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The Taming of the Shrew (1967 film) - Exam
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  • 1. Who directed the 1967 film adaptation of 'The Taming of the Shrew'?
A) William Shakespeare
B) Franco Zeffirelli
C) Dino De Laurentiis
D) Marcello Mastroianni
  • 2. Which actors starred as Kate and Petruchio in the 1967 film?
A) Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
B) Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn
C) Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni
D) Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks
  • 3. What award was the film 'The Taming of the Shrew' nominated for at the 40th Academy Awards?
A) Best Adapted Screenplay
B) Best Picture
C) Best Director
D) Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction - Set Decoration
  • 4. Who was originally intended to star in the film before Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton took over?
A) Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini
B) Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni
C) Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck
D) Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift
  • 5. Where was 'The Taming of the Shrew' filmed?
A) Cinecittà Studios, Rome
B) Paramount Pictures Studio, Hollywood
C) Dino De Laurentiis' studios in Rome
D) Pinewood Studios, London
  • 6. What was Elizabeth Taylor's contribution to the production of 'The Taming of the Shrew'?
A) She composed the music.
B) She wrote the screenplay.
C) She directed the film.
D) She put over a million dollars into the production and took a percentage of profits instead of a salary.
  • 7. Which character did Elizabeth Taylor play in 'The Taming of the Shrew'?
A) Grumio
B) Kate
C) Lucentia
D) Bianca
  • 8. What was Richard Burton's role in 'The Taming of the Shrew'?
A) Petruchio
B) Gremio
C) Baptista Minola
D) Hortensio
  • 9. What was a unique aspect of Elizabeth Taylor's preparation for her role?
A) She asked to reshoot the entire first day because she thought her performance wasn't up to scratch.
B) She trained in fencing.
C) She learned Italian fluently.
D) She studied Shakespearean literature.
  • 10. Where did 'The Taming of the Shrew' premiere?
A) Odeon Leicester Square in London
B) Cineworld, Manchester
C) Regal Cinema, New York City
D) BFI Southbank, London
  • 11. How much did 'The Taming of the Shrew' gross worldwide?
A) $20 million
B) $8 million
C) $12 million
D) $5 million
  • 12. What was Rotten Tomatoes' rating for 'The Taming of the Shrew' based on 23 reviews?
A) 95% positive with an average rating of 8.5/10
B) 83% positive with an average rating of 7.5/10
C) 50% positive with an average rating of 6.0/10
D) 70% positive with an average rating of 7.0/10
  • 13. Which subplot is significantly reduced in the film adaptation?
A) The subplot involving Katherina and Petruchio
B) The subplot involving Hortensio and Bianca
C) The subplot involving Lucentio and Bianca
D) The subplot involving Baptista Minola's daughters
  • 14. What notable change was made to Kate's final speech in the film?
A) It was shortened significantly.
B) Taylor plays it without any obvious irony.
C) It was delivered by Petruchio instead.
D) It was omitted entirely.
  • 15. What does Harold Bloom suggest about Katherina's final speech?
A) Katherina's speech is a critique of Petruchio.
B) Katherina regrets her behavior throughout the play.
C) Katherina has been genuinely tamed.
D) Katherina is 'advising women how to rule absolutely, while feigning obedience'.
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