 - 1. The Social Network is a critically acclaimed film directed by David Fincher, released in 2010, that chronicles the tumultuous creation of Facebook and the complex interplay of friendship, ambition, and betrayal that defined its inception. The narrative primarily centers around Mark Zuckerberg, portrayed masterfully by Jesse Eisenberg, a brilliant yet socially awkward Harvard University student, who, after being rejected by his girlfriend, pours his emotions into creating a revolutionary social networking site. The film skillfully interweaves the rise of Zuckerberg's ambition with the legal battles he faces, showcasing the tense relationships he has with his co-founder Eduardo Saverin, played by Andrew Garfield, and the Winklevoss twins, played by Armie Hammer, who claim to have been cheated out of their own social networking idea. Through exceptional writing by Aaron Sorkin, highlighted by sharp dialogue and a fast-paced storyline, combined with Fincher's meticulous direction and a haunting score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Social Network captures not just the birth of a global phenomenon, but also the moral complexities and personal sacrifices that accompany such unprecedented success. Ultimately, the film presents a poignant exploration of the cost of ambition in the digital age, leaving viewers to ponder both the nature of human connection and the paradox of social networking in a disconnected world.
Who directed the film 'The Social Network'?
A) Steven Spielberg
B) David Fincher
C) Martin Scorsese
D) Christopher Nolan
- 2. In what year was 'The Social Network' released?
A) 2010
B) 2008
C) 2014
D) 2012
- 3. Who plays the role of Mark Zuckerberg in the film?
A) Andrew Garfield
B) Armie Hammer
C) Justin Timberlake
D) Jesse Eisenberg
- 4. Which university did Mark Zuckerberg attend when he created Facebook?
A) Stanford
B) Yale
C) Harvard
D) MIT
- 5. Who was Mark Zuckerberg's best friend and co-founder of Facebook?
A) Eduardo Saverin
B) Chris Hughes
C) Sean Parker
D) Dustin Moskovitz
- 6. What is the tagline of the movie 'The Social Network'?
A) Connecting the world one friend at a time
B) From dorm room to billions
C) The story of the website that changed the world
D) You don't get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies
- 7. What university does Sean Parker claim to have attended in 'The Social Network'?
A) Stanford
B) Yale
C) Princeton
D) MIT
- 8. What is the business Sean Parker co-founded before befriending Mark Zuckerberg?
A) Tidal
B) Napster
C) Spotify
D) Pandora
- 9. What is the term used for the exclusive clubs at Harvard featured in the movie?
A) Final Clubs
B) Harvard Societies
C) Social Circles
D) Elite Organizations
- 10. Who takes over as President of Facebook in the movie?
A) Dustin Moskovitz
B) Sean Parker
C) Eduardo Saverin
D) Chris Hughes
- 11. Who was Mark Zuckerberg's best friend and co-founder of Facebook portrayed by in the film?
A) Armie Hammer
B) Andrew Garfield
C) Jesse Eisenberg
D) Justin Timberlake
- 12. What is the name of the twins who sued Mark Zuckerberg in the film?
A) Reilley
B) Schwimmer
C) Winklevoss
D) Sorrell
- 13. What was the original name of Facebook according to the film?
A) Social Circle
B) Facemash
C) FriendConnect
D) MyProfile
- 14. Which actor played the role of Sean Parker in the film?
A) Andrew Garfield
B) Armie Hammer
C) Justin Timberlake
D) Jesse Eisenberg
- 15. Who wrote the screenplay for 'The Social Network'?
A) Aaron Sorkin
B) Eduardo Saverin
C) David Fincher
D) Mark Zuckerberg
- 16. What award did 'The Social Network' win at the 83rd Academy Awards?
A) Best Director
B) Best Adapted Screenplay
C) Best Actor
D) Best Picture
- 17. How many Academy Awards did 'The Social Network' win?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 3
- 18. Who composed the award-winning score for 'The Social Network'?
A) David Fincher
B) Ben Mezrich
C) Aaron Sorkin
D) Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- 19. Where did principal photography for 'The Social Network' begin?
A) Cambridge, Massachusetts
B) Pasadena, California
C) New York, New York
D) Los Angeles, California
- 20. Who were the Winklevoss twins portrayed by in 'The Social Network'?
A) Armie Hammer
B) Justin Timberlake
C) Jesse Eisenberg
D) Andrew Garfield
- 21. What was the original name of Facebook?
A) Social Network
B) TheFacebook
C) Harvard Face Book
D) Harvard Connection
- 22. What was the seed funding amount provided by Eduardo Saverin?
A) $500,000
B) $1,000
C) $18,000
D) $40 million
- 23. Who was the angel investor that provided $500,000 to Facebook?
A) Peter Thiel
B) Larry Summers
C) Eduardo Saverin
D) Sean Parker
- 24. What was the new headquarters location for Facebook?
A) Los Angeles
B) Cambridge
C) San Francisco
D) New York
- 25. What was the result of the legal disputes involving Mark Zuckerberg?
A) Zuckerberg won in court
B) The cases are still ongoing
C) Zuckerberg lost in court
D) Both cases were settled out of court
- 26. What significant achievement did Mark Zuckerberg reach by the end of the film?
A) Became the world's youngest billionaire
B) Lost all his wealth
C) Won an Academy Award
D) Was expelled from Harvard
- 27. Who served as the body double for Armie Hammer in 'The Social Network'?
A) Andrew Garfield
B) Josh Pence
C) Jesse Eisenberg
D) Justin Timberlake
- 28. Who was initially in contention for the role that Justin Timberlake eventually played?
A) Armie Hammer
B) Jonah Hill
C) Andrew Garfield
D) Jesse Eisenberg
- 29. Who was cast alongside Armie Hammer in 'The Social Network'?
A) Rashida Jones
B) Brenda Song
C) Max Minghella
D) Shelby Young
- 30. Who was announced to appear as Marylin Delpy in 'The Social Network'?
A) Shelby Young
B) Rooney Mara
C) Brenda Song
D) Rashida Jones
- 31. Which university's campus was used to represent Harvard in the film?
A) Johns Hopkins University
B) Yale University
C) Princeton University
D) Stanford University
- 32. Who was the official rowing consultant for the film in the US and the UK?
A) Josh Pence
B) Armie Hammer
C) Dan Boyne
D) Dawn Reagan
- 33. Where was the indoor rowing scene filmed?
A) Harvard University's indoor rowing tanks
B) Yale University's indoor rowing tanks
C) Stanford University's indoor rowing tanks
D) Boston University's indoor rowing tanks
- 34. What color were the oars repainted for the indoor rowing scene?
A) Harvard's crimson color
B) Princeton's orange color
C) Stanford's cardinal color
D) Yale's blue color
- 35. Which label released the soundtrack for 'The Social Network'?
A) Warner Bros. Records
B) Interscope Records
C) Sony Music
D) Null Corporation
- 36. Which song by the Beatles concludes 'The Social Network'?
A) Come Together
B) Baby, You're a Rich Man
C) Hey Jude
D) Let It Be
- 37. Who designed the first theatrical poster for 'The Social Network'?
A) David Fincher
B) Mark Woollen
C) Ceán Chaffin
D) Neil Kellerhouse
- 38. Which company put together the theatrical trailer for 'The Social Network'?
A) Universal Pictures
B) Mark Woollen & Associates
C) Sony Pictures
D) Warner Bros.
- 39. Which award did the theatrical trailer for 'The Social Network' win?
A) Best Original Score at the 2011 Key Art Awards
B) Best Director at the 2011 Key Art Awards
C) Grand Key Art award at the 2011 Key Art Awards
D) Best Trailer at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards
- 40. What was The Social Network's second weekend drop percentage in the box office?
A) 25.1%
B) 28.6%
C) 31.2%
D) 32.0%
- 41. Which film's second weekend drop record did The Social Network break?
A) Tooth Fairy's
B) Avatar's
C) Secretariat's
D) Inception's
- 42. What approval rating did The Social Network receive on Rotten Tomatoes?
A) 80%
B) 85%
C) 90%
D) 96%
- 43. What was The Social Network's average rating on Rotten Tomatoes?
A) 7/10
B) 9/10
C) 10/10
D) 8/10
- 44. What grade did audiences polled by CinemaScore give The Social Network?
A) B+
B) A
C) A-
D) C
- 45. Which critic named The Social Network the best film of the year?
A) Roger Ebert
B) Peter Bradshaw
C) Joe Morgenstern
D) Peter Travers
- 46. Which film critic described The Social Network as 'rote and deeply mediocre'?
A) Peter Travers
B) Nathan Heller
C) Roger Ebert
D) Peter Bradshaw
- 47. How many film critics' top-ten lists did The Social Network appear on in 2010?
A) 78
B) 100
C) 60
D) 50
- 48. What position did The Social Network rank on the BBC's list of the best films of the 21st century in 2016?
A) 27th
B) 5th
C) 50th
D) 10th
- 49. Which publication ranked The Social Network's script as the fourth best American screenplay of the 21st century?
A) Slate
B) The Verge
C) IndieWire
D) The Guardian
- 50. Which critic noted that The Social Network took liberties with its biographical subject?
A) Peter Travers
B) Roger Ebert
C) Peter Bradshaw
D) Joe Morgenstern
- 51. Which company released 'The Social Network' on home media?
A) Universal Studios
B) Warner Bros.
C) Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
D) Columbia Pictures
- 52. What was the total DVD sales for 'The Social Network' in its first week?
A) $15,000,000
B) $10,000,000
C) $13,470,305
D) $12,000,000
- 53. Which film did 'The Social Network' tie with for the most wins at the 83rd Academy Awards?
A) L.A. Confidential
B) It did not tie; it had the most wins that night.
C) The King's Speech
D) Schindler's List
- 54. What did Aaron Sorkin say about his approach to writing the screenplay?
A) He emphasized storytelling over factual accuracy.
B) He aimed for complete historical accuracy.
C) He focused on creating a documentary.
D) He prioritized factual detail over narrative.
- 55. Who commented that 'techies have become the new rock stars' after watching 'The Social Network'?
A) Bob Lefsetz
B) Dave Knox
C) Aaron Sorkin
D) Mark Zuckerberg
- 56. Which film did Aaron Sorkin write a script for after 'The Social Network'?
A) The Good Wife
B) Steve Jobs
C) The Facebook Story
D) The Social Network sequel
- 57. Which magazine listed 'The Social Network' among 'The Best Movies That Lost Best Picture at the Oscars'?
A) New York Magazine
B) Metacritic
C) Rolling Stone
D) Time Out
- 58. In which year did Looper rank 'The Social Network' number 5 on its list of the '50 Best PG-13 Movies of All Time'?
A) 2022
B) 2025
C) 2024
D) 2023
- 59. What did Esquire call 'The Social Network'?
A) The best film of the 2000s
B) A comedy about techies
C) Citizen Kane for the Internet age
D) A documentary on Facebook
- 60. Which publication ranked 'The Social Network' third overall for the 2010s?
A) Rolling Stone
B) Metacritic
C) Time Out
D) Esquire
- 61. Who described Aaron Sorkin as 'the greatest active dialogist'?
A) Quentin Tarantino
B) David Fincher
C) Sheryl Sandberg
D) Bob Lefsetz
- 62. Which film did Rolling Stone rank second after 'Moonlight' on its end-of-decade list?
A) Citizen Kane
B) Steve Jobs
C) The Good Wife
D) The Social Network
- 63. In which year did The New York Times rank 'The Social Network' number 10 on its list of 'The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century'?
A) 2023
B) 2024
C) 2022
D) 2025
- 64. What did Inverse list 'The Social Network' among?
A) Films defining 'class rage' in the 2010s.
B) Romantic dramas of the 2010s.
C) Comedies of the decade.
D) Documentaries about technology.
- 65. Which publication ranked 'The Social Network' eighth among the decade's films?
A) Metacritic
B) ScreenCrush
C) Time Out
D) Rolling Stone
- 66. Who suggested the development of a screenplay for a sequel to 'The Social Network'?
A) Eisenberg
B) Rudin
C) Fincher
D) Sorkin
- 67. In what year did Sorkin announce he would only write the sequel's script if Fincher returned as director?
A) 2021
B) 2023
C) 2020
D) 2019
- 68. What event is the new Facebook movie, being worked on by Sorkin, tied to?
A) The January 6 United States Capitol attack
B) The Facebook data scandal
C) The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election
D) The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
- 69. Which actor was reported to be in talks to play a fictional character in the sequel?
A) Jeremy Strong
B) Mikey Madison
C) Bill Burr
D) Jeremy Allen White
- 70. Who was reported to potentially play Frances Haugen in the sequel?
A) Eisenberg
B) Jeremy Strong
C) Jeremy Allen White
D) Mikey Madison
- 71. Where did early production reportedly take place in October 2025?
A) New York
B) Toronto
C) Los Angeles
D) Vancouver
- 72. When was it announced that the sequel would be released by Sony Pictures?
A) October 2025
B) October 2028
C) October 2027
D) October 2026
- 73. Which publication reported that the film was still in the development stage in July 2025?
A) The New York Times
B) The Hollywood Reporter
C) The Guardian
D) Variety
- 74. Who was reported to be playing Mark Zuckerberg in the sequel?
A) Mikey Madison
B) Bill Burr
C) Eisenberg
D) Jeremy Strong
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