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Infocom Classics Trivia Quiz

During the 80s, Infocom published numerous text adventures highlighted by clever story-telling and creative packaging. How much do you know about their different offerings? [Note: some of the questions include spoilers for the games covered.]

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

Author
VegasBabies

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
242,555

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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271

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Question 1 of 10

1. What famous science fiction author wrote "Bureaucracy"? Hint

Madeline L'Engle

Douglas Adams

Piers Anthony

Ray Bradbuy

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the subtitle of "Wishbringer"? Hint

The Candlebearer

The Rainstorm

The Magick Stone of Dreams

Secrets of Witchville

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "Planetfall", what is the name of your robot sidekick? Hint

Marvin

Floyd

Twiggy

Chuck

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Question 4 of 10

4. What type of wordplay is used in the Shopping Bizarre of "Nord & Bert Couldn't Make Head Nor Tail of It"? Hint

Homophones

Metaphors

Alliteration

Words with "jack"

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Question 5 of 10

5. In "Enchanter", what does the spell "FROTZ" do? Hint

Writes a magic spell into a book

Change a creature into a small amphibian

Protects a magic user from harm

Causes an object to give off light

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is your former boss in the game of "Infidel"? Hint

Craige

Connor

Pierce

Timothy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these was not a "naughtiness" level for "Leather Goddesses of Phobos"? Hint

Explicit

Suggestive

Lewd

Tame

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "Ballyhoo", what composer calms the gorilla? Hint

Mozart

Mahler

Brahms

Liszt

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following was not a location in the game "Trinity"? Hint

Trinity, New Mexico

Death Valley, California

Nagasaki, Japan

Eniwetok Atoll, Pacific Ocean

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Question 10 of 10

10. In "Witness", which of the following "feelies" were included in the original packaging? Hint

A map for Cabeza Plana

A suicide note addressed to Monica Linder

A recipe for hard-boiled eggs

A Silver Lamp Chinese restaurant matchbook

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What famous science fiction author wrote "Bureaucracy"?

Answer: Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams' "The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" was turned into an Infocom game as well. That game was written by Steve Meretzky.

2. What was the subtitle of "Wishbringer"?

Answer: The Magick Stone of Dreams

"Wishbringer" was intended as a simpler, kid-friendly adventure game. Although various objects grant the player wishes, it is possible to complete the game without using them.

3. In "Planetfall", what is the name of your robot sidekick?

Answer: Floyd

Floyd's sacrifice near the end of the game was a touching moment for many players. "Planetfall" was followed by up "Stationfall".

4. What type of wordplay is used in the Shopping Bizarre of "Nord & Bert Couldn't Make Head Nor Tail of It"?

Answer: Homophones

"Nord & Bert Couldn't Make Head Nor Tail Of It" also had a section involving words containing 'jack' as well as other sections involving cliches and metaphors. "Nord" and "Bert" were not actual characters in the story.

5. In "Enchanter", what does the spell "FROTZ" do?

Answer: Causes an object to give off light

GNUSTO allowed players to copy a spell into a book, MELBOR provided protection, and CLEESH changes a creature into a small amphibian. Players of the online roleplaying game "Kingdom of Loathing" will recognize GNUSTO and CLEESH as having the same effects in the game.

6. Who is your former boss in the game of "Infidel"?

Answer: Craige

At the beginning of the game, you are working freelance for a woman by the name of Rose Ellington. This game came under fire for its grim ending.

7. Which of these was not a "naughtiness" level for "Leather Goddesses of Phobos"?

Answer: Explicit

There were numerous moments in the game that could become quite explicit when the setting was on lewd, but explicit was not an actual setting for the game. This game was notable for your character's gender being set by going to the bathroom at the beginning of the game.

8. In "Ballyhoo", what composer calms the gorilla?

Answer: Mahler

Find the radio, tune in the classical station, and the gorilla's no longer a problem. As was often the case, looking through the feelies (physical objects included with the game) would reveal the number for the classical music station.

9. Which of the following was not a location in the game "Trinity"?

Answer: Death Valley, California

The game centered on nuclear weapons, and several of the game's locations were real-world sites of nuclear devastation. The game begins in London just before a nuclear strike.

10. In "Witness", which of the following "feelies" were included in the original packaging?

Answer: A suicide note addressed to Monica Linder

The matchbook in the game was actually for The Brass Lantern. With many Infocom games, you would have to consult the feelies for clues for solving the game.

Source: Author VegasBabies

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