Claremont College Los Angeles Trip

Question 1

Marvel film Thor: Ragnarok was made in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Which neighbourhood is most popular for its celebrity mansions?

Accepted Answer

Beverly Hills

Question 3

The iconic Hollywood sign was originally put in its place by a real-estate developer to advertise land in which year?

Accepted Answer

1923

Question 4

Academy Award winning film La La Land is set in Los Angeles

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Which (two) popular artists are from Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Black Eyed Peas, Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Question 6

The classic 1950 film, Sunset Boulevard was set in Los Angeles.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

In which theatre is the annual Academy Awards held?

Accepted Answer

Dolby Theatre

Question 8

Where was the 2018 blockbuster film Black Panther made?

Accepted Answer

Atlanta

Question 9

On which street would you find the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Accepted Answer

Hollywood Boulevard

Question 10

Which director was the first to make a movie in Hollywood?

Accepted Answer

D W Griffith

Question 11

How many rare book manuscripts does the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens hold?

Accepted Answer

7 million

Question 12

What is the population of Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

3.8 million

Question 13

Which museum is NOT in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Victoria and Albert

Question 14

Which famous writer drew upon their experience in the entertainment quarter of Los Angeles for their detective novels?

Accepted Answer

Raymond Chandler

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