How Well Do You Know Titanic?

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How Well Do You Know Titanic? - Quiz

How well do you know Titanic and the facts associated with this movie? Here is a short and amazing Titanic movie trivia quiz that we've designed specially to test your understanding of this film. The Titanic movie has been one of the best and most popular American epic romance movies of all time. So, if you're a true Titanic movie fan, you must give this quiz a try and see many correct answers you can give. Good luck to you!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What year did the ship sink?

    • A.

      1912

    • B.

      Whenever the movie was made 1997

    • C.

      It never existed in real life

    • D.

      1920

    Correct Answer
    A. 1912
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1912. This refers to the sinking of the ship, which is commonly known as the Titanic. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. This tragic event resulted in the loss of more than 1,500 lives and is one of the most famous maritime disasters in history.

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  • 2. 

    Name the place where the Titanic ship sank. 

    • A.

      Newfoundland, Canada.

    • B.

      Southampton, England

    • C.

      New York City

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Newfoundland, Canada.
    Explanation
    The Titanic ship sank in Newfoundland, Canada. This is the correct answer because it is a well-known fact that the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean, specifically off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Southampton, England was the port from where the ship departed, but it is not the location where it sank. Similarly, New York City was the planned destination for the Titanic, but it never reached there. Therefore, the correct answer is Newfoundland, Canada.

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  • 3. 

    In which city did Jack grow up? 

    • A.

      Paris

    • B.

      New York

    • C.

      Wisconsin

    • D.

      London

    Correct Answer
    C. Wisconsin
  • 4. 

    Who spotted the iceberg first? 

    • A.

      Frederick Fleet

    • B.

      Wait there was an iceberg?!?!?!

    • C.

      Dawson

    • D.

      Calvent

    Correct Answer
    A. Frederick Fleet
    Explanation
    Frederick Fleet, one of the two lookouts stationed in the crow's-nest of the Titanic, was the initial individual to spot the iceberg responsible for the liner's sinking.

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  • 5. 

    How many people were there on the Titanic ship?

    • A.

      None

    • B.

      1239

    • C.

      2223

    • D.

      2224

    Correct Answer
    C. 2223
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2223. This is the number of people who were on board the Titanic ship.

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  • 6. 

    What was the name of Jack's best friend? 

    • A.

      Molly

    • B.

      Cal

    • C.

      Fabrizio 

    • D.

      David

    Correct Answer
    C. Fabrizio 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Fabrizio. This implies that Jack's best friend's name is Fabrizio.

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  • 7. 

    How many academy awards did the 'Titanic' movie win? 

    • A.

      10

    • B.

      18

    • C.

      11

    • D.

      21

    Correct Answer
    C. 11
    Explanation
    The movie 'Titanic' won a total of 11 Academy Awards. This includes awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Song, Best Original Score, and many more. The film's success at the Academy Awards is a testament to its exceptional storytelling, stunning visuals, and memorable performances by the cast.

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  • 8. 

    The 'Titanic' movie was released in the year __________. 

    • A.

      1995

    • B.

      1990

    • C.

      1992

    • D.

      1997

    Correct Answer
    D. 1997
    Explanation
    Released on December 19, 1997, Titanic garnered acclaim for its visual effects, performances—especially from DiCaprio, Winslet, and Stuart—production values, direction, score, cinematography, storytelling, and emotional resonance.

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  • 9. 

    What was the name of the ships's captain? 

    • A.

      Edward Smith

    • B.

      Kevin Smith 

    • C.

      Lord Daniel Wills 

    • D.

      Sr. Robert 

    Correct Answer
    A. Edward Smith
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Edward Smith.

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  • 10. 

    How many lifeboats were there on the ship? 

    • A.

      15

    • B.

      20

    • C.

      16

    • D.

      10

    Correct Answer
    B. 20
    Explanation
    There were a total of 20 lifeboats available on board, with a combined capacity to accommodate 1178 individuals.

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  • 11. 

    What was the gift given by Cal (Rose's fiance) to Rose? 

    • A.

      A bracelet

    • B.

      Earrings 

    • C.

      A necklace 

    • D.

      Chocolate box 

    Correct Answer
    C. A necklace 
    Explanation
    Cal, Rose's fiance, gave her a necklace as a gift.

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  • 12. 

    What was the age of Leonardo DiCaprio when he played the role of 'Jack' in the movie? 

    • A.

      15 years

    • B.

      20 years

    • C.

      22 years

    • D.

      18 years

    Correct Answer
    C. 22 years
    Explanation
    Leonardo DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974. The movie Titanic was filmed during 1996 and 1997, and it was released in December 1997. During the time of filming, DiCaprio was 22 years old when he portrayed the role of Jack Dawson, the charming third-class passenger who falls in love with Rose, played by Kate Winslet.

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  • 13. 

    What was the full name of Rose? 

    • A.

      Rose Hockley

    • B.

      Rose DeWitt Bukater

    • C.

      Rose Ruth Bukater

    • D.

      Rose Beasley 

    Correct Answer
    B. Rose DeWitt Bukater
    Explanation
    Rose DeWitt Bukater is the correct answer because it is the only option that includes both her first name (Rose) and her full last name (DeWitt Bukater). The other options either only include her first name or do not include her correct last name.

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  • 14. 

    What was the name of the boat that rescued the ship's survivors? 

    • A.

       RMS Carpathia

    • B.

      DMS Lopamide

    • C.

      The Survivors

    • D.

      The Sinking Savers

    Correct Answer
    A.  RMS Carpathia
    Explanation
    The correct answer is RMS Carpathia. This ship is famously known for rescuing the survivors of the RMS Titanic disaster in 1912. After receiving distress signals from the sinking Titanic, Carpathia rushed to the scene and successfully saved over 700 people from the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The name of the ship is well-known in maritime history for its heroic role in the Titanic tragedy.

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  • 15. 

    Who directed the movie 'Titanic'? 

    • A.

      James Wallace

    • B.

      James Cameron

    • C.

      Christopher Nolan

    • D.

      Martin Scorsese

    Correct Answer
    B. James Cameron
    Explanation
    James Cameron is the correct answer because he is the director of the movie 'Titanic'. He is a renowned filmmaker known for his work in the science fiction and action genres. Cameron's direction of 'Titanic' earned him critical acclaim and commercial success, making it one of the highest-grossing films of all time. His meticulous attention to detail and ability to create compelling narratives have solidified his reputation as a talented director in the film industry.

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