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An American Kid in the 1980s Trivia Quiz

God bless the eighties!

A multiple-choice quiz by mamasboy77. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mamasboy77

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
192,406

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
7691

Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (9/10), cgavery (8/10), Guest 170 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was president of the US for most of the eighties? Hint

George Bush

Bill Clinton

Jimmy Carter

Ronald Reagan

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Question 2 of 10

2. What musical artist was given the title "Queen of Pop"? Hint

Cher

Shena E

Selena

Madonna

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is "Tang"? Hint

Mineral Water

Orange drink

Lemonade

Ginger Beer

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Question 4 of 10

4. What TV show featured a band of crimefighters who drove a van? Hint

CHIPS

The "A" Team

Cagney and Lacey

Hill Street Blues

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was WWF's world champion throughout a large part of the eighties?

Answer: (Two words ... think Hollywood)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these action figures was NOT introduced in the 1980s? Hint

GI Joe

Robocop

He-Man

Shogun Warrior

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Question 7 of 10

7. What brand of eau-de-cologne was made popular in the 1980s? Hint

None of these

CK One

Polo

Realm

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Question 8 of 10

8. What kind of jacket would a kid of the eighties have worn?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What car company made the Trans Am? Hint

Buick

Chevrolet

Pontiac

Ford

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was Paul Reubens better known as? Hint

Captain Kangaroo

Pee Wee Herman

Big Paul

Bozo

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Nov 19 2024 : Guest 66: 9/10
Nov 18 2024 : cgavery: 8/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 170: 9/10
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 156: 10/10
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 70: 8/10
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 24: 9/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10
Nov 15 2024 : boon99: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was president of the US for most of the eighties?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

Reagan won the presidency from Jimmy Carter in 1980. He remained president until 1989.

2. What musical artist was given the title "Queen of Pop"?

Answer: Madonna

Madonna debuted in 1984 with her "Like a Virgin" album.

3. What is "Tang"?

Answer: Orange drink

In the 1960s and later a lot of kids woke up to a glass of Tang.

4. What TV show featured a band of crimefighters who drove a van?

Answer: The "A" Team

The "A Team" were soldiers of fortune or mercenaries. The show helped launch the career of Mr. T.

5. Who was WWF's world champion throughout a large part of the eighties?

Answer: Hulk Hogan

'Take your vitamins and say your prayers' was always Hulk's advice to those of us that watched.

6. Which of these action figures was NOT introduced in the 1980s?

Answer: GI Joe

GI Joe was earlier.

7. What brand of eau-de-cologne was made popular in the 1980s?

Answer: Polo

Made by Ralph Lauren, this was a very popular scent.

8. What kind of jacket would a kid of the eighties have worn?

Answer: Members Only

Remember those stylish Members Only jackets.

9. What car company made the Trans Am?

Answer: Pontiac

Every 12 year old boy's dream car.

10. Who was Paul Reubens better known as?

Answer: Pee Wee Herman

"Pee Wee's Playhouse' came on Saturday mornings and was watched by a lot of kids in the eighties. I hope you enjoyed my quiz.

Source: Author mamasboy77

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