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The King's Speech Trivia Quiz

Most excellent film based on the true story of King George VI of Britain and his speech therapist. This may prove difficult if you have not seen the movie.

A multiple-choice quiz by roxymary. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
roxymary

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,552

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
829

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 202 (2/10), Guest 202 (2/10), Guest 75 (8/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. The film opens with the Duke and Duchess of York waiting for the Duke's cue to make a speech at which event? Hint

Opening address at Australia's Federal Parliament at Canberra

Closing Olympic Games in Paris

Closing Empire Exhibition at Wembley Stadium

Opening Championships Wimbledon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which actor plays the part of the Duke of York/King George VI? Hint

Jude Law

Joseph Fiennes

Colin Firth

Hugh Bonneville

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Question 3 of 10

3. One therapist suggests that reading with several marbles in the mouth will eventually cure stammering. What else does he suggest? Hint

Drinking brandy to settle the stomach

Smoking to relax the throat

Taking singing lessons

Breathing exercises

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the nationality of speech therapist Lionel Logue? Hint

American

English

Australian

Scottish

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Question 5 of 10

5. Logue bets the Duke of York a shilling that he can teach him to read without a stammer. How does he succeed in doing this? Hint

Reading whilst listening to music on headphones

Reciting a nursery rhyme

Singing a Christmas carol

Shouting out the window

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Question 6 of 10

6. What name does the Duke call his youngest brother when he is telling Logue about his own childhood? Hint

Johnny

Willie

Henry

Jimmy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is Prime Minister in the first half of the film? Hint

Neville Chamberlain

Clement Attlee

Stanley Baldwin

Winston Churchill

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who initiates an investigation which reveals Logue is not accredited in speech therapy? Hint

Queen Mary (wife of George V)

Prime Minister

Archbishop of Canterbury

Duke of Windsor (formerly Edward VIII)

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Question 9 of 10

9. As the King makes his way to address the nation by radio broadcast regarding outbreak of war with Germany, who confides that he once had a speech impediment? Hint

Stanley Baldwin

Sir Walter Grey

Duke of Kent

Winston Churchill

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Question 10 of 10

10. What honour did the King bestow on Logue? Hint

Knighthood

Order of the Companions of Honour

Order of Merit

Royal Victorian Order

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Nov 20 2024 : Guest 202: 2/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The film opens with the Duke and Duchess of York waiting for the Duke's cue to make a speech at which event?

Answer: Closing Empire Exhibition at Wembley Stadium

The Duke and Duchess of York are seen waiting anxiously at the Empire Exhibition at Wembley Stadium. The Duke then tries to make his closing speech and eventually starts but stammers most of the way through.

2. Which actor plays the part of the Duke of York/King George VI?

Answer: Colin Firth

Colin Firth is an English actor who has won many awards including the 2010 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role in "The King's Speech".

3. One therapist suggests that reading with several marbles in the mouth will eventually cure stammering. What else does he suggest?

Answer: Smoking to relax the throat

The therapist suggests smoking will relax the throat and help stop stammering. The marbles almost choke the Duke as he tries to speak.

Ironically, King George VI continued to smoke all his life and died in 1952 with lung cancer.

4. What is the nationality of speech therapist Lionel Logue?

Answer: Australian

In the latter part of the film, the Duke mocks Logue for his humble beginnings in Australia as a failed actor.

Lionel was born in South Australia.

5. Logue bets the Duke of York a shilling that he can teach him to read without a stammer. How does he succeed in doing this?

Answer: Reading whilst listening to music on headphones

Logue hands a book by Shakespeare to the Duke and places headphones on him. He then turns on Mozart music very loudly and the Duke reads a speech from "Hamlet" without hesitation.

6. What name does the Duke call his youngest brother when he is telling Logue about his own childhood?

Answer: Johnny

Whilst telling Logue about his childhood, the Duke speaks about his youngest brother, whom he called Johnny. King George V and Queen Mary had six children. Prince John suffered from epilepsy and was mostly ignored by everybody except Albert.

7. Who is Prime Minister in the first half of the film?

Answer: Stanley Baldwin

Stanley Baldwin (Prime Minister 1935-1937) is seen talking to the Duke about King Edward VIII's unacceptable liaison with Mrs Simpson.

Neville Chamberlain took over from 1937-1940; Winston Churchill from 1940-1945 and 1951-1955; and Clement Attlee from 1945-1951.

8. Who initiates an investigation which reveals Logue is not accredited in speech therapy?

Answer: Archbishop of Canterbury

During rehearsals for the Coronation, it becomes apparent that the Archbishop of Canterbury is not convinced about Logue's credentials. The result of the investigations leads to a confrontation between the King and Logue.

9. As the King makes his way to address the nation by radio broadcast regarding outbreak of war with Germany, who confides that he once had a speech impediment?

Answer: Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill confesses that he used to have a speech impediment too but overcame it and used it to his advantage.

10. What honour did the King bestow on Logue?

Answer: Royal Victorian Order

After the film ends, we see that Logue was inducted into the Royal Victorian Order for his service to the King.

They stayed friends until the King's death in 1952.

Source: Author roxymary

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