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Test yourself! Take this Red Dawn Quiz | Movies

A great film from 1984 that epitomized the Reagan Cold War era. We knew who the bad guys were, and didn't care that a bunch of untrained kids were taking them on.

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

Author
bigox

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,278

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3265

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what state does the movie take place? Hint

Wyoming

Colorado

Montana

North Dakota

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Question 2 of 10

2. A wolverine is the mascot of what High School? Hint

Calumet

Totem

Tyee

Campbell

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Question 3 of 10

3. When they first arrive in the mountains, how many 'Wolverines' are there? Hint

Five

Seven

Eight

Six

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Question 4 of 10

4. What song do the townspeople sing just prior to being shot by the Russian and Cuban soldiers? Hint

"America the Beautiful"

"God Bless America"

"The Star-Spangled Banner"

"Battle Hymn of the Republic"

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the young Russian soldier whom Jed kills in the mountains? Hint

Nikolai

Igor

Yuri

Ivan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who shoots Daryl when they realize that he has led the Russians to their hiding place? Hint

Matt

Toni

Jed

Robert

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Question 7 of 10

7. What do they call the rock where the Wolverines carve the names of their fallen friends? Hint

The Memorial Stone

Partisan Rock

Memorial Rock

Martyr's Wall

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where in the playground does Jed take Matt after the two of them are wounded by the Russian officer? Hint

The merry-go-round

The swings

The see-saw

The jungle gym

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the opening scene of the film, what famous conqueror are the students learning about? Hint

William the Conqueror

Atilla the Hun

Genghis Khan

Alexander the Great

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many of the Wolverines make it to 'Free America.' Hint

One

Three

Two

Four

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what state does the movie take place?

Answer: Colorado

The license plate on Jed's truck gives it away.

2. A wolverine is the mascot of what High School?

Answer: Calumet

Daryl says he is 'Calumet High student body president.' A calumet is an Indian word for what is known as a 'peace pipe.'

3. When they first arrive in the mountains, how many 'Wolverines' are there?

Answer: Six

Jed, Matt, Robert, Daryl, Danny, and Aardvark. Toni and Erica join them later.

4. What song do the townspeople sing just prior to being shot by the Russian and Cuban soldiers?

Answer: "America the Beautiful"

As they sing, the firing squad mows them down.

5. What is the name of the young Russian soldier whom Jed kills in the mountains?

Answer: Yuri

The wounded man makes it to the jeep and uses the radio to call for help. Jed shoots him with his revolver, allowing the audience to know that the Wolverines are in the fight for the long haul.

6. Who shoots Daryl when they realize that he has led the Russians to their hiding place?

Answer: Robert

Jed was going to kill Daryl along with the captured Russian soldier. He finds himself unable to do it though. Robert, blood-thirsty and seeking revenge for his parents' death, shoots Daryl without hesitation.

7. What do they call the rock where the Wolverines carve the names of their fallen friends?

Answer: Partisan Rock

At the end of the film, the camera focuses on the rock. We see the names of the character's who had been killed. Erica's voice narrates for the audience that the war has ended and that the U.S. has prevailed over the Communist invasion.

8. Where in the playground does Jed take Matt after the two of them are wounded by the Russian officer?

Answer: The swings

Their father used to take them there when they were little. Jed wanted them to be in familiar surroundings when they die (even though the film never specifically says they were killed).

9. In the opening scene of the film, what famous conqueror are the students learning about?

Answer: Genghis Khan

Mr. Teasdale, the history teacher, is telling them about the Mongol battle strategy. Soon, the paratroopers begin landing outside the school.

10. How many of the Wolverines make it to 'Free America.'

Answer: Two

Danny and Erica are the only two who make it out of enemy territory.

Source: Author bigox

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