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Independence Day There are 53 questions on this topic. Last updated Nov 21 2024.
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26 At the cable office, how long did David say the signal had before it would recycle itself and disappear?
Answer: 7 hours

David tells his co-workers this when everyone is watching the news of the aliens, but no one seemed to listen.
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Who does David's dad quote to Connie after David gets airsick?




27 "I picked a helluva day to quit drinkin'."
Answer: Russell Casse

Russell Casse (Randy Quaid) is a father of 3 and a former crop-duster. He claims that he was abducted by aliens and now he wants a little retribution. Trying to figure out how to start the plane, he accidentally hits a button that fires the missiles. Luckily, he fixes the problem before someone gets hurt. He sacrifices himself to destroy the alien spaceship after his last missile jams.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Independence Day" Quotes.
28 What is Capt. Steve Hiller's call sign?
Answer: Eagle

This can be found on the side of his plane when he is climbing into the cockpit.
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29 What has everyone in the researching area come to call the dead aliens on display?
Answer: The Freak Show

The Vault is its ORIGINAL name, the doctors call it "The Freak Show" according to Dr. Okun, who looks like the real freak show to me.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Independence Day" Pt 2.
30 What is the name of David's friend at the cable office who is worried about calling his mother?
Answer: Marty

Later, his brother, housekeeper, and his lawyer. Ahh, forget his lawyer!
Question Reference: Quiz: Independence Day.
31 "Hey, take a look at the earthlings. Goodbye!"
Answer: David

Steve and David fly a repaired alien space-craft to the Mother Ship, hoping to take it and the other alien spaceships out with a computer virus. The spaceship gets stuck while trying to fly away. Steve Hiller and David Levinson are about to launch the bomb and fly out of the alien ship. They both wave to the alien watching them.

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Question Reference: Quiz: "Independence Day" Quotes.
32 What was the cause of death of the First Lady?
Answer: Internal Bleeding

She is wounded from a helicopter crash caused by an alien blast, but later dies from internal injuries.
Question Reference: Quiz: Independence Day.
33 What does the General Grey say was the first to be taken out, then we were hit?
Answer: NATO and Western Allied

He says they were the first to be taken out, but we saw Los Angeles take the hit first.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Independence Day" Pt 2.
34 What was the name of the man who claimed Russell was abused sexually by aliens?
Answer: Mike

They post his name on the news report about Russell Casse and his
Post War Stress Syndrome, and you can just about see it on his shirt in the diner.
Question Reference: Quiz: Independence Day.
35 General "We're looking at the worldwide destruction of every major city within the next ____ hours."
Answer: 36

Just imagine being REALLY apart of this. 36 hours doesn't give you much time to do anything.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Independence Day" Pt 2.
36 Where did David's friend tell his mother to leave New York for?
Answer: Atlanta

Aunt Ester's house in Atlanta, as he asks David why he just sent his mother to Atlanta.
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37 What's the first thing the alien says to everyone?
Answer: Release Me

As he's talking to the President through an apparently deceased Dr. Okun, he tells the President to release him, and then for all of us to die.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Independence Day" Pt 2.
38 What kind of car does David's father drive to the White House?
Answer: Plymouth

David, upon getting a shotgun pointed in his face, asks his dad if he still has the Plymouth.
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39 What's the first city to be reached by the Stealth Bombers carrying the nuclear bomb?
Answer: Houston

Ain't much in Houston anyway, right? Everything was deserted, so casualties would be kept to a minimum.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Independence Day" Pt 2.
40 Where was the helicopter going to take the President's wife after her meetings in LA?
Answer: Nellis AFB

He tells her over the phone that he wants her out of LA and that the helicopter is waiting to take her to Nellis.
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41 What part of the military does Steven belong to?
Answer: Marines

Interestingly enough, I thought he'd be in the Air Force. 1: Steven says this to Jimmy when he tells him to put his mask back on in plane. 2: Letter to Wil Smith CLEARLY reads USMC, El Toro United States Marine Corp Base. 3: Jimmy even reads the letter to Captian Hillard saying and I quote, "Captain Steven Hillard..loser. United States Marine Corp...we regret...."
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42 What illness did David say he was going to give the Mothership?
Answer: A Cold

His father's idea, wasn't it? Giving the Mothership the virus would lower their shields for a matter of minutes.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Independence Day" Pt 2.
43 What is Steven's rank in the military?
Answer: Captain

His friend Jimmy reads the rejection letter from NASA and says, "Captain Steven Hillar."
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44 What kind of object is shot off of the alien ship in the research lab?
Answer: Coke Can

Just a little more advertising here, huh?
Question Reference: Quiz: "Independence Day" Pt 2.
45 Jasmine's girlfriend had a sign she was going to bring to the rooftops, what did the sign say?
Answer: Welcome Make Yourselves at Home

She made it herself and is going down there as soon as she gets off from work. She promised Jasmine not to go, but she showed up anyway.
Question Reference: Quiz: Independence Day.
46 What is Steven going to do with Dylan when he comes back?
Answer: Shoot off fireworks

Remember he bought those for him before he left for El Toro? The REAL fireworks are at the end of the movie.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Independence Day" Pt 2.
47 Jasmine's friend at the strip club was watching a TV broadcast about the alien party on the rooftop. What broadcast was she watching?
Answer: Entertainment Tonight

Remember this quote from the show, "Oh god! I hope they bring back Elvis!"
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48 How much time do Steven and David have to get out of the Mothership before the bomb explodes?
Answer: 30 seconds

General Grey tells them they have 30 seconds to get out of there. Luckily the bomb doesn't explode on impact.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Independence Day" Pt 2.
49 What was the name of the main helicopter trying to make contact with the aliens (the first one to commence with the lights)?
Answer: Welcome Wagon

Echo One was the helicopter right beside Welcome Wagon, as said by both pilots.
Question Reference: Quiz: Independence Day.
50 What is the President's "call name" when he is flying at the end?
Answer: Eagle One

Remember those birds again! He says this all the time as he's flying.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Independence Day" Pt 2.
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