Music and Memories: A John Williams Quiz

What did John Williams do after dinner that was related to Harry Potter?

• He called the producer of the film.

• He watched a Harry Potter movie.

• He wrote the Hedwig theme.

• He read the Harry Potter books.

What is John Williams' standard for a successful piece of music?

• It is easy to play.

• It satisfies in a spiritual way with the scene it's accompanying.

• It is popular on the radio.

• It wins an award.

At what age did John Williams start looking at books on orchestration?

• Age 8

• Age 10

• Age 13 to 14

• Age 16

Which film's music did John Williams think would be more like an adventure film?

• Star Wars

• Jurassic Park

• Harry Potter

• Jaws

What did John Williams originally write a love theme for in Star Wars?

• Luke and Leia

• Han Solo and Princess Leia

• Darth Vader and the Empire

• R2-D2 and C-3PO

How did John Williams describe the composition process for his famous scores?

• As a collaborative effort with directors.

• As an easy task due to his experience.

• As challenging but rewarding.

• As something he does not enjoy.

Which movie did John Williams mention watching with Steven Spielberg after many years?

• E.T.

• Close Encounters of the Third Kind

• Jurassic Park

• Schindler's List

What was John Williams' first award?

• An Oscar for 'Fiddler on the Roof'

• A Grammy for 'Star Wars'

• A BAFTA for 'Jaws'

• A Golden Globe for 'E.T.'

Which film's score does Steven Spielberg love, according to John Williams?

• The Reivers

• Jaws

• Saving Private Ryan

• Indiana Jones

What does John Williams hope to be remembered as?

• A good solid musician

• A famous celebrity

• A great actor

• A skilled painter