PG-13 for quiet, meditative scenes of intimate character drama
Release Date: May 4, 2012
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Avengers?
1. What do you get when you throw together half a dozen strong-willed action stars and task them with saving the world?
A) A very dysfunctional Cabinet
B) A pretty cool alternative to the UN Security Council
C) A world that probably doesn’t get saved
D) $400 million
2. What is the primary contribution of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson’s character)?
A) Morale-boosting
B) Institutional memory
C) Diversity of perspective on racial and social issues
D) $400 million
3. What will result from the collision between super-earnest Captain America and snide, cynical Iron Man?
A) A few loose teeth
B) Grudging mutual respect
C) An oddly sensual group hug
D) $400 million
4. Why was Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner’s character) included in the film?
A) Slavish fealty to the comic books
B) As a sop to the crossbow-wielding fan base
C) Because they needed a white dude
D) $400 million
5. How much money will The Avengers make at the box office?
A) $100 million
B) $200 million
C) $300 million
D) A whole freakin’ lot
Results: If you care about how big an Avengers fan you are, then hey, congrats – you’re probably a pretty big Avengers fan. Although turning to Internet quizzes for validation of your hobbies ain’t the healthiest reflex.
