Jaws Movie Trivia Facts! Quiz
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Are you familiar with the movie “Jaws? ” Do you suppose you can sink your teeth into this quiz? Jaws is an American thriller film, made in 1975. It was based on Peter Benchley’s novel, Jaws, which was written in 1974. The film is centered around a man-eating shark who attacks people on the beach. Take this quiz and see how much you know about the movie Jaws.
- 1.
What year did the movie "Jaws" come out in theaters?
- A.
1969
- B.
1975
- C.
1979
- D.
1982
Correct Answer
B. 1975Explanation
The movie "Jaws" was released in theaters in 1975.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What famous actor on the list below did not star in 'Jaws'?
- A.
Richard Dreyfuss
- B.
Roy Schieder
- C.
Tom Cruise
- D.
Robert Shaw
Correct Answer
C. Tom CruiseExplanation
Tom Cruise did not star in 'Jaws'. The other three actors on the list, Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Schieder, and Robert Shaw, all had roles in the famous movie 'Jaws'. However, Tom Cruise was not part of the cast.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What nickname was given to the 25-foot mechanical shark used in the film?
- A.
Bruce
- B.
Ed
- C.
Marvin
- D.
Poindexter
Correct Answer
A. BruceExplanation
"Bruce" was the nickname given to the three mechanical versions of the 25-foot shark built for the film.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was the name of the fictional place where the shark appeared?
- A.
Sandbar Point
- B.
Devil's Island
- C.
Amity Island
- D.
Blackburn Island
Correct Answer
C. Amity IslandExplanation
Amity Island was the fictional name for Martha's Vineyard where the filming was done.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What was the name of Quint's fishing boat? (Quint was played by Robert Shaw)
- A.
The Maria
- B.
The Omen
- C.
The Miss Daisy
- D.
The Orca
Correct Answer
D. The OrcaExplanation
The correct answer is "the Orca." In the movie Jaws, Quint, played by Robert Shaw, owned a fishing boat named the Orca.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What action could the mechanized shark perform?
- A.
Roll its eyes
- B.
Open and close its mouth
- C.
Wag its tail
- D.
All of the Above
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D. All of the AboveExplanation
The mechanized shark could perform all of the actions mentioned. It could roll its eyes, open and close its mouth, and wag its tail. This suggests that the shark is designed to have realistic movements and mimic the behavior of a real shark.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What author penned the bestselling novel "Jaws"?
- A.
Stephen King
- B.
Peter Benchley
- C.
Martin Amis
- D.
John Updike
Correct Answer
B. Peter BenchleyExplanation
Based on Peter Benchley's bestselling novel, "Jaws" centers around the fictional North Atlantic resort island of Amity, which finds itself terrorized by an enormous great white shark.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who owned the dog that played Brody's dog in the film? (Sheriff Brody is played by Roy Schieder).
- A.
Richard Dreyfuss
- B.
Roy Schieder
- C.
Stephen Spielberg
- D.
Charlie Blair (charter boat captain)
Correct Answer
C. StepHen SpielbergExplanation
Brody's dog in the movie was actually Steven Spielberg's real dogRate this question:
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- 9.
Who says "I'm not going to waste my time arguing with a man who's lining up to be a hot lunch"?
- A.
Hooper
- B.
Quint
- C.
Brody
- D.
Mayor Vaughn
Correct Answer
A. HooperExplanation
Hooper, played by Richard Dreyfuss, has the fun of saying this famous line.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which actor did Peter Benchley want to star in the film based on his novel?
- A.
Robert Redford
- B.
Paul Newman
- C.
Steve McQueen
- D.
All of the Above
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D. All of the AboveExplanation
Author Peter Benchley's choices for whom to cast in the film were Robert Redford, Paul Newman, and Steve McQueen.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Where was the live shark footage shot?
- A.
Australia
- B.
Martha's Vineyard
- C.
North Carolina
- D.
Florida
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A. AustraliaExplanation
The live shark footage was shot at Seal Rocks (Neptune Islands), South Australia.Rate this question:
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- 12.
When Roy Scheider was trapped in the Orca, how many takes were done to get the shot right?
- A.
52
- B.
60
- C.
72
- D.
75
Correct Answer
D. 75Explanation
When Roy Scheider was trapped in the sinking Orca, it took 75 takes to get the shot right. Scheider did not trust the special effects team to rescue him in case of an emergency so he hid axes and hatchets around the cabin just in case.Rate this question:
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- 13.
"Jaws" is considered the first summer blockbuster.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
When it was initially released in the summer of 1975, over 67 million Americans went to see the movie, making it the first summer "blockbuster". This was also the first movie to reach the coveted $100 million mark in "theatrical rentals".Rate this question:
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