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Biography Interview Questions
A biography is a story about a real person’s life. You will write a biography about a family member or friend over the
age of 16. Ask them these questions to learn about their life. Write down as much information as you can, and neatly
please, so you can write at least three paragraphs about them!
Simple Information
1. What is your full name?
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2. When were you born? (Day, Month, Year)
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3. Where were you born? (City and Country)
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4. Do you have any siblings? How many brothers and sisters?
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Childhood and School
5. What was your favorite thing to do when you were little?
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6. Where did you go to school?
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7. What was your favorite subject in school?
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8. Did you have a best friend? (Name)
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9. What did you do with your best friend? (Interesting Story)
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Work and Hobbies
10. What is your job?
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11. Why did you choose that job? (What about it makes them happy?)
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12. What do you like to do?
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Family and Life
13. Can you tell me about a special event in your life?
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14. If you could talk to your younger self, what would you say?
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