Action Movie Vocabulary Quiz

1. Which term refers to one character or group pursuing another in a fast-paced manner?

Fight
Explosion
Chase
Stunt

2. What is a "Shootout" in action movies?

A surprise attack
A gun battle between characters
A physical combat without weapons
A fast-paced race

3. Which term describes a dangerous action performed by trained professionals in movies?

Explosion
Ambush
Stunt
Detonation

4. What is a "MacGuffin" in action movie plots?

A character's secret identity
An object that drives the plot
A final confrontation
A surprise attack

5. Which term refers to the final confrontation between opposing characters in a movie?

Undercover
Showdown
Heist
Double Cross

6. In action movies, what is the "Inciting Incident"?

The event that sets the plot in motion
The final stage of the movie
The initial stage where characters are introduced
The part of the story after the climax

7. Which character in an action movie opposes the protagonist?

Sidekick
Mentor
Antagonist
Comic Relief

8. What is the "Hero’s Journey" in action movie structure?

A narrative that begins in the middle of the action
A plot structure where the protagonist faces challenges and triumphs
The standard plot structure consisting of setup, confrontation, and resolution
A scenario where characters must achieve their goals within a time limit

9. Which term refers to a character who operates outside the law in action movies?

Rogue
Femme Fatale
Sacrificial Lamb
Underdog

10. What does "In Medias Res" mean in action movie structure?

A plot device hinting at a potential sequel
A narrative that begins in the middle of the action
The turning point and most intense moment in the film
The part of the story where the tension builds