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Quiz about The Day the Earth Stood Still Remake 2008

"The Day the Earth Stood Still" (Remake - 2008) Quiz

This remake of that classic 1950s sci-fi thriller leaves a bit to be desired, but arguably, this is the case with most remakes. Nevertheless, this film has something to offer for fans of the original.

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

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christopherm

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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315,797

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The opening scene takes place in the snow bound mountains of which Asian country, according to the film? Hint

Russia

China

Japan

India

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Question 2 of 10

2. Helen is suddenly absconded by federal agents in order to attend a meeting of fellow scientists. What is Helen's job title? Hint

Helen keeps bees.

She grows flowers.

She designs weapons of mental destruction.

She is an astrobiologist.

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Question 3 of 10

3. An assembly of notable scientists have been engaged to encounter the phenomenon. It has successfully entered the atmosphere. In which shape does the alien ship appear? Hint

a sphere

a cone

a pyramid

an irregular monolith

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Question 4 of 10

4. Klaatu has emerged from his ship. However, he is shamelessly and needlessly shot. Who then emerges from the alien craft? Hint

No one

Protective nanobots

Klaatu's protective army of androids

Gort

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which U.S. city does Klaatu's craft land? Hint

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Boston

New York

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Question 6 of 10

6. John Cleese, perhaps most widely known as one of the Monty Python troupe, portrayed a Nobel Prize winning scientist. What is the character's name? Hint

Professor Karl Barnhardt

Dr. Nautilus

Dr. Michael Granier

Professor Foghorn

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Question 7 of 10

7. Helen asks Klaatu, "Are you a friend to us?" Klaatu replies, "I'm a friend to the Earth." What is Klaatu's mission? Hint

Klaatu intends to eliminate humanity while preserving the Earth.

Klaatu has been sent to Earth only as an observer.

Klaatu's mission is to totally obliterate the planet.

Klaatu is being punished by being sent to Earth.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Gort was simply Gort in the original film. In the 2008 remake, Gort acquired a specific title based on the characters in his name. What does this acronym represent? Hint

Genetically Organized Robotic Technology

Generic Optical Robot Terminator

Genetically Optimized Robotic Toy

Gargantuan Orbital Retrograde Tinkertoy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Jacob, Helen's bratty stepson, betrays Klaatu's confidence and reveals Klaatu's location to the authorities.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Klaatu undergoes some philosophical transformation at the end. Is it true that Klaatu decides to preserve the human race?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The opening scene takes place in the snow bound mountains of which Asian country, according to the film?

Answer: India

The opening scene takes place in the Karakoram mountains, located in India, in 1928. A mountaineer makes a shocking discovery. He encounters a large sphere, encased in ice. He proceeds to investigate. The explorer is rendered unconscious and awakens to discover that he has been endowed with an unusual scar.

2. Helen is suddenly absconded by federal agents in order to attend a meeting of fellow scientists. What is Helen's job title?

Answer: She is an astrobiologist.

Aboard the aircraft, upon which a group of noted scientists have been assembled, Helen describes herself as an astrobiologist. Therefore, she has been assigned to a key team of people intended to decipher some enigmatic signal from space.

3. An assembly of notable scientists have been engaged to encounter the phenomenon. It has successfully entered the atmosphere. In which shape does the alien ship appear?

Answer: a sphere

In full view of military personnel, scientists and interested spectators, the alien ship descends onto the planet in spherical form. Apparently, these globes have been on the planet for quite some time.

4. Klaatu has emerged from his ship. However, he is shamelessly and needlessly shot. Who then emerges from the alien craft?

Answer: Gort

After Klaatu is inexplicably shot, the ominously huge figure of Gort descends from the sphere. Gort proceeds to disable all electronic devices within the area and emits an incapacitating high-frequency sound. It appears that Gort is prepared to return Klaatu to the craft, when Klaatu reprises the famous phrase, "Klaatu barada nikto."

5. In which U.S. city does Klaatu's craft land?

Answer: New York

In the original version, Klaatu's craft landed in Wahington, D.C. However, in the remake, the craft lands in New York City's Central Park.

6. John Cleese, perhaps most widely known as one of the Monty Python troupe, portrayed a Nobel Prize winning scientist. What is the character's name?

Answer: Professor Karl Barnhardt

Professor Karl Barnhardt has been approached by Helen in order to persuade Klaatu to save humanity. Barnhardt attempts to impress upon Klaatu that when people are on the brink of disaster, they shall be willing to change for the better. Klaatu listens to Barnhardt's appeal but he does not appear to be influenced.

7. Helen asks Klaatu, "Are you a friend to us?" Klaatu replies, "I'm a friend to the Earth." What is Klaatu's mission?

Answer: Klaatu intends to eliminate humanity while preserving the Earth.

Perhaps, Klaatu is initially ambivalent about his mission on Earth. Even so, after a conversation with a fellow alien, Klaatu reaffirms his decision to eradicate human life, while preserving the planet. Helen perceives Klaatu's purpose to save Earth from human beings.

8. Gort was simply Gort in the original film. In the 2008 remake, Gort acquired a specific title based on the characters in his name. What does this acronym represent?

Answer: Genetically Organized Robotic Technology

Gort has been captured by U.S. Defense personnel to be analyzed. The Defense department intends to dissect Gort. The diamond drill employed to penetrate Gort's exterior fails. Subsequently, Gort manifests an army of small creatures capable of devouring anything in their path.

9. Jacob, Helen's bratty stepson, betrays Klaatu's confidence and reveals Klaatu's location to the authorities.

Answer: True

Bereft of his biological parents, Jacob lives reluctantly under the tutelage of his adopted stepmother, Helen. Jacob distrusts Klaatu and calls the hotline available to alert the authorities to the whereabouts of Klaatu.

10. Klaatu undergoes some philosophical transformation at the end. Is it true that Klaatu decides to preserve the human race?

Answer: Yes

It appears that Klaatu has taken the words of a prominent scientist to heart. For the sake of altruism, Klaatu sacrifices his own life to save the lives of Jacob and Helen. He, in addition, aborts the attack of the nanites to save humanity.

Source: Author christopherm

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