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Tales of Revenge Trivia Quiz

A good tale of revenge usually makes for an interesting story.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
68,423

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1352

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which of his short stories does Edgar Allan Poe contemplate (and execute) revenge against the unfortunate Fortunato? Hint

''The Cask of Amontillado'

'Hop Frog'

'The Black Cat'

'William Wilson'

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Question 2 of 10

2. Steve McQueen starred in the western, 'Nevada Smith', about a man bent on revenge. Which of the following was NOT a target of his revenge? Hint

Arthur Kennedy

Brian Keith

Karl Malden

Martin Landau

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Destry Rides Again' was a tame, comic movie starring James Stewart. Before that, however, it was a solid novel of revenge in the Old West. Who was the author? Hint

Anthony Hope

Zane Grey

Max Brand

Louis L'Amour

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Question 4 of 10

4. Perhaps it's a stretch to describe 'Hamlet' as a revenge story. Perhaps not. What is the name of the 'play within a play' that occurs in 'Hamlet'? Hint

'Right Reason'

'The Revenge of Alcibiades'

'The Murder of Gonzago'

The Secret Plan'

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Death Wish' was a Charles Bronson movie (with multiple sequels) about revenge in New York City. Who played his wife in the original movie? Hint

Polly Bergen

Hope Lange

Anne Baxter

Arlene Golonka

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 'The Return of Frank James', Frank tries to avenge the shooting of his brother, Jesse. Who played Frank? Hint

James Stewart

Henry Fonda

Kirk Douglas

Burt Lancaster

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these plays by Eugene O'Neill includes revenge for a murder as one of its themes? Hint

'Mourning Becomes Electra'

'Beyond the Horizon'

'Long Day's Journey Into Night'

'Anna Christie'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Clint Eastwood seeks revenge in 'Hang 'Em High'. Who appoints him sheriff? Hint

Bruce Dern

Pat Hingle

Alan Hale

Ed Begley

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is a tale of revenge. Who wrote it? Hint

Alexandre Dumas

Robert Louis Stevenson

Walter Scott

Daniel Defoe

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'High Noon' is a revenge tale in reverse: the protagonist isn't seeking revenge, he's defending against it. Gary Cooper's wife is Grace Kelly .... but who played his former girlfriend? Hint

Katy Jurado

Gail Russell

Linda Darnell

Pier Angeli

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which of his short stories does Edgar Allan Poe contemplate (and execute) revenge against the unfortunate Fortunato?

Answer: ''The Cask of Amontillado'

What's a Poe story without a little touch of madness?

2. Steve McQueen starred in the western, 'Nevada Smith', about a man bent on revenge. Which of the following was NOT a target of his revenge?

Answer: Brian Keith

Keith befriends McQueen in the movie. The others are the villains.

3. 'Destry Rides Again' was a tame, comic movie starring James Stewart. Before that, however, it was a solid novel of revenge in the Old West. Who was the author?

Answer: Max Brand

Hope did 'Prisoner of Zenda'. Zane Grey did many western stories. L'Amour came to the western scene later.

4. Perhaps it's a stretch to describe 'Hamlet' as a revenge story. Perhaps not. What is the name of the 'play within a play' that occurs in 'Hamlet'?

Answer: 'The Murder of Gonzago'

'The play's the thing where I'll catch the conscience of the king.' Or something like that.

5. 'Death Wish' was a Charles Bronson movie (with multiple sequels) about revenge in New York City. Who played his wife in the original movie?

Answer: Hope Lange

The original was okay. After that...

6. In 'The Return of Frank James', Frank tries to avenge the shooting of his brother, Jesse. Who played Frank?

Answer: Henry Fonda

This was a sequel to 'Jesse James', starring Tyrone Power.

7. Which of these plays by Eugene O'Neill includes revenge for a murder as one of its themes?

Answer: 'Mourning Becomes Electra'

Borrowing from Greek tragedy.

8. Clint Eastwood seeks revenge in 'Hang 'Em High'. Who appoints him sheriff?

Answer: Pat Hingle

The others are some of the men that he is chasing.

9. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is a tale of revenge. Who wrote it?

Answer: Alexandre Dumas

The legendary escape of Edmund Dantes.

10. 'High Noon' is a revenge tale in reverse: the protagonist isn't seeking revenge, he's defending against it. Gary Cooper's wife is Grace Kelly .... but who played his former girlfriend?

Answer: Katy Jurado

One of her best roles.

Source: Author robert362

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