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From Page to Screen: Adaptations of Mystery Classics

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Which iconic detective character was brought to life by Basil Rathbone in a series of classic films?

  1. Sherlock Holmes

  2. Hercule Poirot

  3. Miss Marple

  4. Philip Marlowe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Basil Rathbone's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the 1930s and 1940s films is considered one of the most memorable interpretations of the character.

In the 1974 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's \"Murder on the Orient Express\", who played the eccentric detective Hercule Poirot?

  1. Albert Finney

  2. Peter Ustinov

  3. David Suchet

  4. Kenneth Branagh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Albert Finney's portrayal of Hercule Poirot in the 1974 film adaptation is widely regarded as one of the most faithful and memorable interpretations of the character.

Which classic film noir adaptation of Raymond Chandler's novel \"The Big Sleep\" starred Humphrey Bogart as the hard-boiled detective Philip Marlowe?

  1. The Big Sleep (1946)

  2. Chinatown (1974)

  3. The Maltese Falcon (1941)

  4. Double Indemnity (1944)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1946 film adaptation of \"The Big Sleep\" is considered a classic example of film noir, with Bogart's portrayal of Marlowe becoming iconic.

In the 2011 film adaptation of Stieg Larsson's \"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo\", who played the enigmatic hacker Lisbeth Salander?

  1. Rooney Mara

  2. Natalie Portman

  3. Emma Watson

  4. Scarlett Johansson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rooney Mara's portrayal of Lisbeth Salander in the 2011 film adaptation earned her critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination.

Which 1962 film adaptation of Harper Lee's \"To Kill a Mockingbird\" won an Academy Award for Best Picture?

  1. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

  2. Gone with the Wind (1939)

  3. Casablanca (1942)

  4. The Godfather (1972)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1962 film adaptation of \"To Kill a Mockingbird\" is considered a cinematic masterpiece and is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.

In the 1978 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's \"Death on the Nile\", who played the glamorous socialite Jacqueline de Bellefort?

  1. Mia Farrow

  2. Maggie Smith

  3. Angela Lansbury

  4. Lauren Bacall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mia Farrow's portrayal of Jacqueline de Bellefort in the 1978 film adaptation of \"Death on the Nile\" is remembered for its elegance and complexity.

Which 2009 film adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's \"Sherlock Holmes\" starred Robert Downey Jr. as the titular detective?

  1. Sherlock Holmes (2009)

  2. The Hound of the Baskervilles (2002)

  3. A Study in Scarlet (1933)

  4. The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2009 film adaptation of \"Sherlock Holmes\" was a critical and commercial success, with Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Holmes receiving widespread praise.

In the 1954 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's \"Witness for the Prosecution\", who played the cunning defense attorney Sir Wilfrid Robarts?

  1. Charles Laughton

  2. Tyrone Power

  3. Marlene Dietrich

  4. Elsa Lanchester


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charles Laughton's portrayal of Sir Wilfrid Robarts in the 1954 film adaptation of \"Witness for the Prosecution\" is considered one of his finest performances.

Which 1941 film adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's \"The Maltese Falcon\" starred Humphrey Bogart as the private detective Sam Spade?

  1. The Maltese Falcon (1941)

  2. The Big Sleep (1946)

  3. Double Indemnity (1944)

  4. Chinatown (1974)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1941 film adaptation of \"The Maltese Falcon\" is considered a classic film noir, with Bogart's portrayal of Sam Spade becoming iconic.

In the 2017 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's \"Murder on the Orient Express\", who played the flamboyant Russian princess Natalia Dragomiroff?

  1. Judi Dench

  2. Michelle Pfeiffer

  3. Penelope Cruz

  4. Daisy Ridley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judi Dench's portrayal of Natalia Dragomiroff in the 2017 film adaptation of \"Murder on the Orient Express\" brought depth and elegance to the character.

Which 1972 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's \"Death on the Nile\" starred Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot?

  1. Death on the Nile (1978)

  2. Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

  3. The Mirror Crack'd (1980)

  4. Evil Under the Sun (1982)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Peter Ustinov's portrayal of Hercule Poirot in the 1972 film adaptation of \"Death on the Nile\" is remembered for its charm and wit.

In the 2011 film adaptation of Stieg Larsson's \"The Girl Who Played with Fire\", who played the journalist Mikael Blomkvist?

  1. Daniel Craig

  2. Michael Nyqvist

  3. Noomi Rapace

  4. Stellan SkarsgÄrd


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Michael Nyqvist's portrayal of Mikael Blomkvist in the 2011 film adaptation of \"The Girl Who Played with Fire\" captured the character's determination and intelligence.

Which 1934 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's \"Murder on the Orient Express\" starred Charles Laughton as Hercule Poirot?

  1. Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

  2. Death on the Nile (1978)

  3. The Mirror Crack'd (1980)

  4. Evil Under the Sun (1982)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Charles Laughton's portrayal of Hercule Poirot in the 1934 film adaptation of \"Murder on the Orient Express\" is considered one of the earliest and most memorable interpretations of the character.

In the 1964 film adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's \"The Birds\", who played the socialite Melanie Daniels?

  1. Tippi Hedren

  2. Rod Taylor

  3. Suzanne Pleshette

  4. Jessica Tandy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tippi Hedren's portrayal of Melanie Daniels in the 1964 film adaptation of \"The Birds\" is remembered for its vulnerability and resilience.

Which 2015 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's \"And Then There Were None\" featured an ensemble cast including Sam Neill, Aidan Turner, and Miranda Richardson?

  1. And Then There Were None (2015)

  2. Death on the Nile (2022)

  3. Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

  4. The Girl on the Train (2016)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2015 film adaptation of \"And Then There Were None\" brought together a talented cast to portray the isolated characters trapped on an island.

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