Memorable Lines from the Silver Screen Quiz

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Memorable Lines from the Silver Screen Quiz is a free 100-question multiple choice, letters and numbers quiz on Qwiz Rush, made by Qwiz Rush, split into 10 rounds. Test your knowledge on the most iconic, hilarious, and bone-chilling quotes in cinema history.

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The 100 questions

Which 1972 Best Picture winner features the iconic line, "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse"?
- The Godfather
- The Godfather Part II
- Goodfellas
- Scarface
Which 1950 Best Picture winner features Bette Davis delivering the famous warning, "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night"?
- Sunset Boulevard
- All About Eve
- Mildred Pierce
- The Heiress
The romantic line, "Here's looking at you, kid," is famously spoken by Humphrey Bogart in which Best Picture-winning film?
- The Maltese Falcon
- Casablanca
- The African Queen
- Sabrina
In which 1939 Best Picture winner does Clark Gable deliver the legendary closing line, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn"?
- Gone with the Wind
- The Wizard of Oz
- Wuthering Heights
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Leonardo DiCaprio's character joyfully shouts, "I'm the king of the world!" in which 1997 Best Picture winner?
- Titanic
- The English Patient
- Braveheart
- Gladiator
Which 1994 Best Picture winner popularized the philosophical line, "My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get"?
- The Shawshank Redemption
- Pulp Fiction
- Forrest Gump
- Quiz Show
How many Academy Awards did the 1959 Best Picture winner *Ben-Hur* win in total, setting a record that has been tied but never beaten?

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In what year did the historical drama *Schindler's List*, which won Best Picture and features the line "The list is life," release in US theaters?

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Name the brilliant but terrifying cannibalistic serial killer who says, "A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti" in the 1991 Best Picture winner *The Silence of the Lambs*.

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What is the surname of the musical Austrian family at the center of the 1965 Best Picture-winning musical *The Sound of Music*?

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In *The Empire Strikes Back*, which legendary Jedi Master delivers the iconic line, "Do or do not. There is no try."
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Yoda
- Luke Skywalker
- Qui-Gon Jinn
Which replicant delivers the famous "tears in rain" monologue in the 1982 sci-fi classic *Blade Runner*?
- Roy Batty
- Rick Deckard
- Leon Kowalski
- Pris Stratton
Which magical phrase does Dorothy repeat while clicking her heels to return to Kansas in *The Wizard of Oz*?
- Over the rainbow
- Follow the yellow brick road
- There's no place like home
- Home is where the heart is
In the 2008 film *The Dark Knight*, which villain repeatedly asks, "Why so serious?" before telling stories about his scars?
- Two-Face
- Scarecrow
- Bane
- The Joker
Which tormented creature obsessively refers to the One Ring as "my precious" throughout *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy?
- Gollum
- Sauron
- Saruman
- Gríma Wormtongue
Before driving a car through the front door of a police station in *The Terminator* (1984), what three-word line does the T-800 deliver to the desk sergeant?
- Hasta la vista
- I'll be back
- I am back
- You are targeted
HAL 9000 famously sings "Daisy Bell" as he is deactivated. In what year was the classic sci-fi film featuring this scene, *2001: A Space Odyssey*, released in theaters?

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In the original 1977 *Star Wars* film, how many words are in the iconic, hopeful phrase spoken by General Dodonna to the pilots before the Battle of Yavin: "May the Force be with you"?

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Name the giant silver robot from the 1951 sci-fi classic *The Day the Earth Stood Still* who is commanded to spare Earth with the famous phrase "Klaatu barada nikto".

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Name the protagonist of *The Matrix* who famously says "I know kung fu" after having martial arts programs uploaded directly into his brain.

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In the 1941 film noir classic *The Maltese Falcon*, Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) famously delivers the final line describing the statuette. What is this memorable line?
- The stuff that dreams are made of.
- A cheap piece of lead.
- The key to a kingdom.
- Just another wild goose chase.
Which classic 1944 film noir, starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck, begins with the protagonist dictating a confession that includes the line: "I killed him for money - and a woman. I didn't get the money and I didn't get the woman"?
- Double Indemnity
- The Postman Always Rings Twice
- Out of the Past
- Laura
In *Sunset Boulevard*, Norma Desmond famously declares, "I am big. It's the pictures that got small." Who is the actor playing the screenwriter Joe Gillis to whom she says this?
- William Holden
- Montgomery Clift
- Kirk Douglas
- Charlton Heston
In *The Third Man*, Harry Lime (Orson Welles) delivers a famous monologue comparing the bloody history of Italy under the Borgias to the 500 years of peace and democracy in Switzerland. What does he say Switzerland famously produced as a result?
- The cuckoo clock
- The pocket watch
- Milk chocolate
- The pocket knife
In *The Big Sleep*, Vivian Rutledge (Lauren Bacall) tells Philip Marlowe (Humphrey Bogart): "I don't mind your decanter, but I'm getting a little tired of your ______." Fill in the blank.
- manners
- questions
- face
- attitude
In the 1946 film *Gilda*, Rita Hayworth's character famously says, "If I'd been a ranch, they would have named me..." what?
- Bar Nothing
- No Man's Land
- Wild Rose
- Golden Valley
In what year was the classic Orson Welles film noir *Touch of Evil*, famous for its opening three-minute tracking shot, released in theaters?

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In what year was the highly influential, Oscar-nominated Billy Wilder film noir *Double Indemnity* released?

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Name the legendary American hardboiled crime fiction writer who co-wrote the screenplay for *Double Indemnity* and authored the novels *The Big Sleep* and *Farewell, My Lovely*.

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Name the actress who played the ultimate femme fatale, Elsa Bannister, in the 1947 film noir *The Lady from Shanghai*, famously sporting a short blonde haircut for the role.

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Which 1999 romantic comedy features Julia Roberts delivering the famous line, "I'm also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her"?
- Pretty Woman
- Notting Hill
- Runaway Bride
- My Best Friend's Wedding
Jack Nicholson's character Melvin Udall delivers the romantic declaration, "You make me want to be a better man," to Helen Hunt's character in which 1997 film?
- As Good as It Gets
- Jerry Maguire
- Something's Gotta Give
- The English Patient
In the Christmas-themed romantic comedy "Love Actually," which character uses cue cards to silently declare "To me, you are perfect" to his best friend's wife?
- Jamie
- Colin
- Harry
- Mark
Who delivers the iconic romantic line, "You should be kissed and by someone who knows how," to Scarlett O'Hara in the 1939 classic "Gone with the Wind"?
- Ashley Wilkes
- Rhett Butler
- Charles Hamilton
- Frank Kennedy
Which Elven character delivers the romantic line, "I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone," to Aragorn in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"?
- Galadriel
- Tauriel
- Arwen
- Eowyn
In the classic fantasy romance "The Princess Bride," what three-word phrase does Westley use to secretly communicate "I love you" to Buttercup?
- As you wish
- Always and forever
- By your command
- I am yours
In what year was the classic romantic drama "Casablanca," famous for lines like "Here's looking at you, kid," released in the United States?

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In the 2004 romantic drama "Before Sunset," how many years have passed since Jesse and Celine first met in Vienna during the events of "Before Sunrise"?

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Name the doomed passenger liner that serves as the setting for Jack and Rose's tragic love story in James Cameron's 1997 epic.

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Name the fictional, idyllic kingdom ruled by King Arthur where the tragic love triangle between Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot unfolds in classic cinematic adaptations.

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Which action star famously delivers the line "I'll be back" in the 1984 sci-fi film The Terminator?
- Sylvester Stallone
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Bruce Willis
- Jean-Claude Van Damme
In the 1988 action classic Die Hard, what is the signature catchphrase delivered by Bruce Willis's character, John McClane?
- Yippee-ki-yay, motherf---er
- Go ahead, make my day
- Hasta la vista, baby
- Welcome to the party, pal
Which actor proclaimed "I am the law!" in the 1995 dystopian action film Judge Dredd?
- Sylvester Stallone
- Wesley Snipes
- Mel Gibson
- Kurt Russell
What iconic weapon does Clint Eastwood's Harry Callahan refer to as "the most powerful handgun in the world" in Dirty Harry?
- .44 Magnum
- .357 Magnum
- .45 Colt
- 9mm Beretta
In the 1997 action film Air Force One, what does Harrison Ford's President James Marshall tell the terrorist leader right before throwing him off the plane?
- Get off my plane!
- Welcome to America!
- Fly safe!
- Class dismissed!
Which 1996 action blockbuster features Will Smith's character punching an alien in the face and saying, "Welcome to Earth!"?
- Independence Day
- Men in Black
- Bad Boys
- Enemy of the State
In what year did Arnold Schwarzenegger first say "Hasta la vista, baby" on the silver screen in Terminator 2: Judgment Day?

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In what year was the action blockbuster Die Hard released in theaters, introducing the world to John McClane's iconic one-liners?

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Name the cybernetic assassin played by Arnold Schwarzenegger who famously utters the line "Hasta la vista, baby" in a 1991 sequel.

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Name the fictional elite special forces veteran played by Sylvester Stallone who famously says, "Don't push it or I'll give you a war you won't believe" in First Blood.

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Which iconic cinematic villain delivers the chilling line, "A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti"?
- Norman Bates
- Hannibal Lecter
- Jack Torrance
- Patrick Bateman
In the 1980 horror classic *The Shining*, what menacing phrase does Jack Torrance famously shout as he hacks through a bathroom door with an axe?
- Here's Johnny!
- Redrum!
- Come play with us!
- I'm home!
Which sinister comic book antagonist utters the philosophical question, "Why so serious?" in the 2008 film *The Dark Knight*?
- Bane
- Two-Face
- The Joker
- Scarecrow
Which classic Disney villain menacingly declares, "Before the sun sets on her sixteenth birthday, she shall prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and die!"?
- Ursula
- Cruella de Vil
- The Evil Queen
- Maleficent
In the 1939 film *The Wizard of Oz*, who shrieks the threatening promise, "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too!"?
- The Wicked Witch of the West
- The Wicked Witch of the East
- Miss Almira Gulch
- Glinda
Which science fiction antagonist coldly states, "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that"?
- Agent Smith
- HAL 9000
- Megatron
- Roy Batty
In what year did moviegoers first hear Darth Vader deliver his iconic revelation, "No, I am your father" in the theatrical release of *The Empire Strikes Back*?

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In the thriller *Se7en*, John Doe's gruesome crimes are inspired by a specific count of deadly sins. How many deadly sins form the basis of his murders?

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Identify the cold-blooded hitman played by Javier Bardem in *No Country for Old Men* who famously decides his victims' fates with a coin toss and asks, "What's the most you ever lost on a coin toss?" (Provide his last name only).

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Name the ruthless Wall Street corporate raider played by Michael Douglas in the 1987 film *Wall Street* who famously proclaims that "greed, for lack of a better word, is good." (Provide his last name only).

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In the 1980 comedy classic 'Airplane!', what is the name of the character who famously delivers the line, 'I am serious... and don't call me Shirley'?
- Ted Striker
- Dr. Rumack
- Captain Oveur
- Roger Murdock
Which iconic mockumentary features the famous line, 'These go to eleven', spoken by guitarist Nigel Tufnel?
- This Is Spinal Tap
- Best in Show
- Waiting for Guffman
- A Mighty Wind
In 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy', what does Ron Burgundy say after drinking a carton of milk on a hot day?
- I immediately regret this decision
- My throat is on fire
- Milk was a bad choice
- That was a mistake
In the 2004 teen comedy 'Mean Girls', which character famously states, 'On Wednesdays we wear pink'?
- Regina George
- Karen Smith
- Gretchen Wieners
- Cady Heron
In 'Ghostbusters' (1984), Peter Venkman delivers which famous line immediately after being covered in green slime?
- He slimed me.
- I feel funky.
- That's a big Twinkie.
- We came, we saw, we kicked its ass!
Which 1990s comedy features the catchphrase 'Alrighty then!', frequently uttered by Jim Carrey's eccentric protagonist?
- The Mask
- Dumb and Dumber
- Liar Liar
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
In what year was the sports comedy 'Caddyshack', featuring Bill Murray's famous 'Cinderella story' monologue, released in theaters?

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In what year was the romantic comedy 'When Harry Met Sally...', featuring the legendary 'I'll have what she's having' line, released?

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What is the surname of the eccentric inventor who says, 'Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads' at the end of 'Back to the Future'?

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What is the last name of the international man of mystery played by Mike Myers in a series of spy comedy parodies?

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Which Roman general-turned-gladiator bellows the famous line, "Are you not entertained?" to a stunned crowd in the Colosseum?
- Maximus Decimus Meridius
- Commodus
- Proximo
- Judah Ben-Hur
In the 1995 historical epic Braveheart, William Wallace delivers his legendary rally speech containing the line, "They may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!" before which battle?
- Battle of Stirling Bridge
- Battle of Falkirk
- Battle of Bannockburn
- Battle of Loudoun Hill
Who directed the 1960 epic Spartacus, famous for the climactic, defiant scene where dozens of recaptured slaves declare, "I am Spartacus!"?
- Stanley Kubrick
- David Lean
- Cecil B. DeMille
- William Wyler
In Lawrence of Arabia, which character proudly declares, "I am a river to my people," to express his leadership and generosity?
- Auda abu Tayi
- Sherif Ali
- Prince Feisal
- T.E. Lawrence
Which envious composer laments his own mediocrity with the line, "I speak for all mediocrities in the world. I am their champion. I am their patron saint," at the end of the 1984 period drama Amadeus?
- Antonio Salieri
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg
- Emperor Joseph II
Rhett Butler delivers the iconic closing line, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," to which character in the 1939 historical romance Gone with the Wind?
- Scarlett O'Hara
- Melanie Wilkes
- Ashley Wilkes
- Belle Watling
In the historical epic Schindler's List, Oskar Schindler famously laments that he could have saved more people. In what year did this Best Picture-winning film release in theaters?

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Jack Dawson famously shouts "I'm the king of the world!" from the bow of the ship in James Cameron's Titanic. In what year did the real-world historical sinking of the RMS Titanic occur?

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Name the English queen played by Katharine Hepburn in The Lion in Winter (1968) who delivers sharp-tongued lines like, "What family doesn't have its ups and downs?"

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Name the actor who plays Hawkeye (Nathaniel Poe) in the 1992 historical epic The Last of the Mohicans, delivering the breathless line, "No matter how long it takes, no matter how far, I will find you!"

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Which actor delivered the iconic closing line, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," in the 1939 classic Gone with the Wind?
- Clark Gable
- Leslie Howard
- Laurence Olivier
- Gary Cooper
In the 1942 romantic drama Casablanca, Rick Blaine famously utters "Here's looking at you, kid" to which character?
- Ilsa Lund
- Yvonne
- Captain Renault
- Victor Laszlo
Which legendary actress delivered the famous line, "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night," in the 1950 drama All About Eve?
- Bette Davis
- Joan Crawford
- Katharine Hepburn
- Barbara Stanwyck
Norma Desmond famously declares, "All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up" in which 1950 film noir directed by Billy Wilder?
- Sunset Boulevard
- Double Indemnity
- The Lost Weekend
- In a Lonely Place
In The Wizard of Oz (1939), Glinda the Good Witch tells Dorothy she must click her heels together three times and repeat what memorable phrase to return to Kansas?
- There's no place like home
- Over the rainbow we go
- Take me back to Kansas
- Home is where the heart is
Marlon Brando's character Terry Malloy delivers the famous "I coulda been a contender" speech to his brother Charley in the back of a taxicab in which 1954 film?
- On the Waterfront
- A Streetcar Named Desire
- The Wild One
- East of Eden
In what year was the original monster classic King Kong released, concluding with the line, "Oh, no, it wasn't the airplanes. It was Beauty killed the Beast"?

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How many letters make up the single, enigmatic final word uttered by Charles Foster Kane on his deathbed in the 1941 classic Citizen Kane?

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What is the last name of the cynical private detective played by Humphrey Bogart who delivers the final line, "The stuff that dreams are made of," in a 1941 John Huston noir classic?

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What is the real first name of the male musician played by Jack Lemmon (disguised as Daphne) who receives the famous final line, "Well, nobody's perfect," in the 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot?

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Which iconic villain utters the memorable line, "Why so serious?" in the 2008 superhero masterpiece The Dark Knight?
- The Joker
- Two-Face
- Bane
- Scarecrow
Daniel Day-Lewis delivers the iconic line, "I drink your milkshake!" in which 2007 epic drama directed by Paul Thomas Anderson?
- Magnolia
- There Will Be Blood
- No Country for Old Men
- The Master
Which actor famously shouts "Are you not entertained?" to a stunned crowd in the 2000 historical drama Gladiator?
- Russell Crowe
- Joaquin Phoenix
- Oliver Reed
- Richard Harris
Which actor delivers the line, "You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling," before firing a grenade launcher in the 2010 sci-fi film Inception?
- Tom Hardy
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt
- Cillian Murphy
Which 2005 romantic drama features the heartbreaking line, "I wish I knew how to quit you"?
- Brokeback Mountain
- Milk
- Blue Valentine
- Call Me by Your Name
Which wise character delivers the line, "Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?" in the final Harry Potter film?
- Albus Dumbledore
- Severus Snape
- Sirius Black
- Remus Lupin
King Leonidas famously shouts "This is Sparta!" in a stylized 2006 historical action film named after the exact number of Spartan warriors who fought at Thermopylae. What is this number?

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In what year did the Best Picture-winning film No Country for Old Men, featuring Anton Chigurh's chilling "What's the most you ever lost on a coin toss?" scene, release in theaters?

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Name the ancient wizard who commands a monstrous Balrog, "You shall not pass!" in the 2001 fantasy epic The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Name the formidable fashion magazine editor-in-chief, played by Meryl Streep, who dryly delivers the line, "Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking." in a 2006 comedy-drama.

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