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The Taming of the Shrew (1967 film) - Exam
  • 1. Who directed the 1967 film adaptation of 'The Taming of the Shrew'?
A) William Shakespeare
B) Dino De Laurentiis
C) Marcello Mastroianni
D) Franco Zeffirelli
  • 2. Which actors starred as Kate and Petruchio in the 1967 film?
A) Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn
B) Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
C) Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni
D) Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks
  • 3. What award was the film 'The Taming of the Shrew' nominated for at the 40th Academy Awards?
A) Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction - Set Decoration
B) Best Adapted Screenplay
C) Best Director
D) Best Picture
  • 4. Who was originally intended to star in the film before Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton took over?
A) Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift
B) Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni
C) Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck
D) Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini
  • 5. Where was 'The Taming of the Shrew' filmed?
A) Dino De Laurentiis' studios in Rome
B) Cinecittà Studios, Rome
C) Paramount Pictures Studio, Hollywood
D) Pinewood Studios, London
  • 6. What was Elizabeth Taylor's contribution to the production of 'The Taming of the Shrew'?
A) She put over a million dollars into the production and took a percentage of profits instead of a salary.
B) She directed the film.
C) She composed the music.
D) She wrote the screenplay.
  • 7. Which character did Elizabeth Taylor play in 'The Taming of the Shrew'?
A) Bianca
B) Grumio
C) Lucentia
D) Kate
  • 8. What was Richard Burton's role in 'The Taming of the Shrew'?
A) Baptista Minola
B) Petruchio
C) Hortensio
D) Gremio
  • 9. What was a unique aspect of Elizabeth Taylor's preparation for her role?
A) She asked to reshoot the entire first day because she thought her performance wasn't up to scratch.
B) She studied Shakespearean literature.
C) She trained in fencing.
D) She learned Italian fluently.
  • 10. Where did 'The Taming of the Shrew' premiere?
A) Cineworld, Manchester
B) Odeon Leicester Square in London
C) BFI Southbank, London
D) Regal Cinema, New York City
  • 11. How much did 'The Taming of the Shrew' gross worldwide?
A) $5 million
B) $8 million
C) $12 million
D) $20 million
  • 12. What was Rotten Tomatoes' rating for 'The Taming of the Shrew' based on 23 reviews?
A) 83% positive with an average rating of 7.5/10
B) 95% positive with an average rating of 8.5/10
C) 50% positive with an average rating of 6.0/10
D) 70% positive with an average rating of 7.0/10
  • 13. Which subplot is significantly reduced in the film adaptation?
A) The subplot involving Katherina and Petruchio
B) The subplot involving Lucentio and Bianca
C) The subplot involving Baptista Minola's daughters
D) The subplot involving Hortensio and Bianca
  • 14. What notable change was made to Kate's final speech in the film?
A) Taylor plays it without any obvious irony.
B) It was omitted entirely.
C) It was shortened significantly.
D) It was delivered by Petruchio instead.
  • 15. What does Harold Bloom suggest about Katherina's final speech?
A) Katherina regrets her behavior throughout the play.
B) Katherina is 'advising women how to rule absolutely, while feigning obedience'.
C) Katherina has been genuinely tamed.
D) Katherina's speech is a critique of Petruchio.
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