Monsters in
Books and Films
Books and Films
John Williams created the theme for this fishy killer.
Who is Jaws?
This composer, whom Joel studied intensely in his youth, heavily influenced the classical passages in his later works.
Who is Beethoven?
This person’s nickname isn’t big and comes after “D”.
Who is "Little E" or Eva?
Traveling to this island inspired Stephen to spend countless hours on Duolingo learning a new language.
What is Kauai.
This number is great.
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Apple introduced in 1998.
What is Eight?
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What are iMacs?
Stephen welcomes this monster into his nightmares.
Who is Dracula or a vampire?
This 1989 hit was written in a rapid-fire structure to emphasize the overwhelming pace of 20th-century events.
What is “We Didn’t Start the Fire”?
This nickname was created by a broken glass cup.
Who is Jaws?
While serving as a missionary in Spain you could find Stephen eating this eggy and starchy dish.
What is Spanish torte?
Start of a Spanish count.
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A family card game.
What is uno, dos?
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What is Uno?
This creature was featured in a recent Netflix film, and would tower over Stephen.
Who is Frankenstein’s Monster?
This song, inspired by doo-wop, assures listeners he’s been waiting for a while.
What is “The Longest Time”?
He isn’t chubby, he isn’t muddy, his dad calls him this.
What is Buddy?
Although New Zealand is not known for this ethnic cuisine, the Balti House is Stephen's favorite restaurant in Wellington.
What is Indian Food.
A stack of 52 Bicycles.
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This has 52 white keys.
What is a deck of playing cards?
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What is a grand piano?
She’s known for her long dark hair and creepy dead skin. She’s the creature of the first horror film Eva and Stephen watched together.
Who is the girl from The Ring, or Samara Morgan?
This song from 52nd Street earned Joel his first Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
What is “Just the Way You Are”?
This person fights with a sword of light.
Who is "Zi the Jedi" or Lucy?
While swimming as youth, Stephen saw a dead chicken carcass floating by him in this bay.
What is Manila Bay.
This man made his fortune drawing Peanuts.
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This man has been describe as a bird or a plane.
Who is Charles Schulz?
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Who is Superman?
This space creature, featured in another John William’s film, would gladly swallow all of us right now.
What is an Exogorth?
In 1987 the “Piano Man” became the first American pop-star to perform in this communist country.
What is the Soviet Union?
Congregations of the church.
What are Wards?
While traveling solo home from his mission Stephen was delayed, hungry and penniless, in this city's airport.
What is Lisbon?
A trendy fatty and fibrous breakfast.
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A traditional zesty and sour dessert.
What is avocado toast?
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What is lemon meringue pie?