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About This Quiz
One of the most beloved films of the 20th century, "Titanic" made James Cameron king of the cinematic world. You know the history - and the love story - but do you know the facts, figures and tasty trivia behind this blockbuster film? Take our quiz and find out.
What major star was originally a favorite for the lead male role?
Matthew McConaughey
Johnny Depp
Ben Affleck
Who played the role of the unsinkable Molly Brown in the film?
Debbie Reynolds
Reba McEntire
Kathy Bates
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Adjusted for today's dollars, did the Titanic ocean liner cost more or less to make than the movie about its ultimate fate?
the ship cost more
the movie cost more
they cost about the same amount
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What is the name of the gem given to Rose by her wealthy fiancé?
the heart of the ocean
the flame of the sea
the setting sun
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What is the name of the love theme from "Titanic?"
"Titanic Ballad"
"My Heart Will Go On"
"Love Hurts"
It isn't uncommon for directors to make cameo appearances in their films. How many times does James Cameron appear on film in "Titanic?"
once
twice
three times
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In which film did Bill Paxton (who played Brock Lovett) first work with director James Cameron?
"Aliens"
"The Terminator"
"Titanic"
You probably remember the powerful wave that burst through the doorway as the Titanic began to sink. How much water was used in that scene?
40,000 gallons
80,000 gallons
120,000 gallons
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"Titanic "was released in the U.S. in November of 1997. How many weeks in a row did it claim the No. 1 box office spot?
5
12
15
"Titanic" held the record for highest grossing film of all time until it was unseated in 2010 by what blockbuster?
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2"
"The Avengers"
"Avatar" surpassed "Titanic" at the box office. Both were James Cameron films.
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What is Jack's most famous (and spoofed) line in the film?
"I'm the king of the world!"
"I'm master of the universe!"
"I'm captain of the seas!"
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To accommodate the limitations of filming, and make some scenes look more realistic, some sets were either larger or smaller than they would have been in real life. Was the main staircase made larger or smaller?
larger
smaller
the same size
As Rose and Jack meet at the Grand Staircase near the conclusion of the film, the clock in the scene is set to the time of the actual sinking of the Titanic. What time is displayed?
2:20 a.m.
4:22 a.m.
6:06 a.m.
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What well-known actor was in line for the role of Captain Smith but had to pass for health reasons?
Robert De Niro
Robert Loggia
Gavin MacLeod
After the ship sinks, what type of flotsam is keeping Rose afloat?
wood paneling
a door
part of the hull
What cast member was old enough to have actually been a passenger on the Titanic?
Gloria Stuart
Bernard Hill (the Captain)
Bernard Fox (Col. Archibald Gracie)
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