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Quiz about Movies About Merry Olde England
Quiz about Movies About Merry Olde England

Movies About Merry Olde England Quiz


Classic movie adventures and swashbuckling in Merry Olde England.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
75,467
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2441
Last 3 plays: Guest 112 (8/10), Guest 99 (8/10), Guest 90 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Errol Flynn often appeared in seagoing adventure stories set in Olde England. Which of the following is NOT one of his? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Flynn also starred in 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'. In the movie, how was he lured into a trap? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Henry VIII is a popular figure in classic movies. Who starred as Henry in 'The Private Life of Henry VIII'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. King Arthur is another popular movie figure. Who played King Arthur in 'Camelot'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Robert Taylor starred as 'Ivanhoe'. How was he injured in the movie? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Cromwell is another famous figure from English history. Who played the deposed (and ultimately beheaded) king in the movie of the same name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. 'Becket' starred Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole as two men in conflict. How did the movie end? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Speaking of Burton, who played opposite him in 'Anne of the Thousand Days'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Another movie about olde England was 'The Virgin Queen'. To whom did the title refer? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Harking back to King Arthur, Bing Crosby starred as 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'. Who played opposite him? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Errol Flynn often appeared in seagoing adventure stories set in Olde England. Which of the following is NOT one of his?

Answer: The Lion in Winter

That one is Peter O'Toole. Flynn is a seagoing adventurer in the other three.
2. Flynn also starred in 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'. In the movie, how was he lured into a trap?

Answer: Archery Contest

The prize was offered by Olivia DeHaviland.
3. Henry VIII is a popular figure in classic movies. Who starred as Henry in 'The Private Life of Henry VIII'?

Answer: Charles Laughton

Great actor. Rathbone and Rains were in Flynn's 'Robin Hood'.
4. King Arthur is another popular movie figure. Who played King Arthur in 'Camelot'?

Answer: Richard Harris

'One brief shining moment ...'
5. Robert Taylor starred as 'Ivanhoe'. How was he injured in the movie?

Answer: Jousting at a tournament

Good film. Taylor's best?
6. Cromwell is another famous figure from English history. Who played the deposed (and ultimately beheaded) king in the movie of the same name?

Answer: Alec Guinness

Guinness played King Charles I alongside Richard Harris as Oliver Cromwell. It was not a great movie overall.
7. 'Becket' starred Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole as two men in conflict. How did the movie end?

Answer: Becket dies

Top acting by both.
8. Speaking of Burton, who played opposite him in 'Anne of the Thousand Days'?

Answer: Genevieve Bujold

Not great.
9. Another movie about olde England was 'The Virgin Queen'. To whom did the title refer?

Answer: Elizabeth

Legendary Queen Elizabeth.
10. Harking back to King Arthur, Bing Crosby starred as 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'. Who played opposite him?

Answer: Rhonda Fleming

Mark Twain.
Source: Author robert362

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