Jaws Movie Trivia Facts! Quiz

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    What famous actor on the list below did not star in 'Jaws'?

    • Richard Dreyfuss
    • Roy Schieder
    • Tom Cruise
    • Robert Shaw
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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.

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  • 2. 

    What was the name of the fictional place where the shark appeared?

    • Sandbar Point

    • Devil's Island

    • Amity Island

    • Blackburn Island

    Correct Answer
    A. Amity Island
    Explanation
    Amity Island was the fictional name for Martha's Vineyard where the filming was done.

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  • 3. 

    What was the name of Quint's fishing boat? (Quint was played by Robert Shaw)

    • The Maria

    • The Omen

    • The Miss Daisy

    • The Orca

    Correct Answer
    A. The Orca
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "the Orca." In the movie Jaws, Quint, played by Robert Shaw, owned a fishing boat named the Orca.

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  • 4. 

    "Jaws" is considered the first summer blockbuster.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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".

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  • 5. 

    What year did the movie "Jaws" come out in theaters?

    • 1969

    • 1975

    • 1979

    • 1982

    Correct Answer
    A. 1975
    Explanation
    The movie "Jaws" was released in theaters in 1975.

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  • 6. 

    What nickname was given to the 25-foot mechanical shark used in the film?

    • Bruce

    • Ed

    • Marvin

    • Poindexter

    Correct Answer
    A. Bruce
    Explanation
    "Bruce" was the nickname given to the three mechanical versions of the 25-foot shark built for the film.

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  • 7. 

    What author penned the bestselling novel "Jaws"?

    • Stephen King

    • Peter Benchley

    • Martin Amis

    • John Updike

    Correct Answer
    A. Peter Benchley
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    Who says "I'm not going to waste my time arguing with a man who's lining up to be a hot lunch"?

    • Hooper

    • Quint

    • Brody

    • Mayor Vaughn

    Correct Answer
    A. Hooper
    Explanation
    Hooper, played by Richard Dreyfuss, has the fun of saying this famous line.

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  • 9. 

    What action could the mechanized shark perform?

    • Roll its eyes

    • Open and close its mouth

    • Wag its tail

    • All of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the Above
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 

    Who owned the dog that played Brody's dog in the film? (Sheriff Brody is played by Roy Schieder).

    • Richard Dreyfuss

    • Roy Schieder

    • Stephen Spielberg

    • Charlie Blair (charter boat captain)

    Correct Answer
    A. Stephen Spielberg
    Explanation
    Brody's dog in the movie was actually Steven Spielberg's real dog

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  • 11. 

    Where was the live shark footage shot?

    • Australia

    • Martha's Vineyard

    • North Carolina

    • Florida

    Correct Answer
    A. Australia
    Explanation
    The live shark footage was shot at Seal Rocks (Neptune Islands), South Australia.

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  • 12. 

    Which actor did Peter Benchley want to star in the film based on his novel?

    • Robert Redford

    • Paul Newman

    • Steve McQueen

    • All of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the Above
    Explanation
    Author Peter Benchley's choices for whom to cast in the film were Robert Redford, Paul Newman, and Steve McQueen.

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  • 13. 

    When Roy Scheider was trapped in the Orca, how many takes were done to get the shot right?

    • 52

    • 60

    • 72

    • 75

    Correct Answer
    A. 75
    Explanation
    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.

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