Red Tails Movie and Historical Context Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions about the director, cast, significance, and historical context of Red Tails movie in this African American Studies quiz.

#1

Who directed the movie Red Tails?

Steven Spielberg
George Lucas
Quentin Tarantino
Martin Scorsese
#2

In which war is the movie Red Tails set?

World War I
Vietnam War
World War II
Korean War
#3

What year was the movie Red Tails released?

2010
2012
2014
2016
#4

What was the name of the all-black flying squadron featured in the movie Red Tails?

Black Panthers
Red Hawks
Tuskegee Airmen
Red Tails
#5

What was the nickname given to the African-American pilots featured in Red Tails?

Black Eagles
Red Tails
Flying Aces
Blue Angels
#6

Which famous African-American actor played the role of Col. A.J. Bullard in Red Tails?

Will Smith
Denzel Washington
Morgan Freeman
Cuba Gooding Jr.
#7

What was the primary mission of the Tuskegee Airmen depicted in Red Tails?

Reconnaissance
Bombing raids
Fighter escort
Paratrooper drops
#8

Which European country primarily served as the setting for the aerial combat scenes in Red Tails?

Italy
France
Germany
England
#9

Which famous filmmaker was involved in the production of Red Tails, despite not directing it?

James Cameron
Martin Scorsese
Francis Ford Coppola
George Lucas
#10

Which actor portrayed the character of Marty 'Easy' Julian in Red Tails?

Nate Parker
Terrence Howard
David Oyelowo
Tristan Wilds
#11

What was the significance of the 'Red Tails' in the context of the movie?

The color of the pilots' helmets
The color of the planes they flew
The name of their squadron
The emblem painted on their aircraft
#12

Who wrote the screenplay for the movie Red Tails?

Spike Lee
John Ridley
Ava DuVernay
Ryan Coogler
#13

What was the significance of the Tuskegee Airmen in American history?

They were the first African-American pilots in the U.S. military.
They led the bombing raids during World War II.
They were involved in espionage missions behind enemy lines.
They were the first to land on Normandy during D-Day.
#14

Who composed the musical score for the movie Red Tails?

John Williams
Hans Zimmer
James Horner
Terence Blanchard
#15

What year did the Tuskegee Airmen finally receive the Congressional Gold Medal?

1995
2007
2010
2012
#16

Who was the primary antagonist in Red Tails, portrayed as the ace German pilot?

Hans von Hammer
Werner Mölders
Heinrich Ehrler
Gustav Rödel

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