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1. In 'Spartacus', the tyranny involved slavery (this time in ancient Rome). Who operated the school for slaves?
2. In 'Mutiny on the Bounty' the tyranny comes from personal power and cruelty inflicted by the infamous Captain Bligh (as played brilliantly by Charles Laughton). What happened to Bligh in the movie?
3. In 'Adventures of Robin Hood' (starring Errol Flynn) the tyranny involved is in Merry Olde England. Who plays the wicked Prince John?
4. In 'The Ten Commandments' the tyranny is set in ancient Egypt. Who plays the hero of the movie?
5. In 'Captain Blood' the tyranny is again from England - but this time at a later date. Before he becomes a pirate, what line of work does Peter Blood - again played by Errol Flynn - pursue?
6. In terms of heroism, one classic theme deals with valiant stands by those who are hopelessly outnumbered. For example, 'The 300 Spartans' deals with a legendary resistance effort in ancient Greece against superior forces. Where did it occur?
7. In the early days of World War II, the U.S. Marines were caught in a similar situation in 'Wake Island'. Who was the star of the movie?
8. The most famous example of courage-although-outnumbered in U.S. History is in 'The Alamo'. John Wayne was the {star;} who did he play?
9. Still in the Old West, heroism can be personal and individual. Gary Cooper played the outnumbered sheriff standing alone in 'High Noon'. Who played his deputy?
10. Heroism of a 'one man alone' type is also shown in 'The Slender Thread' when a worker on a suicide prevention hotline tries to prevent a suicide. Sidney Poitier plays the hotline {worker;} who plays the would-be victim?
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