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The first of its kind, Jaws was an instant blockbuster hit that truly scared some folks silly. If you're a fan of the film, try your hand at this quiz. Hopefully, you pass... or you might just be shark bait.
Let's start out easy—how many movies are there currently in the Jaws franchise?
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In total, the franchise has 4 movies. The first was released in 1975 and the final in 1987. The films raked in over $798 million.
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In total, the franchise has 4 movies. The first was released in 1975 and the final in 1987. The films raked in over $798 million.
What was the inspiration for the movie Jaws?
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The film was inspired by a Peter Benchley novel of the same name. The novel came out in 1974 and a year later, the film was created.
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The film was inspired by a Peter Benchley novel of the same name. The novel came out in 1974 and a year later, the film was created.
The author of the book made a cameo in the film in what role?
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The novel’s author, Peter Benchley, made a cameo in the film as a reporter, which was quite fitting because before he took up a career as a writer he was a reporter in real life.
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The novel’s author, Peter Benchley, made a cameo in the film as a reporter, which was quite fitting because before he took up a career as a writer he was a reporter in real life.
What town is the movie set in?
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The story was set in a fictional summer resort of Amity Island.
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The story was set in a fictional summer resort of Amity Island.
Where was the film actually shot?
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"Amity Island" was actually Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts.
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"Amity Island" was actually Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts.
The events of the film occur over what holiday weekend?
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The film takes place on Amity Island around the Fourth of July, one of the busiest times of year for the fictional resort.
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The film takes place on Amity Island around the Fourth of July, one of the busiest times of year for the fictional resort.
What was the tagline used to advertise the first film?
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The tagline was "You'll never go in the water again," and it was very catchy. People were actually terrified to go in the water...
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The tagline was "You'll never go in the water again," and it was very catchy. People were actually terrified to go in the water...
How many Academy Award nominations did Jaws receive?
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Jaws received 4 Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Sound, Best Original Dramatic Score, and Best Film Editing. It took home 3 awards.
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Jaws received 4 Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Sound, Best Original Dramatic Score, and Best Film Editing. It took home 3 awards.
Who does Hooper work for?
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Hooper was a specialist from the Oceanographic Institute and was a part of the group that came up with a plan to capture the shark.
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Hooper was a specialist from the Oceanographic Institute and was a part of the group that came up with a plan to capture the shark.
Real shark attack footage was used for the film—what country did that footage come from?
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Ron and Valerie Taylor were hired to shoot shark footage in Australia to be used in the film.
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Ron and Valerie Taylor were hired to shoot shark footage in Australia to be used in the film.
Who directed the film?
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Jaws was filmed by Steven Spielberg. For his work on the film, he several nominations.
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Jaws was filmed by Steven Spielberg. For his work on the film, he several nominations.
Jaws has a very famous score. Which composer wrote it?
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John Williams is a huge film composer who created the famous two-note tune that would signal the shark's proximity. He's acquired 52 Academy Awar nominations throughout his career.
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John Williams is a huge film composer who created the famous two-note tune that would signal the shark's proximity. He's acquired 52 Academy Awar nominations throughout his career.
Speaking of the famous two-note tune—what notes are they?
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The main theme for the shark consisted of two notes: E & F.
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The main theme for the shark consisted of two notes: E & F.
In one scene, what was thought to be a shark at the beach was actually what?
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When the people were allowed back at the beach, two kids played a prank with a fake dorsal fin to scare the beachgoers.
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When the people were allowed back at the beach, two kids played a prank with a fake dorsal fin to scare the beachgoers.
What did they name the mechanical shark during filming?
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Steven Spielberg named the shark, Bruce, after his lawyer, Bruce Raynor.
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Steven Spielberg named the shark, Bruce, after his lawyer, Bruce Raynor.
How many mechanical sharks were built for the film?
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While there were three sharks created for filming, it was only out of necessity. Each of them cost about $250,000 to build.
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While there were three sharks created for filming, it was only out of necessity. Each of them cost about $250,000 to build.
What Pixar film named its great white shark character Bruce after the shark in Jaws?
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The Great White in Finding Nemo is named Bruce! And despite his scary appearance, he actually leads a Fish-Friendly Sharks support group.
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The Great White in Finding Nemo is named Bruce! And despite his scary appearance, he actually leads a Fish-Friendly Sharks support group.
What is the scientific name for Chief Brody's fear of the water?
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Chief Brody had a fear of water, which is known as Aquaphobia.
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Chief Brody had a fear of water, which is known as Aquaphobia.
What body part washes ashore from the first shark victim, Chrissie Watkins?
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Chrissie Watkins was the first shark victim in the film. While skinny-dipping, she was snatched by the shark and viewers saw only her hand wash ashore.
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Chrissie Watkins was the first shark victim in the film. While skinny-dipping, she was snatched by the shark and viewers saw only her hand wash ashore.
A license plate from what state was found in the first shark's stomach?
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The dead shark's stomach contained a license plate from Louisiana.
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The dead shark's stomach contained a license plate from Louisiana.
What kind of shark was captured by the townspeople?
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A fisherman in the film caught a tiger shark and the townspeople felt briefly relieved believing that it was the same shark that had been terrorizing the island.
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A fisherman in the film caught a tiger shark and the townspeople felt briefly relieved believing that it was the same shark that had been terrorizing the island.
Who was Larry Vaughn in the film?
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Larry Vaughn, the mayor of Amity, selfishly refused to close the beaches at the resort, thus leading to the deaths of more vacationers.
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Larry Vaughn, the mayor of Amity, selfishly refused to close the beaches at the resort, thus leading to the deaths of more vacationers.
What's Chief Brody's Deputy's name?
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Hendricks is the name of the Amity deputy and the assistant to Chief Brody. The role was played by Jeffery Kramer.
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Hendricks is the name of the Amity deputy and the assistant to Chief Brody. The role was played by Jeffery Kramer.
To attract the shark, what did the two men toss off the pier?
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In an attempt to lure in the shark, two men on a boat toss one of the man's wives' holiday roasts in the water.
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In an attempt to lure in the shark, two men on a boat toss one of the man's wives' holiday roasts in the water.
Actress Lorraine Gary played which character in the film?
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Ellen Brody, played by Lorraine Gary, was the wife of the police chief, Martin Brody in three of the Jaws films.
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Ellen Brody, played by Lorraine Gary, was the wife of the police chief, Martin Brody in three of the Jaws films.
What did Quint do to the chalkboard to cause a stir?
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Quint dragged his fingernails down the chalkboard in the press conference scene in order to get the crowd to quiet down.
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Quint dragged his fingernails down the chalkboard in the press conference scene in order to get the crowd to quiet down.
What fee did Quint set for the shark?
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The shark hunter, Quint, said, “I’ll find him for three, but I’ll catch him and kill him for ten.”
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The shark hunter, Quint, said, “I’ll find him for three, but I’ll catch him and kill him for ten.”
In the coroner's office, what does Hooper tell Brody not to do?
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At the coroner's office, Hooper wants to light a cigarette but is told "no" immediately by Chief Brody.
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At the coroner's office, Hooper wants to light a cigarette but is told "no" immediately by Chief Brody.
What area does Brody tell his son to play in?
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"The pond" was an estuary on the island and was yet another place where the shark attacked a human.
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"The pond" was an estuary on the island and was yet another place where the shark attacked a human.
Why did Chief Brody's son end up in the hospital?
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After witnessing a man get eaten by the shark in the pond, Michael was traumatized and in shock.
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After witnessing a man get eaten by the shark in the pond, Michael was traumatized and in shock.
Hooper was put to the test by Quint before being allowed to join the expedition. What knot did he have to tie?
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Hooper had to prove that he could tie a Sheep Shank knot.
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Hooper had to prove that he could tie a Sheep Shank knot.
What character said the iconic line, "You're gonna need a bigger boat?"
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This famous line was said by the Police Chief, Martin Brody.
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This famous line was said by the Police Chief, Martin Brody.
Who did Hooper say "broke his heart?"
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In one scene, while intoxicated, Hooper points to a scar located on his chest and says, "Mary Ellen Moffat. She broke my heart."
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In one scene, while intoxicated, Hooper points to a scar located on his chest and says, "Mary Ellen Moffat. She broke my heart."
As Quint is telling a story, what is the name of the boat he mentions?
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Quint tells a story about the USS Indianapolis that's actually based on true events.
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Quint tells a story about the USS Indianapolis that's actually based on true events.
What did Hooper say he was going to inject the shark with?
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Hooper was planning to inject the shark with strychnine, using a hypodermic spear. But that didn't exactly work out...
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Hooper was planning to inject the shark with strychnine, using a hypodermic spear. But that didn't exactly work out...
When the diving cage gets destroyed, where does Hooper go?
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When the cage gets destroyed, Hooper swims off and hides in a nearby reef and waits until the shark is killed.
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When the cage gets destroyed, Hooper swims off and hides in a nearby reef and waits until the shark is killed.
What happens to the Orca (Quint's fishing boat)?
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Both Quint and his boat go down together. The ship sinks along with its Captain.
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Both Quint and his boat go down together. The ship sinks along with its Captain.
When the Orca sinks, how do the guys get back to shore?
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After blowing up the shark, they swim back to shore with the help of a piece of the boat.
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After blowing up the shark, they swim back to shore with the help of a piece of the boat.
How many people does the shark kill in total throughout the film?
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Five people suffered their untimely fate at the hands (well, teeth rather) of the shark.
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Five people suffered their untimely fate at the hands (well, teeth rather) of the shark.
What famous line was actually ad-libbed by the actor who delivered it?
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According to writer Carl Gottlieb, the line "You're gonna need a bigger boat" was ad-libbed by Roy Scheider.
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According to writer Carl Gottlieb, the line "You're gonna need a bigger boat" was ad-libbed by Roy Scheider.
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