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Quiz about Lost in Space
Quiz about Lost in Space

Lost in Space Trivia Quiz


Space - easy to get lost in, as proven by TV shows, movies, books and stories, even nursery rhymes. Here are a few examples.

A multiple-choice quiz by mpkitty. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mpkitty
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
358,099
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
805
Last 3 plays: ankitankurddit (3/10), bigwoo (7/10), Guest 82 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the popular Sci-Fi TV series, "Lexx", who/what is Lexx,and what did he/she/it look like? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Comedy genius Mel Brooks has created many hilarious movies. One of them has a space theme, and may remind you of "Star Wars" as well as other sci-fi movies or shows. What is the name of the Mel Brooks 1987 space spoof? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What 'spacey' song from Frank Sinatra's 1964 album, "It Might As Well Be Swing",
became a popular song for him and is most associated with "Ole Blue Eyes"?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In the TV series, "Star Trek" it was Captain Kirk who would always say, "Beam me up Scotty". Is this statement true or false?


Question 5 of 10
5. "It's great to be the only female in this film" is something this beautiful blonde star MIGHT have said when she starred in the cult classic film, "Forbidden Planet". Who was this wonderful actress, who should have been more cherished by Hollywood? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Although Robby the Robot was first to be seen in "Forbidden Planet", he was in quite a few other productions. Most people became well acquainted with a Robby-type robot in what popular TV series where a similar robot was a major character seen in most episodes? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The greatest popular song about space, was one about a fictional astronaut who goes on a trek to deep space. Other songs about the astronaut followed. What was the name of the original hit from a 1969 album? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (called CE3K for for short), is a gripping Steven Spielberg film from 1977. Unlike some other films with aliens from space, this one does not disappoint in giving us a look at their appearance.
Which of the following best describes the alien beings?
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1865, one of the first sci-fi novels was written by Jules Verne. In the novel, a group of friends try to construct a means of travel to a heavenly body.
What was the name of this ground-breaking novel?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Even nursery rhymes have been known to explore space. In one, a bovine ruminant
evidently decided to explore a nearby heavenly orb. Which nursery rhyme is it?
Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the popular Sci-Fi TV series, "Lexx", who/what is Lexx,and what did he/she/it look like?

Answer: A space ship & a dragonfly

The TV series "Lexx" was built around some wildly different characters who made up the crew of the Lexx. This crew consisted of the Captain, Stanley H. Tweedle, the undead Kai, robot 790, and the woman (of course) Zex (or Xev).
Like "Star Trek" and its Trekkies, "Lexx" attracted many loyal fans who were
devastated at its cancellation.
2. Comedy genius Mel Brooks has created many hilarious movies. One of them has a space theme, and may remind you of "Star Wars" as well as other sci-fi movies or shows. What is the name of the Mel Brooks 1987 space spoof?

Answer: Spaceballs

Mel Brooks has said that although "Spaceballs" is his most financially successful movie, it is not the funniest. He names "Blazing Saddles" as funnier. Other people, having seen some of his other comedies such as "Young Frankenstein", "Robin Hood, Men in Tights" or "High Anxiety", may have different opinions.
3. What 'spacey' song from Frank Sinatra's 1964 album, "It Might As Well Be Swing", became a popular song for him and is most associated with "Ole Blue Eyes"?

Answer: Fly Me To The Moon

A popular song by Bert Howard, the song (as sung by Frank) starts like this:

"Fly me to the moon
Let me swing among those stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars

In other words, hold my hand
In other words, baby, kiss me"

The other choices are also real songs:

"The Man In The Moon" is a traditional song also known as "My Sweetheart's The Man In The Moon".
"Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes" written by Winston L. Moore and made popular by Perry Como.
"Venus" written by Edward H. Marshall and made popular by Frankie Avalon.
4. In the TV series, "Star Trek" it was Captain Kirk who would always say, "Beam me up Scotty". Is this statement true or false?

Answer: False

Captain Kirk never said that. He always said "Beam me up, Mr. Scott".
5. "It's great to be the only female in this film" is something this beautiful blonde star MIGHT have said when she starred in the cult classic film, "Forbidden Planet". Who was this wonderful actress, who should have been more cherished by Hollywood?

Answer: Anne Francis

"Forbidden Planet" is the classic sci-fi movie which starred, among others, Walter Pidgeon. Unusual for the time, it was the first sci-fi movie set entirely on another planet.

The only female star of "Forbidden Planet", Anne Francis, started her career on Broadway. She didn't make the ranks of top stars, but was a beautiful, good actress so why not? Some of her many memorable roles were in "Bad Day at Black Rock", "Blackboard Jungle" and "Funny Girl" (in which her part was severely cut). She is memorable as a TV star too, in "Honey West", "Twilight Zone" and many other shows.
6. Although Robby the Robot was first to be seen in "Forbidden Planet", he was in quite a few other productions. Most people became well acquainted with a Robby-type robot in what popular TV series where a similar robot was a major character seen in most episodes?

Answer: Lost in Space

Robby was a popular character in many other productions after "Forbidden Planet". Perhaps it was because he had a charming personality instead of being just a mechanical follower of instructions.

Some of his other appearances were in "The Invisible Boy", and TV episodes of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.", "The Thin Man", "The Addams Family" and many others.

The "Lost in Space" robot was similar, but a different robot was used, with
some differences.
7. The greatest popular song about space, was one about a fictional astronaut who goes on a trek to deep space. Other songs about the astronaut followed. What was the name of the original hit from a 1969 album?

Answer: Space Oddity

The astronaut, named Major Tom, was a creation of David Bowie. "Space Oddity" and was a song on his 1969 album, "David Bowie". The album was later renamed "Space Oddity".

The song was, and continues to be, an influence on other songs and music not only in the U.S., but in other countries such as France and Germany. You can still hear references to it on various TV shows and series.
8. "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (called CE3K for for short), is a gripping Steven Spielberg film from 1977. Unlike some other films with aliens from space, this one does not disappoint in giving us a look at their appearance. Which of the following best describes the alien beings?

Answer: bald, skinny, elongated

"CE3K" is a film by Steven Spielberg that starred Richard Dreyfuss and Teri Garr. It dealt with the effect of the strange vision of an ordinary man.
"The third kind" means an encounter with aliens from another world, by humans.
The man, played by Richard Dreyfuss, is drawn by a strange vision to Devil's Tower in Wyoming, where his encounter with aliens occurs.

The great composer, John Williams, in 1978 was nominated for an Oscar for this film, as well as one for "Star Wars". He certainly wasn't "Lost in Space"! (He won that year for "Star Wars").
9. In 1865, one of the first sci-fi novels was written by Jules Verne. In the novel, a group of friends try to construct a means of travel to a heavenly body. What was the name of this ground-breaking novel?

Answer: From the Earth to the Moon

This novel had a huge influence on later scientists and writers, and was the beginning of the sci-fi genre.
Verne's calculations about aspects of travel to the moon were surprisingly accurate for the time. This book inspired Konstantin Tsiolkovsky's scientific theories of space travel in his 1903 writings.
Famous turn-of-the century author, H. G. Wells, wrote "The First Men In The Moon", which led to a bit of sniping between Wells and Verne. (Friendly, we hope).
10. Even nursery rhymes have been known to explore space. In one, a bovine ruminant evidently decided to explore a nearby heavenly orb. Which nursery rhyme is it?

Answer: Hey Diddle, Diddle

"Hey diddle, diddle,
The cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon;
The little dog laughed
To see such sport,
While the dish ran away with the spoon."

Another one with same theme could be:

"There Was An Old Woman"

"There was an old woman tossed up in a basket,
Ninety times as high as the moon;
And where she was going, I couldn't help ask it,
For in her hand she carried a broom.

'Old woman, old woman, old woman,' quoth I,
'O whither, O whither, O whither so high?'
'To sweep the cobwebs off the sky!'
'Shall I go with you?'
'Ay, by and by.'"
Source: Author mpkitty

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