How Well Do You Know Charles Chaplin?

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How Well Do You Know Charles Chaplin? - Quiz

How well do you know this comedian? From his personal life to career.

Questions and Answers

1.

What is his real name?
- A.
  
  Sir Charles Spencer
- B.
  
  Charles Chaplin
- C.
  
  Matthew Charles Spencer
Correct Answer
A. Sir Charles Spencer

Explanation
The correct answer is Sir Charles Spencer because it is stated in the question that "What is his real name?" and Sir Charles Spencer is the only option that includes the word "his".

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2.

What nationality is he?
- A.
  
  British
- B.
  
  American
- C.
  
  French
- D.
  
  Italian
Correct Answer
A. British

Explanation
The given correct answer for the question "What nationality is he?" is British. This implies that the person in question belongs to or is associated with the nationality of British.

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3.

What types of films is his specialty?
- A.
  
  Silent films
- B.
  
  Documentaries
- C.
  
  Screenplays
Correct Answer
A. Silent films

Explanation
The correct answer is silent films because it is mentioned that the person has a specialty in a specific type of films. The other options, documentaries and screenplays, are not mentioned as specialties, so they can be ruled out.

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4.

How many times has he been married?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
D. 4
5.

How many children does he have?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  5 or more
Correct Answer
D. 5 or more
6.

What award did he receive for the movie, The Gold Rush?
- A.
  
  Academy Award
- B.
  
  People's Choice Award
- C.
  
  Saturn Award
Correct Answer
A. Academy Award

Explanation
The correct answer is Academy Award. The Academy Award, also known as the Oscars, is one of the most prestigious awards in the film industry. It is given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence in various categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor/Actress. "The Gold Rush" is a classic silent film directed by Charlie Chaplin, and it received critical acclaim and commercial success, leading to Chaplin being awarded an Academy Honorary Award in 1929 for his versatile talents and contributions to the industry.

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7.

What year did he receive a Hollywood Star?
- A.
  
  1970
- B.
  
  2008
- C.
  
  2000
- D.
  
  2009
Correct Answer
A. 1970

Explanation
The correct answer is 1970. This suggests that the person in question received a Hollywood Star in the year 1970.

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8.

How old was he when he died?
- A.
  
  88
- B.
  
  100
- C.
  
  97
- D.
  
  54
Correct Answer
A. 88

Explanation
The correct answer is 88 because it is the only option that matches the question "How old was he when he died?" This indicates that the person being referred to died at the age of 88.

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