About John Williams Quiz

About John Williams Quiz

5th - 12th Grade

9 Qs

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About John Williams Quiz

About John Williams Quiz

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was John Williams born?

California

Ohio

Texas

New York

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which instrument did his father and brothers play?

Flute

Clarinet

Percussion

Trombone

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was his college major?

Music History

Music Composition

Music Education

Music Therapy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did John Williams do as part of his assignment in the Air Force?

Conducted and arranged music

Played in a marching band

Flew fighter jets

Played the bugle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During college, what did Williams do to earn extra income?

worked a restaurants

jazz pianist at local clubs

taxi driver

delivered newspapers

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Williams is known for his work with two famous movie producers. Select the two producers from the list below:

George Lucas

Tim Burton

Christopher Nolan

Steven Spielberg

Alfred Hitchcock

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

For which of the following movies did John Williams compose the soundtrack? (select all that apply)

Superman

Star Wars

Batman

Pirates of the Caribbean

Saving Private Ryan

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Williams also wrote music for which sporting event?

Super Bowl

World Series

The Olympic Games

US Open

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

John Williams was the conductor of which musical ensemble?

The Boston Pops

New York Philharmonic

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Chicago Symphony Orchestra