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Steven Spielberg Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Steven Spielberg? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Steven Spielberg received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2015.

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Spielberg was awarded the nation's highest civilian honor for his contributions to film and philanthropy.

2.

Steven Spielberg's first feature film was the 1975 blockbuster 'Jaws'.

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His first theatrical feature was 'The Sugarland Express' (1974), starring Goldie Hawn. 'Jaws' was his second film.

3.

Steven Spielberg won the Academy Award for Best Director for the film 'Saving Private Ryan'.

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He won Best Director for 'Schindler's List' (1994). For 'Saving Private Ryan', he lost to John Madden for 'Shakespeare in Love'.

4.

Steven Spielberg directed the 1982 horror film 'Poltergeist'.

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Actually directed by Tobe Hooper, Spielberg produced and co-wrote it. The myth persists due to Spielberg's heavy involvement.

5.

Steven Spielberg directed the music video for Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'.

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The 'Thriller' music video was directed by John Landis. Spielberg did not direct any music videos for Jackson.

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Steven Spielberg's film 'Jaws' became the highest-grossing film of all time until 'Star Wars' in 1977.

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Released in 1975, 'Jaws' broke box office records and held the top spot until 'Star Wars' surpassed it two years later.

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Steven Spielberg was rejected from the University of Southern California's film school twice.

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Spielberg applied to USC's film school in the late 1960s and was denied both times. He later attended California State University, Long Beach.

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Steven Spielberg served as an executive producer on the HBO miniseries 'Band of Brothers'.

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Spielberg co-produced the 2001 miniseries with Tom Hanks, based on Stephen Ambrose's book about Easy Company.

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