Jaws Trivia Questions

Answer: Louis Gossett Jr.

Academy Award winner Louis Gosett Jr. stared in 'Jaws 3'!

Answer: 1975

It was the highest grossing movie of it's time till it was surpassed in 1977 by 'Star Wars'.

Answer: Matt Hooper

This is Hooper's response when Brody asks him how rich he is. Hooper has seemingly unlimited resources when it comes to equipment. It is indeed one of his underwater oxygen tanks that ultimately kills the shark. Quint does not at first agree with Hooper's methods and equipment, but eventually agrees to utilize them near the end of the movie.

Answer: Screenwriter and Actor

Carl was brought in to help with the script for the movie. He was also cast as Meadows, the newspaper editor. He was only in a few scenes in the movie. He appeared in the scene where they photographed the captured shark. He also was in the scene where Mayor Vaughn confronted Martin about shutting down the beach. Carl said the saddest moment of the movie for him was when he realized his character was not needed. He had to write his own character out of the film.

During their long stay on Martha's Vineyard, Carl spent most of his time with Steven cooped up in the rental house. They were always working on the script for the film. He said while the rest of the crew was out partying after the day's shooting all he did was work. His efforts in my opinion were not wasted as the film turned out to be a box office hit. Carl was also the screenwriter on "Jaws 2", "Jaws 3", and "The Jerk".

Answer: Smoke

Nothing quite hits the spot like a Marlboro when you are gawking at a mutilated body.

Answer: Yellow

Yellow is the color of the lilo that Alex is attacked on in "Jaws." This color choice was intentional on the part of the filmmakers, as yellow is a bright and attention-grabbing color that helps to emphasize the danger of the situation. Additionally, yellow is often associated with caution and warning, further reinforcing the idea that the water is unsafe and that danger is lurking just beneath the surface. The contrast between the bright yellow of the lilo and the murky blue-green of the ocean also adds to the overall unease of the scene and enhances the sense of vulnerability that Alex and all of the other swimmers feel as they venture into the water.

Answer: Polly

Brody's secretary's name in Jaws is Polly. Interestingly, the actress who played Polly, Fritzi Jane Courtney, was actually a real-life secretary before being cast in the film. She impressed the casting directors with her natural acting ability and was given the role. Courtney went on to have a successful career in Hollywood, appearing in several popular TV shows and films throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

Answer: Quint

He is getting a little crazy by now.

Answer: hand

A 'nice' scene with the crabs crawling on it.

Answer: Jaws 4

Michael Caine was unable to accept his Oscar because he was filming 'Jaws 4'!

Answer: Orca

If you recall, it reappeared at the start of 'Jaws II', a little worse for wear though.

Answer: Sam Quint

Quint says this when arguing with Hooper about whether or not it was a shark that bit through the piano wire fishing line. Hooper and Quint are polar opposites of the same idea. Quint hates sharks while Hooper declares he loves them. They eventually become friendly with each other after comparing scars at the dinner table scene on the Orca. Quint also proves to Hooper he is more experienced with sharks after his tale of woe on the U.S.S. Indianapolis.

In the extended edition of the film, Quint can be seen buying the piano wire from a music store.

Answer: coffee cup

Martin and Ellen had just awakened from the previous night's sleep. They were both in the kitchen talking when the phone rang. Martin picked up the phone and told the voice on the other end he would be there in about twenty minutes. Martin left the house with a coffee mug full of coffee. Ellen followed him out the door and helped him put on his jacket. Martin said good bye to his wife and son as he got into his truck. Ellen was now sitting on the seesaw with their youngest son, Sean. She yelled at Martin that she wanted her mug back. He told her that she would get it.

Answer: Sheepshank

He never said how long he wanted it.

Answer: Do You Know The Muffin Man?

Sean is clearly singing "Do You Know The Muffin Man?." This can be heard right before Alex Kintner is killed.

Answer: A rubber dinghy

During the filming of 'Jaws 2', the scene in which Chief Brody electrocutes the shark was a challenge for the crew since they needed to ensure the safety of the actors and equipment involved. In the scene, Chief Brody sits on a rubber dinghy with a power cable in his hands. The dinghy was necessary to keep the actor out of the water while the electrified cable was being maneuvered to shock the mechanical shark. However, the use of the rubber dinghy caused a problem during the filming as it bounced whenever there was a wave, creating an unexpected movement for the actor and the equipment. To solve this issue, the crew placed sandbags in the dinghy to weigh it down and provide some stability. This small detail shows the intricate planning and problem-solving required behind the scenes to achieve suspenseful scenes in the movie.

Answer: Summer Dinks

Amity residents in the movie Jaws refer to non-islanders who visit during the summer as "Summer Dinks." This term is used to describe the tourists who come to the island during the peak season and disrupt the daily routines of the locals. Interestingly, the term "dink" was originally a military acronym for "dual income, no kids," but in the context of Jaws, it takes on a derogatory meaning. The use of this term in the movie highlights the tension between the locals and the tourists, and adds to the overall sense of unease and danger that permeates the film.

Answer: Ben Gardner

'Hey, That's Ben Gardner's boat!', Brody said as they approached the wreck.

Answer: $3000.00

The reward was posted on the wall in the scene at the City Hall meeting.