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Through a Glass Darkly Trivia Quiz

The biblical phrase "through a glass, darkly" has inspired film-makers and writers for generations.

A multiple-choice quiz by Herleva. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Herleva

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
337,280

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
320

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Question 1 of 10

1. This U.S. Army General was also a writer--one of his best-known works is the poem "Through a Glass, Darkly". Who was he? Hint

Ernest Nason Harmon

John Joseph Pershing

Douglas MacArthur

George S. Patton

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Through a Glass Darkly" (1987) was the debut novel of which historical romance writer? Hint

Phillipa Gregory

Karleen Koen

Kathleen Windsor

Diana Gabaldon

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Question 3 of 10

3. "A Scanner Darkly" was adapted into a film in 2006 starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder, but who wrote the original novel? Hint

Robert A. Heinlein

Issac Asimov

Philip K. Dick

William Gibson

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Through the Past, Darkly" was a greatest hits compilation for which iconic rock band? Hint

The Who

The Doors

Led Zeppelin

The Rolling Stones

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Question 5 of 10

5. This Norwegian novelist published a 1993 novel entitled "Through a Glass, Darkly", although his story about a girl named Sophie and the history of philosophy is more famous. Hint

Jostein Gaarder

Roy Jacobsen

Knut Hamsun

Per Petterson

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Through the Glass Darkly" is a track on the 2007 album "Songs of Mass Destruction" by which Scottish female vocalist? Hint

Annie Lennox

Shirley Manson

KT Tunstall

Sharleen Spiteri

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Question 7 of 10

7. "In a Mirror, Darkly" was a two-part episode done to celebrate the 700th episode of the "Star Trek" franchise. Which "Star Trek" series was this episode a part of? Hint

Star Trek: Enterprise

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Star Trek: Voyager

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Through a Glass Darkly" was also an episode of this superhero TV show: Hint

Heroes

Smallville

Dark Angel

Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

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Question 9 of 10

9. "In a Glass Darkly" was a short story title for which famed mystery writer? Hint

Agatha Christie

Margery Allingham

Ngaio Marsh

Dorothy Sayers

10. The line "For now we see through a glass darkly" (1 Corinthians 13:12) appears in the King James Version of the Bible. Which of the following are NOT translations of the same line in other versions of the bible? Hint

For now we see in a mirror, darkly; but then face to face

Today we can't see through the dark glass, but tomorrow we will be face to face.

We see now through a glass in a dark manner; but then face to face

For we see now through a dim window obscurely, but then face to face

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This U.S. Army General was also a writer--one of his best-known works is the poem "Through a Glass, Darkly". Who was he?

Answer: George S. Patton

Patton served in the Mexican Revolution and World War I, but he was proudest of his actions during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. The film "Patton" is an American classic, and in 2003 it was added to the U.S. National Film Registry.

2. "Through a Glass Darkly" (1987) was the debut novel of which historical romance writer?

Answer: Karleen Koen

Koen's stories are set against the rich history of Europe and America during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. The saga of the Verney family that begins in "Through a Glass Darkly" continues in "Now Face to Face" (1996).

3. "A Scanner Darkly" was adapted into a film in 2006 starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder, but who wrote the original novel?

Answer: Philip K. Dick

This sci-fi story dealing with the drug culture in the U.S. gained attention for making live actors look like cartoons. The actors were 'animated' through the technique of rotoscoping.

4. "Through the Past, Darkly" was a greatest hits compilation for which iconic rock band?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones' second volume of greatest hits was released in 1969. It was dedicated to former band member Brian Jones, who had died a few months earlier.

5. This Norwegian novelist published a 1993 novel entitled "Through a Glass, Darkly", although his story about a girl named Sophie and the history of philosophy is more famous.

Answer: Jostein Gaarder

"Through a Glass, Darkly" was adapted into a film of the same name in 2008. His novels "Sophie's World" (1991) and "The Orange Girl" (2004) have also been made into films.

6. "Through the Glass Darkly" is a track on the 2007 album "Songs of Mass Destruction" by which Scottish female vocalist?

Answer: Annie Lennox

KT Tunstall did provide backing vocals on the album, along Madonna, Pink, Gladys Knight, Sarah McLachlan and many other artists. Lennox, one half of the eighties duo The Eurythmics, also composed the award-winning "Into the West" for the "Lord of the Rings" soundtrack.

7. "In a Mirror, Darkly" was a two-part episode done to celebrate the 700th episode of the "Star Trek" franchise. Which "Star Trek" series was this episode a part of?

Answer: Star Trek: Enterprise

This anniversary episode begins where the film "Star Trek: First Contact" (1996) left off. Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, the widow of the show's creator Gene Roddenberry, provided the voice of the Defiant Computer in this episode.

8. "Through a Glass Darkly" was also an episode of this superhero TV show:

Answer: Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

In this episode of "The New Adventures of Superman", Lois and Clark are thinking about buying a house together--but as usual, Superman's enemies have other plans for him. Her role as Lois Lane on "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" was the big break for "Desperate Housewives" star Teri Hatcher.

9. "In a Glass Darkly" was a short story title for which famed mystery writer?

Answer: Agatha Christie

"In a Glass Darkly" appeared in the 1939 collection" The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories". It is the only story in the collection that does not feature one of Christie's famous detectives.

Answer: Today we can't see through the dark glass, but tomorrow we will be face to face.

The King James Version was first published in 1611. It is still one of the most popular English translation of the Bible.

Source: Author Herleva

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