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"Donkey Kong" Classics Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based on the first two "Donkey Kong" games for the arcade.

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

Author
jonghyunchung

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
247,328

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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597

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 1981 "Donkey Kong" game, who is the young woman captured by Donkey Kong? Hint

Pauline

Tiff

Peach

Zelda

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the first level of "Donkey Kong", how many points do you get for jumping over two barrels? Hint

100

800

500

300

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Question 3 of 10

3. In both of the first two "Donkey Kong" games, how many points do you need in order to gain an extra life? Hint

25,000

30,000

10,000

5,000

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Mario's original name in the arcade version of "Donkey Kong"? Hint

Jumpman

Hammer Guy

Mr. Plumber

Just Mario

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the NES version of "Donkey Kong", which screen level was cut off from the arcade? Hint

Screen 2 (50m)

Screen 3 (75m)

Screen 1 (25m)

Screen 4 (100m)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What colors are found on the keyhole at the end of every "Donkey Kong Junior" level? Hint

Blue and pink

Pink and red

Blue and red

Blue and green

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Question 7 of 10

7. What colors are the Snapjaws in "Donkey Kong Junior"? Hint

Blue and purple

Green and red

Blue and red

Green and purple

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "Donkey Kong Junior", how many points do you get for defeating an enemy with fruit? Hint

400

1,000

200

800

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Question 9 of 10

9. In Level 1 of both of the first two "Donkey Kong" games, how many bonus points do you begin with? Hint

4,000

4,800

5,000

6,000

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many keyholes must be unlocked to rescue Donkey Kong in "Donkey Kong Junior"? Hint

Six

Eight

Four

Seven

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 1981 "Donkey Kong" game, who is the young woman captured by Donkey Kong?

Answer: Pauline

In the earliest release, Pauline was originally known as the Lady. She also appeared in the animated TV series "Saturday Supercade".

2. In the first level of "Donkey Kong", how many points do you get for jumping over two barrels?

Answer: 300

If you jump over one barrel, you get 100 points. If you jump over three, you get 500 points.

3. In both of the first two "Donkey Kong" games, how many points do you need in order to gain an extra life?

Answer: 10,000

Only in the NES version, you need 20,000 points to gain an extra life. After that, you will get no more extra lives.

4. What is Mario's original name in the arcade version of "Donkey Kong"?

Answer: Jumpman

Mario first got his name in 1982, during the release of "Donkey Kong Junior". However, his name was mentioned in the manual.

5. In the NES version of "Donkey Kong", which screen level was cut off from the arcade?

Answer: Screen 2 (50m)

Screen 2, however, in the arcade version, is still first available on Level 3. Also, it is referred to as a pie factory.

6. What colors are found on the keyhole at the end of every "Donkey Kong Junior" level?

Answer: Blue and pink

The key lock does not change color in the NES version. It remains blue throughout the game.

7. What colors are the Snapjaws in "Donkey Kong Junior"?

Answer: Blue and red

They were later called Klaptraps after Rareware started developing "Donkey Kong" games. The ones in "Donkey Kong 64" are green and purple.

8. In "Donkey Kong Junior", how many points do you get for defeating an enemy with fruit?

Answer: 800

You only get 400 points if you just drop the fruit. However, you get 400 more points for each enemy you defeat.

9. In Level 1 of both of the first two "Donkey Kong" games, how many bonus points do you begin with?

Answer: 5,000

After you reach the next level, the bonus points increase by 1,000. However, they will stop when you reach a total of 8,000.

10. How many keyholes must be unlocked to rescue Donkey Kong in "Donkey Kong Junior"?

Answer: Six

After all keyholes are unlocked, almost everything disappears and Junior will catch Papa. Plus, Mario will be defeated.

Source: Author jonghyunchung

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