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Orange: the most misunderstood of all the colours. See how well you know the ugly stepchild of the colour spectrum as used in the entertainment industry.

A multiple-choice quiz by strudi74. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
strudi74

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
362,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
551

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Question 1 of 10

1. The excellent novel "A Clockwork Orange" is Anthony Burgess' examination of a violent youth subculture. What is the name given to the behavioral modification technique used on the main character? Hint

Brodsky Therapy

Lobotomization

Ludovico Technique

Stockholm Syndrome

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Orange Crush" was a hit single for Georgia based US rock group R.E.M. Who is the lead singer of this legendary group? Hint

Billy Corgan

Michael Stipe

Bryan Ferry

Bono

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Question 3 of 10

3. The 2012 film "The Oranges" shares a similarity with TV show "House M.D", in that characters played by the same actors develop an attraction to each other. Who plays the two female roles that Hugh Laurie's characters become attracted to? Hint

Leighton Meester

Olivia Wilde

Mila Kunis

Blake Lively

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Question 4 of 10

4. In "The Godfather" trilogy there are several instances where oranges appear in a scene. What do the oranges foreshadow? Hint

Death

Births

Weddings

Sickness

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Question 5 of 10

5. "The Annoying Orange" is a Youtube-inspired comedy series featuring a talking orange. Who is the best friend of the orange? Hint

Apple

Pear

Passion Fruit

Lemon

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the comedic prison drama "Orange is the New Black" the main character Piper Chapman is sent to prison for fifteen months for offenses committed ten years before. The series is based on a memoir by which author? Hint

Piper Kerman

Julie McGrath

Taylor Schilling

Nicky Miller

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which acclaimed R&B artist released an album called "Channel Orange" in 2012? Hint

Frank Ocean

Ne-Yo

Drake

Alicia Keys

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Soldier of Orange" (1977) was Paul Verhoeven's look at World War II from the viewpoint of Dutch students. Who portrayed the main character Erik Lanshof? Hint

Donald Pleasance

Jeroen Krabbe

Michael Caine

Rutger Hauer

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Question 9 of 10

9. "The O.C." is a youth drama series which focuses on two families living in the upper class Orange County district of Newport Beach. The show launched the careers of a number of young actors, notably the actress who found fame as Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley on "House MD". What is her name? Hint

Jennifer Morrison

Olivia Wilde

Rachel Bilson

Mischa Barton

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Orange County" is comedy about an intelligent young surfer who has to do anything he can to get into Stanford after his guidance counselor sends in the incorrect paperwork. Which Oscar-winning actor's son plays the main character Shaun Brumder? Hint

Mel Gibson

Tom Hanks

Denzel Washington

Meryl Streep

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Ludovico Technique

The Ludovico Technique is a form of therapy where Alex is given a drug that causes extreme nausea while he is subjected to violent film footage. The end result of this is that Alex becomes sick each time he attempts a violent act, but all is not as it seems...
A highly acclaimed film by Stanley Kubrick was made based on the book.

2. "Orange Crush" was a hit single for Georgia based US rock group R.E.M. Who is the lead singer of this legendary group?

Answer: Michael Stipe

"Orange Crush" is a reference to the deadly chemical "Agent Orange" which was used extensively in the Vietnam war. The song reached number one on the US rock charts in 1988. It can be found on their acclaimed album "Green".

Answer: Leighton Meester

In the film Hugh Laurie's character David enters into an affair with Nina, played by Leighton Meester. This is the second time that the two actors have been linked in this way, after she played Ali, a 17 year-old trying her best to seduce Dr. House. At least this time he did not act on it!

4. In "The Godfather" trilogy there are several instances where oranges appear in a scene. What do the oranges foreshadow?

Answer: Death

According to IMdB, there are at least eight instances in the trilogy where an orange or the colour orange appear directly before a character is violently killed. According to the production designer it was done unintentionally, only serving to contrast the dark mood with a lighter colour, but when you see an orange in these films, you know what's coming...

5. "The Annoying Orange" is a Youtube-inspired comedy series featuring a talking orange. Who is the best friend of the orange?

Answer: Pear

"The Annoying Orange" started as a standalone Youtube video by Dane Boedigheimer in 2009. The popularity of the orange and his friends have led to a range of toys as well as video game and TV series inspirations, despite poor reviews and crude humour.

Answer: Piper Kerman

Piper Kerman spent thirteen months of a fifteen month sentence in prison for money laundering, and wrote a memoir of her experiences at Danbury minimum security prison. The television series stars Taylor Schilling and Laura Prepon.

7. Which acclaimed R&B artist released an album called "Channel Orange" in 2012?

Answer: Frank Ocean

Born Christpher Breaux, New Orleans native Frank Ocean's career was almost prematurely ended when his recording studio in New Orleans was devastated by Hurrican Katrina. He moved to Los Angeles and his career took off. His 2012 release "Channel Orange" is highly acclaimed and has led to several hit singles.

8. "Soldier of Orange" (1977) was Paul Verhoeven's look at World War II from the viewpoint of Dutch students. Who portrayed the main character Erik Lanshof?

Answer: Rutger Hauer

"Soldier of Orange" is based on the true story of Erik Hazelhof, a conflicted Dutch student who becomes involved in the Dutch resistance. Rutger Hauer would go on to have a reasonably successful career, including films like "Ladyhawke" and "Blind Fury".

Answer: Olivia Wilde

Born in 1984 in New York, Olivia Wilde had a few guest roles before an extended Season 2 appearance on "The O.C". After "House M.D" she has appeared in numerous feature films including "TRON" and "Cowboys and Aliens".

Answer: Tom Hanks

Colin Hanks is the oldest son of Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks ("Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump"). Born in 1977 he has built a solid career, with a lengthy appearance in the series "Roswell" and starring roles in films like "Untraceable" and "The House Bunny".

Source: Author strudi74

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