EX_MACHINA

In "Ex Machina," Domhnall Gleeson plays the role of Caleb. What is Caleb's profession?

• photographer

• computer programmer

• IT technician

Caleb works for a major software company. What's the company named?

• Blue Book

• Soft Wear

• Digital Enterprises

Alex Garland directed the movie. What other job did he have in creating the film?

• cinematography

• producer

• writer

Answer explanation

Garland not only directed, but he wrote the story, too. This was his (rather auspcious) debut in the director's chair.

The movie's story takes place in an isolated setting. Where was the movie filmed?

• Norway

• Iowa

• Hollywood

Answer explanation

Most of the movie was shot in Norway, and many of the scenes of the house were filmed at the Juvet Landscape Hotel. The hotel has just nine rooms, and is located in a rural village near a sprawling forest.

Why does Blue Book's CEO (Nathan) bring Caleb to his remote home?

• to invent a new laser

• to help him hack a CIA database

• to help him test a robot

Answer explanation

Nathan wants Caleb to use his superior computer skills to test an advanced humanoid robot he's been building. Caleb is thrilled to have this unique opportunity.

Other than Nathan and Caleb, there's only one other person in the house. Her name is Kyoko. What weird behavior does she exhibit?

• She randomly sobs.

• She doesn't speak.

• She claws at the walls and screams "Let me out!"

Alicia Vikander plays the part of the robot. What's the robot's name?

• Annie

• Ava

• Alex

Nathan is very proud of his robot, Ava. He's hoping that Caleb will test Ava and come to what conclusion?

• that she's a great chess player

• that she's a super weapon

• that she's very intelligent

Answer explanation

Nathan is hoping that Caleb will challenge Ava and find that she possesses human levels of intelligence and interactive abilities. Caleb's programming abilities make him a good choice to test the robot

Domhnall Gleeson plays Caleb. He's also been in what major film?

• "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"

• Harry Potter

• Pirates of the Caribbean

Answer explanation

Gleeson is known for his role as Bill Weasley in the "Harry Potter" movies. He's been in other big movies, such as "Unbroken" and "About Time."

As the story deepens, how does Nathan's charismatic behavior change?

• He becomes very unstable.

• He says almost nothing.

• He disappears.

Answer explanation

At first, Nathan is charming, but the longer Caleb remains at the house, the more he sees that Nathan is unstable, with substance abuse and anger issues.