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Movies From The 1980s Trivia Quiz

Ahhhh. The decade of the 1980s. Purple spiked punk hair, Reganomics, those darn rock n roll buttons, and a lot of zany movies. Take the quiz, and re-live those popcorn chomping favs. It's like totally awesome dude!

A multiple-choice quiz by Ntox40oz. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Ntox40oz

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
56,426

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
3232

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/15), Guest 72 (6/15), Guest 71 (6/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In the movie, 'The Goonies', name the reclusive scavenger who vanished while searching for pirate treasure off the coast of Astoria, Oregon? Hint

Chester Copperpot

Reginald Tungston

One-Eyed Willie

Larson Peabody

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Question 2 of 15

2. In, 'Can't Buy Me Love', Ronald Miller's dad was president and owner of what company? Hint

Papa Miller's Donuts

Hip Hop Hurray

Pete's Radio Shop

Tic Tac Tile

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Question 3 of 15

3. According to Ralphie Parker from the movie, 'A Christmas Story', his father worked in ______ as other artists might work in oils or clay? Hint

sculpting

Chemistry

Profanity

Alchemy

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Question 4 of 15

4. In, 'Raising Arizona', which baby did H.I. and Ed take from the Arizona household? Hint

Garry

Nathan Jr.

Larry

Barry

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Question 5 of 15

5. In 'Major League', Charlie Sheen's character (Rick Vaughn) inquirers if they serve this dish at a certain French restaurant? Hint

Live Rooster

Taco Burgers

Chili Dogs

Hot Wings

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Question 6 of 15

6. In the movie, 'Weird Science', Gary and Wyatt named their computer generated female this? Hint

Lisa

Robin

Kelly

Sarah

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Question 7 of 15

7. In 'The Breakfast Club', Anthony Michael Hall's character has a fake I.D. so he can? Hint

Buy Beer

Drive

Got To R-rated Movies

Vote

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Question 8 of 15

8. John Candy starred in the movie, 'Summer Rental.' In this film, his sailor friend, Scully sang an old pirate tune, which actually turned out to be the theme song from this TV show? Hint

Sea Quest

The Love Boat

Happy Days

The Facts Of Life

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Question 9 of 15

9. In 'Teenwolf', Michael J. Fox (Scott) and Styles begin the film by trying to purchase this? Hint

A Bible For Study Group

An Ounce Of Weed

A Keg Of Beer

A Prostitute

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Question 10 of 15

10. In 'Ghostbusters', Harold Ramis' character tries to describe the city of New York's build up of paranormal energy to a very large one of these? Hint

A King Dong

A Zinger

A Cocodile

A Twinkie

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Question 11 of 15

11. In 'Caddyshack', a caddy complains to Danny about the price of Coke at the Caddyshack. How much did the Coke cost? Hint

Thirty-five cents

A nickel

Seventy-five cents

Fifty cents

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Question 12 of 15

12. According to Nigel, from the movie 'This Is Spinal Tap', what color is his skeleton? Hint

Green

Brownish

White

Invisible

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Question 13 of 15

13. The movie 'The Big Chill' centers around a group of long-time friends who attended this college together in the 60's? Hint

Ohio State University

Northwestern University

The University Of Michigan

Penn State University

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Question 14 of 15

14. 'The Lost Boys', takes place in this town infested by punk vampires? Hint

Santa Carla

Santa Clara

Santa Cruz

Santa Maria

15. And finally... As a kid, I actually saw this piece of trash at the movie theaters. I'm actually ashamed to admit it to this day, so please don't tell anyone else or think any less of me. (Insert your joke of choice here) Anyway, this satirical spoof of those cute little kids from the cabbage patch was a real box office dud?

Answer: (Three Words, and don't bother using the words The or Movie.)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the movie, 'The Goonies', name the reclusive scavenger who vanished while searching for pirate treasure off the coast of Astoria, Oregon?

Answer: Chester Copperpot

Good ole Chet got crushed and thusly decomposed under a large boulder that was set as a trap by the crew of One-Eyed Willie.

2. In, 'Can't Buy Me Love', Ronald Miller's dad was president and owner of what company?

Answer: Tic Tac Tile

The company car was a very 'classy' blue station wagon.

3. According to Ralphie Parker from the movie, 'A Christmas Story', his father worked in ______ as other artists might work in oils or clay?

Answer: Profanity

'It was his true medium. A master.'

4. In, 'Raising Arizona', which baby did H.I. and Ed take from the Arizona household?

Answer: Nathan Jr.

Yep. Nathan Jr. had that 'twinkle' in his eyes that made him look like a little outlaw.

5. In 'Major League', Charlie Sheen's character (Rick Vaughn) inquirers if they serve this dish at a certain French restaurant?

Answer: Chili Dogs

Also, while at the place of fine dining, Vaughn complained that his home-made short sleeve shirt and tie made him look like a 'banker.'

6. In the movie, 'Weird Science', Gary and Wyatt named their computer generated female this?

Answer: Lisa

Lisa was named after a girl who Gary had a crush on, but her only sign of affection towards him was kicking him in the family jewels. Ouchy.

7. In 'The Breakfast Club', Anthony Michael Hall's character has a fake I.D. so he can?

Answer: Vote

Hey, he was the brain, duh.

8. John Candy starred in the movie, 'Summer Rental.' In this film, his sailor friend, Scully sang an old pirate tune, which actually turned out to be the theme song from this TV show?

Answer: The Love Boat

'Your wife's on my Wham-o.' A classic line spoken from the great Candy himself.

9. In 'Teenwolf', Michael J. Fox (Scott) and Styles begin the film by trying to purchase this?

Answer: A Keg Of Beer

Say it with me in a deep voice: 'Give me a keg of beer...'

10. In 'Ghostbusters', Harold Ramis' character tries to describe the city of New York's build up of paranormal energy to a very large one of these?

Answer: A Twinkie

'Tell him about the Twinkie.'

11. In 'Caddyshack', a caddy complains to Danny about the price of Coke at the Caddyshack. How much did the Coke cost?

Answer: Fifty cents

'Huh-huh. Then you ain't getting no Coke...'

12. According to Nigel, from the movie 'This Is Spinal Tap', what color is his skeleton?

Answer: Green

In my humble opinion, the group's song, 'Sex Farm' still rocks!

13. The movie 'The Big Chill' centers around a group of long-time friends who attended this college together in the 60's?

Answer: The University Of Michigan

A great, great movie.

14. 'The Lost Boys', takes place in this town infested by punk vampires?

Answer: Santa Carla

Not only do you learn about the vampire race from this flick, but you also learn that Windex can be used as aftershave. Just ask Grandpa.

Answer: Garbage Pail Kids

Urgh! I'm still tormented in the deep recesses of my mind by that God-awful movie. The only way I kind of feel better about going to that pseudo-flick at the theater, is that at least I helped a bunch of dwarfs get some screen time. Hey, Hollywood is very superficial.

Source: Author Ntox40oz

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