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