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Quiz about 1980s Movies  Part Six
Quiz about 1980s Movies  Part Six

1980s Movies, Part Six Trivia Quiz


Here is my sixth quiz in a series about some of my favorite 1980s films. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
jlp937
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
287,297
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1835
Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (4/10), Guest 32 (3/10), Guest 217 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the 1980 movie "9 to 5", the girls worked for a company called Consolidated.


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of the school that Terry Griffith went to as a boy in "Just One of the Guys"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was placed in Dr. Hathaway's house in "Real Genius" that destroyed the house once the laser was fired? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Do you remember what name was given to the serial killer in "Cobra"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A big box office flop that I hold true to my heart was "Howard the Duck". Can you remember the name of Beverly's all girl band? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following was NOT a contender in the game show in the Arnold Schwarzenegger hit "The Running Man"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What color was the Porsche that Arnold Schwarzenegger pushed over in the 1985 action adventure flick "Commando"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which comedian portrayed Prince Valium in the Mel Brooks comedy "Spaceballs"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which pair of actors starred as Goldie Hawn's character's parents in the 1980 comedy "Private Benjamin"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which one of the following '80s films did NOT star Curtis Armstrong? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the 1980 movie "9 to 5", the girls worked for a company called Consolidated.

Answer: True

Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Dolly Patron starred in this box office hit as three ladies who were tired of being run over by their boss. They decided to take matters into their own hands by using extreme measures to put him in his place. This comedy was one of the top ten box office hits of 1980 in the United States.
2. What was the name of the school that Terry Griffith went to as a boy in "Just One of the Guys"?

Answer: Sturgis Wilder

Terry Griffith was portrayed by Joyce Hyser. "Just One of the Guys" was about a girl who wanted so desperately to become a reporter, that she went to the extreme to be noticed. This meant she acted like a boy while attending a rival school. This film also starred Clayton Rohner, Billy Jayne (formerly Jacoby), and Leigh McCloskey and was released in the U.S. in 1985.
3. What was placed in Dr. Hathaway's house in "Real Genius" that destroyed the house once the laser was fired?

Answer: Popcorn

"Real Genius" was about a group of extremely bright teenagers who were taken for granted over a school project and did whatever they could to get back at their teacher. They unknowingly were making a deadly laser for the U.S. government. Stars of this 1984 comedy classic included Val Kilmer, Gabe Jarrett, Michelle Meyrink, and Jonathan Gries.
4. Do you remember what name was given to the serial killer in "Cobra"?

Answer: Night Slasher

In 1986 Sylvester Stallone's "Cobra" was released in the United States. This film centered around a straight laced city cop out to catch a serial killer who had it in for anyone in his way. Brian Thompson starred as the Night Slasher. He was born with the looks to play a bad guy.
5. A big box office flop that I hold true to my heart was "Howard the Duck". Can you remember the name of Beverly's all girl band?

Answer: Cherry Bomb

"Howard the Duck" was a sci-fi comedy about a duck who got transported through outer space and ended up on Earth. Cherry Bomb was the band that Howard ended up managing at the end of the film. Cherry Bomb band members included Holly Robinson Peete, Dominique Davalos, and Liz Sagal. Lea Thompson was not the only actress interested in the role of Beverly Switzler. Phoebe Cates and Belinda Carlisle were also considered.
6. Which of the following was NOT a contender in the game show in the Arnold Schwarzenegger hit "The Running Man"?

Answer: Venom

The contenders in this futuristic science fiction smash were Dynamo, Fireball, Buzzsaw, Captain Freedom, and Subzero. This film was about a man wrongly accused of a crime and then placed on a game show to fight for his freedom. "The Running Man" starred Richard Dawson, Yaphet Kotto, and Maria Conchita Alonso.
7. What color was the Porsche that Arnold Schwarzenegger pushed over in the 1985 action adventure flick "Commando"?

Answer: Yellow

"Commando" was about John Matrix who was a retired military man who was unwillingly drawn back into the life to save his kidnapped daughter. In this particular scene John Matrix was chasing Sully trying to get information out of him about his daughter's whereabouts.

When he did not cooperate, he pushed the car over. "Commando" was the first film that Schwarzenegger starred in that dealt with a military theme. This film also starred Rae Dawn Chong, Alyssa Milano, and Bill Duke.
8. Which comedian portrayed Prince Valium in the Mel Brooks comedy "Spaceballs"?

Answer: JM J Bullock

Prince Valium was the lazy one chosen to marry Princess Vespa in this hilarious 1987 spoof. JM J Bullock was best known for his role as Monroe Ficus in the '80s sitcom "Too Close For Comfort". He also had a stint on the game show "Hollywood Squares" and a short lived talk show with Tammy Faye Baker.
9. Which pair of actors starred as Goldie Hawn's character's parents in the 1980 comedy "Private Benjamin"?

Answer: Sam Wanamaker and Barbara Barrie

Sam Wanamaker and Barbara Barrie played the uptight parents of the wild and carefree Judy Benjamin. Both Sam and Barbara have had successful careers as character actors. The other three couples that I listed have all acted together in projects and were at one time or are currently married to each other.
10. Which one of the following '80s films did NOT star Curtis Armstrong?

Answer: The Wild Life

"The Wild Life" was a story about a group of teens who learn the freedom of life when they get out and get an apartment of their own. "The Wild Life" was only one of the few '80s teen comedies that Curtis Armstrong did not star in. Curtis began acting in the early 1980s.

Some of his earlier credits also included "Risky Business", "Better Off Dead" and "Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise". He also has quite a few dramatic performances under his belt that have included "The Clan of the Cave Bear" and "Ray". I hope that you have enjoyed my quiz! Please let me know if you have!
Source: Author jlp937

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