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Everything 80s Part 2 Trivia Quiz

Here are some more fun questions from the 80s. They may be about movies, music, pop culture (even politics). Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jlp937

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
100,864

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
10424

Last 3 plays: dalthor1974 (7/10), mazza47 (10/10), Guest 50 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following sitcoms from the 80s was President Ronald Reagan's favorite? Hint

The Cosby Show

Square Pegs

Cheers

Family Ties

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Question 2 of 10

2. O.J. Simpson was considered for the lead role in which 1984 science fiction film? Hint

The Terminator

The Abyss

Aliens

Star Trek

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which cast member from "The Dukes of Hazzard" was elected to Congress in the 1980s? Hint

Ben Jones

Tom Wopat

Tom Smith

John Schneider

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the sitcom that starred Soleil Moon Frye on NBC from 1984-1986?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in March of 1981. Which famous actress was he obsessed with? Hint

Brooke Shields

Goldie Hawn

Jodie Foster

Bridget Fonda

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which cable children's show did Alanis Morisette appear on in the early 80s? Hint

Captain Kangaroo

U Can't Do That On Television

Kids Incorporated

Sesame Street

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which actress got her start in films such as "Lucas", "Beetlejuice", and "Heathers"? Hint

Shannen Doherty

Catherine Hicks

Amanda Petersen

Winona Ryder

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pepsi pulled out of a $5 million deal with Madonna in 1989 because of which racy video? Hint

Like A Virgin

Papa Don't Preach

Like A Prayer

Express Yourself

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Question 9 of 10

9. Jane Wyman was a member of which popular prime time television series in the 1980s? Hint

Dynasty

Falcon Crest

Dallas

The Colbys

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of Kathleen Turner's character in "Romancing the Stone"? Hint

Jill Wilder

Joan Wilder

Jan Wilder

Jade Wilder

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following sitcoms from the 80s was President Ronald Reagan's favorite?

Answer: Family Ties

Family Ties ran on NBC from 1982-1989.

2. O.J. Simpson was considered for the lead role in which 1984 science fiction film?

Answer: The Terminator

James Cameron and team made the right choice here by giving the role to Arnold Schwarzenegger. As of October 2002 he is working on "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" due out sometime in 2003.

3. Which cast member from "The Dukes of Hazzard" was elected to Congress in the 1980s?

Answer: Ben Jones

Ben Jones played Cooter the mechanic who always worked on the General Lee. He ran for and won congressman for Georgia's 4th district from 1989-1993. He also ran against and lost to Newt Gingrich in 1996 in Georgia's 6th district. As of October 2002 he is running for a position in congress in Virginia's 7th district.

4. What was the name of the sitcom that starred Soleil Moon Frye on NBC from 1984-1986?

Answer: Punky Brewster

Punky was a little girl who was abandoned by her mother in a grocery store and is eventually taken in and adopted by an older man played by George Gaines.

5. John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in March of 1981. Which famous actress was he obsessed with?

Answer: Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster will still not even talk about this subject in any interviews.

6. Which cable children's show did Alanis Morisette appear on in the early 80s?

Answer: U Can't Do That On Television

Do you remember the green slime that would get dumped on you when you said "I don't know"? Yuck!

7. Which actress got her start in films such as "Lucas", "Beetlejuice", and "Heathers"?

Answer: Winona Ryder

Winona's real last name is Horowitz; she changed her name to Ryder because it sounded better for showbiz.

8. Pepsi pulled out of a $5 million deal with Madonna in 1989 because of which racy video?

Answer: Like A Prayer

The video was deemed sacrilegious by many, which Pepsi felt was damaging to their product. Madonna was allowed to keep the $5 Million retainer fee.

9. Jane Wyman was a member of which popular prime time television series in the 1980s?

Answer: Falcon Crest

Jane Wyman was the first wife of former President Reagan. She played Angela Channing on this long running drama from 1981-1990.

10. What was the name of Kathleen Turner's character in "Romancing the Stone"?

Answer: Joan Wilder

This successful movie from 1984 co-starred Michael Douglas. They would re-team in 1985 for the sequel "The Jewel of the Nile".

Source: Author jlp937

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