Biography Quiz On Walt Disney Career Life! Trivia Facts

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Walt Disney was an American born entrepreneur, movie producer, and animator. Walt developed the character Mickey Mouse which was his first highly popular success. Walter Elias Disney also provided the voice for his creation of Mickey Mouse in the early years. He set up his studio with his brother Roy and her wife. Take this quiz to learn more about Walter Elias Disney.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Disney's last major was Mary Poppins and it was produced when?

    • A.

      1964

    • B.

      1965

    • C.

      1966

    • D.

      1967

    Correct Answer
    A. 1964
    Explanation
    Disney's last major film was Mary Poppins, which was produced in 1964.

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  • 2. 

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs won how many Oscars?

    • A.

      2

    • B.

      5

    • C.

      8

    • D.

      10

    Correct Answer
    C. 8
    Explanation
    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs won 8 Oscars. This indicates that the film was highly acclaimed and recognized by the Academy for its excellence in various categories such as Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Animated Feature. The number 8 suggests that the film achieved significant success and recognition in the film industry.

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  • 3. 

    Disney created Silly Symphonies in what year?

    • A.

      1927

    • B.

      1928

    • C.

      1929

    • D.

      1930

    Correct Answer
    C. 1929
    Explanation
    Disney created Silly Symphonies in 1929. This series of animated short films started in that year and continued until 1939. Silly Symphonies were known for their innovative use of color, music, and storytelling techniques. They allowed Disney to experiment with different animation styles and showcase the talents of his animators. The series also introduced iconic characters such as Mickey Mouse's girlfriend, Minnie Mouse. Overall, 1929 marked the beginning of this influential and successful series in Disney's animation history.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these was his first movie to win an Oscar?

    • A.

      Dumbo

    • B.

      BambiĀ 

    • C.

      Flowers and trees

    • D.

      Snow White

    Correct Answer
    C. Flowers and trees
    Explanation
    "Flowers and Trees" was the first movie to win an Oscar for Walt Disney. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1932. This was a significant achievement for Disney as it marked the first time a cartoon had received such recognition. "Dumbo," "Bambi," and "Snow White" were all full-length feature films that were released after "Flowers and Trees" and went on to become classics, but they did not win Oscars for Disney's first movie.

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  • 5. 

    Flowers and Trees was the first to be produced in color out of Disney's movie and was released when?

    • A.

      1930

    • B.

      1931

    • C.

      1932

    • D.

      1933

    Correct Answer
    C. 1932
    Explanation
    Flowers and Trees was the first Disney movie to be produced in color. It was released in 1932.

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  • 6. 

    A new campus for Walt Disney Animation Studios was opened in Burbank in what year?

    • A.

      1937

    • B.

      1938

    • C.

      1939

    • D.

      1940

    Correct Answer
    C. 1939
    Explanation
    In 1939, a new campus for Walt Disney Animation Studios was opened in Burbank. This expansion allowed the studio to accommodate its growing staff and increase its production capabilities. The opening of the new campus marked a significant milestone for the studio, providing a dedicated space for its animation work and contributing to the success and growth of Walt Disney Animation Studios.

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  • 7. 

    Walt dropped out of school at what age?

    • A.

      16

    • B.

      17

    • C.

      18

    • D.

      19

    Correct Answer
    A. 16
    Explanation
    Walt dropped out of school at the age of 16.

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  • 8. 

    What's Walt Disney's uncle occupation?

    • A.

      AuthorĀ 

    • B.

      Soldier

    • C.

      EngineerĀ 

    • D.

      Lawyer

    Correct Answer
    C. EngineerĀ 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Engineer. This is because Walt Disney's uncle, Michael Martin, was an engineer by profession. He worked as a construction engineer and helped design and build the iconic Disneyland theme park in California.

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  • 9. 

    Which of these is Walt's father nationality?

    • A.

      Scottish

    • B.

      Italian

    • C.

      American

    • D.

      Canadian

    Correct Answer
    D. Canadian
    Explanation
    The question asks about Walt's father's nationality, and the correct answer is Canadian. This implies that Walt's father is from Canada.

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  • 10. 

    Walt won how many academic awards?

    • A.

      10

    • B.

      15

    • C.

      22

    • D.

      25

    Correct Answer
    C. 22
    Explanation
    Walt won a total of 22 academic awards.

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