Farewell, My Concubine - Exam
  • 1. When was the film 'Farewell, My Concubine' released?
A) 2001
B) 1993
C) 1997
D) 1989
  • 2. What language is the film primarily in?
A) Cantonese
B) Japanese
C) English
D) Mandarin
  • 3. Which two main characters form a complex relationship in the movie?
A) Juxian and Douzi
B) Dieyi and Xiaolou
C) Meishan and Douzi
D) Juxian and Xiaolou
  • 4. What type of performing art do the main characters specialize in?
A) Kabuki
B) Circus
C) Ballet
D) Peking opera
  • 5. Which character is known for his/her talent in female roles in Peking opera?
A) Shitou
B) Dieyi
C) Juxian
D) Xiaolou
  • 6. Who plays the character Cheng Dieyi in the film?
A) Gong Li
B) Zhang Ziyi
C) Tony Leung
D) Leslie Cheung
  • 7. Which of the following best describes the genre of 'Farewell, My Concubine'?
A) Comedy
B) Drama
C) Sci-Fi
D) Horror
  • 8. In the film, what historic events play a significant role?
A) The Cultural Revolution
B) The Opium Wars
C) The Taiping Rebellion
D) The Boxer Rebellion
  • 9. What happens to the character Juxian in the film?
A) Joins the military
B) Commits suicide
C) Gets married
D) Becomes a monk
  • 10. What award did 'Farewell, My Concubine' win at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival?
A) Golden Lion
B) Golden Globe
C) Silver Bear
D) Palme d'Or
  • 11. Who directed the film 'Farewell My Concubine'?
A) Zhang Yimou
B) Chen Kaige
C) Wong Kar-wai
D) Ang Lee
  • 12. What is the setting of 'Farewell My Concubine'?
A) 18th-century China
B) 20th-century China
C) 21st-century China
D) 19th-century China
  • 13. What is the name of the opera play that Cheng Dieyi and Duan Xiaolou are famous for performing?
A) Farewell My Concubine
B) The Red Detachment of Women
C) The White-Haired Girl
D) The East Is Red
  • 14. What role does Cheng Dieyi play in the opera 'Farewell My Concubine'?
A) Xiao Si
B) Yuan Shiqing
C) Xiang Yu
D) Consort Yu
  • 15. Who is the agent that provides funding for the opera troupe in 'Farewell My Concubine'?
A) Master Guan
B) Na Kun
C) Yuan Shiqing
D) Zhang
  • 16. What event leads to Cheng Dieyi's arrest during the Second Sino-Japanese War?
A) Joining the Kuomintang
B) Refusing to perform
C) Stealing a sword
D) Performing for the Japanese invaders
  • 17. What is the relationship between Cheng Dieyi and Duan Xiaolou?
A) Enemies
B) Brothers
C) Cousins
D) Unrequited love
  • 18. What is the final act of Cheng Dieyi in the film?
A) He marries Juxian
B) He escapes from China
C) He becomes a government official
D) He cuts his own throat
  • 19. Who is Xiao Si in the film?
A) Na Kun's apprentice
B) Juxian's daughter
C) Dieyi's sister
D) The abandoned baby taken in by Master Guan
  • 20. What is the theme of identity confusion in 'Farewell My Concubine' primarily portrayed through?
A) Duan Xiaolou's character
B) Master Guan's character
C) Juxian's character
D) Cheng Dieyi's character
  • 21. Who was originally considered for the role of Cheng Dieyi in 'Farewell My Concubine'?
A) Gong Li
B) Jackie Chan
C) Leslie Cheung
D) John Lone
  • 22. Who completed the first draft of the screenplay for 'Farewell My Concubine'?
A) Hsu Feng
B) Chen Kaige
C) Lilian Lee
D) Lu Wei
  • 23. Who was the producer involved in the contractual negotiations with John Lone?
A) Chen Kaige
B) Lilian Lee
C) Lu Wei
D) Hsu Feng
  • 24. How did Chen Kaige describe the emotional subtext of Lilian Lee's novel?
A) Complex
B) Compelling
C) A bit thin
D) Rich
  • 25. What was the reason for casting Leslie Cheung in 'Farewell My Concubine'?
A) Due to his previous work with Chen Kaige
B) Because he was the first choice for the role
C) To attract audiences because melodramas were not a popular genre
D) To provide a Cantonese-speaking lead
  • 26. Why was Gong Li cast as one of the main characters?
A) Due to her previous work with Chen Kaige
B) Because she was a close friend of Chen Kaige
C) Because she was the first choice for the role
D) Due to her international stardom
  • 27. What aspect of the film did Roger Ebert praise?
A) Its special effects
B) Its comedic elements
C) Its ambitious narrative
D) Its romantic storyline
  • 28. How long was 'Farewell My Concubine' shown in theaters in China before being removed for censorial review?
A) One week
B) Two weeks
C) Four weeks
D) Three weeks
  • 29. What was Leslie Cheung's gender performance in the film?
A) Comedic
B) Authentic
C) Imitative
D) Staged
  • 30. What was one of the goals of the Chinese government in the 1990s according to David Shambaugh?
A) Reducing military influence
B) Encouraging economic decentralization
C) Reasserting central control over the provinces
D) Promoting free speech
  • 31. How much did 'Farewell My Concubine' gross in its opening weekend?
A) $100,000
B) $69,408
C) $200,000
D) $50,000
  • 32. What was the total gross of 'Farewell My Concubine' in the US?
A) $7,000,000
B) $5,216,888
C) $10,000,000
D) $3,000,000
  • 33. Which film was placed before 'Farewell My Concubine' by Hong Kong film fans in 2005?
A) Chungking Express
B) Days of Being Wild
C) In the Mood for Love
D) Hero
  • 34. Who purchased the distribution rights for 'Farewell My Concubine' after Cannes?
A) Martin Scorsese
B) Harvey Weinstein
C) Steven Spielberg
D) Quentin Tarantino
  • 35. How many minutes were removed from the film for the Miramax edited version?
A) 20 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 5 minutes
D) 14 minutes
  • 36. What is the runtime of the Miramax edited version of 'Farewell My Concubine'?
A) 160 minutes
B) 171 minutes
C) 157 minutes
D) 180 minutes
  • 37. Who was the Cannes jury president when 'Farewell My Concubine' won the Palme d'Or?
A) Martin Scorsese
B) Louis Malle
C) Steven Spielberg
D) Quentin Tarantino
  • 38. According to Louis Malle, how did the cuts affect the film's sense?
A) It was clearer
B) It was unchanged
C) It didn't make any sense
D) It made more sense
  • 39. What is the runtime of the uncut version of 'Farewell My Concubine'?
A) 180 minutes
B) 160 minutes
C) 171 minutes
D) 157 minutes
  • 40. In which year was the 4K restoration of 'Farewell My Concubine' theatrically released in North America?
A) 2024
B) 2023
C) 2022
D) 2025
  • 41. Which film festival awarded 'Farewell My Concubine' the Palme d'Or?
A) Toronto International Film Festival
B) Venice Film Festival
C) Berlin International Film Festival
D) Cannes Film Festival
  • 42. Who praised the film for its 'almost unbelievably ambitious' plot?
A) Vincent Canby
B) Roger Ebert
C) David Denby
D) Hal Hinson
  • 43. Which critic felt the film would excel internationally despite criticizing its spectacle?
A) David Denby
B) Roger Ebert
C) Hal Hinson
D) Vincent Canby
  • 44. Which publication included 'Farewell My Concubine' in its list of The Best 1000 Movies Ever Made in 2004?
A) The Washington Post
B) The New York Times
C) Time
D) Empire
  • 45. Which critic described the film as having 'novel-like meandering'?
A) Hal Hinson
B) Vincent Canby
C) Desson Howe
D) David Denby
  • 46. Which character's expansion was intended to balance the gay elements in the story, according to Leslie Cheung?
A) Xiao Douzi
B) Dieyi
C) Lilian Lee
D) Ju Xian
  • 47. Which film shared the Palme d'Or with 'Farewell My Concubine' at the Cannes Film Festival?
A) Hero
B) The Piano
C) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
D) In the Mood for Love
  • 48. Which publication ranked 'Farewell My Concubine' at number 1 in its list of the 100 Best Mainland Chinese Films in 2014?
A) The Washington Post
B) The New York Times
C) Empire
D) Time Out
  • 49. What approval rating does 'Farewell My Concubine' have on Rotten Tomatoes?
A) 85%
B) 80%
C) 90%
D) 95%
  • 50. Which critic highlighted the film's 'swooning infatuation with the theater'?
A) Vincent Canby
B) David Denby
C) Desson Howe
D) Hal Hinson
  • 51. Which critic felt the film was grand in scope and presentation?
A) David Denby
B) Hal Hinson
C) Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus
D) Vincent Canby
  • 52. Which critic praised the film for its 'action, history, exotic color'?
A) Roger Ebert
B) Hal Hinson
C) Vincent Canby
D) David Denby
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