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Jane Campion Trivia Quiz

Here's a quiz on a woman I deeply respect.

A multiple-choice quiz by lab*rat. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lab*rat

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
42,250

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
436

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What country was Jane Campion born in? Hint

Poland

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was Jane Campion born? Hint

April 30, 1959

April 30, 1954

April 30, 1964

April 30, 1969

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jane Campion is the SECOND woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for best director. What movie was she nominated for? Hint

'Sweetie'

'An Angel at My Table'

'Holy Smoke'

'The Piano'

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Campion's feature length directorial debut? Hint

'An Angel at my Table'

'The Piano'

'Holy Smoke'

'Sweetie'

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which screenplay did she write with her sister? Hint

'Portrait of a Lady'

'Holy Smoke'

'Sweetie'

'An Angel at my Table'

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of Campion's movies was based on the life of writer and poet Janet Frame? Hint

'An Angel at my Table'

'Portrait of a Lady'

'Sweetie'

'In the Cut'

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following actresses has Campion NEVER worked with? Hint

Kate Winslet

Holly Hunter

Natalie Portman

Anna Paquin

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following actors has Campion NEVER worked with? Hint

Wes Bently

John Malkovich

Christian Bale

Sam Neill

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which film WAS NOT directed by Jane Campion? Hint

'In the Cut'

'Sweetie'

'Portrait of a Lady'

'The Secret Garden'

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of the following films ARE NOT one of Campion's SHORTS? Hint

'In the Cut'

'After Hours'

'A Girl's Own Story'

'Passionless Moments'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What country was Jane Campion born in?

Answer: New Zealand

Campion was born in Wellington, New Zealand.

2. When was Jane Campion born?

Answer: April 30, 1954

3. Jane Campion is the SECOND woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for best director. What movie was she nominated for?

Answer: 'The Piano'

The first woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for best director is Lina Wertmuller for 'Seven Beauties'.

4. What was Campion's feature length directorial debut?

Answer: 'Sweetie'

'Sweetie' was released in 1989. Campion did about half a dozen shorts before making her first feature length.

5. Which screenplay did she write with her sister?

Answer: 'Holy Smoke'

Jane's sister Anna Campion co-wrote the screenplay 'Holy Smoke' with her.

6. Which of Campion's movies was based on the life of writer and poet Janet Frame?

Answer: 'An Angel at my Table'

'An Angel at my Table' was originally released as a three part mini-series for television in 1990. It was released in theatres the same year.

7. Which of the following actresses has Campion NEVER worked with?

Answer: Natalie Portman

Holly Hunter and Anna Paquin both won Oscars for their roles in 'The Piano'. Kate Winslet starred as Ruth in 'Holy Smoke'.

8. Which of the following actors has Campion NEVER worked with?

Answer: Wes Bently

Christian Bale and John Malkovich were both in 'Portrait of a Lady' and Sam Neill was in 'The Piano'.

9. Which film WAS NOT directed by Jane Campion?

Answer: 'The Secret Garden'

'The Secret Garden' 1993 was directed by Agnieszka Holland. Although there has been a few version of this classic tale, this one is by far the best.

10. Which one of the following films ARE NOT one of Campion's SHORTS?

Answer: 'After Hours'

"After Hours" was directed by Martin Scorsese.

Source: Author lab*rat

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