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    In February '14, how many undergraduates are studying theater at UCLA?

    • 3609
    • 909
    • 2342
    • 309
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Explore UCLA's Law School and Film Studies through trivia! Learn about applications, notable alumni, and program origins to enhance your understanding of UCLA's prestigious departments.

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  • 2. 

    Who from UCLA won a Jury Prize at the DGA Student Film Awards for 2012?

    • Ryan Coogler

    • Ting Liu

    • Wonjung Bae

    • Anthony Onah

    Correct Answer
    A. Anthony Onah
    Explanation
    Anthony Onah from UCLA won a Jury Prize at the DGA Student Film Awards for 2012.

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  • 3. 

    Where did UCLA Law Dean Rachel F. Moran earn her J.D from?

    • Harvard Law School

    • UCLA Law School

    • Yale Law School

    • University Of Miami Law School

    Correct Answer
    A. Yale Law School
    Explanation
    Rachel F. Moran, the UCLA Law Dean, earned her J.D from Yale Law School.

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  • 4. 

    Who after dropping out of UCLA, performed in a Tony Award-winning play?

    • Ed Norton

    • Debbie Allen

    • Ben Stiller

    • Christina Applegate

    Correct Answer
    A. Ben Stiller
    Explanation
    Ben Stiller is the correct answer because after dropping out of UCLA, he went on to pursue a career in acting and eventually performed in a Tony Award-winning play. This suggests that he found success in the theater industry despite not completing his education at UCLA.

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  • 5. 

    How many Masters Degrees were awarded in 2013 at UCLA Engineering?

    • 3,533

    • 5,245

    • 545

    • 245

    Correct Answer
    A. 545
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 545. This means that in 2013, UCLA Engineering awarded 545 Masters Degrees.

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  • 6. 

    UCLA Theater Professor Gary Gardner won a Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award for what play?

    • A Chorus Line

    • August and Ice Cream

    • The American Clock

    • She Loves Me

    Correct Answer
    A. August and Ice Cream
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "August and Ice Cream." This is evident from the question itself, which states that UCLA Theater Professor Gary Gardner won a Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award for this particular play.

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  • 7. 

    When did Henry Samueli receive his Ph.D. at UCLA in the field of electrical engineering?

    • 1980

    • 1976

    • 1974

    • 1998

    Correct Answer
    A. 1980
    Explanation
    Henry Samueli received his Ph.D. at UCLA in the field of electrical engineering in 1980.

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  • 8. 

    What year did the first woman graduate from the UCLA College of Engineering?

    • 1977

    • 1968

    • 1959

    • 1948

    Correct Answer
    A. 1948
    Explanation
    In 1948, the first woman graduated from the UCLA College of Engineering.

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  • 9. 

    Who in 1959, gave $1.2 million to do a study of the UCLA School's Engineering curriculum?

    • State Of California

    • NASA

    • Ford Foundation

    • SONY Corporation

    Correct Answer
    A. Ford Foundation
    Explanation
    In 1959, the Ford Foundation gave $1.2 million to do a study of the UCLA School's Engineering curriculum.

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  • 10. 

    In 2013 how many applications were received for UCLA Law School?

    • 1,688

    • 19,200

    • 24,236

    • 5,563

    Correct Answer
    A. 5,563
    Explanation
    In 2013, UCLA Law School received a total of 5,563 applications.

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  • 11. 

    George Mastras is a J.D. degree holder from UCLA Law and a TV writer for what hit show?

    • L.A. Law

    • Law & Order

    • Breaking Bad

    • Dexter

    Correct Answer
    A. Breaking Bad
    Explanation
    George Mastras is a J.D. degree holder from UCLA Law, which indicates that he has a background in law. The question also mentions that he is a TV writer for a hit show. Among the options provided, Breaking Bad is the only show that aligns with both his legal education and his career as a TV writer. Therefore, the correct answer is Breaking Bad.

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  • 12. 

    Where did UCLA's TFT, Dean Schwartz get her M.A.in Film?

    • University of London

    • UCLA

    • USC Berkeley

    • NYU

    Correct Answer
    A. University of London
    Explanation
    Dean Schwartz, the Dean of UCLA's TFT, obtained her M.A. in Film from the University of London.

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  • 13. 

    What year did the UCLA Moving Image Archive Studies (MIAS) graduate program start?

    • 1990

    • 1984

    • 2010

    • 2002

    Correct Answer
    A. 2002
    Explanation
    The UCLA Moving Image Archive Studies (MIAS) graduate program started in 2002.

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  • 14. 

    Who co-taught a class, called "What's Funny, What's Not," at UCLA Extension?

    • Todd Holland

    • David Silverman

    • Gina Prince-Bythewood

    • Dee Caruso

    Correct Answer
    A. Dee Caruso
    Explanation
    Dee Caruso co-taught a class called "What's Funny, What's Not" at UCLA Extension.

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  • 15. 

    The UCLA College of Engineering opened with an enrollment of how many students?

    • 379

    • 789

    • 44

    • 5125

    Correct Answer
    A. 379
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 379. This suggests that the UCLA College of Engineering opened with an initial enrollment of 379 students.

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  • 16. 

    How much did Dr. Henry Samueli and his wife donate to UCLA in 1999?

    • $30 Million

    • $380 Million

    • $3 Million

    • $13 Million

    Correct Answer
    A. $30 Million
    Explanation
    Dr. Henry Samueli and his wife donated $30 million to UCLA in 1999.

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