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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.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
75,467

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2443

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (10/10), pughmv (10/10), Guest 112 (8/10).

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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

The Lion in Winter

Captain Blood

The Sea Hawk

Elizabeth and Essex

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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

Horse Race

Chess Match

Swordsmanship Exhibition

Archery Contest

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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

Peter Ustinov

Claude Rains

Basil Rathbone

Charles Laughton

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Question 4 of 10

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

George Sanders

James Mason

David Niven

Richard Harris

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Question 5 of 10

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

Jousting at a tournament

Fighting a duel

Rescuing the imprisoned king

During melee combat

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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

Alan Bates

Alec Guinness

Vincent Price

Dirk Bogarde

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Question 7 of 10

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

Becket dies

Both die

The king dies

Both live

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Question 8 of 10

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

Mia Farrow

Genevieve Bujold

Vanessa Redgrave

Janet Suzman

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Question 9 of 10

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

Mary

Victoria

Catherine

Elizabeth

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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

Claudette Colbert

Virginia Mayo

Jane Wyman

Rhonda Fleming

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 12 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Nov 07 2024 : pughmv: 10/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 112: 8/10
Sep 30 2024 : Guest 99: 8/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 90: 7/10

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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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