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"The Raven" (1935) Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on one of the best Karloff/Lugosi match-ups, "The Raven".

A multiple-choice quiz by draculanut31. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
draculanut31

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
92,650

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

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331

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is Karloff's name in this film? Hint

Richard Vollin

Jerry Halden

Judge Thatcher

Edmond Bateman

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Question 2 of 15

2. And who does Lugosi play? Hint

Richard Vollin

Jerry Holden

Judge Thatcher

Edmond Bateman

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Question 3 of 15

3. What are the circumstances in which Dr. Vollin meets Jean Thatcher? Hint

introduced at a party

she meets him accidentally

she came to his house asking for a treatment

performs an operation to save her life

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is Jean's surprise to Dr. Vollin? Hint

a gift

a confession of her love

a statue of a raven

a dance routine

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Question 5 of 15

5. In the old horror movies, there is always a secret room or door. Where does Dr. Vollin's secret door lead to? Hint

a jail

a wine cellar

his lab

a torture chamber

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Question 6 of 15

6. Why does Edmond Bateman go to see Dr. Vollin? Hint

for money

for protection

to change his face

for a visit; they're old friends

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Question 7 of 15

7. What did Bateman do to be on the run from the police? Hint

rape

fraud

hit & run

bank robbery & murder

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Question 8 of 15

8. How long would the operation take? Hint

10 minutes

45 minutes

30 minutes

60 minutes

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Question 9 of 15

9. According to Dr. Vollin, what held Edgar Allan Poe back from achieving something big? Hint

finances

alcohol

drugs

love

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Question 10 of 15

10. By what time is the group asleep? Hint

11:00

10:30

10:00

11:30

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Question 11 of 15

11. How long does it take for the knife of the pendulum to reach the heart? Hint

20 minutes

25 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who is the first person to be taken down to the torture chamber? Hint

Jean Thatcher

Geoffrey

Jerry Holden

Judge Thatcher

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is Dr. Vollin's torture for Jean and Jerry? Hint

pendulum

iron maiden

room where the walls come together

rack

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who finally kills Dr. Vollin? Hint

Judge Thatcher

He isn't killed

Jerry Holden

Edmond Bateman

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Question 15 of 15

15. In 1963, a comedic version of "The Raven" was made. Which actor starred in both the '35 version and the '63 version--Karloff or Lugosi?

Answer: (50/50 shot! - Karloff or Lugosi, K or L)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Karloff's name in this film?

Answer: Edmond Bateman

Boris Karloff plays Edmond Bateman, escaped convict.

2. And who does Lugosi play?

Answer: Richard Vollin

Quite the mad doctor in this film, Lugosi does an excellent job as Dr. Vollin.

3. What are the circumstances in which Dr. Vollin meets Jean Thatcher?

Answer: performs an operation to save her life

At first, Dr. Vollin refuses to save Jean. But once he hears that the other doctors say he is the only one who CAN save her he goes. When he sees Jean, he falls in love with her.

4. What is Jean's surprise to Dr. Vollin?

Answer: a dance routine

A dance called "The Spirit of Poe". It is at this point that Judge Thatcher realizes that there is something between his daughter and Dr. Vollin. He does not like this idea, and later tries to get Dr. Vollin to leave her alone.

5. In the old horror movies, there is always a secret room or door. Where does Dr. Vollin's secret door lead to?

Answer: a torture chamber

"I told you never to come into this room unless I send for you!" Dr. Vollin's orders to his butler.

6. Why does Edmond Bateman go to see Dr. Vollin?

Answer: to change his face

"I can do it, I can change your face...but first you must do something for me." Dr. Vollin then gives the stipulations for the plastic surgery.

7. What did Bateman do to be on the run from the police?

Answer: bank robbery & murder

"You shot your way out of San Quentin, 2 guards are dead. In a bank in Arizona a man's face was mutilated, burned, cashier of the bank".

8. How long would the operation take?

Answer: 10 minutes

"The operation is very simple, in 10 minutes it's done."

9. According to Dr. Vollin, what held Edgar Allan Poe back from achieving something big?

Answer: love

"Poe was a great genius. And like all great geniuses, there was the insistent will to do something big. But then, he fell in love...when a man of genius is denied his great love he goes mad."

10. By what time is the group asleep?

Answer: 10:30

At 11:00, the job begins. The only guests to be awake at this time are Jean and Jerry. Jean was awakened by a tree hitting against her window, and Jerry was in his room reading a book. He was not asleep by 11:00 either, and was able to get Geoffrey to assist him in helping Jean and Judge Thatcher.

11. How long does it take for the knife of the pendulum to reach the heart?

Answer: 15 minutes

"In 15 minutes, the knife reaches the heart...there's the clock you can see it!"

12. Who is the first person to be taken down to the torture chamber?

Answer: Judge Thatcher

Dr. Vollin, as we learn earlier, is not too fond of Judge Thatcher. He feels that Thatcher is the one keeping him and Jean apart, so decides that he should suffer a slow death by the pendulum. "I tear torture out of myself by torturing you!"

13. What is Dr. Vollin's torture for Jean and Jerry?

Answer: room where the walls come together

Dr. Vollin figures, if he can't have Jean, no one can. "I'll soon be rid of my torture, rid of it! My gift to you two, the place in which you will live. A humble place, but your love will make it beautiful...Poe you are avenged!" This is one of the best scenes of the film.

14. Who finally kills Dr. Vollin?

Answer: Edmond Bateman

Both Dr. Vollin and Edmond Bateman die. Dr. Vollin shoots Bateman for saving Jean and Jerry, and Bateman drags Dr. Vollin in to the room where the walls come together.

15. In 1963, a comedic version of "The Raven" was made. Which actor starred in both the '35 version and the '63 version--Karloff or Lugosi?

Answer: Karloff

Boris Karloff played Dr. Scarabus, evil sorcerer. Bela Lugosi did not survive to see the other version. He died on August 16, 1956.

Source: Author draculanut31

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