a naive young man who is elected to the Senate and fights against political corruption.

In the film 'The Wolf of Wall Street', what is the name of the corrupt stockbroker who is eventually arrested and sent to prison?

  1. Jordan Belfort

  2. Mark Hanna

  3. Gordon Gekko

  4. Ivan Boesky


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jordan Belfort is a corrupt stockbroker who is eventually arrested and sent to prison.

Which film depicts a corrupt politician who is assassinated by his political enemies?

  1. The Godfather

  2. The Wolf of Wall Street

  3. Citizen Kane

  4. JFK


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

JFK tells the story of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

In the film 'Citizen Kane', what is the name of the newspaper that Charles Foster Kane uses to control the news and influence public opinion?

  1. The Inquirer

  2. The Post

  3. The Times

  4. The Enquirer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Inquirer is the newspaper that Charles Foster Kane uses to control the news and influence public opinion.

Which film tells the story of a group of journalists who uncover a political corruption scandal that leads to the resignation of the president?

  1. The Godfather

  2. The Wolf of Wall Street

  3. Citizen Kane

  4. All the President's Men


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the President's Men tells the story of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, two journalists who uncovered the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of President Nixon.

In the film 'The Wolf of Wall Street', what is the name of the corrupt stockbroker who is eventually disbarred and banned from the securities industry?

  1. Jordan Belfort

  2. Mark Hanna

  3. Gordon Gekko

  4. Ivan Boesky


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jordan Belfort is a corrupt stockbroker who is eventually disbarred and banned from the securities industry.

Which film depicts a corrupt politician who is eventually impeached and removed from office?

  1. The Godfather

  2. The Wolf of Wall Street

  3. Citizen Kane

  4. Nixon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nixon tells the story of the impeachment and resignation of President Richard Nixon.

In the film 'Citizen Kane', what is the name of the character who is based on William Randolph Hearst?

  1. Charles Foster Kane

  2. William Randolph Hearst

  3. Joseph Pulitzer

  4. Rupert Murdoch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charles Foster Kane is a character who is based on William Randolph Hearst.

Which film tells the story of a group of citizens who band together to fight against political corruption and win back their city?

  1. The Godfather

  2. The Wolf of Wall Street

  3. Citizen Kane

  4. The Departed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Departed tells the story of a group of citizens who band together to fight against political corruption and win back their city.

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