Directors & auteurs

22 Scissorhands, Chicago, and Geisha Trivia Questions

This trivia section covers iconic movie directors and the cultural history behind famous stage performances. We take a close look at the specific partnerships that defined cinema in the 1990s and the evolution of dramatic arts in the late 20th century.

Which 1990 film marked the beginning of the long-standing collaboration between Tim Burton and Johnny Depp?

Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice

Batman Returns

Batman Returns

In the context of traditional Japanese attire, what is a ‘han-eri’ typically associated with?

The collar of a kimono’s undergarment

The collar of a kimono’s undergarment

A decorative piece for a tea ceremony room

A decorative piece for a tea ceremony room

A traditional martial arts uniform

A traditional martial arts uniform

A specific type of Japanese fan

A specific type of Japanese fan

In the stage musical ‘Chicago’, which character is a famous vaudevillian who killed her husband and sister after finding them in bed together?

Roxie Hart

Roxie Hart

Hunyak

Hunyak

Velma Kelly

Velma Kelly

Mama Morton

Mama Morton

In the film ‘Edward Scissorhands’, who created Edward before suddenly passing away?

The Inventor

The Inventor

Captain Jack Sparrow

Captain Jack Sparrow

Ichabod Crane

Ichabod Crane

Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd

Which Japanese city is historically the quintessential heart of geisha culture and tradition?

Tokyo

Tokyo

Osaka

Osaka

Kyoto

Kyoto

Sapporo

Sapporo

Who wrote the original book for the ‘Chicago’ musical alongside Bob Fosse?

Fred Ebb

Fred Ebb

Cole Porter

Cole Porter

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim

Danny Elfman is famous for his frequent partnerships with Tim Burton, primarily serving in which creative role?

Set Decoration

Set Decoration

Costume Design

Costume Design

Cinematography

Cinematography

Score Composition

Score Composition

What is the name of the wide decorative sash worn around the waist with a kimono?

Kanzashi

Kanzashi

Zori

Zori

Tabi

Tabi

Obi

Obi

The story of the musical ‘Chicago’ takes place during which historical decade?

1950s

1950s

1930s

1930s

1920s

1920s

1940s

1940s

Which iconic Batman villain was reimagined by Tim Burton for ‘Batman Returns’ with a distinctly gothic, grotesque aesthetic?

The Pale Man

The Pale Man

The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow

The Penguin

The Penguin

The Mad Hatter

The Mad Hatter

Which three-stringed traditional Japanese instrument is most commonly played by geisha?

Shamisen

Shamisen

Biwa

Biwa

Koto

Koto

Shakuhachi

Shakuhachi

In ‘Chicago’, which character is the slick defense attorney representing Roxie Hart?

Billy Flynn

Billy Flynn

Fred Casely

Fred Casely

Amos Hart

Amos Hart

Fogarty

Fogarty

Which legendary special effects artist collaborated on the intricate scissor-hand design for Edward Scissorhands?

Tom Savini

Tom Savini

Rick Baker

Rick Baker

Stan Winston

Stan Winston

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

What is the term for a geisha apprentice who is still undergoing training?

Tayu

Tayu

Yujo

Yujo

Maiko

Maiko

Oiran

Oiran

Which six deadly sins are famously announced in the opening of the movie version of ‘Chicago’?

Deceit, Sin, Power, Money, Rage, and Scandal

Deceit, Sin, Power, Money, Rage, and Scandal

Murder, Greed, Corruption, Violence, Adultery, and Treachery

Murder, Greed, Corruption, Violence, Adultery, and Treachery

Love, Loss, Ambition, Fame, Fortune, and Lies

Love, Loss, Ambition, Fame, Fortune, and Lies

Betrayal, Revenge, Jealousy, Arrogance, Pride, and Greed

Betrayal, Revenge, Jealousy, Arrogance, Pride, and Greed

Which stop-motion animated film did Tim Burton produce but did not direct?

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Corpse Bride

Corpse Bride

Historically, what was the primary ingredient in the traditional white makeup paste used by geisha?

Rice flour paste

Rice flour paste

Crushed eggshell finish

Crushed eggshell finish

Clay mineral base

Clay mineral base

White lead powder

White lead powder

The musical sequences in the ‘Chicago’ film are uniquely presented as which of the following?

Roxie Hart’s dream of stardom

Roxie Hart’s dream of stardom

The circus coming to town

The circus coming to town

The jazz era’s influence on crime

The jazz era’s influence on crime

Political corruption in city hall

Political corruption in city hall

Which film was Tim Burton’s feature directorial debut?

Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands

Batman Returns

Batman Returns

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice

What is the name of the famous geisha district located in Kyoto?

The Gion district

The Gion district

The Shibuya crossing

The Shibuya crossing

The Akihabara tech hub

The Akihabara tech hub

The Shinjuku garden

The Shinjuku garden

‘Chicago’ satirizes which phenomenon of the early 20th century?

The industrial revolution’s decline

The industrial revolution’s decline

The jazz age media frenzy

The jazz age media frenzy

The post-war economic boom

The post-war economic boom

The era of prohibition lawlessness

The era of prohibition lawlessness

Which Tim Burton film is a biographical tribute to the man often called the ‘worst director of all time’?

Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow

Mars Attacks!

Mars Attacks!

Ed Wood

Ed Wood

Big Fish

Big Fish

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