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River City Ransom Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based off of the game "River City Ransom" for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

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

Author
headie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,705

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
183

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What are the names of the two main characters in "River City Ransom"? Hint

Boffo and Duffo

Frank and Joe

Alex and Ryan

Phil and Rick

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these is a special move that Alex and Ryan can purchase? Hint

Piercing Tornado

Javelin Attack

Crushing Blow

Repeated Smash

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is NOT the name of a non-food store found on the streets of River City? Hint

Happy Feet Shoes

Magazines 'R Us

Cedar Street Drugs

Pop's Health Club

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Question 4 of 10

4. What's the name of the bad guy who kidnapped Ryan's girlfriend? Hint

Bruno

Slick

Mother Brain

Tarvis

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the correct spelling of Ryan's girlfriend's name? Hint

Cindy

Cindi

Sindy

Cyndi

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Question 6 of 10

6. Alex was the stronger of Alex and Ryan.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Alex was the faster of Alex and Ryan.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which pair of bosses could be found together in the top floor of River City High? Hint

Moose and Rocko

Blade and Clyde

The Dragon Twins

Ivan and Otis

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which game maunfacturer made "River City Ransom"? Hint

Saiko

Technos

Capcom

Nintendo

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the gangs gave you the most money for defeating them? Hint

The Mob

The Squids

The Plague

The Homeboys

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the names of the two main characters in "River City Ransom"?

Answer: Alex and Ryan

They are on a quest to save Ryan's girlfriend. (Alex appears to be single).

2. Which of these is a special move that Alex and Ryan can purchase?

Answer: Javelin Attack

Also available are the deadly Acro Circus, Stone Hands, and Dragon Feet.

3. Which of these is NOT the name of a non-food store found on the streets of River City?

Answer: Magazines 'R Us

Though purchasing literature (especially comic books) is an option in this game, there's no store by that name.

4. What's the name of the bad guy who kidnapped Ryan's girlfriend?

Answer: Slick

Slick is holding her hostage at River City High.

5. What is the correct spelling of Ryan's girlfriend's name?

Answer: Cyndi

I suppose this makes her one of the few video game characters to share a name with Cyndi Lauper.

6. Alex was the stronger of Alex and Ryan.

Answer: True

Alex could often knock down enemies in fewer hits than Ryan.

7. Alex was the faster of Alex and Ryan.

Answer: False

Being faster made it much less annoying for Ryan to jump over large gaps and tall obstacles.

8. Which pair of bosses could be found together in the top floor of River City High?

Answer: The Dragon Twins

Though all the others were bosses as well, they never fought together.

9. Which game maunfacturer made "River City Ransom"?

Answer: Technos

The game featured googly-eyed characters, who also make appearances in "World Cup Soccer" and "Super Dodge Ball".

10. Which of the gangs gave you the most money for defeating them?

Answer: The Plague

The Plague featured members Blaze, Edge, Mooky, Slash, Snake, Stick, Sting, and Tonto.

Source: Author headie

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor silverginger before going online.
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