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Name That Movie Tune Trivia Quiz

When you think of a classic '80s movie, what song comes to mind?

A multiple-choice quiz by trose32775. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
trose32775

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,333

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
9302

Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (7/10), Guest 151 (6/10), Sharky2 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This lead actor dances and sings about Jennifer Grey. Hint

Patrick Swayze

Anthony Michael Hall

Keanu Reeves

Cory Hart

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Question 2 of 10

2. In this movie, the leather-wearing Madonna wants to "Get Into the Groove." Hint

In Search of Sandy

Frantically Finding Fauna

Looking for Laura

Desperately Seeking Susan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Prince makes his star debut in this movie, which also produced an album with the same title. Hint

The Revolution

Under the Cherry Moon

Purple Rain

Red River

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Question 4 of 10

4. The song that is played at the end of "Sixteen Candles" is "True" by Spandau Ballet.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. This song heard during the lovemaking scene of "Top Gun" will leave you without oxygen. Hint

Wind Beneath My Wings

Don't Speak

Breathless

Take My Breath Away

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Question 6 of 10

6. Another John Hughes film in which the brat pack of the '80s find themselves spending a day in Saturday detention. Don't you forget about them. Hint

The Breakfast Club

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Pretty in Pink

Weird Science

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Question 7 of 10

7. This Bangles song hit the top ten in the movie "Less Than Zero." Hint

Hazy Shade of Winter

Manic Monday

Walk Like an Egyptian

Cruel Summer

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Question 8 of 10

8. John Parr sang the title track for "St. Elmo's Fire."

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. When the jocks set their residence ablaze in "Revenge of the Nerds," the Talking Heads can be heard singing this... Hint

The House is on Fire

The Flame

St. Elmo's Fire

Burning Down the House

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Question 10 of 10

10. Kelly LeBrock starred in this John Hughes classic. The title track was performed by Oingo Boingo. Hint

Weird Science

The Breakfast Club

Dead Man's Party

Poison Arrow

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Nov 16 2024 : Guest 90: 7/10
Nov 05 2024 : Guest 151: 6/10
Oct 28 2024 : Sharky2: 8/10
Oct 11 2024 : Guest 98: 8/10
Oct 10 2024 : chessart: 6/10
Sep 27 2024 : Guest 90: 4/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This lead actor dances and sings about Jennifer Grey.

Answer: Patrick Swayze

He sang the chart-topping hit "She's Like the Wind" for "Dirty Dancing".

2. In this movie, the leather-wearing Madonna wants to "Get Into the Groove."

Answer: Desperately Seeking Susan

One original and two copies were made of the leather jacket donned by Madonna in this film.

3. Prince makes his star debut in this movie, which also produced an album with the same title.

Answer: Purple Rain

This movie also stars artists from the Minneapolis movement such as Wendy and Lisa, Appolonia, and Morris Day.

4. The song that is played at the end of "Sixteen Candles" is "True" by Spandau Ballet.

Answer: False

"Sixteen Candles" is one of the many John Hughes films Molly Ringwald can be seen in.

5. This song heard during the lovemaking scene of "Top Gun" will leave you without oxygen.

Answer: Take My Breath Away

Sung by Berlin.

6. Another John Hughes film in which the brat pack of the '80s find themselves spending a day in Saturday detention. Don't you forget about them.

Answer: The Breakfast Club

"The Breakfast Club" starred Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Emilio Estavez, Ally Sheedy, and Judd Nelson.

7. This Bangles song hit the top ten in the movie "Less Than Zero."

Answer: Hazy Shade of Winter

The Bangles were the second group, after Simon and Garfunkel, to sing this hit.

8. John Parr sang the title track for "St. Elmo's Fire."

Answer: True

John Parr also sang the song "Naughty, Naughty." Remember that one?

9. When the jocks set their residence ablaze in "Revenge of the Nerds," the Talking Heads can be heard singing this...

Answer: Burning Down the House

The nerds' fraternity was called Lambda Lambda Lambda. Their female counterparts were the Omega Moos.

10. Kelly LeBrock starred in this John Hughes classic. The title track was performed by Oingo Boingo.

Answer: Weird Science

Kelly LeBrock was also known for her appearance in Pantene commercials, in which she stated, "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful."

Source: Author trose32775

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