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1. Drew Barrymore (born 1975) gained instant recognition as a child actress when she appeared in the 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial". In 1980, she made her acting debut in what horror-thriller film? The film was about a scientist named Eddie Jessup who was conducting experiments with drugs and a sensory-deprivation tank.
2. Anna Chlumsky (born 1980) played the role of Veda in what 1991 film? In this film, Veda was an intelligent 11-year-old girl living in a house which served as the town's funeral parlor.
3. Mara Wilson (born 1987) rose to prominence appearing in which 1993 film, playing the role of Natalie Hillard? In this film, her parents were going through a bitter divorce. Her father later disguised himself as another person to spend time to get close to her and her siblings.
4. Heather O'Rourke (born 1975) made her film debut in 1982 film "Poltergeist" and appeared in another two "Poltergeist" films in 1986 and 1988. What was the correct title of second "Poltergeist" film, screened in 1986?
5. Linda Blair (born 1959) won a Golden Globe Award for her role in the 1973 film "The Exorcist". In 1970, she made her debut in what film, playing the role of Sara Aldridge? In this film, her father was suffering a mid-life crisis.
6. Abigail Breslin (born 1996) received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at age 10 for which 2006 comedy film? The film was about family members taking their youngest child, named Olive, to a beauty pageant.
7. Brie Larson (1989) was known for her roles in comedies, as a teenager. In 2001, she made a debut playing a minor role in which film? The film was about hydro-plane racing in a river port.
8. Dakota Fanning (1994) rose to prominence at the age of seven, appearing in what 2001 film? In this film, Sean Penn played the role as her challenged father, who was fighting for her custody.
9. Helen Hunt (born 1963) was a child actress in the 1970s. In 1977. she made her debut in what film? The film was about a terrorist sabotaging various amusement parks to blackmail them for a huge ransom.
10. Winona Ryder (born 1971) gained attention for her role in the 1988 film "Beetlejuice". What was her debut film in 1986? It was a comedy film about a socially inept 14-year-old boy. He suffered heartbreak for the first time when his two best friends fell in love with each other.
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