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