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"Exam" (2009) Trivia Quiz

Is a great job worth any price? Eight applicants, one room, strange instructions and a limited time to answer a single question. Tensions mount as they try to solve the problem and inevitably begin turning on one another. Spoilers ahead. Enjoy!

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

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The fabulous Colin Salmon plays the part of "The Invigilator". In the context of the movie, what's the best definition of an invigilator? Hint

General

Examiner

Record Keeper

Hiring Manager

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Question 2 of 10

2. The invigilator gave the group a very precise set of instructions including a set of rules outlining what would disqualify them. Which of the following is NOT one of the actions which would disqualify them? Hint

Spoiling their paper

Leaving their seat

Talking to the invigilator

Choosing to leave the room for any reason

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Question 3 of 10

3. What type of company were they applying to? Hint

Software development

Medical

Hedge fund

Non profit

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Question 4 of 10

4. The exam clock counting down adds to the tension of the film. How long do the applicants have for the exam? Hint

4 hours

60 minutes

80 minutes

2 hours

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Question 5 of 10

5. One company employee who was not an applicant remained in the room during the exam, which one? Hint

Custodian

Hiring manager

The invigilator

Armed guard

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Question 6 of 10

6. There were eight desks and chairs in the exam room. A single piece of paper and a pencil was on each desk. The paper contained a single word and a number. What word was on each piece of paper? Hint

Applicant

Petitioner

Contestant

Candidate

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first applicant to be eliminated? Hint

White

The Chinese woman

Dark

Blonde

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Question 8 of 10

8. After determining they can speak to one another, the job seekers decide to use nicknames instead of their real names. White dubs the other six as Dark, Brunette, Blonde, Brown, Black, and....? Who is the seventh applicant? Hint

Shorty

Ginger

Deaf

Curly

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Question 9 of 10

9. How was Brunette eliminated? Hint

White tricked her into burning her paper

Brunette left the room to use the restroom

Blonde attacked her and Brunette yelled to the guard for help

Dark tricked her into talking to the invigilator

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the question the applicants needed to answer? Hint

"What can you bring to the company?"

"Why do you deserve this job?"

"What would you do to get this job?"

"Any questions?"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The fabulous Colin Salmon plays the part of "The Invigilator". In the context of the movie, what's the best definition of an invigilator?

Answer: Examiner

Almost every word of Salmon's instructions was very precise. He warned them not to speak to him or the guard, not choose to leave the room for any reason, and not to spoil their paper either purposefully or accidentally. All of those actions would lead to their immediate disqualification. After running through the instructions, he asked, "Any questions?".

Answer: Leaving their seat

Throughout the movie the candidates dissected the instructions again and again to avoid a misstep. For example, the invigilator specified not to speak to him or to the guard, but never said not to speak to each other. He also specified not to leave the room, but never said not to leave their seats.

3. What type of company were they applying to?

Answer: Medical

During the course of the film we learn that the world is in the grip of a pandemic virus. Dark, one of the candidates, is already an employee of the company looking to move up in position. She shares with the group her suspicions that the company has found a cure for the virus.

4. The exam clock counting down adds to the tension of the film. How long do the applicants have for the exam?

Answer: 80 minutes

The bulk of the film takes place in the single exam room, with the bright red numbers on the clock mercilessly counting down. The claustrophobic setting and the feeling of time running out are the perfect combination to create a suspenseful atmosphere.

5. One company employee who was not an applicant remained in the room during the exam, which one?

Answer: Armed guard

The guard remained silent throughout the film. Receiving instructions through an earpiece, he removed candidates as they were disqualified. We also learn later in the film that his gun was loaded with 'magic bullets', which contained a cure for the virus.

6. There were eight desks and chairs in the exam room. A single piece of paper and a pencil was on each desk. The paper contained a single word and a number. What word was on each piece of paper?

Answer: Candidate

Each piece of paper had the word "Candidate" followed by that candidate's number. The rest of the front and the back of sheet appeared blank. This left the applicants wondering what question it was they were to answer.

7. Who was the first applicant to be eliminated?

Answer: The Chinese woman

Played by Gemma Chan, the Chinese woman was eliminated within a minute of the start of the exam. She had begun to write an essay on why she felt she deserved the job, and was immediately disqualified. Viewers are left to decide whether it was because she 'spoiled her paper' or answered incorrectly.

Answer: Deaf

White nicknamed him Deaf because Deaf hadn't spoken by that point. We later learn that Deaf was, in actuality, the Founder and CEO of the company posing as a candidate. Before disqualifying himself, he left the candidates with a clue to solving the problem but didn't reveal his true identity to them.

9. How was Brunette eliminated?

Answer: White tricked her into burning her paper

The candidates had been using the Chinese woman's exam paper to test their theories so they wouldn't spoil their own. When Brunette tried to set off the sprinkler system while chasing down another theory, White handed Brunette her own exam paper to burn. Brunette assumed it was the Chinese woman's, and burned it not realizing it was her own exam paper. She was immediately eliminated.

10. What was the question the applicants needed to answer?

Answer: "Any questions?"

They were meant to answer the first, and only, question they were asked. After the invigilator gave them their instructions, he asked "Any questions?". Following a brief silence, he wished them luck and left the room.

The whole purpose of the 'exam' was to find someone to administer the distribution of their new virus cure. They couldn't make it fast enough for everyone infected, so tough, yet compassionate, decisions would need to be made. They hoped the unusual exam would help them find the right person.

Source: Author seekernym

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