The Hours Movie Trivia Quiz
Test your knowledge of the thought-provoking film "The Hours" with this trivia quiz! The movie weaves together the lives of three women – Virginia Woolf, Laura Brown, and Clarissa Vaughan – across different decades. Dive into the depths of their emotions, struggles, and connections with ten multiple-choice questions. From Virginia's literary pursuits to Laura's dissatisfaction with domestic life and Clarissa's complex relationships, explore the intricacies of their stories. Can you remember who faces suicide, who reads "Mrs Dalloway," and whose life mirrors the characters in the book? Challenge yourself to uncover the film's themes and character dynamics while avoiding the Read morepitfalls of tricky options. Immerse yourself in this quiz to celebrate the exploration of time, love, and the "hours" that shape these women's lives.
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In which decades does the film "The Hours" take place?
- A.
1920s, 1940s, 1960s
- B.
1930s, 1950s, 1970s
- C.
1920s, 1940s, 1990s
- D.
1920s, 1950s, 2000s
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C. 1920s, 1940s, 1990sExplanation
The film takes place in the 1920s, 1940s, and 1990s, following three different women.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Whose suicide is depicted in the opening and final scenes of the film?
- A.
Laura Brown
- B.
Clarissa Vaughan
- C.
Virginia Woolf
- D.
Vanessa
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C. Virginia WoolfExplanation
The opening and final scenes show Virginia Woolf's suicide by drowning.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the name of the book Virginia Woolf is writing in the film?
- A.
To the Lighthouse
- B.
Orlando
- C.
The Waves
- D.
Mrs Dalloway
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D. Mrs DallowayExplanation
Virginia Woolf is writing the book "Mrs Dalloway" in the film.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who spends her days reading "Mrs Dalloway" and feels deeply unhappy with her conventional life?
- A.
Laura Brown
- B.
Clarissa Vaughan
- C.
Vanessa Woolf
- D.
Sally Lester
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A. Laura BrownExplanation
Laura Brown spends her days reading "Mrs Dalloway" and is deeply unhappy.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which character in the film is living with AIDS and is to receive a major literary award?
- A.
Vanessa Woolf
- B.
Laura Brown
- C.
Richard
- D.
Sally Lester
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C. RichardExplanation
Richard, a moody poet, is living with AIDS and is set to receive a literary award.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Clarissa Vaughan shares her name with which character from the novel?
- A.
Mrs. Dalloway
- B.
Virginia Woolf
- C.
Laura Brown
- D.
Vanessa Woolf
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A. Mrs. DallowayExplanation
Clarissa Vaughan shares her name with the novel's title character, Mrs. Dalloway.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the reason behind Laura Brown's initial plan to commit suicide?
- A.
Dissatisfaction with her marriage
- B.
Fear of illness
- C.
Regret over her past choices
- D.
Loss of her job
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C. Regret over her past choicesExplanation
Laura Brown initially plans to commit suicide due to regret over her past choices.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who commits suicide by falling from a window in front of Clarissa?
- A.
Laura Brown
- B.
Vanessa Woolf
- C.
Sally Lester
- D.
Richard
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D. RichardExplanation
Richard commits suicide by falling from a window in front of Clarissa.Rate this question:
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What reason does Laura give for leaving her family after her daughter's birth?
- A.
She wanted to pursue her career
- B.
She chose life over suicide
- C.
She wanted to find a better life
- D.
She was unhappy in her marriage
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B. She chose life over suicideExplanation
Laura left her family after her daughter's birth to choose life over suicide.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What phrase does the film end with, spoken by Virginia Woolf?
- A.
"Always the love. Always the years."
- B.
"Always the years. Always the hours."
- C.
"Always the pain. Always the memories."
- D.
"Always the regret. Always the choices."
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B. "Always the years. Always the hours."Explanation
The film ends with the phrase "Always the years. Always the hours."Rate this question:
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