How Well Do You Know Steven Spielberg?

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What year was he born?
- 1940
- 1946
- 1952

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How Well Do You Know Steven Spielberg? - Quiz

2.

Which studio did he help to found?
- DreamWorks Studios
- Pixar
- Warner Brothers Studios
Correct Answer

A. DreamWorks Studios

Explanation

The person in question helped to found DreamWorks Studios.

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3.

What year did he first win the Academy Award?
- 1975
- 1998
- 1993
Correct Answer

A. 1993

Explanation

The question is asking about the year in which he first won the Academy Award. The correct answer is 1993, indicating that he won his first Academy Award in that year.

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4.

Why was he bullied as a youth?
- For stuttering
- For being Jewish
- For being short
Correct Answer

A. For being Jewish

Explanation

He was bullied as a youth because of his Jewish background. This suggests that the reason for the bullying was rooted in prejudice and discrimination against his religious identity.

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5.

What university's film school was he rejected from?
- University of Southern California
- California State University
- University of Florida
Correct Answer

A. University of Southern California

Explanation

The correct answer is University of Southern California. This university's film school is highly prestigious and competitive, making it a common choice for aspiring filmmakers. Being rejected from USC's film school suggests that the person faced stiff competition and may have been considered not qualified or not suitable for the program.

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What film did he first win an Academy Award for?
- Avatar
- Close Encounters
- Jaws
Correct Answer

A. Jaws

Explanation

The correct answer is Jaws. The question is asking about the film for which he first won an Academy Award. Since Jaws is the only film mentioned in the options, it must be the correct answer.

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7.

What is the name of his son?
- Arnold
- Max
- Vince
Correct Answer

A. Max

Explanation

The correct answer is Max. This suggests that the name of the person's son is Max.

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8.

Which nation has he not received a federal or national honour from?
- Israel
- Germany
- Belgium
Correct Answer

A. Israel

Explanation

The correct answer is Israel. This means that the person in question has received federal or national honors from Germany and Belgium, but not from Israel.

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