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