V for Vendetta | 10 Question Movie Multiple Choice Quiz

Answer: Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving, who is also famous for his role in the "Matrix" trilogy, was not the first choice to star in the film. In fact, he was called in when the first actor, James Purefoy, claimed he couldn't breathe in the mask that was used and left the set. Hugo was then brought in and plays the role perfectly.

Answer: Guy Fawkes

Guy Fawkes was a man who, in 1605, attempted to blow up Parliament. He was caught in the act and hung for his crime. V uses this event as motivation for his freedom fighting efforts, in making the people of London remember Fawkes.

Answer: Natalie Portman

Scarlett Johansson was originally considered for the role of Evey, but was cast aside for Natalie Portman, who was coming off her performance as Padme in "Star Wars". Portman had to be trained by professinal linguists to master the English accent she uses in the movie.

Answer: true

Due to their performances in the "Matrix" trilogy and the various spin-offs ("The Animatrix", "Final Flight of the Osiris", etc.), the Wachowski brothers were held in high regard to make this movie.

Answer: The Bonfire Prayers

"The Bonfire Prayers", which is actualy just one long poem, is recited every November the Fifth. It has been declared Guy Fawkes Day and is considered a national holiday in England.

Answer: The Old Bailey

The Old Bailey is a high criminal court in central London that deals with major criminal cases in Greater London and, exceptionally, other parts of England. V destroys the building because it represents justice, whereas V represents anarchy.

Answer: The Benny Hill Show

The Benny Hill Show, which was is syndication from 1969-1989, has been the front-runner in sketch comedy. His use of the filming style of undercranking, or speeding up the film, was typical in his parodies and made his jokes extremely hilarious.

Answer: Strength through Unity, Unity through Faith

"Strength through Unity, Unity through Faith" is the official slogan of the dictatorship that has taken over England. It suggests that belief in the country and loyalty to the chancellor will make you a strong, willful person in that country.

Answer: true

The saying is derived from the Latin Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. With the numerous number of the letter V, it is no wonder why V chose this to be his personal motto.

Answer: Adam Sutler

Chancellor Adam Sutler was intended to be a play on words to famous dictator Adolf Hitler. In the graphic novel series the chancellor's name was Adam Susan but changes were made to make the name more symbolic in the movie version.