How Well Do You Know Sean Penn?

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1. Which show did he begin his acting career on?

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The correct answer is "Little House on the Prairie" because it is the only option that suggests the beginning of someone's acting career. "Carlito's Way" and "Taps" are both movies, not TV shows, and therefore would not be the correct answer.

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2. Which famous singer did he date?

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He dated Madonna.

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3. Which US President's administration did he publicly criticize?

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The question asks which US President's administration the person publicly criticized. The answer is George W. Bush. This means that the person openly expressed their disapproval or negative opinions about the policies or actions of George W. Bush's administration.

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4. What is the name of his daughter?
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5. What year was he born?

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The correct answer is 1960 because it is the only option given in the question.

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6. Which film did he write and direct?

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The correct answer is The Crossing Guard. This film was both written and directed by the person in question.

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7. Which film did he earn his first Academy Award nomination for?

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In the given options, "Dead Man Walking" is the only film that earned him his first Academy Award nomination.

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8. What designation did he gain for his work as an advocate for rescue and aid efforts?

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The correct answer is "Ambassador-at-Large for Haiti". This designation is given to someone who represents their country's interests in a foreign nation on a broad range of issues. In this case, the person gained this designation for their work as an advocate for rescue and aid efforts in Haiti. As an ambassador-at-large, they would have had a significant role in coordinating and promoting international assistance to Haiti, as well as representing their country's commitment to supporting the country's recovery and development.

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Which show did he begin his acting career on?
Which famous singer did he date?
Which US President's administration did he publicly criticize?
What is the name of his daughter?
What year was he born?
Which film did he write and direct?
Which film did he earn his first Academy Award nomination for?
What designation did he gain for his work as an advocate for rescue...
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