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"Rebecca" was a very successful film based on a very successful novel. Shot in black and white, this opus by master suspense filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock produced styles and presented characters that lingered throughout global pop culture. Dare to remember the tale of Rebecca in this ultimate fan quiz!
The story of Rebecca was first penned as a novel by Daphne du Maurier. What is the famed author’s nationality?
French
German
English
Despite having a French-sounding name, Daphne du Maurier was an English author. She was well-celebrated with the release of the intriguing story of Rebecca.
Dutch
This famed theater and film actor played the lead role of the brooding affluent widower, Mr. de Winter.
Laurence Olivier
Sir Laurence Olivier was a respected Shakespearean actor who also played many memorable film roles. His stage training was perfect to bring the brooding widower role of Mr. de Winter to life — or lack of life, that is.
George C. Scott
Cary Grant
Montgomery Cliff
The beautiful Hollywood actress, Joan Fontaine, played the role of the narrator in the film. She later becomes the second Mrs. de Winter. What is her character’s name?
also Joan
also Rebecca
Danvers
it’s not given
In the original "Rebecca" novel, the narrator -- who becomes the second Mrs. de Winter -- doesn’t have a name. Hitchcock did the same for the film, and didn’t give Fontaine’s character a name, other than Mrs. de Winter.
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The film’s hotshot producer, David O. Selznick, was rewarded with this top honor at the Academy Awards, where the film was nominated several times.
golden razzie
best picture
David O. Selznick picked up the Academy Award for Best Picture for "Rebecca." A great job, despite the odds of putting it together!
rotten tomatoes
best screenwriting
The lead character narrating the story kept on mentioning Manderley, even before seeing it or getting there. What is it?
the villain
an estate
The opening scene reveals a huge estate called Manderley, which is located somewhere in the southern part of England. It is a structure that has been owned by a family for generations.
the other lead character
an inanimate object
Where do the narrator and Mr. de Winter first encounter each other?
Jambalaya
Monte Carlo
The narrator mentions that her life started to change when she went to the South of France. But it was in Monte Carlo where she encountered the brooding widower.
Boracay
Ipanema
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The narrator was with Mrs. Edythe Van Hopper, a rich socialite, in Monte Carlo. What was her role in Mrs. Van Hopper’s life?
paid companion
A socialite like Mrs. Van Hopper employed the young woman narrator as her paid companion. It’s not exactly an assistant, but more like someone to keep her employer company wherever she may go. Sweet job!
handmaid
private nurse
nanny
During their first dinner conversation in Monte Carlo, it was revealed that the narrator’s father had talents in this kind of field, which also rubbed off on her. What field was it?
embroidery
auto mechanic machinery
the arts
Through their dinner chit-chat, the lady narrator revealed that her late father was a painter. After dinner, she is seen sketching the profile of Mr. de Winter. And yes, a different picture is developing here…
circus performing
When Mrs. Van Hopper got sick, her paid companion went out for tennis lessons. But this is what she was secretly doing.
eating at the hotel buffet
telephoning home
gambling at the casino
going for a drive with Mr. de Winter
Mr. de Winter caught the paid companion on her way to a tennis lesson that never happened. Since then, whenever she went out for a “tennis lesson,†she really went with Mr. de Winter as he drove his topdown car around town. Her employer never caught on. Sneaky!
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Mr. de Winter hates being called Mr. de Winter, and prefers to be called this.
Cupid
Horace
Maxim
Mr. de Winter finds his title very formal, and would rather be called Maxim when addressed by the future second Mrs. de Winter. But everyone else can -- and should -- call him Mr. de Winter, especially if they’re serving him.
John
Maxim and the lady narrator’s daily meet-ups would be put to a halt when Mrs. Van Hopper suddenly decides to leave for New York. Why is she in a hurry?
her husband is looking for her
her daughter is getting married
Mrs. Van Hopper suddenly got a message about her daughter getting married. This unexpected turn of events set her paid companion in a panic mode of the utmost level!
she’s getting so homesick
she misses bagels and hates french bread
When the lady narrator finally got a hold of Maxim to tell him about their sudden departure, this unexpected turn of event happened.
he tied her down to his bed
she fainted upon seeing him naked
she got a marriage proposal from him
The frenzied paid companion slowly calmed down when she finally made sense of Maxim’s marriage proposal. But saying “I'm asking you to marry me, you little fool†ain’t that romantic a proposal, dude.
he kidnapped her
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The title character, Rebecca, is always mentioned in the story, but never seen. Who is she?
Maxim’s mother
Maxim’s first wife
The title role of Rebecca is revealed to be Maxim’s first wife. Apparently, she died, which made everyone think that it’s the reason for the widower’s constant brooding. Awww, poor chap.
Maxim’s sister
Maxim’s daughter
Upon the new Mrs. de Winter's arrival in Manderley, she is introduced to the stoic Mrs. Danvers. What is her role in the huge estate?
the gardener
Rebecca’s twin
the main housekeeper
The stoic Mrs. Danvers is Manderley's main housekeeper. She’s always dressed in dark colors, which matches her cold demeanor. Creepy lady!
Maxim’s caregiver
Upon their arrival at Manderley, it was revealed to the second Mrs. de Winter that this time Maxim wanted to stay in the estate’s east wing. What is the reason for this?
it has no view of the sea
Mrs. Danvers told the second Mrs. de Winter how Maxim explicitly wanted to start his new life with his second wife in the east wing. It was Mrs. Danvers who theorized that it was because there was no view of the sea there. Oh, really now?
it’s colder there
it has no smelly rooms
it’s smaller in size
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Frank Crawley, Maxim’s friend, also had a role in Manderley, aside from being the owner’s pal. What was it?
sous chef
manager of the estate
The friendlier Frank Crawley is Manderley’s estate manager, so he knows the back stories of the place and its inhabitants. A good companion -- and source of knowledge -- for the newbie Mrs. de Winter!
automotive inspector
head butler
Mrs. Danvers prefers to be in the west wing of Manderley, because she still manages the upkeep of this specific area there.
the huge balcony outside
the hanging indoor gardens
Rebecca de Winter's original room
Mrs. Danvers has done a good job at preserving Rebecca’s original room in the west wing. All of her personal effects are still there, left as they were, a year after her death. Talk about museum pieces!
the recreation room
Manderley is so huge that it has one of these kinds of halls.
banquet hall
When the new Mrs. de Winter was being toured around Manderley, she saw the huge banquet hall where they said the public was admitted once a week. This gave her an idea of epic party proportions. Lay it on, sis!
boudoir hall
town hall
arsenio hall
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The old Mrs. de Winter was said to have done her mail correspondences in this specific room.
the rec room
the game room
the morning room
There is a morning room in Manderley where Rebecca used to write letters. The new Mrs. de Winter also tried to use the room, but she felt awkwardly out of place there — or everywhere, for that matter.
the bedroom
There was a house pet in Manderley named Jasper. What kind of pet was it?
sea lion
cat
dog
The small, black dog named Jasper was familiar with Rebecca. And with the arrival of the new Mrs. de Winter, he took a liking to her, too. Good boy!
lovebird
Beatrice Lacy is Maxim's very first relative to meet his new bride. She and her husband are brought to dine with the new couple. What is her relation to Maxim?
his sister
Maxim's sister, Beatrice Lacy, was a bit overbearing with the new Mrs. de Winter at first, but later became friendlier. Her husband had other initial thoughts, though.
his aunt
his grandmother
his daughter
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Mrs. de Winter meets a hobo-like old man, Ben, inside a property within the outskirts of the estate. What kind of property is this?
a nipa hut
a cottage
Jasper ran to a cottage near the shore, which led to Mrs. de Winter finding the place and a strange man coming from inside. It turns out that the man is Ben, and the cottage also had Rebecca's things. The woman is everywhere!
a gazebo
a hammock
How did Rebecca die?
she drowned
The official story of Rebecca’s death involves a capsized boat. Her remains washed ashore about two months later. Maxim had to identify the body, which was later buried in their family cemetery. Awful way to go.
had a heart attack
ran over by a train
pushed over a cliff
When the new Mrs. de Winter heard how beautiful the old Mrs. de Winter was, she later read a magazine with this title.
Life magazine
Reader’s Digest
National Geographic
Beauty Magazine
Oddly enough, the new Mrs. de Winter started browsing through the pages of Beauty Magazine to look at fashion trends. She then ordered a new dress from London, the one she saw in its pages.
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It’s rare for Maxim to be excited about showing something to his new bride, like when he showed her some film footage. What was in their home movies?
his childhood memories
their honeymoon
Maxim was excited to show his new wife their honeymoon footage. But she seemed preoccupied with preparing a party — or wearing new dresses.
Rebecca’s life
his business dealings
Trouble at the morning room was caused by the sudden disappearance of the China Cupid figurine. What happened to it?
it melted
Jasper chewed on it
the new Mrs. de Winter broke it
The China Cupid figurine trouble caused a small ruckus with the staff, since Mrs. Danvers didn’t want any of Rebecca’s things to be touched. Mrs. de Winter eventually owed up to breaking it and keeping it a secret. Aw, girl!
it came to life
A secret visitor was heard talking with Mrs. Danvers, who later revealed himself as this kind of relative to Rebecca.
cousin
The secret visitor, Jack Favell, introduced himself as "Rebecca's favorite cousin†to the new Mrs. de Winter. He was portrayed by George Sanders.
brother
father
son
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When Mrs. Danvers showcased Rebecca's old room to the new Mrs. de Winter, the housekeeper also encouraged her to listen to this, since it’s so soothing.
the breeze on the treetops
the chirping birds
the sea
When Mrs. Danvers invited Mrs. de Winter to “listen to the sea†because it’s "so soothing,†the new bride felt creepy about it. Of course, everything about Danvers appears creepy — or she makes it appear so!
Rebecca’s music box
The party that the new Mrs. de Winter wanted to throw at the banquet hall was this kind of party, like the ones they used to hold in the hall.
black-and-white ball
gown ball
costume ball
Mrs. de Winter thought it would brighten up Maxim to have a costume ball in Manderley again. So she wore a copied de Winter ancestor's costume, which made Maxim blow up. Disaster!
formal ball
When a ship disaster happened near Manderley, something was discovered with it. What was it?
the Titanic
the heart of the ocean diamond
Rebecca’s capsized boat and dead body
Apparently, the new shipwreck unearthed Rebecca’s real boat and along with it, her body. This led to more revelations about the real cause of her death.
Jasper the dog’s dead body
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Maxim's revelation of how Rebecca really died while inside the cottage and how she ended up on the boat was a big surprise to his new bride. So, how did the body end up on the boat?
Maxim put it there
It turns out that Rebecca fell and hit her head on something hard while inside the cottage. She died instantaneously. To get rid of the body, Maxim put it on the boat and left it to sink. Bad boy!
Jasper dragged her there
it was washed aboard by the sea waves
Mrs. Danvers put it there
Maxim also revealed that he never really loved Rebecca, even though people said she possessed the three things an ideal wife should have. What were those three things?
money, power, and beauty
connections, business acumen, and sexiness
homebody, subservient, pretty
breeding, brains and beauty
While Rebecca possessed breeding, brains, and beauty, Maxim said she was incapable of love, tenderness, and decency. Can’t have ‘em all, boy!
It was later revealed that Rebecca’s favorite cousin, Jack Favell, was also connected to her in another way. What was that other connection?
Jack is Rebecca’s long lost twin
Jack is Rebecca's lover
During the inquest, Jack revealed that he was Rebecca’s lover, and the suspected father of her forthcoming child. He even had a blackmail note to pin Rebecca’s death on Maxim. So complicated, these people!
Jack is Rebecca’s third wheel with Mrs. Danvers
Jack is Maxim’s lover
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In reality, Rebecca did want to die earlier, since she found out that she had this.
cancer
A doctor whom Rebecca secretly consults, revealed her cancer diagnosis, which made her write the note to Jack, and also prompted a lie to Maxim so that her husband would kill her instead. This woman is twisted, indeed!
bankruptcy
no parents
lesbianism
When everything was revealed, and all things were about to peaceful, what happensed to Manderley?
a tsunami washed it away
a sinkhole suddenly sunk it
it burned down
Mrs. Danvers couldn’t bear that another Mrs. de Winter would rule the house, so she thought of burning it down. Yeah, another complicated and twisted woman here! Roll credits!
World War II happened on it
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