Movies the Feature Beaches
Latin Names of Aquatic Animals
Massachusetts Beaches
100

This 1975 thriller was directed by Steven Spielberg, and features a police chief, marine biologist, professional shark hunter, and a great white shark.

A. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

B. The Seagull

C. Jaws

D. Shark Tales

C. Jaws

100

Rhincodon typus 

A. Lion

B. Tiger

C. Clownfish

D. Whale Shark


D. Whale Shark

100

This famous Cape Cod beach is known for its pristine sands and picturesque dunes.

A. Race Point Beach

B. Disney Beach

C. Horseneck Beach

D. Easton Beach

A. Race Point Beach

200

This 2000 survival film stars Tom Hanks as a FedEx employee. 

A. Forrest Gump

B. Cast Away

C. Groundhog Day

D. You've Got Mail

B. Cast Away

200

Scyphozoa 

A. Starfish

B. Seaweed

C. Jellyfish

D. Hammerhead sharks

C. Jellyfish

200

Which Massachusetts island features beaches like South Beach and Norton Point Beach?

A. Nantucket

B. Spectacle Island

C. Martha's Vineyard

D. Block Island

C. Martha's Vineyard

300

This 1959 crime comedy features two musicians who disguise themselves and run away to Miami to escape the mafia. On the way, they meet the beautiful Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe) and compete for her attention.

A. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

B. There's No Business Like Show Business

C. Oppenheimer

D. Some Like it Hot

D. Some Like it Hot

300

Ostreidae 

A. Oysters

B. Ostriches

C. Sand sharks

D. Jellyfish

A. Oysters

300

This popular beach on the North Shore is known for its rocky coastline and historic lighthouse.

A. Race Point Beach

B. Halibut Point

C. Sleepy Hollow Beach

D. Cape Cod National Seashore

B. Halibut Point

400

This romantic comedy from 1984 stars Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah, navigating a new relationship. 

A. A Man Called Otto

B. Splash

C. Nothing in Common

D. Sleepless in Seatle

B. Splash

400

Chelonia mydas 

A. Sea Turtle

B. Pacific Mole Crab

C. Pelican

D. Sea Lion

A. Sea Turtle

400

Located on Cape Ann, this beach is famous for its white powdery sand and tidal pools. 

A. Myrtle Beach

B. Mayflower Beach

C. Good Harbor Beach

D. Inkwell Beach

C. Good Harbor Beach

500

This 1999 psychological thriller boasts a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jude Law. 

A. The Talented Mr. Ripley

B. Catch Me If You Can

C. Ocean's 11

D. The Fugitive

A. The Talented Mr. Ripley


500

Clypeasteroida 

A. Sea Cucumber

B. Sand Dollar

C. Great White Shark

D. Seagull

B. Sand Dollar

500

Which MA island is famous for its historic cobblestone streets, lighthouses, and beautiful beaches?

A. Deer Island

B. Castle Island

C. Easter Island

D. Nantucket

D. Nantucket

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