City Of God - Quiz
  • 1. Who directed the film 'City of God'?
A) Alejandro González Iñárritu
B) Gael García Bernal
C) Alfonso Cuarón
D) Fernando Meirelles
  • 2. In which country is 'City of God' set?
A) Argentina
B) Colombia
C) Mexico
D) Brazil
  • 3. What language is primarily spoken in 'City of God'?
A) Spanish
B) French
C) Portuguese
D) English
  • 4. What is the genre of 'City of God'?
A) Crime drama
B) Romantic comedy
C) Sci-Fi
D) Musical
  • 5. When was 'City of God' released?
A) 2005
B) 1999
C) 2010
D) 2002
  • 6. What awards did 'City of God' win at the Academy Awards?
A) None
B) Best Director
C) Best Actor
D) Best Picture
  • 7. Who narrates 'City of God'?
A) Lil' Dice
B) Rocket
C) Shaggy
D) Benny
  • 8. What is the name of the slum where most of 'City of God' takes place?
A) Favela Rocinha
B) Cidade de Deus
C) Mangueira
D) Morro Dois Irmãos
  • 9. What is the duration of 'City of God'?
A) 180 minutes
B) 90 minutes
C) 150 minutes
D) 130 minutes
  • 10. Which novel is 'City of God' adapted from?
A) A screenplay by Bráulio Mantovani
B) A 1997 novel by Paulo Lins
C) A 2001 novel by Fernando Meirelles
D) An autobiography by Kátia Lund
  • 11. Who is the vigilante-turned-criminal in 'City of God'?
A) Li'l Zé
B) Carrot
C) Rocket
D) Knockout Ned
  • 12. What tagline describes 'City of God'?
A) "In the heart of darkness, light prevails."
B) "The city never sleeps."
C) "Survival is for the fittest."
D) "If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you."
  • 13. Which actor played Rocket in 'City of God'?
A) Seu Jorge
B) Daniel Zettel
C) Alexandre Rodrigues
D) Douglas Silva
  • 14. How many Academy Award nominations did 'City of God' receive in 2003?
A) One
B) Four
C) Two
D) Six
  • 15. For which category was César Charlone nominated at the Academy Awards for 'City of God'?
A) Best Film Editing
B) Best Cinematography
C) Best Adapted Screenplay
D) Best Director
  • 16. What event leads to the gang war between Li'l Zé and Carrot?
A) Rocket's photography exposing Li'l Zé.
B) The murder of Benny by Blacky during a confrontation with Li'l Zé.
C) Knockout Ned's initial refusal to join the gang.
D) Li'l Zé taking over 'the apartment'.
  • 17. Who kills Tiago in 'City of God'?
A) Ned
B) Blacky
C) Li'l Zé
D) Carrot
  • 18. What decision does Rocket make at the end of 'City of God'?
A) He chooses not to publish any photos.
B) He decides to expose police corruption with his photos.
C) He publishes both sets of photos.
D) He decides to publish the photo of Li'l Zé's dead body.
  • 19. What happens to Li'l Zé at the end of 'City of God'?
A) The Runts kill him for vengeance.
B) He is captured and imprisoned by the police.
C) He escapes and continues his criminal activities.
D) He reforms and leaves the drug trade.
  • 20. What role does Tiago play in 'City of God'?
A) He is a police officer trying to bring down Li'l Zé.
B) He works with Benny to leave the city.
C) He is a member of Knockout Ned's vigilante group.
D) He supports Li'l Zé's gang to feed his drug addiction.
  • 21. What significant event occurs during Rocket's farewell party?
A) Rocket decides to publish a photo of Li'l Zé.
B) Li'l Zé announces his retirement from crime.
C) Benny is accidentally killed by Blacky.
D) The police raid the party and arrest everyone.
  • 22. What is Rocket's occupation in 'City of God'?
A) Police officer
B) Drug dealer
C) Photographer
D) Thief
  • 23. Who are the original members of the 'Tender Trio'?
A) Li'l Zé, Benny, and Carrot
B) Shaggy, Clipper, and Goose
C) Knockout Ned, Blacky, and Li'l Dice
D) Rocket, Tiago, and Angélica
  • 24. What does Rocket lose during the gunfight between Li'l Zé's gang and Carrot's gang?
A) His life.
B) His camera.
C) His memory of events.
D) His virginity to a reporter.
  • 25. What happens to Li'l Zé after the police capture him and Carrot?
A) He escapes from custody.
B) He is sentenced to life in prison.
C) He is let go due to bribing the police.
D) He is executed by the police.
  • 26. What does Rocket secretly photograph after Li'l Zé's capture?
A) Ned killing Tiago.
B) Carrot confessing to his crimes.
C) Li'l Zé being arrested.
D) The scene where the police take Li'l Zé's money and let him go.
  • 27. What is the fate of Knockout Ned by the end of 'City of God'?
A) He reforms and joins the police.
B) He escapes and starts a new life.
C) He becomes the leader of Li'l Zé's gang.
D) He is killed by a boy avenging his father.
  • 28. What does Rocket contemplate publishing at the end of 'City of God'?
A) Images from the beginning of the drug war.
B) A photo of Angélica and Tiago together.
C) The photo of Li'l Zé's dead body or the cops taking his money.
D) Photos of the police raiding the city.
  • 29. What position did 'City of God' hold on The Guardian's list of the 25 Best Action Movies Ever?
A) No.15
B) No.10
C) No.6
D) No.1
  • 30. What is the name of Li'l Zé's associate who becomes a drug addict?
A) Clipper
B) Goose
C) Tiago
D) Stringy
  • 31. What is the approval rating of 'City of God' on Rotten Tomatoes?
A) 91%
B) 85%
C) 95%
D) 75%
  • 32. At which film festival was 'City of God' screened out of competition in 2002?
A) Cannes Film Festival
B) Berlin International Film Festival
C) Toronto International Film Festival
D) Venice Film Festival
  • 33. How many awards did 'City of God' win?
A) 29
B) 84
C) 55
D) 100
  • 34. Which artist performed 'Azul Da Cor Do Mar' in the film?
A) Tim Maia
B) Luiz Melodia
C) Raul Seixas
D) Hyldon
  • 35. What type of film stock was used to shoot 'City of God'?
A) 16mm
B) Super 8
C) 35mm
D) Digital
  • 36. Which company reissued 'City of God' on Blu-ray in 2021?
A) Lionsgate
B) Filmyard Holdings
C) Miramax
D) Paramount Home Entertainment
  • 37. Which critic ranked 'City of God' as the second best film of 2003?
A) Marc Caro
B) Roger Ebert
C) Jonathan Foreman
D) Lawrence Toppman
  • 38. What does 'Pequeno' mean in Portuguese?
A) Big
B) Coward
C) Little
D) Strong
  • 39. From where were most of the cast members for 'City of God' sourced?
A) International talent agencies
B) Professional acting schools
C) Local theaters
D) Real-life favelas
  • 40. What score did Film4 give 'City of God' in its list '50 Films to See Before You Die'?
A) No.10
B) No.1
C) No.3
D) No.5
  • 41. What was a guiding principle during the production to avoid?
A) Glamorising the violence
B) Showing any form of violence
C) Using professional actors
D) Filming in real favelas
  • 42. What decision does Rocket make regarding his career at the end?
A) He joins Li'l Zé's gang.
B) He becomes a police informant.
C) He decides to pursue an internship at a newspaper.
D) He leaves Rio de Janeiro permanently.
  • 43. Who was the only professional actor in 'City of God'?
A) Leandro Firmino da Hora
B) Alexandre Rodrigues
C) Phellipe Haagensen
D) Matheus Nachtergaele
  • 44. Who is the honest police officer in the film?
A) Melonhead
B) Charles / Uncle Sam
C) Touro
D) Tiago
  • 45. Which song by The J.B.'s is featured in the film?
A) 'Hot Pants Road'
B) 'Dance Across the Floor'
C) 'Kung Fu Fighting'
D) 'Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine'
  • 46. Which song in 'City of God' is performed by Bachman–Turner Overdrive?
A) 'So Very Hard to Go'
B) 'Hold Back the Water'
C) 'Metamorfose Ambulante'
D) 'O Caminho Do Bem'
  • 47. Who portrays Li'l Dice as a child?
A) Roberta Rodrigues
B) Matheus Nachtergaele
C) Jonathan Haagensen
D) Douglas Silva
  • 48. What role did Matheus Nachtergaele play in 'City of God'?
A) Carrot
B) Buscapé
C) Rocket
D) Li'l Zé
  • 49. In what year did Empire magazine rank 'City of God' as the 177th best film of all time?
A) 2008
B) 2010
C) 2012
D) 2005
  • 50. Which magazine ranked 'City of God' as the 50 best movies of the decade of the 2000s?
A) Sight & Sound
B) Variety
C) Paste
D) Rolling Stone
  • 51. In which year did 'City of God' rank number 38 on the BBC list of best 100 films?
A) 2010s
B) 2020s
C) 1990s
D) 2000s
  • 52. Who was the Brazilian rapper that criticized the film's impact on Cidade de Deus?
A) L7NNON
B) Seu Jorge
C) Emicida
D) MV Bill
  • 53. What does 'Dado' translate to in English?
A) Dice
B) Gun
C) Ball
D) Carrot
  • 54. Who provided security during the production of 'City of God'?
A) Police officers
B) Private security hired by the production company
C) Military personnel
D) Local security guards
  • 55. In what year did the Motion Picture Editors Guild list 'City of God' as the 17th best-edited film?
A) 2015
B) 2012
C) 2018
D) 2010
  • 56. What was the worldwide gross of 'City of God'?
A) Over US$30.5 million
B) Exactly US$40 million
C) Over US$50 million
D) Under US$20 million
  • 57. How many tickets were sold for 'City of God' in Brazil in 2002?
A) Under 2 million
B) Exactly 4 million
C) Over 5 million
D) Over 3.1 million
  • 58. What was the original release date of 'City of God' on DVD in North America?
A) March 2016
B) December 13, 2011
C) April 2020
D) June 8, 2004
  • 59. Which year did 'City of God: The Fight Rages On' premiere?
A) 2024
B) 2013
C) 1999
D) 2008
  • 60. Who is the journalist that hires Rocket as a photographer?
A) Marina Cintra
B) Melonhead
C) Angélica
D) Berenice
  • 61. Who performed at the London 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony?
A) Firmino
B) Seu Jorge
C) MV Bill
D) Jefechander Suplino
  • 62. Who convinces Shaggy to leave the favela and his criminal past?
A) Berenice
B) Rocket
C) Angélica
D) Marina Cintra
  • 63. What does 'inho' signify in Portuguese?
A) A name change for subtitles
B) A term for a coward
C) A diminutive suffix
D) A nickname for Eduardo
  • 64. What is the significance of Rocket's photography in 'City of God'?
A) It exposes the criminal activities and corruption within the city.
B) It is used to blackmail Benny.
C) It leads to his arrest by Li'l Zé.
D) It helps him win Angélica's affection.
  • 65. Which song from 'City of God' was performed by James Brown?
A) 'So Very Hard to Go'
B) 'Hot Pants Road'
C) 'Kung Fu Fighting'
D) 'Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine'
  • 66. How many critic reviews did 'City of God' have on Metacritic?
A) 33
B) 50
C) 45
D) 25
  • 67. Which film critic awarded 'City of God' a full 5 out of 5 stars?
A) Richard Roeper
B) Roger Ebert
C) Peter Travers
D) Colin Kennedy from Empire
  • 68. What name was changed for English subtitles to avoid negative connotations?
A) Mané Galinha
B) Zé Pequeno
C) Knockout Ned
D) Carrot
  • 69. Which Brazilian critic criticized 'City of God' for promoting tourism in hell?
A) Tatiana Issa
B) Carmen Lucia
C) Maria Clara
D) Ivana Bentes
  • 70. Who performed 'Alvorada' in 'City of God'?
A) Luiz Melodia
B) Cartola
C) Raul Seixas
D) Tim Maia
  • 71. Which director did Roger Ebert compare 'City of God' to in his review?
A) Scarface
B) Pulp Fiction
C) The Godfather
D) Goodfellas
  • 72. Who supplies weapons and is killed by the police?
A) Tiago
B) Touro
C) Melonhead
D) Charles / Uncle Sam
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