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Quiz about 1980s Movies Part Three
Quiz about 1980s Movies Part Three

1980s Movies, Part Three Trivia Quiz


This is my third installment of trivia from movies from the 1980s. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
jlp937
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
141,016
Updated
Aug 20 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
3722
Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (5/10), Guest 67 (7/10), Guest 94 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following actresses had a role in the 1985 film "Back to the Future"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following plot lines best describes the 1986 film "Stand By Me"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "When he gets mad, he doesn't get even... he gets creative" is the tagline from which 1985 teen flick? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Both Debra Winger and Shirley MacLaine were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for their work in the 1983 tearjerker "Terms of Endearment"?


Question 5 of 10
5. In the 1984 sci-fi thriller "The Terminator" what was the name of Ginger's boyfriend? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the movie "Parenthood" what did Gil Buckman's son Kevin lose at the pizza parlor? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following movies have Steve Martin and Rick Moranis co-starred in together? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following "Saturday Night Live" alum's starred as Bruce Willis' brother in the 1987 comedy "Blind Date"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following 80's film did NOT star Chevy Chase? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What type of animal did Frank Cross (Bill Murray) tell a crew member to staple antlers to its head in "Scrooged"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following actresses had a role in the 1985 film "Back to the Future"?

Answer: Lea Thompson

This popular flick was directed and co-written by Robert Zemeckis. Lea Thompson portrayed Lorraine Baines McFly in the first two installments and Maggie McFly and Lorraine McFly in the third installment.
2. Which of the following plot lines best describes the 1986 film "Stand By Me"?

Answer: Four boys set off on an adventure to discover a dead body

This 1986 drama starred River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell. It tells of their journey of self discovery before they enter junior high school. Rob Reiner directed this movie which was based on the novella by Stephen King called "The Body".
3. "When he gets mad, he doesn't get even... he gets creative" is the tagline from which 1985 teen flick?

Answer: Real Genius

This movie tells the story of a 15 year old boy who is allowed to go to a college for geniuses. This comedy starred Val Kilmer, Gabe Jarret, and Michelle Meyrink.
4. Both Debra Winger and Shirley MacLaine were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for their work in the 1983 tearjerker "Terms of Endearment"?

Answer: True

This film received a total of eleven nominations. Shirley MacLaine took home the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Jack Nicholson also won the Best Supporting Actor award. The film won a total of five Oscars including Best Picture of the year.
5. In the 1984 sci-fi thriller "The Terminator" what was the name of Ginger's boyfriend?

Answer: Matt

Rick Rossovich played the small role of Matt Buchanan. He can also be seen in "Roxanne" (1987); "Top Gun" (1986); and "Losin' It" (1983).
6. In the movie "Parenthood" what did Gil Buckman's son Kevin lose at the pizza parlor?

Answer: his retainer

"Parenthood" was released in the United States in 1989. It tells the trials and tribulations of being a parent in the 80's. Jasen Fisher played the role of Kevin Buckman. He can also be seen as Luke in "The Witches" (1990).
7. Which of the following movies have Steve Martin and Rick Moranis co-starred in together?

Answer: "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Parenthood"

Steve and Rick were quite busy working with each other in the late 80's. They have starred together in "Twilight Theater" (1982); "Little Shop of Horrors" (1986); "Parenthood" (1989); "My Blue Heaven" (1990); and "L.A. Story" (1991).
8. Which of the following "Saturday Night Live" alum's starred as Bruce Willis' brother in the 1987 comedy "Blind Date"?

Answer: Phil Hartman

This date night comedy lays it out on the line and tells you everything that can go wrong on a blind date. This movie also starred Kim Basinger, John Laroquette, and William Daniels.
9. Which of the following 80's film did NOT star Chevy Chase?

Answer: Weekend at Bernie's

Chevy was not in "Weekend at Bernie's". This movie is about two guys who lug around a dead guy to get a free weekend in the sun. It starred Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman.
10. What type of animal did Frank Cross (Bill Murray) tell a crew member to staple antlers to its head in "Scrooged"?

Answer: mouse

This 1989 modern day tale of Ebenzer Scrooge starred Bill Murray, Karen Allen, and Bob Goldthwait.
Source: Author jlp937

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