The Prestige Quiz

What is the primary profession of the main characters, Robert Angier and Alfred Borden?

• Scientists

• Magicians

• Detectives

• Writers

Why does the rivalry between Angier and Borden begin?

• They want to be the most famous magician.

• They were competing for the love of a woman.

• Angier blames Borden for the death of his wife.

• They have opposing views on the use of technology.

What does Alfred Borden call his greatest trick?

• The Disappearing Act

• The Transported Man

• The Water Escape

• The Vanishing Dove

Who is Nikola Tesla in the movie, and what role does he play?

• A magician who teaches Angier.

• A rival magician who competes with both characters.

• A scientist who creates a machine for Angier.

• A detective investigating their rivalry.

What does Angier use Tesla's machine for?

• To enhance his magic tricks by creating duplicates of himself.

• To spy on Borden's performances.

• To make money selling electricity.

• To destroy Borden's career.

What secret does Alfred Borden reveal at the end of the movie?

• He used a twin to perform his tricks.

• He used Tesla's machine to clone himself.

• He hired Angier's assistant to sabotage him.

• He never performed any real magic.

What is the significance of the title "The Prestige"?

• It refers to the rivalry between Angier and Borden.

• It is the name of Angier's final magic trick.

• It represents the third act of a magic trick, the climax where the trick is revealed.

• It symbolizes fame and success in the world of magic.

What moral dilemma is explored in the movie?

• The cost of obsession and ambition.

• The danger of relying on technology.

• The importance of teamwork in achieving success.

• The need to respect tradition in art.

Which of the following best describes the ending of the movie?

• Angier and Borden resolve their differences and retire peacefully.

• Both characters face tragic consequences due to their rivalry.

• Angier becomes the most famous magician of his time.

• Borden exposes Tesla as a fraud.

What theme is central to the movie's plot?

• The importance of family over career.

• The destructive power of jealousy and obsession.

• The role of technology in modern society.

• The need for secrecy in creative professions.