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Behind the Camera: A Quiz on the Autobiographies of Film and Television Personalities

Description: Behind the Camera: A Quiz on the Autobiographies of Film and Television Personalities
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Which actor wrote the autobiography titled "The Kid Stays in the Picture"?

  1. Robert De Niro

  2. Al Pacino

  3. Robert Redford

  4. Tom Hanks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robert De Niro's autobiography, "The Kid Stays in the Picture", chronicles his life and career in the film industry, including his struggles with addiction and his rise to stardom.

Who wrote the autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?

  1. Maya Angelou

  2. Toni Morrison

  3. Alice Walker

  4. Zora Neale Hurston


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya Angelou's autobiography, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings", is a powerful and moving account of her childhood and early life, including her experiences with racism, poverty, and abuse.

Which television personality wrote the autobiography "Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice"?

  1. Maureen McCormick

  2. Eve Plumb

  3. Susan Olsen

  4. Barry Williams


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia Brady on the popular sitcom "The Brady Bunch", wrote the autobiography "Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice", which details her struggles with addiction and her journey to self-discovery.

Who wrote the autobiography "The Last Black Unicorn"?

  1. Whoopi Goldberg

  2. Oprah Winfrey

  3. Cicely Tyson

  4. Lena Horne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whoopi Goldberg's autobiography, "The Last Black Unicorn", is a candid and humorous account of her life and career, including her struggles with racism and sexism and her rise to stardom.

Which film director wrote the autobiography "On Directing"?

  1. Alfred Hitchcock

  2. Martin Scorsese

  3. Steven Spielberg

  4. Francis Ford Coppola


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alfred Hitchcock's autobiography, "On Directing", is a classic work on filmmaking, in which he shares his insights and techniques on the art of directing.

Who wrote the autobiography "The Prince of Tides"?

  1. Pat Conroy

  2. John Grisham

  3. Stephen King

  4. Tom Clancy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pat Conroy's autobiography, "The Prince of Tides", is a lyrical and moving account of his childhood and family life, including his struggles with his father and his own mental health.

Which television producer wrote the autobiography "Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live"?

  1. Lorne Michaels

  2. Dick Ebersol

  3. Don Ohlmeyer

  4. Tim Meadows


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lorne Michaels, the creator and executive producer of "Saturday Night Live", wrote the autobiography "Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live", which provides an insider's look at the show's history and its impact on American culture.

Who wrote the autobiography "The Way I See It"?

  1. Walter Cronkite

  2. Dan Rather

  3. Tom Brokaw

  4. Peter Jennings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Walter Cronkite, the legendary CBS news anchor, wrote the autobiography "The Way I See It", which reflects on his life and career in journalism and his role in shaping public opinion.

Which actor wrote the autobiography "Me"?

  1. Katharine Hepburn

  2. Ingrid Bergman

  3. Elizabeth Taylor

  4. Audrey Hepburn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Katharine Hepburn's autobiography, "Me", is a witty and insightful account of her life and career, including her struggles with Hollywood and her determination to be independent.

Who wrote the autobiography "The Autobiography of Malcolm X"?

  1. Malcolm X

  2. Alex Haley

  3. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  4. James Baldwin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malcolm X's autobiography, "The Autobiography of Malcolm X", is a powerful and moving account of his life and his journey from a street criminal to a prominent civil rights leader.

Which television personality wrote the autobiography "Bossypants"?

  1. Tina Fey

  2. Amy Poehler

  3. Mindy Kaling

  4. Ellie Kemper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tina Fey's autobiography, "Bossypants", is a funny and insightful account of her life and career, including her experiences on "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock".

Who wrote the autobiography "The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music"?

  1. Dave Grohl

  2. Anthony Kiedis

  3. Eddie Vedder

  4. Kurt Cobain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dave Grohl, the drummer for Nirvana and the lead singer and guitarist for the Foo Fighters, wrote the autobiography "The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music", which chronicles his life and career in the music industry.

Which actor wrote the autobiography "My Life"?

  1. Clint Eastwood

  2. Burt Reynolds

  3. Charles Bronson

  4. Steve McQueen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Clint Eastwood's autobiography, "My Life", is a candid and revealing account of his life and career, including his experiences in the film industry and his political views.

Who wrote the autobiography "The Life and Times of Michael K"?

  1. J.M. Coetzee

  2. Nadine Gordimer

  3. Alan Paton

  4. Chinua Achebe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

J.M. Coetzee's autobiography, "The Life and Times of Michael K", is a fictionalized account of his life and experiences in South Africa during the apartheid era.

Which television personality wrote the autobiography "Yes Please"?

  1. Amy Poehler

  2. Mindy Kaling

  3. Tina Fey

  4. Ellie Kemper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amy Poehler's autobiography, "Yes Please", is a funny and insightful account of her life and career, including her experiences on "Saturday Night Live" and "Parks and Recreation".

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