- 1. Who is the author of the play 'Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf'?
A) Tennessee Williams
B) Arthur Miller
C) Edward Albee
D) Eugene O'Neill
- 2. In which year was 'Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf' first performed on Broadway?
A) 1950
B) 1970
C) 1962
D) 1980
- 3. What is the name of the married couple at the heart of the play?
A) John and Elizabeth
B) George and Martha
C) Tom and Daisy
D) Nick and Honey
- 4. What genre best describes the play 'Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf'?
A) Comedy
B) Horror
C) Musical
D) Drama
- 5. What is the name of the university where George and Martha work in the play?
A) Walden
B) New Carthage
C) Springfield
D) Brookfield
- 6. How many characters are there in the core cast of 'Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf'?
A) Five
B) Four
C) Three
D) Six
- 7. Who is responsible for the destruction of the imaginary son's birthday gift in the play?
A) Martha
B) Nick
C) George
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) Tony Award for Best Play
B) Pulitzer Prize for Drama
C) Academy Award for Best Picture
D) Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series
- 10. What is the pun in the title 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) 'Virginia Woolf' refers to an actual character in the play
B) 'Virginia Woolf' is a reference to a famous novel by Virginia Woolf
C) 'Virginia Woolf' symbolizes fear of literary criticism
D) 'Virginia Woolf' replaces 'Big Bad Wolf' from a Disney song
- 11. What is George's profession in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Dean of the college
B) Associate professor of history
C) Literature professor
D) College president
- 12. What does Martha do to embarrass George during a party in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) She humiliates him with a sucker punch
B) She makes fun of his appearance
C) She reveals their personal secrets
D) She publicly criticizes his teaching methods
- 13. What unusual event occurs when George fires the rifle at Martha?
A) A Chinese parasol pops out of the gun barrel
B) Honey faints from shock
C) George accidentally shoots Nick
D) The room fills with smoke
- 14. How does George react to Martha's taunts about his lack of ambition?
A) He leaves the house in anger
B) He laughs it off and changes the subject
C) He reacts violently by breaking a bottle
D) He calmly explains his career choices
- 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) Whiskey neat.
B) 'Bergin', which is bourbon.
C) A martini.
D) Vodka tonic.
- 17. What is the name of George and Nick's new game?
A) 'Hide and Seek'.
B) 'Truth or Dare'.
C) 'Get the Guests'.
D) 'Simon Says'.
- 18. What did George plan to tell Martha about their son?
A) That their son won a scholarship.
B) That their son is sick.
C) That their son has died.
D) That their son is coming home early.
- 19. What game are George and Martha playing when they argue about whether the moon is up?
A) A metaphorical argument revealing Nick's drunkenness.
B) A literal debate about astronomy.
C) An attempt to decide on a night activity.
D) A game to test each other's patience.
- 20. Where did Willard Maas teach?
A) New York University
B) Columbia University
C) Wagner College
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) Anthony Page
B) Pam MacKinnon
C) James Macdonald
D) Alan Schneider
- 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) Carrie Coon
B) Imogen Poots
C) Emily Goddard
D) Mireille Enos
- 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) Amy Morton
B) Kathleen Turner
C) Meg Tilly
D) Imelda Staunton
- 28. Which actor played George in the original Broadway production?
A) Arthur Hill
B) Rupert Everett
C) Tracy Letts
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) Sarah Goodes
B) James Macdonald
C) Joe Mantello
D) Pam MacKinnon
- 30. Who starred as George in the 2017 London production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Rupert Everett
B) Patrick Stewart
C) Conleth Hill
D) David Suchet
- 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) George Segal
C) Walter Matthau
D) Richard Burton
- 32. Which word was removed from the film at Jack Valenti's insistence during his meeting with Warner Bros.?
A) 'Fuck'
B) 'Screw'
C) 'Hump the hostess'
D) 'Damn'
- 33. Which theater hosted the 2017 London production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Almeida Theatre
B) Apollo Theatre
C) Aldwych Theatre
D) Harold Pinter Theatre
- 34. Which actor played Martha in the 2001 Howard University production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Imelda Staunton
B) Amy Morton
C) Not specified in the text
D) Meg Tilly
- 35. Which theater in London hosted the 2005 Broadway revival of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Almeida Theatre
B) Aldwych Theatre
C) Harold Pinter Theatre
D) Apollo 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) Rupert Everett
B) Tracy Letts
C) Bill Irwin
D) Conleth Hill
- 38. Which theater in San Francisco hosted a tour of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' from 11 April – 12 May 2007?
A) Ahmanson Theatre
B) Golden Gate Theatre
C) Longacre Theatre
D) Apollo Theatre
- 39. What was the original title of 'The Office' episode that parodied 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Virginia Woolf
B) Jan's Revenge
C) Dinner Party
D) Michael's Night Out
- 40. Who won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
A) Sandy Dennis
B) Elizabeth Taylor
C) Julie Harris
D) Shirley MacLaine
- 41. Which actor played George in the 2023-24 Melbourne production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Tracy Letts
B) Russell Tovey
C) Rupert Everett
D) David Whiteley
- 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) Edward Albee
C) Gene Stupnitsky
D) Kate Scelsa
- 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) Julie Christie
C) Elizabeth Taylor
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) Jack Valenti
B) Sidney Sheinberg
C) Louis Nizer
D) Elmer Bernstein
- 46. Which actor played Honey in the 2005 Broadway revival of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Emily Goddard
B) Carrie Coon
C) Imogen Poots
D) Mireille Enos
- 47. Who was cast as Martha in the 2005 Broadway revival of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
A) Amy Morton
B) Imelda Staunton
C) Meg Tilly
D) Kathleen Turner
- 48. Which actor played Nick in the 2005 Broadway revival of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Madison Dirks
B) Luke Treadaway
C) David Harbour
D) Russell Tovey
- 49. Which theater in London hosted a 1996 production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' before transferring to another venue?
A) Harold Pinter Theatre
B) Almeida Theatre
C) Apollo Theatre
D) Aldwych Theatre
- 50. Who starred as Martha in the 2023-24 Melbourne production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Meg Tilly
B) Kat Stewart
C) Imelda Staunton
D) Kathleen Turner
- 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) Harvey Zielinski
B) David Suchet
C) Russell Tovey
D) Luke Treadaway
- 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) Tracy Letts
B) Rupert Everett
C) Bill Irwin
D) Conleth Hill
- 54. Which theater was set to stage a revival of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' in Autumn 2025?
A) Sydney Theatre Company
B) Red Stitch Theatre
C) Curve (theatre)
D) Portland Stage Company
- 55. Which company was the original Broadway cast album of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' released by?
A) Columbia Masterworks
B) Atlantic Records
C) Sony Music
D) Masterworks Broadway
- 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) LP boxed recording
D) Digital download
- 57. Which actor played Honey in the 2023-24 Melbourne production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'?
A) Mireille Enos
B) Carrie Coon
C) Emily Goddard
D) Imogen Poots
- 58. Which actor was initially set to play George in the 2020 Broadway revival but was replaced?
A) Tracy Letts
B) Conleth Hill
C) Eddie Izzard
D) Rupert Everett
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