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Quiz about The 1980s  The Happy Decade
Quiz about The 1980s  The Happy Decade

The 1980s - The Happy Decade Trivia Quiz


If you were alive during the "happy" 80s, you should remember some of these.

A multiple-choice quiz by joopie. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
joopie
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
81,069
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
16131
Last 3 plays: Guest 35 (10/15), Guest 96 (4/15), Robert907 (14/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. In a popular 1980s song, what was "Jenny"'s phone number? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Which of the following actresses was NOT part of the "brat pack"? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which of the following was NOT a ghost from Pac-Man? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Ally Sheedy played Ferris's sister in the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"?


Question 5 of 15
5. Who was NOT an original Vee-Jay from MTV? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. In the movie "Rain Man", what was the last name of the title character (Raymond ________ ) ? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Which famous actress was the lead in "Grease 2"? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What was the name of Mr. Roarke's sidekick on "Fantasy Island"?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 9 of 15
9. General Patton was the name of Bo and Luke's car on "The Dukes of Hazzard"?


Question 10 of 15
10. Who of the following was NOT a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Huxtable from "The Cosby Show"? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. The villian on "The Smurfs" was called Gargoyle?


Question 12 of 15
12. Who was the best friend of Kevin from "The Wonder Years"? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Which of the following was NOT a character from animated show "Strawberry Shortcake"? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Which 80s show featured the antics of Larry and his zany foreign cousin? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. You had to avoid "Whammies" on the game show, "The Price is Right".



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Mar 18 2024 : Guest 35: 10/15
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 96: 4/15
Mar 17 2024 : Robert907: 14/15
Mar 17 2024 : 1995Tarpon: 14/15
Mar 14 2024 : Lrgindypants: 15/15
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 62: 10/15
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 69: 7/15
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 205: 11/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In a popular 1980s song, what was "Jenny"'s phone number?

Answer: 867-5309

Tommy Tutone had this 80s hit by the same name.
2. Which of the following actresses was NOT part of the "brat pack"?

Answer: Jennifer Grey

The rest of the pack included Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall and Mare Winningham.
3. Which of the following was NOT a ghost from Pac-Man?

Answer: Dinky

Pinky was the fourth.
4. Ally Sheedy played Ferris's sister in the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"?

Answer: False

It was Jennifer Grey, better known from the hugely popular film "Dirty Dancing".
5. Who was NOT an original Vee-Jay from MTV?

Answer: Kurt Loder

Kurt Loder was not a Vee-Jay, he did music news.
6. In the movie "Rain Man", what was the last name of the title character (Raymond ________ ) ?

Answer: Babbit

He liked to buy his underwear from K-Mart and watch Judge Wapner.
7. Which famous actress was the lead in "Grease 2"?

Answer: Michelle Pfeiffer

Pfeiffer starred with Maxwell Caulfield and Adrian Zmed, among others.
8. What was the name of Mr. Roarke's sidekick on "Fantasy Island"?

Answer: Tattoo

Played by Herve Villechaize, he would yell, "Da plane, da plane!"
9. General Patton was the name of Bo and Luke's car on "The Dukes of Hazzard"?

Answer: False

It was the General Lee.
10. Who of the following was NOT a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Huxtable from "The Cosby Show"?

Answer: Simone

Their fourth daughter was named Rudy.
11. The villian on "The Smurfs" was called Gargoyle?

Answer: False

In fact, he was called Gargamel, and he had an evil cat named Azrael.
12. Who was the best friend of Kevin from "The Wonder Years"?

Answer: Paul

Main character Kevin Arnold was played by Fred Savage. His best friend, Paul Pfeiffer, was played by Josh Saviano. Danica McKellar played Kevin's off-and-on-again girlfriend, Winnie Cooper.
13. Which of the following was NOT a character from animated show "Strawberry Shortcake"?

Answer: Lemon Puddin'

The rest were: Apple Dumplin', Blueberry Muffin, Huckleberry Pie, Pupcake, Custard, Orange Blossom, Lime Chiffon, Lemon Meringue, Raspberry Tart, and of course, Strawberry Shortcake.
14. Which 80s show featured the antics of Larry and his zany foreign cousin?

Answer: "Perfect Strangers"

Larry's cousin was Balki, whose famous catchphrase was, "Don't be ridiculous!" Balki was played by Bronson Pinchot, and Larry was played by Mark Linn-Baker.
15. You had to avoid "Whammies" on the game show, "The Price is Right".

Answer: False

"Press Your Luck" was the show in which players tried to avoid the dreaded "whammies". A remake of the popular program has recently been made, called "Whammy".
Source: Author joopie

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