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Quiz about SciFi Fan Favorites Part 3
Quiz about SciFi Fan Favorites Part 3

Sci-Fi Fan Favorites Part 3 Trivia Quiz

My third installment in the series. A collection of questions about classic sci-fi movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by 25or6to4. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
25or6to4
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
337,734
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
613
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the 1960 movie "The Time Machine", George conducts a test of his invention for a group of dinner guests. Using a miniature of the machine, he places something in it before sending it into the future. What is it? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. In the 1956 film "The Forbidden Planet", Dr. Morbius unveils an underground city built by the Krell, a long dead civilization. The city was enormous and self sustaining. What is the city's power source? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. In the 1968 movie "Planet of the Apes", astronaut Taylor is captured by the apes after crash landing. He is placed in a cage with a woman who becomes his companion throughout the movie. What name does he give her? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. In the 1996 film "Independence Day", Earth is attacked by aliens attempting to take over the world. President Whitmore (Bill Pullman) decides to attack the ships with nuclear weapons. The first ship attacked is above which city? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. The 2000 film "Red Planet" is the story of man's attempt to terraform Mars. A manned mission is sent to Mars, including a robot assistant. What is the name of the robot? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. In "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope", the Rebel Alliance analyzes the Death Star plans at their main military base. Which planet's moon is it on? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. "Doctor Who" is a long time running television show that had several actors play the doctor. Then there are the movies. There were two movies made, one in 1965 and one in 1966. The first was "Dr. Who and the Daleks" and the second was "Daleks-Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.". Who played Dr. Who in these two films? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In 1975, Don Johnson starred in a movie about survival in a post nuclear war world. What is the name of the film? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. At the end of the movie "Alien", when Ripley realizes that the alien is aboard her shuttle, she opens the hatch. The alien is dragged to the door and Ripley shoots it. What does she shoot the alien with? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Name the 1954 movie about gigantic mutated ants attacking people of a small town. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the 1960 movie "The Time Machine", George conducts a test of his invention for a group of dinner guests. Using a miniature of the machine, he places something in it before sending it into the future. What is it?

Answer: a cigar

 George breaks the cigar in two places and puts it in the machine as if it was a man sitting at the controls.
2. In the 1956 film "The Forbidden Planet", Dr. Morbius unveils an underground city built by the Krell, a long dead civilization. The city was enormous and self sustaining. What is the city's power source?

Answer: thermonuclear reactors

 There were 9,200 reactors creating an almost unlimited amount of power. The Krell also had technology that allowed a person to tap into that power with their mind. Dr. Morbius destroys the planet rather than let his inner monster escape.
3. In the 1968 movie "Planet of the Apes", astronaut Taylor is captured by the apes after crash landing. He is placed in a cage with a woman who becomes his companion throughout the movie. What name does he give her?

Answer: Nova

 Nova is unable to speak, just like the other surviving humans. She is like a child, who Taylor is inclined to protect. Nova is on horseback with Taylor when he discovers the Statue of Liberty half buried in the sand.
4. In the 1996 film "Independence Day", Earth is attacked by aliens attempting to take over the world. President Whitmore (Bill Pullman) decides to attack the ships with nuclear weapons. The first ship attacked is above which city?

Answer: Houston

 Several squadrons of bombers are deployed. President Whitmore asks, "Which city will be reached first?" He is told, "Houston, Texas". The nuclear bomb fails to destroy the alien ship and the president recalls the attacking forces.
5. The 2000 film "Red Planet" is the story of man's attempt to terraform Mars. A manned mission is sent to Mars, including a robot assistant. What is the name of the robot?

Answer: Amee

 Amee is a multi-functional mission robot that goes haywire. It starts to see the crew as enemies, putting the mission in jeopardy.
6. In "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope", the Rebel Alliance analyzes the Death Star plans at their main military base. Which planet's moon is it on?

Answer: Yavin

 After Luke and Han save Princess Leia from the Death Star, they travel to Yavin IV to analyze the stolen plans. The Rebel Alliance moved their base there when they had to abandon the base on Dantooine.
7. "Doctor Who" is a long time running television show that had several actors play the doctor. Then there are the movies. There were two movies made, one in 1965 and one in 1966. The first was "Dr. Who and the Daleks" and the second was "Daleks-Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.". Who played Dr. Who in these two films?

Answer: Peter Cushing

 Peter Cushing is best known for his role in "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" as the commanding officer of the Death Star, Grand Moff Tarkin.
8. In 1975, Don Johnson starred in a movie about survival in a post nuclear war world. What is the name of the film?

Answer: A Boy and His Dog

 Vic (Don Johnson) along with his genetically engineered dog try to survive after World War IV. The dog is able to communicate with Vic telepathically. This gives Vic an edge over the other survivors.
9. At the end of the movie "Alien", when Ripley realizes that the alien is aboard her shuttle, she opens the hatch. The alien is dragged to the door and Ripley shoots it. What does she shoot the alien with?

Answer: a grappling gun

 Ripley shoots the grappling gun which slips from her hand. The alien is sent into space, but it stays attached to the shuttle by the grappling gun and cable.
10. Name the 1954 movie about gigantic mutated ants attacking people of a small town.

Answer: Them

 The ants establish a colony in the underground storm drains. The military is forced to go in after them to destroy the queen. The title is what a little girl screams after seeing the ants.
Source: Author 25or6to4

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