- 1. Published in 1974, 'Jaws' by Peter Benchley is a thrilling novel that intricately weaves together elements of suspense, adventure, and commentary on human nature through the harrowing tale of a great white shark that terrorizes the small beach town of Amity Island. As summer approaches and tourists flock to the idyllic shores, the brutal and unprovoked shark attacks spark fear and chaos among the townsfolk. The story follows police chief Martin Brody, who grapples with the town's economic dependence on tourism while facing the moral dilemma of protecting the community from the predator lurking beneath the waves. Brody, alongside a marine biologist named Matt Hooper and the tough-talking shark hunter Quint, embarks on a perilous journey to hunt down the creature that embodies both primal terror and the depths of nature's unpredictability. Benchley's masterful storytelling captures the essence of anxiety over the unknown, the struggle between man and nature, and the dark facets of human fear and bravery. As they confront the menacing shark, the characters are forced to confront their own fears and the fragility of life, culminating in a gripping and unforgettable climax that not only cements 'Jaws' as a seminal work in the thriller genre but also explores the broader themes of survival and the innate human desire to conquer that which threatens us.
Who is the author of the novel 'Jaws'?
A) Michael Crichton
B) Steven Spielberg
C) Peter Benchley
D) John Grisham
- 2. What type of shark is the antagonist in 'Jaws'?
A) Hammerhead Shark
B) Tiger Shark
C) Mako Shark
D) Great White Shark
- 3. Who is the police chief in 'Jaws'?
A) Matt Hooper
B) Quint
C) Alex Kintner
D) Martin Brody
- 4. What is the name of Quint's shark-hunting boat in 'Jaws'?
A) Orca
B) Tiburon
C) Sea Breeze
D) Jaws
- 5. What is the name of the mayor in 'Jaws'?
A) Ben Gardner
B) Mrs. Kintner
C) Larry Vaughn
D) Alex Kintner
- 6. Who is killed by the shark while swimming in the beginning of the film 'Jaws'?
A) Matt Hooper
B) Chrissie Watkins
C) Mayor Larry Vaughn
D) Quint
- 7. Who played the role of Quint in the film adaptation of 'Jaws'?
A) Lorraine Gary
B) Richard Dreyfuss
C) Roy Scheider
D) Robert Shaw
- 8. What does Hooper find inside the shark's stomach in 'Jaws'?
A) Human remains
B) Gold watch
C) License plate
D) Shark tooth necklace
- 9. Which actor played the role of Chief Brody in the film adaptation of 'Jaws'?
A) Murray Hamilton
B) Roy Scheider
C) Robert Shaw
D) Richard Dreyfuss
- 10. Where was the film 'Jaws' primarily shot?
A) California
B) Martha's Vineyard
C) Hawaii
D) Australia
- 11. What was the budget for making the film 'Jaws'?
A) $1 million
B) $9 million
C) $20 million
D) $50 million
- 12. Which legendary composer scored the music for 'Jaws'?
A) John Williams
B) Ennio Morricone
C) Hans Zimmer
D) James Horner
- 13. Who directed the film adaptation of 'Jaws' in 1975?
A) Alfred Hitchcock
B) Steven Spielberg
C) Martin Scorsese
D) Quentin Tarantino
- 14. How many Academy Awards was 'Jaws' nominated for?
A) 8
B) 2
C) 6
D) 4
- 15. What type of vessel is the Orca in 'Jaws'?
A) Sailboat
B) Fishing boat
C) Luxury yacht
D) Submarine
- 16. In which year was the novel 'Jaws' published?
A) 1974
B) 1969
C) 1992
D) 1980
- 17. Where is the story of 'Jaws' set?
A) Hawthorne
B) Amity Island
C) Gull Cove
D) Rockport
- 18. What is the nickname given to the shark in 'Jaws'?
A) Shadow
B) Bruce
C) Scarface
D) Fang
- 19. What is the first name of the oceanographer who assists in hunting the shark in 'Jaws'?
A) Sam
B) Matt
C) David
D) Alex
- 20. What is the name of the fictional police force in 'Jaws'?
A) Amity Police Department
B) Seaside Security
C) Sea Watch
D) Oceanic Patrol
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