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  "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951)   best quiz  
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Here is another quiz on this classic 1951 Golden Globe winner. A 2008 remake is in the works, so I thought that I would write a quiz on the original.
Easier, 10 Qns, christopherm, Nov 01 08
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  "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (Remake - 2008)   top quiz  
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This remake of that classic 1950s sci-fi thriller leaves a bit to be desired, but arguably, this is the case with most remakes. Nevertheless, this film has something to offer for fans of the original.
Average, 10 Qns, christopherm, Aug 24 09
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  The Day The Earth Stood Still   popular trivia quiz  
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'The Day The Earth Stood Still' - I'm on a mission to save you all...
Average, 10 Qns, neilos, Aug 02 19
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The Day the Earth Stood Still Trivia Questions
1. The opening scene takes place in the snow bound mountains of which Asian country, according to the film?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (Remake - 2008)

Answer: India

The opening scene takes place in the Karakoram mountains, located in India, in 1928. A mountaineer makes a shocking discovery. He encounters a large sphere, encased in ice. He proceeds to investigate. The explorer is rendered unconscious and awakens to discover that he has been endowed with an unusual scar.

2. When first tracking the UFO, what does the fellow in the radar tower exclaim?

From Quiz The Day The Earth Stood Still

Answer: Holy Christmas

Who could forget the excitement in the young man's voice as he monitors the speed of the ship?

3. Helen is suddenly absconded by federal agents in order to attend a meeting of fellow scientists. What is Helen's job title?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (Remake - 2008)

Answer: She is an astrobiologist.

Aboard the aircraft, upon which a group of noted scientists have been assembled, Helen describes herself as an astrobiologist. Therefore, she has been assigned to a key team of people intended to decipher some enigmatic signal from space.

4. The flying saucer, as it were, lands in Washington, D.C. Klaatu, (Michael Rennie) says, "We have come to visit you in peace and with goodwill." Klaatu is bearing an object, which suddenly springs open. How do the soldiers react?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951)

Answer: They shoot the device.

Klaatu, enigmatically reveals his device, which he claims to be a gift, for the president. However, as he apparently activates the device, a soldier panics, and shoots the device, wounding Klaatu, in the process.

5. Where does the ship eventually land?

From Quiz The Day The Earth Stood Still

Answer: Washington

Stopping a game of baseball - how inconsiderate!

6. An assembly of notable scientists have been engaged to encounter the phenomenon. It has successfully entered the atmosphere. In which shape does the alien ship appear?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (Remake - 2008)

Answer: a sphere

In full view of military personnel, scientists and interested spectators, the alien ship descends onto the planet in spherical form. Apparently, these globes have been on the planet for quite some time.

7. Who or what is Gort?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951)

Answer: Gort is a protective humanoid robot accompanying Klaatu to Earth.

Gort appears after Klaatu is attacked, and proceeds to destroy the weapons of Earth's militia, with ease. Gort, could probably destroy the entire contingent of the military's forces, but Klaatu, issues an order, "Gort, Deklato Prosko," which, apparently puts Gort at ease. By the way, Gort is portrayed by the seven foot, seven inch actor, Lock Martin.

8. Which famous actor played Klaatu?

From Quiz The Day The Earth Stood Still

Answer: Michael Rennie

9. Klaatu has emerged from his ship. However, he is shamelessly and needlessly shot. Who then emerges from the alien craft?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (Remake - 2008)

Answer: Gort

After Klaatu is inexplicably shot, the ominously huge figure of Gort descends from the sphere. Gort proceeds to disable all electronic devices within the area and emits an incapacitating high-frequency sound. It appears that Gort is prepared to return Klaatu to the craft, when Klaatu reprises the famous phrase, "Klaatu barada nikto."

10. What is the name of the hospital, to which Klaatu is transported?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951)

Answer: Walter Reed

Klaatu is transported to Walter Reed Medical Center for treatment and evaluation. He is under heavy guard and under orders, not to leave the hospital. His medical condition mystifies the consulting physicians. One of the doctors quips, that, "I don't know whether to get drunk, or just give up the practice of medicine."

11. Klaatu steps forth and speaks to the crowd, 'We have come to visit you in peace and with _______.'

From Quiz The Day The Earth Stood Still

Answer: Goodwill

A fantastically presented piece of movie - the suspense builds up as the crowd stares in anticipation.

12. In which U.S. city does Klaatu's craft land?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (Remake - 2008)

Answer: New York

In the original version, Klaatu's craft landed in Wahington, D.C. However, in the remake, the craft lands in New York City's Central Park.

13. Klaatu has assumed the name of Mr. Carpenter. Klaatu agrees to have Bobby show Klaatu around the city. They decide to go to the movies. What does Klaatu offer to give Bobby for two dollars?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951)

Answer: two diamonds

First, Bobby and Klaatu visit Arlington Cemetery. They discuss the travesty of war and cemeteries. Unfortunately, Klaatu doesn't have any money, but he does have a handful of diamonds. He offers two of them to Bobby for Bobby's two dollars. Bobby says, "Let's not say anything to mom about these. She doesn't like me to steal from people."

14. After Klaatu is shot, Gort steps forward, and wipes out a few weapons. What does Klaatu say to stop him?

From Quiz The Day The Earth Stood Still

Answer: Deglet ovrosco

15. John Cleese, perhaps most widely known as one of the Monty Python troupe, portrayed a Nobel Prize winning scientist. What is the character's name?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (Remake - 2008)

Answer: Professor Karl Barnhardt

Professor Karl Barnhardt has been approached by Helen in order to persuade Klaatu to save humanity. Barnhardt attempts to impress upon Klaatu that when people are on the brink of disaster, they shall be willing to change for the better. Klaatu listens to Barnhardt's appeal but he does not appear to be influenced.

16. What is the name Klaatu takes after escaping from hospital?

From Quiz The Day The Earth Stood Still

Answer: Mr. Carpenter

The name, of course, is taken from the suit Klaatu 'borrows' from the hospital laundry.

17. Helen asks Klaatu, "Are you a friend to us?" Klaatu replies, "I'm a friend to the Earth." What is Klaatu's mission?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (Remake - 2008)

Answer: Klaatu intends to eliminate humanity while preserving the Earth.

Perhaps, Klaatu is initially ambivalent about his mission on Earth. Even so, after a conversation with a fellow alien, Klaatu reaffirms his decision to eradicate human life, while preserving the planet. Helen perceives Klaatu's purpose to save Earth from human beings.

18. Bobby becomes suspicious of Klaatu, after Bobby observes Klaatu leave the apartment building. How does Klaatu signal his robot?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951)

Answer: He uses the flashlight, that he borrowed from Bobby.

Klaatu has borrowed Bobby's flashlight. In accordance with his conversation with Dr. Barnhardt, Klaatu signals the robot with the flashlight, that he has borrowed from Bobby, in order to carry out a significant demonstration. The robot disables the guards around the ship, allowing Klaatu to enter.

19. Klaatu asks Bobby who the greatest man in America is. Who does Bobby suggest?

From Quiz The Day The Earth Stood Still

Answer: Professor Barnhardt

20. Gort was simply Gort in the original film. In the 2008 remake, Gort acquired a specific title based on the characters in his name. What does this acronym represent?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (Remake - 2008)

Answer: Genetically Organized Robotic Technology

Gort has been captured by U.S. Defense personnel to be analyzed. The Defense department intends to dissect Gort. The diamond drill employed to penetrate Gort's exterior fails. Subsequently, Gort manifests an army of small creatures capable of devouring anything in their path.

21. In Klaatu's show of power (dramatic but not destructive), how long is the world brought to a standstill?

From Quiz The Day The Earth Stood Still

Answer: 30 mins

All this is missed by the two main characters (Klaatu and Helen Benson, as they are stuck in the lift).

22. To whom, does Klaatu issue what may be arguably the most famous line of all time, in science fiction movies?

From Quiz "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951)

Answer: Helen Benson

Klaatu informs Helen, that in the event he is injured or wounded, she must issue the following command to the robot: "Klaatu Barada Nikto." Klaatu appears to be fatally wounded, which activates the robot's police action. Helen, although terribly frightened and confused, does, in fact, utter those words. This prevents the robot from further destruction. The robot carries Helen aboard the ship, in order to witness the resurrection of Klaatu.

23. What is the famous phrase that Helen Benson says to Gort?

From Quiz The Day The Earth Stood Still

Answer: Klaatu Barada Nikto

24. When was the film released in the US?

From Quiz The Day The Earth Stood Still

Answer: 1951

Capturing perfectly the mood of cold war paranoia.

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