Q 01/05
A) Steven Spielberg
B) Robert Zemeckis
C) Richard Donner
D) George Lucas
Answer · why
He also produced; it was his first summer blockbuster for Universal since Jaws.
Q 02/05
A) Parker
B) Taylor
C) Morgan
D) Walker
Answer · why
Pauline Kael noticed that Elliott's name begins with an E and ends with a T.
Q 03/05
A) Junior Mints
B) Peanut M&M's
C) Reese's Pieces
D) Hershey's Kisses
Answer · why
Mars refused to license M&M's, fearing E.T. would frighten children; Hershey said yes and sales soared.
Q 04/05
A) C. Thomas Howell
B) Keith Coogan
C) Sean Frye
D) Henry Thomas
Answer · why
He auditioned in an Indiana Jones costume and won the part with an improvised scene, crying over memories of his dead dog.
Q 05/05
A) Drew Barrymore
B) Soleil Moon Frye
C) Jodie Foster
D) Christina Ricci
Answer · why
She impressed Spielberg with a story about leading a punk rock band.
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