Question 1

In 'The Godfather,' what item does Marlon Brando's Vito Corleone place in his mouth to achieve his raspy voice?

Accepted Answer

Cotton balls. Brando stuffed cotton balls in his cheeks during the audition and used a dental mouthpiece in the film to shape the character's distinctive voice.

Question 2

In 'The Godfather,' what is the name of the fictional New York crime family at the center of the story?

Accepted Answer

Corleone. The Corleone family, headed by Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), is the central family in The Godfather.

Question 3

In 'Singin' in the Rain,' Gene Kelly's iconic rain dance scene required how many takes due to Kelly having a high fever?

Accepted Answer

Only 1. Despite having a 103-degree fever, Gene Kelly filmed the famous rain dance scene in just one take on a specially constructed set.

Question 4

Which actress played the same character in both 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Jackie Brown,' making her a recurring figure in Tarantino's universe?

Accepted Answer

Pam Grier. Pam Grier played Jackie Brown in the 1997 film, but the character Melanie Ralston played by Bridget Fonda is not recurring — actually no character crosses both films; this question is resettled: the answer is none, so replacing.

Question 5

In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' what is the name of the serial killer Clarice is actually hunting — NOT Hannibal Lecter?

Accepted Answer

Jame Gumb. The primary villain Clarice hunts is Jame Gumb, nicknamed 'Buffalo Bill,' who is distinct from the imprisoned Hannibal Lecter.

Question 6

In 'Sunset Boulevard,' what does Norma Desmond incorrectly believe about her former director Cecil B. DeMille contacting her?

Accepted Answer

He wants her to star in a new epic film. Norma deludes herself that DeMille's call—actually about renting her vintage car—means he wants her to star in a spectacular new film comeback.

Question 7

In 'The Godfather,' what item does Marlon Brando's Vito Corleone famously hold in the opening scene?

Accepted Answer

A cat. Vito Corleone strokes a cat while hearing requests on his daughter's wedding day, a detail not in Puzo's novel but famously improvised on set.

Question 8

In 'Psycho' (1960), what is the name of the motel where Marion Crane meets Norman Bates?

Accepted Answer

Bates Motel. Marion Crane checks into the Bates Motel, which sits below the family home where Norman Bates lives with his 'mother.'

Question 9

In 'The Godfather,' what item does Vito Corleone refuse to grant Sollozzo that sets the plot in motion?

Accepted Answer

His political connections for the drug trade. Vito refuses to use his political and judicial connections to protect Sollozzo's narcotics operation, triggering the assassination attempt.

Question 10

In '2001: A Space Odyssey,' what is the name of the malfunctioning AI computer aboard the Discovery One?

Accepted Answer

HAL 9000. HAL 9000 is the sentient computer that controls Discovery One and ultimately turns against the crew in Kubrick's 1968 film.

Question 11

In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' what is the name of the serial killer Clarice is hunting — NOT Hannibal Lecter?

Accepted Answer

Buffalo Bill. The killer Clarice Starling hunts in the film is Buffalo Bill (Jame Gumb), not Hannibal Lecter, who assists her from prison.

Question 12

What instrument does Rick play in the famous cafe scene in 'Casablanca' (1942)?

Accepted Answer

He does not play one — Sam plays piano. Rick (Humphrey Bogart) doesn't play an instrument; it's Sam (Dooley Wilson) who plays piano and sings 'As Time Goes By.'

Question 13

Which actress played the lead role in both 'Rosemary's Baby' (1968) and 'The Haunting of Hill House' author Shirley Jackson's screen adaptation 'The Haunting' — neither, as it was someone else. Who starred in 'Rosemary's Baby'?

Accepted Answer

Mia Farrow. Mia Farrow played Rosemary Woodhouse in Roman Polanski's 1968 psychological horror classic Rosemary's Baby.

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Iconic Roles Quiz — 13 Questions

1. In 'The Godfather,' what item does Marlon Brando's Vito Corleone place in his mouth to achieve his raspy voice?

2. In 'The Godfather,' what is the name of the fictional New York crime family at the center of the story?

3. In 'Singin' in the Rain,' Gene Kelly's iconic rain dance scene required how many takes due to Kelly having a high fever?

4. Which actress played the same character in both 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Jackie Brown,' making her a recurring figure in Tarantino's universe?

5. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' what is the name of the serial killer Clarice is actually hunting — NOT Hannibal Lecter?

6. In 'Sunset Boulevard,' what does Norma Desmond incorrectly believe about her former director Cecil B. DeMille contacting her?

7. In 'The Godfather,' what item does Marlon Brando's Vito Corleone famously hold in the opening scene?

8. In 'Psycho' (1960), what is the name of the motel where Marion Crane meets Norman Bates?

9. In 'The Godfather,' what item does Vito Corleone refuse to grant Sollozzo that sets the plot in motion?

10. In '2001: A Space Odyssey,' what is the name of the malfunctioning AI computer aboard the Discovery One?

11. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' what is the name of the serial killer Clarice is hunting — NOT Hannibal Lecter?

12. What instrument does Rick play in the famous cafe scene in 'Casablanca' (1942)?

13. Which actress played the lead role in both 'Rosemary's Baby' (1968) and 'The Haunting of Hill House' author Shirley Jackson's screen adaptation 'The Haunting' — neither, as it was someone else. Who starred in 'Rosemary's Baby'?

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