The Two Popes - Quiz
  • 1. When did 'The Two Popes' have its world premiere?
A) On Netflix on December 20, 2019
B) At the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2019
C) In a theatrical limited release in the United States on November 27, 2019
D) At the Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2019
  • 2. What was the estimated gross of 'The Two Popes' from four theaters in its opening weekend?
A) $48,000
B) $200,000
C) $50,000
D) $32,000
  • 3. What was the approval rating of 'The Two Popes' on Rotten Tomatoes?
A) 75%
B) 7.3/10
C) 100%
D) 89%
  • 4. How did Fr. Hines describe the film 'The Two Popes' in his review for the Catholic Digest?
A) Poorly written with weak performances
B) Wonderful, lauding strong performances and themes of forgiveness and mercy
C) A dull portrayal of modern organized religion
D) Historically accurate without any fictionalization
  • 5. Which aspect of the film 'The Two Popes' was criticized by J. Peter Nixon?
A) Characterization of Benedict as a liberal theologian
B) Implication that it was Benedict who allowed Father Marcial Maciel to remain leader despite evidence
C) Portrayal of Pope Francis watching TV
D) Lack of humor in the film
  • 6. What did Bishop Robert Barron criticize about 'The Two Popes'?
A) Its characterization of Benedict
B) The film's historical inaccuracies regarding Pope John Paul II
C) The lack of humor in the film
D) The portrayal of Pope Francis as a television watcher
  • 7. What was the increase in viewership on Netflix for 'The Two Popes' following Pope Francis's death?
A) 417 percent
B) 75%
C) 100%
D) 250%
  • 8. Who gave their respects to the late Pope Francis after his death in April 2025?
A) Barron
B) McCarten
C) Hopkins
D) Pryce
  • 9. Which film's popularity increased alongside 'The Two Popes' after Pope Francis's death?
A) Roma
B) The Irishman
C) Conclave
D) Spotlight
  • 10. What did Time contend about the relationship between the two popes in 'The Two Popes'?
A) It focused too much on their theological differences
B) It ignored the historical context of their relationship
C) It was accurately portrayed without any exaggeration
D) It was not as smooth as depicted in the fictionalized version
  • 11. What did Pope Benedict's 6,000-word letter blame for the clergy sex abuse scandal?
A) Pope Francis's policies
B) The lack of media coverage
C) Dangerously liberal theological ideas within the Church
D) Economic factors
  • 12. What did Pope Benedict conclude his letter with?
A) A call to reform the Church
B) Thanking Pope Francis for showing the light of God
C) An apology for past mistakes
D) Criticism of Pope Francis's papacy
  • 13. What was a minor inaccuracy regarding scenes with the two popes watching TV?
A) Pope Francis had claimed not to have watched any television since the 1990s
B) The scenes took place in a studio rather than private settings
C) Pope Benedict did not watch TV at all during his papacy
D) Both popes were shown watching modern reality shows
  • 14. What was the estimated gross of 'The Two Popes' from 19 theaters in its second weekend?
A) $90,000
B) $200,000
C) $50,000
D) $32,000
  • 15. What did the critics consensus on Rotten Tomatoes say about 'The Two Popes'?
A) It was poorly acted and lacked depth
B) It failed to capture the essence of the two popes
C) It was too focused on humor rather than drama
D) Led by outstanding performances from its well-matched leads, it draws absorbing drama from a pivotal moment in modern organized religion
  • 16. What did The New York Times describe Pope Benedict's letter as?
A) A supportive endorsement of Pope Francis
B) An irrelevant document with no impact on the Church
C) The most significant undercutting yet of the authority of Pope Francis
D) A call for unity within the Church
  • 17. What did The Guardian discuss regarding a letter written by Benedict?
A) It was complimentary of Cardinal Joachim Meisner, an outspoken critic of Pope Francis
B) It praised Pope Francis for his reforms
C) It called for the resignation of Pope Benedict
D) It criticized Pope John Paul II's handling of the clergy sex abuse scandal
  • 18. What did a 2020 book partly authored by Benedict aim to halt?
A) Pope Francis relaxing celibacy rules
B) The election of new cardinals
C) The modernization of Church liturgy
D) The investigation into clergy sex abuse
  • 19. What did Variety describe 'The Two Popes' as at its premiere?
A) A box office failure
B) An unexpected hit
C) A documentary-style portrayal of the popes
D) A controversial film with mixed reviews
  • 20. What score did 'The Two Popes' receive on Metacritic?
A) 75 out of 100
B) $32,000
C) 89%
D) 7.3/10
  • 21. What was the estimated gross of 'The Two Popes' from 150 theaters in its third weekend?
A) $200,000
B) $90,000
C) $50,000
D) $32,000
  • 22. What did IndieWire estimate about the film's performance at high-end theaters in New York and Los Angeles?
A) Attendance was modest and neither small-scale auditorium sold out
B) It had the highest box office earnings for Netflix films
C) Both theaters were sold out every showing
D) The film performed poorly with very low attendance
  • 23. Who directed the film 'The Two Popes'?
A) Anthony McCarten
B) Jonathan Pryce
C) Anthony Hopkins
D) Fernando Meirelles
  • 24. Which company announced its production of 'The Two Popes' on September 6, 2017?
A) HBO
B) Netflix
C) Amazon Prime
D) Disney+
  • 25. Who wrote the screenplay for 'The Two Popes'?
A) Mark Tildesley
B) Jonathan Pryce
C) Fernando Meirelles
D) Anthony McCarten
  • 26. Who portrayed Pope Benedict XVI in the film?
A) Jonathan Pryce
B) Anthony McCarten
C) Anthony Hopkins
D) Fernando Meirelles
  • 27. Where did filming for 'The Two Popes' begin in April 2018?
A) Rome
B) Caserta
C) Buenos Aires
D) Caprarola
  • 28. What was used to create a realistic look for the Sistine Chapel's artwork?
A) Stick-on tattoo
B) Hand-painting
C) Digital printing
D) Computer-generated imagery
  • 29. Which production designer mentioned using 'stick-on tattoos' for the Sistine Chapel's walls and ceiling?
A) Mark Tildesley
B) Anthony McCarten
C) Jonathan Pryce
D) Fernando Meirelles
  • 30. Where was the St. Peter's Square plaza recreated for 'The Two Popes'?
A) Using computer-generated imagery
B) In Rome
C) In Buenos Aires
D) At Cinecittà studios
  • 31. Where were some scenes of 'The Two Popes' filmed outside the Vatican?
A) St. Peter's Square
B) Castel Gandolfo
C) Villa Farnese
D) Cinecittà studios
  • 32. What scandal is the film set against?
A) Watergate scandal
B) Enron scandal
C) Vatican leaks scandal
D) Panama Papers leak
  • 33. What was Cardinal Bergoglio's highest vote count in the 2005 papal conclave?
A) Highest
B) Lowest
C) Third-highest
D) Second-highest
  • 34. What TV show do Benedict and Bergoglio watch together?
A) Breaking Bad
B) Game of Thrones
C) Inspector Rex
D) The Crown
  • 35. What event do the two popes watch together at the end of the film?
A) The Golden Globes awards
B) A papal mass
C) The Oscars ceremony
D) The 2014 FIFA World Cup final
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