Forgery and Deception
This famous art forger is one of the main subjects of the documentary.
A. Orson Welles
B. Howard Hughes
C. Oja Kodar
D. Elmyr de Hory
Elmyr de Hory
This biographer of Elmyr, who later became infamous for his own fabrications, is prominently featured in the film.
A. Clifford Irving
B. Howard Hughes
C. Orson Welles
D. James Boswell
Clifford Irving
Welles suggests that the value of art might depend more on which of the following than on the actual object?
A) Perception
B) Price
C) Rarity
D) Fame
Perception
The movie opens with Orson Welles performing this classic magic trick.
A. deck of cards
B. bunny in hat
C. levitation
D. disappearing coin
disappearing coin
Elmyr is known for forging paintings by this famous 20th-century artist, among others.
A. Matisse
B. Van gogh
C. Manet
D. Greco
Matisse
Clifford Irving’s biggest hoax involved a forged biography of this billionaire Hollywood star.
A. Orson Welles
B. Howard Hughes
C. Oja Kodar
D. Marlon Brando
Howard Hughes
This concept, which questions the nature of reality and illusion, is central to the film.
A) Deception
B) Absurdism
C) Realism
D) Nihilism
Deception
Welles claims that every story he tells for the first hour of the movie is true. After that, he warns the audience about this.
A. fabrication
B. lying
C. distraction
D. confusion
lying
The film questions whether the difference between a "real" artwork and a forgery lies in this concept.
A. integrity
B. authenticity
C. Realism
D. Inconsistency
authenticity
Oja Kodar’s grandfather is said to have been involved in a hoax involving this iconic artist, according to Welles’ final story.
A. Paul Cezzane
B. Salvador Dali
C. Pablo Picasso
D. Jackson Pollock
Pablo Picasso
The film critiques which professional group for their role in creating and sustaining the art world’s value system?
A) Art dealers
B) Art students
C) Art experts
D) Museum guards
Art experts
Before becoming a famous filmmaker, Orson Welles gained notoriety for his 1938 radio broadcast that caused panic by making listeners believe Earth was under attack.
A) The War of the Planets
B) The War of the Worlds
C) Alien Invasion
D) The Martian Chronicles
The War of the Worlds