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Classical Literature Adaptations: Reimagining the Classics

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Which modern film adaptation of Jane Austen's (\"Pride and Prejudice\") features Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet?

  1. Sense and Sensibility (1995)

  2. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

  3. Pride & Prejudice (2005)

  4. Emma (2020)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 2005 film (\"Pride & Prejudice\") starred Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet and Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy.

In Baz Luhrmann's (\"Romeo + Juliet\"), set in modern-day Verona Beach, what do the Montague and Capulet families represent?

  1. Rival gangs

  2. Political parties

  3. Corporate empires

  4. Religious sects


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Luhrmann's adaptation, the Montagues and Capulets are portrayed as rival gangs, reflecting the film's contemporary setting.

Which classic novel by Charles Dickens was adapted into the 2012 musical (\"Les Misérables\")?

  1. A Tale of Two Cities

  2. Oliver Twist

  3. Great Expectations

  4. Les Misérables


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 2012 musical (\"Les Misérables\") is based on Victor Hugo's novel of the same name, not Charles Dickens's works.

In the 1995 film adaptation of Jane Austen's (\"Sense and Sensibility\"), which actress played the role of Elinor Dashwood?

  1. Kate Winslet

  2. Emma Thompson

  3. Hugh Grant

  4. Alan Rickman


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Emma Thompson portrayed Elinor Dashwood in the 1995 film adaptation of (\"Sense and Sensibility\").

Which 2018 film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's (\"Little Women\") featured Saoirse Ronan as Jo March?

  1. Little Women (1994)

  2. Little Women (2019)

  3. Lady Bird (2017)

  4. The Favourite (2018)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2019 film (\"Little Women\") starred Saoirse Ronan as Jo March, Timothée Chalamet as Laurie, and Emma Watson as Meg.

In the 2003 film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's (\"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King\"), who played the role of Aragorn?

  1. Elijah Wood

  2. Sean Astin

  3. Orlando Bloom

  4. Viggo Mortensen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Viggo Mortensen portrayed Aragorn in the (\"Lord of the Rings\") film trilogy.

Which 1996 film adaptation of Jane Austen's (\"Emma\") starred Gwyneth Paltrow as the titular character?

  1. Clueless (1995)

  2. Emma (1996)

  3. The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)

  4. Shakespeare in Love (1998)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 1996 film (\"Emma\") starred Gwyneth Paltrow as Emma Woodhouse.

In the 2013 film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's (\"The Great Gatsby\"), which actor played the role of Jay Gatsby?

  1. Leonardo DiCaprio

  2. Tobey Maguire

  3. Joel Edgerton

  4. Carey Mulligan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leonardo DiCaprio portrayed Jay Gatsby in the 2013 film adaptation.

Which 2010 film adaptation of Lewis Carroll's (\"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland\") featured Mia Wasikowska as Alice?

  1. Alice in Wonderland (1951)

  2. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (2010)

  3. Through the Looking Glass (2016)

  4. Maleficent (2014)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2010 film (\"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland\") starred Mia Wasikowska as Alice and Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter.

In the 2012 film adaptation of Victor Hugo's (\"Les Misérables\"), which actor played the role of Jean Valjean?

  1. Hugh Jackman

  2. Russell Crowe

  3. Anne Hathaway

  4. Amanda Seyfried


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hugh Jackman portrayed Jean Valjean in the 2012 film adaptation of (\"Les Misérables\").

Which 1995 film adaptation of Jane Austen's (\"Clueless\") modernized the story and set it in Beverly Hills?

  1. Clueless (1995)

  2. Emma (1996)

  3. The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)

  4. Shakespeare in Love (1998)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1995 film (\"Clueless\") is a modern adaptation of (\"Emma\") set in Beverly Hills and starring Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz.

In the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen's (\"Pride and Prejudice\"), which actor played the role of Mr. Darcy?

  1. Matthew Macfadyen

  2. Colin Firth

  3. Hugh Grant

  4. Alan Rickman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Matthew Macfadyen portrayed Mr. Darcy in the 2005 film adaptation of (\"Pride and Prejudice\").

Which 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King's (\"It\") featured Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Dancing Clown?

  1. It (1990)

  2. It (2017)

  3. The Shining (1980)

  4. Carrie (1976)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2017 film (\"It\") starred Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.

In the 2018 film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's (\"The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies\"), who played the role of Bilbo Baggins?

  1. Martin Freeman

  2. Ian McKellen

  3. Richard Armitage

  4. Evangeline Lilly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Martin Freeman portrayed Bilbo Baggins in the (\"Hobbit\") film trilogy.

Which 2019 film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's (\"Little Women\") featured Florence Pugh as Amy March?

  1. Little Women (1994)

  2. Little Women (2019)

  3. Lady Bird (2017)

  4. The Favourite (2018)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2019 film (\"Little Women\") starred Florence Pugh as Amy March, Saoirse Ronan as Jo March, and Emma Watson as Meg.

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