Famous Teachers trivia
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- Q1Who was the iconic teacher featured in the film 'Dead Poets Society'?John KeatingErin GruwellMark ThackerayJaime Escalante30s
- Q2Which famous teacher is known for developing the Montessori method of education?John DeweyJean PiagetLoris MalaguzziMaria Montessori30s
- Q3Who was the influential teacher and mentor of Alexander the Great?HerodotusAristotlePlatoSocrates30s
- Q4Which famous teacher developed the theory of multiple intelligences?Jean PiagetBenjamin BloomF. SkinnerHoward Gardner30s
- Q5In the movie 'Dead Poets Society', who played the role of the inspiring English teacher Mr. Keating?Brad PittTom HanksRobin WilliamsJohnny Depp30s
- Q6Which actress played the role of Erin Gruwell, a dedicated teacher, in the movie 'Freedom Writers'?Emma WatsonJennifer LawrenceNatalie PortmanHilary Swank30s
- Q7In the movie 'School of Rock', what actor played the role of Dewey Finn, a substitute teacher who forms a band with his students?Will FerrellAdam SandlerJim CarreyJack Black30s
- Q8In the movie 'Dangerous Minds', which actress played the role of LouAnne Johnson, a determined teacher who connects with her students through unconventional methods?Julia RobertsMichelle PfeifferMeryl StreepAngelina Jolie30s
- Q9In the movie 'Matilda', which actor played the role of Miss Honey, a kind-hearted teacher who believes in Matilda's intelligence?Cate BlanchettEmbeth DavidtzJulianne MooreHelena Bonham Carter30s
- Q10In the movie 'Good Will Hunting', who played the role of the brilliant mathematics professor Dr. Sean Maguire?Robin WilliamsMatt DamonRobert De NiroBen Affleck30s
- Q11In the movie 'Freedom Writers', what subject does the teacher Erin Gruwell teach to her students?EnglishMathematicsScienceHistory30s
- Q12In the movie 'The Ron Clark Story', which actor portrayed the role of Ron Clark, an innovative and passionate teacher?Jesse EisenbergMark RuffaloMatthew PerryAdam Levine30s
- Q13In the movie 'Stand and Deliver', which actor played the role of Jaime Escalante, a dedicated math teacher who transforms the lives of his students?Edward James OlmosAntonio BanderasEdward NortonAndy Garcia30s