Morality and Ethics in Film Narratives Quiz

Explore moral complexities in cinema with this quiz. From antiheroes to societal norms, test your knowledge on film ethics!

#1

Which film genre often explores complex moral dilemmas and ethical questions?

Action
Comedy
Drama
Horror
#2

In film narratives, what does the term 'antihero' typically refer to?

A villainous character
A protagonist lacking traditional heroic qualities
A sidekick character
A character with supernatural abilities
#3

Which famous filmmaker explored the theme of moral ambiguity in films like 'Taxi Driver' and 'Raging Bull'?

Steven Spielberg
Martin Scorsese
Quentin Tarantino
Christopher Nolan
#4

In the context of film ethics, what does 'the end justifies the means' imply?

Ethical actions are only justified if they lead to a positive outcome
Ethical actions should be pursued regardless of the outcome
Ethical actions are irrelevant as long as the end goal is achieved
The means used to achieve an end must always be ethical
#5

What term is used to describe the ethical theory that emphasizes the consequences of actions as the primary determinant of whether an action is right or wrong?

Deontology
Utilitarianism
Virtue ethics
Ethical relativism
#6

In the film 'Schindler's List,' what ethical dilemma does Oskar Schindler face?

Whether to betray his friends
Whether to save or sacrifice the lives of Jews during the Holocaust
Whether to pursue personal wealth or altruism
Whether to seek revenge on his enemies
#7

What ethical question does the film 'The Truman Show' raise regarding the character Truman Burbank?

Whether to pursue fame and fortune
Whether to conform to societal expectations
Whether to seek the truth about his artificial reality
Whether to escape from his controlled environment
#8

Which film challenged traditional ethical norms by portraying a dystopian society where killing is legalized for one night each year?

The Purge
Blade Runner
The Matrix
Inception
#9

Which film, directed by Stanley Kubrick, explores the ethical implications of military power and nuclear warfare?

2001: A Space Odyssey
A Clockwork Orange
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
The Shining
#10

Which philosophical concept, often explored in film, refers to the belief that there are no universal moral truths, and morality is subjective?

Deontology
Utilitarianism
Nihilism
Existentialism
#11

Which film explores the ethical implications of genetic engineering and the concept of 'designer babies'?

Gattaca
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Her
Ex Machina
#12

In the film 'A Clockwork Orange,' what ethical issue arises regarding the use of aversion therapy on the protagonist Alex?

The use of violence as a means of control
The ethics of rehabilitation versus punishment
The conflict between individual freedom and social order
The exploitation of the vulnerable by authority figures

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