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Quiz about 1980s Movies
Quiz about 1980s Movies

1980s Movies Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz to see how many of you 80s children are still faithful to your generation.

A multiple-choice quiz by montyhoigh. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
montyhoigh
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
35,957
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
12 / 20
Plays
8506
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: YOAKS (7/20), Guest 209 (17/20), bobby82 (17/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. Who played Samantha Baker in 'Sixteen Candles'? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. In 'The Breakfast Club' why was John Bender in detention? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. In 'Beverly Hills Cop' what was the name of the art gallery's host that greeted Axel at the door? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. In 'Ghostbusters' what was the name of the first demon that was mentioned? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. In 'Goonies' the kids went after the treasure of a famous pirate who disappeared near the Goon Docks. What was that pirate's name? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. In 'Gremlins' what happens if you spill water on them? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. In 'Mannequin' Jonathan assisted a gay black man in making window displays. What was his name? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. In 'About Last Night' what was the name of the bar that the gang all hung out at? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. In the original 'Porky's' who was the student teacher that Peewee had a crush on? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. In 'Trading Places' what was Eddie Murphy's character's last name? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. In 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' who was Indiana Jones's arch enemy throughout the movie? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. In 'Back to the Future' what was printed on Marty's underwear that made his mom think that was his name?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 13 of 20
13. In 'National Lampoons' Vacation' what tourist sight did the Griswolds stop at first? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. In 'Strange Brew' what kind of beer did Bob and Doug claim had a mouse in the bottle? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. In 'Better Off Dead' how much did the paperboy want from John Cusack? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. In the movie 'Class' who played the part of Andrew McCarthy's roommate? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. In 'The Outsiders' Matt Dillon dies at the end, how does he die? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. What famous 80's music singer did the theme song for 'The Goonies'? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. In 'The Beastmaster' Marc Singer played the part of Dar who could talk to animals. What famous 80s sci-fi TV series did he also star in? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. In 'ET' what was the alien's favorite kind of candy? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 30 2024 : YOAKS: 7/20
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 209: 17/20
Oct 25 2024 : bobby82: 17/20
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 67: 15/20
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who played Samantha Baker in 'Sixteen Candles'?

Answer: Molly Ringwald

2. In 'The Breakfast Club' why was John Bender in detention?

Answer: Pulled the fire alarm

Mr. Vernon mentions it during the movie.
3. In 'Beverly Hills Cop' what was the name of the art gallery's host that greeted Axel at the door?

Answer: Serge

Bronson Pinchot played Serge. You may recognize him from the series sitcom 'Perfect Strangers' where he played Balki from Mipos.
4. In 'Ghostbusters' what was the name of the first demon that was mentioned?

Answer: Zuul

5. In 'Goonies' the kids went after the treasure of a famous pirate who disappeared near the Goon Docks. What was that pirate's name?

Answer: One Eyed Willy

6. In 'Gremlins' what happens if you spill water on them?

Answer: They reproduce

7. In 'Mannequin' Jonathan assisted a gay black man in making window displays. What was his name?

Answer: Hollywood

8. In 'About Last Night' what was the name of the bar that the gang all hung out at?

Answer: Mothers

9. In the original 'Porky's' who was the student teacher that Peewee had a crush on?

Answer: Miss Walker

10. In 'Trading Places' what was Eddie Murphy's character's last name?

Answer: Valentine

11. In 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' who was Indiana Jones's arch enemy throughout the movie?

Answer: Belloq

12. In 'Back to the Future' what was printed on Marty's underwear that made his mom think that was his name?

Answer: Calvin Klein

13. In 'National Lampoons' Vacation' what tourist sight did the Griswolds stop at first?

Answer: Dodge City

14. In 'Strange Brew' what kind of beer did Bob and Doug claim had a mouse in the bottle?

Answer: Elsinore

15. In 'Better Off Dead' how much did the paperboy want from John Cusack?

Answer: 2 dollars

16. In the movie 'Class' who played the part of Andrew McCarthy's roommate?

Answer: Rob Lowe

McCarthy's character has an affair with Lowe's mother.
17. In 'The Outsiders' Matt Dillon dies at the end, how does he die?

Answer: Shot

18. What famous 80's music singer did the theme song for 'The Goonies'?

Answer: Cyndi Lauper

19. In 'The Beastmaster' Marc Singer played the part of Dar who could talk to animals. What famous 80s sci-fi TV series did he also star in?

Answer: 'V'

20. In 'ET' what was the alien's favorite kind of candy?

Answer: Reese's Pieces

Source: Author montyhoigh

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