Superman II Trivia

1. The battle had begun between Superman and the three supervillains. What object did Ursa and Non both pick up and throw at Superman?

From Quiz "Up, Up, and Away!": "Superman II" (1980)

Answer: Bus

Ursa and Non picked up a bus that was full of people. General Zod told Ursa and Non to throw the bus. Superman pleaded with them not to throw it because of all the people on-board. Ursa and Non obeyed Zod's orders and threw the bus. The bus landed on its side, and Superman tried to stop it from going too far. Superman attempted to stop the bus but was trapped between it and a delivery truck. The delivery truck was for Marlboro cigarettes. The citizens of Metropolis thought the three villains had killed Superman. Superman eventually emerged from between the truck and bus and flew away.

From Quiz I Give You... 'Superman II'

Answer: Richard Lester

Donner filmed 'Superman: The Movie' and most of 'Superman II' at the same time. But shortly after the release of 'Superman: The Movie' he was fired by the producers and the awful Richard Lester was brought in to finish post production on 'Superman II' and is the credited director of the film.

From Quiz A "Superman 2" Quiz for Diehards

Answer: Superman's mom

It was said when Lex Luthor was fiddling around with the crystals.

From Quiz Superman II

Answer: The Phantom Zone

'And so our scientists constructed, from an irreversible mathematical equation, the Phantom Zone. In it we imprisoned these three arch-villains for all eternity.'

From Quiz "Up, Up, and Away!": "Superman II" (1980)

Answer: A snake bit her while she was holding it.

The three villains had just landed on planet Earth. They originally thought Earth was called the planet Houston. Upon arrival on planet Earth, the three supervillains descended next to a lake. General Zod landed in the middle of the lake. A nearby fisherman witnessed the three villains descend from the sky. General Zod raised himself and started walking on water. The fisherman who was drinking a cup of coffee stared at this in disbelief. He threw the coffee aside as if this was causing him to see this. Ursa was walking around the edge of the lake when she noticed a snake. She picked it up and started examining it as it moved in her hand. The snake bit Ursa and she threw it to the ground. Ursa stared at the snake and the rays emitted from her eyes. She burned the snake with the beams from her eyes. The three criminals were becoming more and more aware of their powers.

From Quiz I Give You... 'Superman II'

Answer: As a customer outside the diner where Lois and Clark stop

This scene was filmed when Donner was still to be the director of the movie. It remained in the film.

From Quiz A "Superman 2" Quiz for Diehards

Answer: Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp did a wonderful job as General Zod.

From Quiz Superman II

Answer: Nobel

When hiding under the elevator Lois is talking to herself: Capital N, small o, b, e,l. Capital P, small o, b...'

From Quiz "Up, Up, and Away!": "Superman II" (1980)

Answer: Zod

Superman was standing in front of a cab when Zod landed on top of it. The two men battled, and Superman was able to knock Zod off his feet. Superman grabbed Zod by one of his legs and arms. Superman swung Zod around in a circle several times and then released him. Zod went flying off and collided with a billboard advertising a soft drink. The billboard was for Coca-Cola. The sign exploded when Zod impacted with it. This kind of destruction ran rampant as the three supervillains fought with Superman. Several buildings were damaged, including the Daily Planet. Superman flew away to avoid further devastation and destruction to his beloved city and its inhabitants.

From Quiz "Superman II" Four Against One!

Answer: A Hydrogen Bomb

The answer is the Hydrogen Bomb which becomes a pivotal part in the movie. Unknown to Superman, when he detonates the bomb in outerspace, it breaks the Phantom Zone, which was used to permanently imprison General Zod, Non, and Ursa in "Superman the Movie". They are now accidentally released to wreak havoc on Earth.

From Quiz I Give You... 'Superman II'

Answer: Honeymoon Haven

The bellhop mentions the hotel name as he is showing Lois and Clark their room. A sign for the hotel is also visible as Clark is getting hot dogs, just before Superman rescues the boy.

From Quiz A "Superman 2" Quiz for Diehards

Answer: 383

It was said when the prison guard was saying "lights out". When the guard walked over to the cell, the number was shown.

From Quiz Superman II

Answer: A hydrogen bomb

'We have not the choice to refuse, have we, if we believe it is a real hydrogen bomb that they have.'

From Quiz "Up, Up, and Away!": "Superman II" (1980)

Answer: Cuba

Lex Luthor had gone to the White House where General Zod and his accomplices had taken over. As he entered the Oval Office, he waved a white handkerchief to let them know he came in peace. At first, they were not interested in what Lex had to say and seemed intent on killing him. Lex told Zod that Superman was the son of Jor-El, their captor. In exchange for Australia, Lex gave Zod information on where he could find Superman. He led them to the Daily Planet and Lois Lane. After Superman arrived and the battle between them concluded, Zod returned to the office of Perry White. Lex told Zod he knew Superman's address and how to get there. Zod asked what Lex wanted in exchange for the information. Lex smiled slyly and told him he wanted Cuba. The scene is one of the many new scenes included in the Richard Donner version of "Superman II". It was almost as if I was watching my favorite film for the first time. Richard had filmed several scenes for part two while shooting for the first film. Richard took a risk that sadly worked against him as he went uncredited as the director for the second film.

From Quiz "Superman II" Four Against One!

Answer: Miss Teschmacher

Miss Teschmacher rescues Lex with a hot air balloon. She also tries to rescue Otis, but he weighs too much and causes the balloon to begin sinking. So Lex disconnects the ladder and leaves his prisonmate/assistant behind.

From Quiz I Give You... 'Superman II'

Answer: freshly squeezed

And Clark tries making it for her and crushes his thumb in the juicer!

From Quiz A "Superman 2" Quiz for Diehards

Answer: Maid of the Mist IV

You had to look really good to see this!

From Quiz Superman II

Answer: A nuclear explosion in Space

The shock-waves from the Paris bomb, which Superman takes to outer space to explode, causes the Phantom Zone to fracture.

From Quiz "Up, Up, and Away!": "Superman II" (1980)

Answer: laundry detail

Lex and Otis were in the prison's laundromat. The laundromat was their assigned work detail. Lex walked by a fellow prisoner and told him that he wanted his Liberace record back that night. The prisoner seemed upset by this. The inmate informed Lex that the album had a scratch on it. Lex and Otis continued walking and talking about Lex's invention. Lex told Otis his device was almost ready. Otis excitedly yelled out when he heard this. Lex told Otis to be quiet, and then he explained the purpose of his invention. Lex advised Otis his little black box would lead him to Superman. He told Otis the device would track alpha waves. The alpha waves would lead him to Superman.

From Quiz "Superman II" Four Against One!

Answer: Alpha waves

"North Miss Teschmacher. North! North!"

From Quiz I Give You... 'Superman II'

Answer: John Ratzenberger of 'Cheers'

Ratzenberger also had a bit part in 'The Empire Strikes Back'. He now does many voices for Disney and Pixar films, most notably as Ham (the pig) in 'Toy Story' and 'Toy Story 2'.

From Quiz A "Superman 2" Quiz for Diehards

Answer: Super Duper Hot Dogs

Super Duper Hot Dogs is the name of the hot dog stand.

From Quiz Superman II

Answer: Artemis II

'Houston to Artemis II, Houston to Artemis II, come in please.'

From Quiz "Up, Up, and Away!": "Superman II" (1980)

Answer: A hydrogen bomb inside an elevator.

The three criminals had been imprisoned for their crimes against Krypton. General Zod attempted to make a last-ditch deal with Jor-El to elude imprisonment. Jor-El decided to go along with the decision of the council and imprisoned them in the Phantom Zone. The trio had been imprisoned until Superman inadvertently released them. Superman had retrieved the elevator the hydrogen bomb was in. He took the elevator into the deepest part of outer space. The bomb exploded, thus releasing the three criminals from their prison. The Phantom Zone was a void in space or a black hole that was contained. It was the invention of Jor-El. Since Krypton had no death penalty, it was Krypton's harshest punishment. No one had been able to escape the imprisonment in the Phantom Zone.

From Quiz "Superman II" Four Against One!

Answer: The Phantom Zone is broken by the concussion of the hydrogen bomb freeing three Kryptonian villains.

The villains, that were thought to be permanently jailed in the Phantom Zone back on Krypton, are freed. They then demolish a crew of astronauts on the moon. Next, they make their way toward Earth (they think the planet is called Houston because they heard an astronaut calling to Houston for help).

From Quiz Superman II

Answer: Alpha waves

'That little black box goes beyond any known conventional radar, it tracks alpha waves.'

From Quiz "Up, Up, and Away!": "Superman II" (1980)

Answer: He said he had been working out.

Clark had given up his powers so he could be with Lois. The pair stopped at a diner because Lois was hungry. Clark went to the restroom while Lois ordered her food. Rocky, a truck driver, had entered the restaurant and sat down next to Lois. Lois told Rocky that the seat was taken, but he ignored her. Clark came out of the restroom and asked Rocky to move. Rocky refused, and Clark asked him to step outside. Rocky attacked Clark from behind and beat him up. Several weeks later, Clark returned to the diner and confronted Rocky. Clark had regained his superpowers. He got his revenge on Rocky by sitting Rocky on his plate of food. He then slid Rocky down the counter of the diner into a pinball machine. The owner of the diner looked at Clark in amazement. Clark told the owner he had started working out. He made a motion like he had been lifting weights.

From Quiz "Superman II" Four Against One!

Answer: General Zod, Non, and Ursa

The three villains are General Zod, Non, and Ursa. They all have the same powers as Superman, although Non has trouble flying, using his x-ray vision, and the lasers from his eyes. Non also cannot speak. General Zod has a vendetta against the son of Jor-el, and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Ursa, is a supreme villianess, and shows her strength on numerous occasions.

From Quiz I Give You... 'Superman II'

Answer: Ken Thorne

Ken Thorne is the correct answer, however, Alexander Courage was the composer for 'Superman IV: Quest for Peace'. Remember this though, there could be a music related question on my upcoming 'Superman IV' quiz!

From Quiz A "Superman 2" Quiz for Diehards

Answer: East Houston, Idaho

East Houston, Idaho was the name of the town that the trio first took over. The name is a fictitious name made for the movie.

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