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My Favorite Films of the 80s Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions about some of my personal favorite films from the 1980s. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jlp937

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
105,275

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. In the movie "Sixteen Candles" how many kids are there in the Baker family? Hint

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Question 2 of 15

2. "They only met once, but it changed their lives forever" is the tagline for which of the following films? Hint

The Breakfast Club

The Goonies

Finders Keepers

Overboard

3. For the following question I will give you a plot summary and you choose the film. Six strangers are gathered together in a strange old house and must solve a mystery before the police arrive. Hint

Murder by Death

The House on the Hill

Murder on the Orient Express

Clue

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which horror movie from 1983 starred Desi Arnaz Jr. as a man who is bet $20,000 to write a novel in a house that is presumed to be haunted? Hint

The Burning

The Long Night

Murder by Death

House of the Long Shadows

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Question 5 of 15

5. In 1985, Pat Benatar sang the popular song "Invincible" for which of the following films? Hint

St. Elmo's Fire

The Legend of Billie Jean

Youngblood

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge

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Question 6 of 15

6. In what 1987 movie did John Malkovich star in a dual role of a scientist and a loveable android? Hint

Cherry 2000

Lifeforce

Making Mr. Right

Alien

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which of the following actors or actresses was NOT in "St. Elmo's Fire"? Hint

Holly Hunter

Martin Balsam

Jenny Wright

Anna Marie Horsford

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Question 8 of 15

8. In the 1984 sci-fi horror film "Night of the Comet" what color was the calcium dust that was left by the human bodies that had disintegrated? Hint

Green

Black

Yellow

Orange

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Question 9 of 15

9. In the 1989 movie "Shag", what was the name of the town that Luanne, Carson, Pudge and Melaina were from? Hint

Myrtle Beach

Louisburg

Greenville

Spartanburg

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Question 10 of 15

10. In "Urban Cowboy" what was the occupation of Debra Winger's character Sissy? Hint

Factory Worker

Nurse

Tow Truck Driver

Secretary

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Question 11 of 15

11. In the 1987 comedy "The Allnighter", who portrayed the character Mickey LeRoy? Hint

Steven Bauer

Michael Ontkean

John Terlesky

James Shanta

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Question 12 of 15

12. In "Sixteen Candles" Samantha Baker celebrated her sixteenth birthday and her family forgot all about it because of her sister's wedding.

True

False

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of the following 1980's flicks did Kevin J. O'Connor star in? Hint

"FX" and "The Goonies"

"Teen Wolf" and "Shag"

"Back to the Future" and "The Secret of My Success"

"Steel Magnolias" and "Peggy Sue Got Married"

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Question 14 of 15

14. "Peggy Sue Got Married" was released in 1985 in the US.

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. Ann Wedgeworth, who had a small role in "Steel Magnolias", was on which of the following sitcoms? Hint

Maude

The Jeffersons

Family Ties

Three's Company

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the movie "Sixteen Candles" how many kids are there in the Baker family?

Answer: 4

Ginny, Samantha, Mike, and Sara make up the Baker kids.

2. "They only met once, but it changed their lives forever" is the tagline for which of the following films?

Answer: The Breakfast Club

This 1985 comedy/drama from John Hughes has proven to be a staple when one thinks of the ultimate 80's films. It started the term "The Brat Pack" and launched the careers of Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Molly Ringwald, and Anthony Michael Hall.

3. For the following question I will give you a plot summary and you choose the film. Six strangers are gathered together in a strange old house and must solve a mystery before the police arrive.

Answer: Clue

"Clue" is the famous who-done-it game from 1985. It starred Lesley Ann Warren, Martin Mull, Tim Curry, Madelaine Kahn, Michael McKean and Eileen Brennan. The two films I mentioned with 'Murder' in the title are from the 1970's.

4. Which horror movie from 1983 starred Desi Arnaz Jr. as a man who is bet $20,000 to write a novel in a house that is presumed to be haunted?

Answer: House of the Long Shadows

This film starred many of the great classic horror actors from the 1940's and 1950's, such as Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, and Christopher Lee.

5. In 1985, Pat Benatar sang the popular song "Invincible" for which of the following films?

Answer: The Legend of Billie Jean

This teen drama from 1985 starred Helen Slater, Christian Slater, and Peter Coyote.

6. In what 1987 movie did John Malkovich star in a dual role of a scientist and a loveable android?

Answer: Making Mr. Right

John Malkovich played Dr. Jeff Peters and Ulysses the android in this romantic sci-fi feature. It also starred Ann Magnuson, Glenne Headley, and Laurie Metcalf.

7. Which of the following actors or actresses was NOT in "St. Elmo's Fire"?

Answer: Holly Hunter

Jenny Wright portrayed Rob Lowe's character's wife, Felicia. Martin Balsam played Wendy's father, and Anna Marie Horsford played Naomi, the street hooker.

8. In the 1984 sci-fi horror film "Night of the Comet" what color was the calcium dust that was left by the human bodies that had disintegrated?

Answer: Orange

It showed several times throughout the film the orange dust left over from the bones that had disintegrated because of the comet. This film featured Kelli Maroney, Catherine Mary Stewart, and Robert Beltran.

9. In the 1989 movie "Shag", what was the name of the town that Luanne, Carson, Pudge and Melaina were from?

Answer: Spartanburg

The girls were from Spartanburg, South Carolina on their way to Myrtle Beach for one last hurrah before Carson was to get married to Harley Ralston.

10. In "Urban Cowboy" what was the occupation of Debra Winger's character Sissy?

Answer: Tow Truck Driver

In the scene after she and Bud have split up, he waves to her as she's hooking up a car to an old wrecker.

11. In the 1987 comedy "The Allnighter", who portrayed the character Mickey LeRoy?

Answer: Michael Ontkean

He was the lead guitarist of the Rhinos who used to live in the girls' house at Shangri-la.

12. In "Sixteen Candles" Samantha Baker celebrated her sixteenth birthday and her family forgot all about it because of her sister's wedding.

Answer: True

John Hughes wrote and directed this teen flick from 1984.

13. Which of the following 1980's flicks did Kevin J. O'Connor star in?

Answer: "Steel Magnolias" and "Peggy Sue Got Married"

Kevin played Sammy DeSoto in "Steel Magnolias" who was Annelle's boyfriend and Michael Fitzsimmons in "Peggy Sue Got Married", he was the guy with the beautiful blue eyes that Peggy always wanted to go to bed with.

14. "Peggy Sue Got Married" was released in 1985 in the US.

Answer: False

This film was actually released in 1986. This film garnered an Oscar nomination for Kathleen Turner as Peggy Sue Kelcher Bodell.

15. Ann Wedgeworth, who had a small role in "Steel Magnolias", was on which of the following sitcoms?

Answer: Three's Company

She played Lana Shields, the neighbor that was infatuated with Jack.

Source: Author jlp937

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