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Dramatic Letters in Fiction Trivia Quiz

Many fictional works either revolve around or utilize a written letter as a dramatic tool. Here are a few from a variety of sources.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
79,891

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'Letter to Three Wives' was a big movie some years ago. Who did NOT play one of the wives? Hint

Joan Crawford

Jeanne Crain

Ann Sothern

Linda Darnell

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bette Davis starred in a movie that was called 'The Letter'. What was the significance of the letter in question? Hint

It provided the identity of the victim

It provided a motive and evidence of premeditation

It provided plans for the murderer's escape route

It provided the murderer with an alibi

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who wrote 'the Purloined Letter'? Hint

Robert Louis Stevenson

Walter Scott

Edgar Allan Poe

Alexandre Dumas

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons', a letter plays a pivotal role. Who wrote the letter? Hint

The son's mother

The son who was a flier

The son's father

The son's girlfriend

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Question 5 of 10

5. Cyrano De Bergerac gets into trouble when he writes love letters for a friend. To whom are the letters sent? Hint

Dulcinea

Veronica

Roxanne

Cordelia

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', a letter that Dorian writes has dire consequences. What is the content of the letter? Hint

He confesses to a crime

He says that he is penniless

He admits to a relationship with another woman

He jilts a girlfriend

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Agatha Christie's 'Witness for the Prosecution', certain letters become key exhibits at trial. What later turns out to be important about these letters? Hint

They help to identify the victim

They are forgeries

They are signed by famous people

They indicate where the money is hidden

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the novel (and movie) 'The Four Feathers' , the feathers are sent -rather than a letter - as a method of communication. What do the feathers represent? Hint

Greed

Cowardice

Dishonesty

Immorality

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Question 9 of 10

9. Although not a work of fiction, this author's 'Letter to his Father' is a fascinating insight into the relationship between the two men. Hint

Oscar Wilde

Franz Kafka

Charles Baudelaire

Eugene O'Neill

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 'The Ox Bow Incident', the reading of a letter is a dramatic moment in the movie. Who wrote the letter? Hint

The man who was wrongfully accused of the crime

The man who committed the crime

The sheriff who investigated the crime

The victim of the crime

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Letter to Three Wives' was a big movie some years ago. Who did NOT play one of the wives?

Answer: Joan Crawford

Interesting idea and movie.

2. Bette Davis starred in a movie that was called 'The Letter'. What was the significance of the letter in question?

Answer: It provided a motive and evidence of premeditation

This comes from the work by Somerset Maugham. The dramatic opening scene has Davis shooting - repeatedly - an acquaintance. Why?

3. Who wrote 'the Purloined Letter'?

Answer: Edgar Allan Poe

All wrote adventure tales, but this one was Poe.

4. In Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons', a letter plays a pivotal role. Who wrote the letter?

Answer: The son who was a flier

Suicide - and the reason why.

5. Cyrano De Bergerac gets into trouble when he writes love letters for a friend. To whom are the letters sent?

Answer: Roxanne

Poor Cyrano! No happy ending for him!

6. In 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', a letter that Dorian writes has dire consequences. What is the content of the letter?

Answer: He jilts a girlfriend

He 'tests' her - and she fails. He dumps her - and she kills herself.

7. In Agatha Christie's 'Witness for the Prosecution', certain letters become key exhibits at trial. What later turns out to be important about these letters?

Answer: They are forgeries

Marlene Dietrich does a good job in the movie.

8. In the novel (and movie) 'The Four Feathers' , the feathers are sent -rather than a letter - as a method of communication. What do the feathers represent?

Answer: Cowardice

Good old movie - but I can't vouch for the re-make.

9. Although not a work of fiction, this author's 'Letter to his Father' is a fascinating insight into the relationship between the two men.

Answer: Franz Kafka

Tough life for F.K. - here's one reason why.

10. In 'The Ox Bow Incident', the reading of a letter is a dramatic moment in the movie. Who wrote the letter?

Answer: The man who was wrongfully accused of the crime

Henry Fonda reads it as the brim of Harry Morgan's hat obscures Fonda's eyes.

Source: Author robert362

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