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