by Helga Steffen
Prepare to sink your teeth into this thrilling quiz about ‘Jaws,’ the film that redefined the summer blockbuster. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a die-hard fan, these questions will challenge your memory and knowledge of the movie that had everyone thinking twice before going for a swim. Good luck, and may the best shark fan win!
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Jaws Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who directed the 1975 film ‘Jaws’?
Steven Spielberg
George Lucas
Martin Scorsese
Francis Ford Coppola
2. What is the name of the fictional town where ‘Jaws’ is set?
Amity Island
Shark Bay
Ocean City
Seaside Heights
3. What is the name of the shark hunter in ‘Jaws’?
Quint
Brody
Hooper
Vaughn
4. What type of shark is the antagonist in ‘Jaws’?
Great White Shark
Tiger Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Bull Shark
5. What is the famous line Chief Brody says after seeing the shark for the first time?
We’re gonna need a bigger boat.
I think we need a bigger net.
This is one big fish.
Time to call for backup.
6. Who composed the iconic score for ‘Jaws’?
John Williams
Hans Zimmer
James Horner
Danny Elfman
7. What year was ‘Jaws’ released?
1975
1973
1977
1979
8. Who played the role of Chief Martin Brody?
Roy Scheider
Richard Dreyfuss
Robert Shaw
Bruce Dern
9. What is the name of the marine biologist in ‘Jaws’?
Matt Hooper
Sam Quint
Larry Vaughn
Ben Gardner
10. How many Academy Awards did ‘Jaws’ win?
Three
Two
Four
One
11. What is the name of the mayor of Amity Island in ‘Jaws’?
Larry Vaughn
Martin Brody
Matt Hooper
Ben Gardner
12. What was the budget for ‘Jaws’?
$9 million
$12 million
$15 million
$7 million
13. Who wrote the novel ‘Jaws’ is based on?
Peter Benchley
Stephen King
Michael Crichton
Tom Clancy
14. What is the name of the boat used to hunt the shark?
Orca
Seagull
Dolphin
Shark Hunter
15. Which actor played the role of Matt Hooper?
Richard Dreyfuss
Roy Scheider
Robert Shaw
Jeff Goldblum
16. What was the mechanical shark used in the film nicknamed?
Bruce
Jaws
Sharky
Finn
17. How long is the shark in ‘Jaws’ said to be?
25 feet
20 feet
30 feet
35 feet
18. What is the climax of ‘Jaws’?
The shark is blown up.
The shark escapes.
The shark is captured alive.
The shark is harpooned.
19. What was the primary reason for the shark’s malfunction during filming?
Saltwater corrosion
Electrical issues
Mechanical failure
Actor interference
20. What was the impact of ‘Jaws’ on the film industry?
It started the summer blockbuster trend.
It ended the era of horror films.
It led to more independent films.
It decreased the number of sequels.
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