Historical Figures in Drama

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In Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', who is the protagonist seeking revenge for his father's murder?

  1. Romeo

  2. Macbeth

  3. Hamlet

  4. Othello


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hamlet is the central character in Shakespeare's tragedy, seeking vengeance for the murder of his father, King Hamlet.

Which historical figure is portrayed in the play 'Julius Caesar' by William Shakespeare?

  1. Mark Antony

  2. Brutus

  3. Cleopatra

  4. Julius Caesar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The play revolves around the assassination of Julius Caesar and its aftermath, highlighting the political and personal conflicts of the Roman Republic.

In the play 'Amadeus', which composer is depicted as a rival to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

  1. Ludwig van Beethoven

  2. Antonio Salieri

  3. Franz Schubert

  4. Joseph Haydn


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The play explores the rivalry between Mozart and Salieri, delving into themes of jealousy, ambition, and the nature of genius.

Which historical figure is the subject of the play 'The Lion in Winter' by James Goldman?

  1. King John

  2. Richard the Lionheart

  3. Eleanor of Aquitaine

  4. Henry II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The play centers around King Henry II of England and his family, examining the power struggles and personal conflicts within the royal court.

In the film '12 Angry Men', which juror initially holds out against the guilty verdict?

  1. Juror 8

  2. Juror 3

  3. Juror 7

  4. Juror 10


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juror 8, played by Henry Fonda, is the lone juror who initially believes the defendant is innocent and works to convince the others.

Which historical figure is portrayed in the play 'Saint Joan' by George Bernard Shaw?

  1. Joan of Arc

  2. Mary Magdalene

  3. Catherine of Aragon

  4. Anne Boleyn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The play dramatizes the life and trial of Joan of Arc, a French peasant girl who led the French army to victory during the Hundred Years' War.

In the film 'Schindler's List', who is the German industrialist who saves the lives of over a thousand Jews during the Holocaust?

  1. Oskar Schindler

  2. Adolf Eichmann

  3. Heinrich Himmler

  4. Joseph Goebbels


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oskar Schindler, a German businessman, is credited with saving the lives of over a thousand Jews by employing them in his factories during World War II.

Which historical figure is the subject of the play 'The Crucible' by Arthur Miller?

  1. Abigail Williams

  2. John Proctor

  3. Reverend Parris

  4. Elizabeth Proctor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The play centers around John Proctor, a farmer and former town official, who is accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials.

In the film 'Gandhi', who portrays the title role of the Indian independence leader?

  1. Ben Kingsley

  2. Robert De Niro

  3. Meryl Streep

  4. Sean Connery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ben Kingsley won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1982 biopic 'Gandhi'.

Which historical figure is depicted in the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry?

  1. Walter Lee Younger

  2. Ruth Younger

  3. Beneatha Younger

  4. Lena Younger


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lena Younger is the matriarch of the Younger family, whose dreams of a better life are explored in the play.

In the film 'Malcolm X', who portrays the title role of the African-American civil rights leader?

  1. Denzel Washington

  2. Morgan Freeman

  3. Angela Bassett

  4. Spike Lee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Denzel Washington received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Malcolm X in the 1992 biopic 'Malcolm X'.

Which historical figure is the subject of the play 'Frost/Nixon' by Peter Morgan?

  1. Richard Nixon

  2. David Frost

  3. Henry Kissinger

  4. Leonid Brezhnev


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The play dramatizes the series of televised interviews between British journalist David Frost and former US President Richard Nixon.

In the film 'The King's Speech', who portrays King George VI, who struggles with a speech impediment?

  1. Colin Firth

  2. Geoffrey Rush

  3. Helena Bonham Carter

  4. Guy Pearce


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Colin Firth won an Academy Award for his portrayal of King George VI in the 2010 film 'The King's Speech'.

Which historical figure is depicted in the play 'Angels in America' by Tony Kushner?

  1. Prior Walter

  2. Louis Ironson

  3. Harper Pitt

  4. Joe Pitt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prior Walter is a young gay man living with AIDS in New York City during the 1980s AIDS crisis.

In the film '1917', which soldiers are tasked with delivering a message across enemy lines during World War I?

  1. Corporal Blake and Lance Corporal Schofield

  2. Captain Miller and Private Ryan

  3. Lieutenant Dan and Forrest Gump

  4. Aragorn and Legolas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corporal Blake and Lance Corporal Schofield are the two soldiers tasked with delivering the message in the 2019 war film '1917'.

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