- 1. Who is the author of the play 'Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf'?
A) Arthur Miller
B) Edward Albee
C) Tennessee Williams
D) Eugene O'Neill
- 2. In which year was 'Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf' first performed on Broadway?
A) 1950
B) 1970
C) 1980
D) 1962
- 3. What is the name of the married couple at the heart of the play?
A) Tom and Daisy
B) John and Elizabeth
C) George and Martha
D) Nick and Honey
- 4. What genre best describes the play 'Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf'?
A) Drama
B) Comedy
C) Musical
D) Horror
- 5. What is the name of the university where George and Martha work in the play?
A) Brookfield
B) Walden
C) New Carthage
D) Springfield
- 6. How many characters are there in the core cast of 'Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf'?
A) Four
B) Five
C) Three
D) Six
- 7. Who is responsible for the destruction of the imaginary son's birthday gift in the play?
A) George
B) Martha
C) Nick
D) Honey
- 8. Which of the following characters is considered the most innocent and naive in the play?
A) Honey
B) Martha
C) Nick
D) George
- 9. Which major award did 'Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf' win in 1963?
A) Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series
B) Pulitzer Prize for Drama
C) Academy Award for Best Picture
D) Tony Award for Best Play
- 10. What is the pun in the title 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) 'Virginia Woolf' replaces 'Big Bad Wolf' from a Disney song
B) 'Virginia Woolf' refers to an actual character in the play
C) 'Virginia Woolf' symbolizes fear of literary criticism
D) 'Virginia Woolf' is a reference to a famous novel by Virginia Woolf
- 11. What is George's profession in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Dean of the college
B) Literature professor
C) College president
D) Associate professor of history
- 12. What does Martha do to embarrass George during a party in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) She publicly criticizes his teaching methods
B) She humiliates him with a sucker punch
C) She makes fun of his appearance
D) She reveals their personal secrets
- 13. What unusual event occurs when George fires the rifle at Martha?
A) George accidentally shoots Nick
B) Honey faints from shock
C) A Chinese parasol pops out of the gun barrel
D) The room fills with smoke
- 14. How does George react to Martha's taunts about his lack of ambition?
A) He calmly explains his career choices
B) He reacts violently by breaking a bottle
C) He leaves the house in anger
D) He laughs it off and changes the subject
- 15. What happens to Honey after George breaks the bottle?
A) She confronts Martha about her behavior
B) She tries to clean up the broken glass
C) She leaves the house with Nick
D) She runs to the bathroom to vomit
- 16. What did George's friend order at the gin mill?
A) A martini.
B) Vodka tonic.
C) 'Bergin', which is bourbon.
D) Whiskey neat.
- 17. What is the name of George and Nick's new game?
A) 'Simon Says'.
B) 'Get the Guests'.
C) 'Truth or Dare'.
D) 'Hide and Seek'.
- 18. What did George plan to tell Martha about their son?
A) That their son has died.
B) That their son won a scholarship.
C) That their son is coming home early.
D) That their son is sick.
- 19. What game are George and Martha playing when they argue about whether the moon is up?
A) A literal debate about astronomy.
B) A game to test each other's patience.
C) An attempt to decide on a night activity.
D) A metaphorical argument revealing Nick's drunkenness.
- 20. Where did Willard Maas teach?
A) Princeton University
B) Columbia University
C) New York University
D) Wagner College
- 21. What was Marie Menken's artistic focus?
A) Sculpture
B) Experimental filmmaking
C) Photography
D) Abstract painting
- 22. Which theater hosted the original Broadway production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
A) Billy Rose Theatre
B) Ahmanson Theatre
C) Apollo Theatre
D) Longacre Theatre
- 23. Who directed the original Broadway production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
A) Alan Schneider
B) Anthony Page
C) James Macdonald
D) Pam MacKinnon
- 24. Which actor played Martha in the 2017 London production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Meg Tilly
B) Amy Morton
C) Imelda Staunton
D) Kathleen Turner
- 25. Which actor played Honey in the 2017 London production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Mireille Enos
B) Imogen Poots
C) Carrie Coon
D) Emily Goddard
- 26. Which theater in Washington, DC hosted the 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' production for one month in January 2007?
A) Longacre Theatre
B) Ahmanson Theatre
C) Apollo Theatre
D) Kennedy Center
- 27. Which actress returned to acting in 2011 to play Martha in a production by Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre?
A) Meg Tilly
B) Imelda Staunton
C) Kathleen Turner
D) Amy Morton
- 28. Which actor played George in the original Broadway production?
A) Arthur Hill
B) Bill Irwin
C) Tracy Letts
D) Rupert Everett
- 29. Who directed the widely praised production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' staged at Red Stitch and Comedy theatres in Melbourne?
A) James Macdonald
B) Joe Mantello
C) Pam MacKinnon
D) Sarah Goodes
- 30. Who starred as George in the 2017 London production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Rupert Everett
B) Conleth Hill
C) David Suchet
D) Patrick Stewart
- 31. Which actor was nominated for an Academy Award but did not win in the category of Best Actor for his role in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
A) Paul Scofield
B) Richard Burton
C) Walter Matthau
D) George Segal
- 32. Which word was removed from the film at Jack Valenti's insistence during his meeting with Warner Bros.?
A) 'Damn'
B) 'Fuck'
C) 'Screw'
D) 'Hump the hostess'
- 33. Which theater hosted the 2017 London production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Almeida Theatre
B) Harold Pinter Theatre
C) Aldwych Theatre
D) Apollo Theatre
- 34. Which actor played Martha in the 2001 Howard University production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Imelda Staunton
B) Not specified in the text
C) Amy Morton
D) Meg Tilly
- 35. Which theater in London hosted the 2005 Broadway revival of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Apollo Theatre
B) Harold Pinter Theatre
C) Almeida Theatre
D) Aldwych Theatre
- 36. In which year was the original Broadway cast album of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' released?
A) 1980
B) 1964
C) 1970
D) 1963
- 37. Which actor played George in the 2012 Broadway revival of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Conleth Hill
B) Bill Irwin
C) Rupert Everett
D) Tracy Letts
- 38. Which theater in San Francisco hosted a tour of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' from 11 April – 12 May 2007?
A) Longacre Theatre
B) Ahmanson Theatre
C) Golden Gate Theatre
D) Apollo Theatre
- 39. What was the original title of 'The Office' episode that parodied 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Michael's Night Out
B) Jan's Revenge
C) Virginia Woolf
D) Dinner Party
- 40. Who won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
A) Shirley MacLaine
B) Sandy Dennis
C) Julie Harris
D) Elizabeth Taylor
- 41. Which actor played George in the 2023-24 Melbourne production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Rupert Everett
B) Russell Tovey
C) David Whiteley
D) Tracy Letts
- 42. Which television show featured an episode parodying 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' with characters behaving like George and Martha?
A) The Office
B) Our Flag Means Death
C) American Dad!
D) Breaking Bad
- 43. Who wrote the sequel 'Everyone's Fine with Virginia Woolf'?
A) Lee Eisenberg
B) Kate Scelsa
C) Gene Stupnitsky
D) Edward Albee
- 44. Which actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
A) Sandy Dennis
B) Elizabeth Taylor
C) Julie Christie
D) Anne Bancroft
- 45. Who was the president of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) when 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' faced controversy?
A) Sidney Sheinberg
B) Jack Valenti
C) Louis Nizer
D) Elmer Bernstein
- 46. Which actor played Honey in the 2005 Broadway revival of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Mireille Enos
B) Emily Goddard
C) Carrie Coon
D) Imogen Poots
- 47. Who was cast as Martha in the 2005 Broadway revival of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
A) Kathleen Turner
B) Imelda Staunton
C) Meg Tilly
D) Amy Morton
- 48. Which actor played Nick in the 2005 Broadway revival of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Madison Dirks
B) David Harbour
C) Russell Tovey
D) Luke Treadaway
- 49. Which theater in London hosted a 1996 production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' before transferring to another venue?
A) Apollo Theatre
B) Aldwych Theatre
C) Harold Pinter Theatre
D) Almeida Theatre
- 50. Who starred as Martha in the 2023-24 Melbourne production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Imelda Staunton
B) Kat Stewart
C) Kathleen Turner
D) Meg Tilly
- 51. Who directed the 1966 film adaptation of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
A) Mike Nichols
B) Stanley Kubrick
C) Francis Ford Coppola
D) John Schlesinger
- 52. Which actor played Nick in the 2023-24 Melbourne production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Luke Treadaway
B) Harvey Zielinski
C) David Suchet
D) Russell Tovey
- 53. Which actor won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for his role in the 2005 Broadway revival?
A) Conleth Hill
B) Bill Irwin
C) Tracy Letts
D) Rupert Everett
- 54. Which theater was set to stage a revival of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' in Autumn 2025?
A) Portland Stage Company
B) Curve (theatre)
C) Red Stitch Theatre
D) Sydney Theatre Company
- 55. Which company was the original Broadway cast album of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' released by?
A) Sony Music
B) Masterworks Broadway
C) Columbia Masterworks
D) Atlantic Records
- 56. Which format was NOT used to release the original Broadway cast album of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Stereo
B) Monaural
C) Digital download
D) LP boxed recording
- 57. Which actor played Honey in the 2023-24 Melbourne production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Mireille Enos
B) Imogen Poots
C) Emily Goddard
D) Carrie Coon
- 58. Which actor was initially set to play George in the 2020 Broadway revival but was replaced?
A) Rupert Everett
B) Eddie Izzard
C) Tracy Letts
D) Conleth Hill
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