Black Death Movie: Trivia Quiz!
Black Death is a 2010 German-British film based on the Great Plague, a devastating pandemic that is still considered to be one of the darkest times in human history, killing anywhere between 75 and 200 million people between 1347 and 1351. Have you seen this movie and its interesting take on the historical event? Take the following quiz to see how much you remember about it! Good luck!
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Who played the role of Osmund in the film?
- A.
Tom Felton
- B.
Eddie Redmayne
- C.
Dan Fogler
- D.
David Thewlis
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B. Eddie RedmayneExplanation
Eddie Redmayne played the role of Osmund in the film.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What animal is considered primarily responsible for the widespread transmission of the bubonic plague on which this film is based?
- A.
Dog
- B.
Rat
- C.
Pigeon
- D.
Cat
Correct Answer
B. RatExplanation
The bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, was primarily transmitted by rats. Rats carried fleas infected with the bacteria Yersinia pestis, which caused the disease. These fleas would bite the rats and then bite humans, spreading the infection. The film is based on this historical event, and therefore, the correct answer is rat.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which two characters trap the protagonists in a water-filled pit and offer freedom to those who renounce God?
- A.
Mold and Swire
- B.
Hob and Langiva
- C.
Osmund and Ulric
- D.
Averill and The Abbot
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B. Hob and LangivaExplanation
Hob and Langiva are the two characters who trap the protagonists in a water-filled pit and offer freedom to those who renounce God. This means that they are responsible for the situation in which the protagonists find themselves, and they manipulate their captives by giving them a choice to renounce their faith in order to gain their freedom.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who played the role of Ulric in the film?
- A.
Isaac Hempstead Wright
- B.
Joseph Mawle
- C.
Sean Bean
- D.
Richard Madden
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C. Sean BeanExplanation
Sean Bean played the role of Ulric in the film.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The final production stayed extremely true to Dario Poloni's original screenplay.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Despite being uncredited as a writer, director Christopher Smith made significant changes to the script, including changing the film's ending.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What word best describes Osmund's occupation at the beginning of the film?
- A.
Friar
- B.
Bishop
- C.
Reverend
- D.
Monk
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D. MonkExplanation
At the beginning of the film, Osmund's occupation is best described as a monk. This is evident from the given options where "Monk" is the most suitable term to describe his occupation.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A rare occurrence for the film industry, all of the scenes in 'Black Death' were filmed in chronological order.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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A. TrueExplanation
In the film industry, it is uncommon for scenes to be filmed in chronological order. Usually, scenes are filmed out of order based on logistical reasons such as location availability or actor schedules. However, in the case of 'Black Death', all scenes were filmed in chronological order. This may have been a deliberate choice by the director to maintain a consistent narrative flow and allow the actors to naturally progress through the story.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which character kills Mold?
- A.
The Abbot
- B.
Hob
- C.
Averill
- D.
Langiva
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B. HobExplanation
Hob kills Mold.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What school of magic is said to be used by the leader of the village to which Ulric requests transport from Osmund?
- A.
Evocation
- B.
Abjuration
- C.
Divination
- D.
Necromancy
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D. NecromancyExplanation
The correct answer is Necromancy. In the given question, it is stated that Ulric requests transport from Osmund to the leader of the village. The question asks about the school of magic used by this leader. Necromancy is a school of magic that involves the manipulation of death and the undead. Therefore, it can be inferred that the leader of the village uses necromancy as their school of magic.Rate this question:
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Osmund prays to God for a sign that he should leave his monastery. What sign does he receive?
- A.
Osmund is kidnapped and forcibly removed from the monastery
- B.
His monastery is burned to the ground after being struck by lightning
- C.
Ulric requests him to be his guide to a village in a marshland untouched by plague
- D.
Osmund becomes sick with the plague
Correct Answer
C. Ulric requests him to be his guide to a village in a marshland untouched by plagueExplanation
Osmund receives a sign from God through Ulric's request to guide him to a village in a marshland untouched by the plague. This can be seen as a sign because it aligns with Osmund's prayer to leave the monastery and provides him with an opportunity to fulfill his purpose outside of the monastery.Rate this question:
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