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A common practice nowadays is product and company placement in movies. This quiz will test your knowledge on some the more obvious occurrences.

A multiple-choice quiz by 25or6to4. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
25or6to4

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
347,144

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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432

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Question 1 of 10

1. "The Natural" is a 1984 movie starring Robert Redford and Glenn Close. In the dramatic ending, Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford) hits a home run to win the pennant. What company's billboard is seen behind him as he rounds third base and heads for home? Hint

General Motors

American Airlines

Coca Cola

Sears and Roebuck

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which movie had Reese's Pieces prominently displayed? Hint

Ghostbusters

Gremlins

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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Question 3 of 10

3. What 1985 film had a DeLorean as a major plot device?

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What drink was featured in the 1985 hit "Back to the Future"? Hint

7 Up

Coca Cola

Pepsi

A & W Root Beer

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 1993 movie "Demolition Man", which restaurant chain won the "franchise war"? Hint

Taco Bell

McDonald's

Pizza Hut

Burger King

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Question 6 of 10

6. James Bond movies are famous for the expensive cars. Which one did Bond drive in "Goldfinger"? Hint

Aston Martin DB5

Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

BMW Z3

Bentley Mark VI

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Question 7 of 10

7. What brand of beer was advertised in the 2002 movie "Spiderman"? Hint

Carlsberg

Coors

Heineken

Budwieser

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Question 8 of 10

8. Director Michael Bay may be the king of product placement, as his films are chock full of well known brand names. His film "Transformers" was perfectly suited for it. Which car company was heavily featured in the movie? Hint

General Motors

Audi

Ford

Chrysler

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the film "I,Robot" (2004) what brand of shoes did Will Smith plug? Hint

Nike

Converse

Adidas

Reebok

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Question 10 of 10

10. Product placement is not a new occurrence. It has taken place throughout film history. An early example is the 1946 Christmas classic "It's A Wonderful Life." Which magazine was easily noticed in the movie? Hint

National Geographic

Life

Time

Reader's Digest

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Sears and Roebuck

Some of the baseball scenes were filmed at War Memorial Stadium, in Buffalo, New York. All-High Stadium, also in Buffalo, stood in for Chicago's Wrigley Field.

2. Which movie had Reese's Pieces prominently displayed?

Answer: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Originally producer Steven Spielberg wanted to use M & M's, but Mars didn't care for the idea of their candy being associated with such an odd looking main character. Hershey went on to provide a million dollar ad campaign featuring E.T. on the packaging.

3. What 1985 film had a DeLorean as a major plot device?

Answer: Back to the Future

Although Michael J. Fox was the first choice for the role of Marty McFly, he was committed to "Family Ties" so the part went to Eric Stoltz. Four weeks into filming, it was decided that Stoltz was miscast. A deal was made with the producers of "Family Ties" giving the show top priority if a scheduling conflict came up. Also, John Lithgow was first choice to play Doc Brown, but he was unavailable.

4. What drink was featured in the 1985 hit "Back to the Future"?

Answer: Pepsi

Remember the scene in 1955 where Marty goes into the cafe and orders a Pepsi Free? The soda jerk responds by telling him that if he wants a Pepsi then he's going to have to pay for it.

5. In the 1993 movie "Demolition Man", which restaurant chain won the "franchise war"?

Answer: Taco Bell

One scene in the movie revolves around Sandra Bullock's character explaining to Sylvester Stallone's character how all the restaurants are now Taco Bells. International versions of the movie had Pizza Hut replacing Taco Bell.

6. James Bond movies are famous for the expensive cars. Which one did Bond drive in "Goldfinger"?

Answer: Aston Martin DB5

He drove the BMW Z3 in "Goldeneye."
He drove the Bentley Mark VI in "Moonraker."
He drove the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in "License to Kill."
The Aston Martin DB5 was equipped with revolving number plates, a passenger side ejection seat, machine guns in the front indicator lights, rear bullet proof shield, smoke screen, oil slick and a display screen used for tracking. It sold to a car collector in 2010 for $4.1 million.

7. What brand of beer was advertised in the 2002 movie "Spiderman"?

Answer: Carlsberg

Our hero is shown hitching a ride on a Carlsberg truck.

Answer: General Motors

General Motors won the product placement battle with its $3 million bid. The results were scenes like the one where Bumblebee transforms into a yellow 2009 Camaro and poses for the camera.

9. In the film "I,Robot" (2004) what brand of shoes did Will Smith plug?

Answer: Converse

In one scene at the very beginning of the movie, he pulls a pair out of a box and says "Thing of beauty. " Later on, he shows them off to his mother.

Answer: National Geographic

George, as a young boy, is seen holding a copy of the magazine (cover towards the camera) while he talks about wanting to become an explorer in the drug store.

Source: Author 25or6to4

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