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Big Eighties Quiz!

So you think you know your 80s, huh? Well, take the time to see how your knowledge stacks up against the rest!

A multiple-choice quiz by jrspurs. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jrspurs

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
271,773

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
12192

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (3/10), Rumpo (10/10), Guest 90 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the video by Pat Benetar featuring "women of the night", in which Pat and her "crew" bust out in a dance during the final confrontation? Hint

I Love Rock and Roll

Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Love Is A Battlefield

We Belong

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Texas town was Jessica McClure (the baby in the well) from? Hint

Odessa

Bulverde

League City

Midland

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Atari video game featured a jungle explorer, crocodiles, and swinging vines? Hint

Panama Jack

Defender

Pitfall

Dungeons and Dragons

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which auto-maker had a fictional spokesman who was known for lying about everything, especially the product he was "pitching"? Hint

Toyota

Subaru

Honda

Isuzu

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the shoe company that made the "All-Star Chuck Taylor" shoe? Hint

Pro Keds

Converse

Nike

adidas

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which "alter ego", portrayed by Paul Reubens, had a hit Saturday morning TV show, a few hit movies, and made countless appearances all over the country? Hint

Pee Wee Herman

The Noid

Max Headroom

Captain Kangaroo

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Question 7 of 10

7. What TV show featured the character, Kevin Arnold? Hint

My Two Dads

Night Court

Roseanne

The Wonder Years

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which was the popular hair style known for being "business in the front, and a party in the back"? Hint

wedge

crew cut

mohawk

mullet

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which movie starred Mathew Modine as a struggling high school wrestler? Hint

Vision Quest

Red Dawn

All The Right Moves

St. Elmo's Fire

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which sports star had his own Nike shoe and scores of commercials? Hint

Larry Bird

Bo Jackson

Wayne Gretzky

Joe Montana

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 21 2024 : Guest 72: 3/10
Dec 19 2024 : Rumpo: 10/10
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 90: 4/10
Dec 11 2024 : Guest 31: 3/10
Dec 07 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 50: 10/10
Dec 06 2024 : Bobby Gray: 5/10
Nov 27 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Nov 16 2024 : Morganw2019: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the video by Pat Benetar featuring "women of the night", in which Pat and her "crew" bust out in a dance during the final confrontation?

Answer: Love Is A Battlefield

Actually, this is one of my favorite 80s artists. Funny video -- Pat and the girls battle a pimp by shimmying and dancing at him.

2. Which Texas town was Jessica McClure (the baby in the well) from?

Answer: Midland

Odessa is in Texas near Midland, League City is in Galveston County south of Houston, and Bulverde is a town just north of San Antonio.

3. Which Atari video game featured a jungle explorer, crocodiles, and swinging vines?

Answer: Pitfall

"Panama Jack" is not a video game, "Defender" featured a spaceship blasting enemies over a city skyline, and "Dungeons and Dragons" did actually come out with a video game, but it was created by another game manufacturer. Atari will always be a classic!

4. Which auto-maker had a fictional spokesman who was known for lying about everything, especially the product he was "pitching"?

Answer: Isuzu

"Joe Isuzu" was a great character, who promised consumers everything in order to sell a vehicle.

5. What was the name of the shoe company that made the "All-Star Chuck Taylor" shoe?

Answer: Converse

This shoe, long a traditional staple of basketball courts, etc., became popular in the 80's when it was produced in many, many different colors. Just about everyone, guys AND girls, had a pair of "Converse All-Star Chuck Taylor" sneakers. They also made "All-Stars" that went halfway up your leg as well, and those were one color on the outside, and a different color on the inside.

6. Which "alter ego", portrayed by Paul Reubens, had a hit Saturday morning TV show, a few hit movies, and made countless appearances all over the country?

Answer: Pee Wee Herman

"Pee Wee's Playhouse" was a favorite show of many kids in the 80s.

7. What TV show featured the character, Kevin Arnold?

Answer: The Wonder Years

My absolute favorite TV show of all time! Kevin Arnold was, of course, played by Fred Savage. Great view of life as a kid/teenager in the late 60s/early 70s.

8. Which was the popular hair style known for being "business in the front, and a party in the back"?

Answer: mullet

VERY popular style for guys (and some girls, too).

9. Which movie starred Mathew Modine as a struggling high school wrestler?

Answer: Vision Quest

This movie had an amazing soundtrack, if you love 80s music.

10. Which sports star had his own Nike shoe and scores of commercials?

Answer: Bo Jackson

Bo Jackson, best known for his ability to excel at almost everything he tried, was a star for both the Kansas City Royals and L.A. Raiders. Who knows? Bo knows!

Source: Author jrspurs

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