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Heath Ledger Films Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the film work of the incomparable Heath Ledger. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by rj211. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rj211

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,939

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following characters did Ledger NOT play? Hint

Gabriel Edward Martin

Patrick Verona

William Thatcher

Benjamin Martin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which is true of the leather strap worn by Ledger on his wrist in many movies? Hint

It was given to him by a fellow 'Roar' cast member and he liked it, so he continues to wear it.

The costume designers have noticed that female test audiences really like it when he wears them, so they've been incorporated into his costumes.

What strap?

It's entirely coincidental that he wears the strap.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the tagline for Ledger's 1999 botched-crime film, 'Two Hands'? Hint

It seemed simple. Just deliver the cash.

The more, the merrier.

Grabbing at whatever's out there.

Better than one.

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what country was 'A Knight's Tale' filmed? Hint

Slovakia

Albania

Czech Republic

Serbia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who of the following had not been in a movie with Heath Ledger at the time of 'A Knight's Tale'? Hint

Daryl Mitchell

Rufus Sewell

Jason Isaacs

Gary Oldman

6. For which of Ledger's movies is the following the tagline? 'Before they were soldiers, they were family. Before they were legends, they were heroes. Before there was a nation, there was a fight for freedom.'

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. On which Shakespeare play is '10 Things I Hate About You' based? Hint

Othello

King Lear

The Taming Of The Shrew

The Merchant of Venice

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ledger had a part in the emotionally exhausting 2001 film, 'Monster's Ball'. Was his charcter alive at the end of the film?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ledger starred in 2002's 'The Four Feathers' opposite Wes Bentley and Kate Hudson. What other film was directed by the film's director? Hint

Passage to India

The English Patient

Black Hawk Down

Elizabeth

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'The Sin Eater', for release in early 2003, shares some cast and crew ties with 'A Knight's Tale'. Who of the following did NOT work on both films? Hint

Brian Helgeland

Shannyn Sossamon

Mark Addy

Alan Tudyk

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following characters did Ledger NOT play?

Answer: Benjamin Martin

Benjamin Martin was played by Mel Gibson in 'The Patriot'.

2. Which is true of the leather strap worn by Ledger on his wrist in many movies?

Answer: It was given to him by a fellow 'Roar' cast member and he liked it, so he continues to wear it.

Vera Farmiga gave them to all of the cast members, but Ledger really liked his.

3. What was the tagline for Ledger's 1999 botched-crime film, 'Two Hands'?

Answer: It seemed simple. Just deliver the cash.

A black comedy that apparently captures the essence of Australians.

4. In what country was 'A Knight's Tale' filmed?

Answer: Czech Republic

Apparently Hollywood finds Prague and the surrounding areas good film fodder, as they can be made up relatively easily to look like old Europe.

5. Who of the following had not been in a movie with Heath Ledger at the time of 'A Knight's Tale'?

Answer: Gary Oldman

Sewell, 'A Knight's Tale'. Isaacs, 'The Patriot'. Daryl Mitchell, '10 Things'.

Answer: The Patriot

Drama from 2000 also starring Mel Gibson.

7. On which Shakespeare play is '10 Things I Hate About You' based?

Answer: The Taming Of The Shrew

Ledger played opposite Julia Stiles, winning paintball fights and girls' hearts. Ahh.

8. Ledger had a part in the emotionally exhausting 2001 film, 'Monster's Ball'. Was his charcter alive at the end of the film?

Answer: No

His death was one of many events in the first half of the film that left both the characters and audience grief-stricken.

9. Ledger starred in 2002's 'The Four Feathers' opposite Wes Bentley and Kate Hudson. What other film was directed by the film's director?

Answer: Elizabeth

Shekhar Kapur was the man in the director's chair for both 'Four Feathers' and 'Elizabeth' (1998). Too bad 'Four Feathers' didn't quite do for its stars what 'Elizabeth' did for Cate Blanchett.

10. 'The Sin Eater', for release in early 2003, shares some cast and crew ties with 'A Knight's Tale'. Who of the following did NOT work on both films?

Answer: Alan Tudyk

Both of the films were written and directed by Brian Helgeland. Tudyk played Sir William's squire in 'A Knight's Tale', but was not cast in 'The Sin Eater'.

Source: Author rj211

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