How Much Do You Remember About the Film, "The New World?"

By: Annette
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How Much Do You Remember About the Film, "The New World?"
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About This Quiz

This classic tale of love and sacrifice went under the radar for most, but people are just starting to see The New World for the masterpiece that it is. Let's test your knowledge of the movie that you need to see again.
What genre is The New World?
Science fiction
Romantic history
Historic comedy
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The New World is a romantic historical drama. The British-American film was directed by Terrence Malick.

What year was The New World released?
1990
1999
2005
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The New World was released in 2005. It got mixed reviews when it was first released, but many people appreciate it more in hindsight.

The film depicts the founding of a settlement where?
Massachusetts​
Virginia
Connecticut​
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The New World is the story of the founding of the Jamestown, Virginia settlement. It was inspired by real historical figures.

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Who was the captain in the story?
Christopher Columbus
John Smith
James White
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Captain John Smith is the love interest in the film, and also the hero. He is a true historical figure, portrayed by Colin Ferrell.

What is the Native American tribe in the film?
Sioux
Cayenne
Powhatan
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The film gives us a glimpse into the Powhatan Native American tribe. The tribe is none too happy about all the Englishmen in town.

Who is the female love interest in the movie?
Tiger Lily
Jasmine
Pocahontas​
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Pocahontas was John Smith's love interest. She is a true historical figure with an amazing history. Pocahontas is known for her courage and bravery in saving John Smith.

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This was Terrence Malick's ____ film.
1st
4th
10th
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The New World was Terrence Malick's 4th film. He is famous for other stunning movies like The Thin Red Line.

Is The New World considered one of the best films of the 2000s?
Yes
No
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Although The New World had very mixed reviews when it was released, it went on to be considered one of the best of the 2000s. The film also received many awards.

The film is set in _____ ?
1500
1607
1745
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The New World is set in 1607. This was the time when the English and the Native Americans were colliding on American soil.

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Was Pocahontas a princess?
Yes
No
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Pocahontas was literally a princess. She was the daughter of Chief Powhatan. She is famous for being so adventurous and spirited.

How many English ships arrive on the shore?
1
2
3
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Historically, and in the film, 3 ships arrive from the English royal charter. They come to America to found a colony in the New World.

When we first see Captain John Smith, he's ______ ?
Sick
In chains
Fishing
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At first, John Smith is below deck in chains. He's being sentenced to death for making mutinous remarks. He is finally pardoned by Captain Christopher​ Newport.

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What does Newport call the Native Americans?
Injuns
Naturals
Redskins
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Captain Newport refers to the Indians as the naturals. Tensions between them are leaving the expedition in jeopardy.

John Smith is eventually captured by _____ ?
English loyalists
Indians
Bandits
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John Smith is captured by the Powhatans. He is about to be executed when Pocahontas saves his life.

Living among the native Americans, Smith is treated ______ ?
Badly
Well
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Smith is actually treated well by his new Indian friends. He comes to respect them, and they respect him.

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When Smith returns to the settlement, he becomes _____ ?
An alcoholic
A leper
The governor
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When Smith returns to the Jamestown settlement, the place is in turmoil. He is pressed to accept the governorship, and accepts.

Smith wishes that he could _____ ?
Go back to England
Expand the settlement
Go back to the Powhatans
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Smith desperately wants to return to the Indians, and to his love. But he does not allow this. He considers his time among the Powhatans to be a dream of sorts.

The settlement is saved during the winter by ______ ?
Captain Newport
John Smith
Pocahontas
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The settlement dwindles during the rough winter, but they're saved when Pocahontas comes bearing food and supplies. She arrives with a rescue party.

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When Powhatan learns of his daughter's kindness, he ______ ?
Congratulates her
Exiles her
Scolds her
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When Powhatan learns of his daughter's kindness, he exiles her. He also plans an attack on Jamestown.

Jamestown decides to ____ Pocahontas.
Save
Abduct
Kill
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As leverage, the people of Jamestown decide to abduct Pocahontas from her exile and use her as a tool for negotiation. John Smith doesn't like that idea.

When Pocahontas is brought to Jamestown, she and Smith _____ ?
Renew their love
Fight
Don't speak
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When Pocahontas is brought to Jamestown, she and Smith renew their love. But the honeymoon doesn't last for long.

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Newport offers Smith ______ ?
Treasure
A new boat
His own expedition
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Captain Newport returns and offers Smith his own expedition. The king has commissioned it.

Smith decides to _____ ?
Stay with Pocahontas​
Start a new settlement​
Return to England
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Smith chose duty over love. He returned to England, and gave a settler instructions to tell Pocahontas that he died at sea.

Pocahontas decides to _____ ?
Return to her tribe
Stay in Jamestown
Go to England
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Pocahontas decides to stay in Jamestown and become a proper English woman. She adapts to her new way of life.

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Who does Pocahontas marry?
John Smith
John Rolfe
Captain Newport
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Pocahontas decides to marry John Rolfe. She gives birth to a son she names Thomas.

Pocahontas learns that John Smith is ______ ?
Alive
Still dead
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OK, that was an easy one. Pocahontas learns that John Smith is still alive. The information is accompanied by a violent reaction.

Pocahontas eventually moves to _____ ?
Australia
Germany
England
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Pocahontas eventually goes to England with her husband. She meets both the king and queen, and encounters John Smith.

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The reunion between Pocahontas and John Smith is _______ ?
Pure joy
Uncomfortable
A disaster
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Although not a disaster, the reunion is uncomfortable for both. They have changed, and they have their regrets.

Smith says that life in Virginia with Pocahontas was _______ .
Not enough
Not real
The only truth
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John Smith refers to their time back in Virginia as "the only truth." He said that he regrets having left his love for his job.

What does Smith say when Pocahontas asks if he found the Indies?
I may have sailed past them.
No, I did not.
I never even tried.
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Smith's memorable line, "I may have sailed past them," can have many meanings. It really means that he sailed past what he really wanted in life.

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Pocahontas finally ______ her husband.
Leaves
Attacks
Embraces
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Pocahontas finally realizes that Rolfe is the man for her, after all. She embraces his love, and never sees Smith again.

Pocahontas decides to return to ______ ?
Her village
Virginia
England
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Pocahontas and Rolfe decide to return to Virginia. She is excited to return to her old life, and leave the past behind.

Before Pocahontas returns home, she _______ ?
Gets a makeover
Travels throughout Europe
Dies
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Sadly, Pocahontas falls ill from pneumonia and she dies before she can return to Virginia. One of the many ills of the New World.

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The film ends with the image of ______ ?
A boat at sea
An English garden
John Smith at his desk
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The film ends with the image of an English garden. A young adult Pocahontas is dancing with her son.

"Mother, now I know where you live."
Pocahontas
Thomas
Rolfe
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This is a voice over quote from Pocahontas. It's the very last line said in the film, as the camera pans across the New World.

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