Packet 5: Tossup 18

After a priest asks this character if he really reads the Bible, he replies “I sure do — every goddamn day.” A man burns a photograph of this character after remarking that he is a “magnificent anachronism.” This character commissions a “weather prayer” and renames his dog after realizing it’s too timid to be called “William the Conqueror.” This character kneels in front of an arch before reciting (15[1])the poem “Through a Glass, Darkly” to explain his belief (15[1])that he witnessed a clash between Carthaginians and Romans. This title character, who was played by the first actor to (15[1])(*) decline an Oscar, shouts “you magnificent bastard (10[1])— I read your (10[1])book!” (10[1])at the climax (10[1])of the (10[1])film’s first act, which is set in Morocco and Tunisia. Francis Ford Coppola won an Original Screenplay Oscar (10[1])for co-writing (10[1]-5[1])a Franklin J. Schaffner film (10[1])about this character whose opening shot depicts a colossal American flag. For 10 points, (10[1])a 1971 (10[1])biopic stars George C. Scott (10[2])as what World War II general? ■END■

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