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Quiz about Cultural References in the Fallout Series

Cultural References in the "Fallout" Series Quiz

While the "Fallout" series has been popular for many things, its cultural references and Easter Eggs are among its most prominent features, can you remember them? (WARNING: There are spoilers.)

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

Author
randomquizer

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,639

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In "Fallout 1", one random encounter involves a blue British police box that flashes and disappears as you approach it. What science fiction series is this in reference to? Hint

Flash Gordon

The Twilght Zone

Doctor Who

The Outer Limits

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Question 2 of 10

2. When inside the Posideon Energy Plant in "Fallout 2", one of the speech choices for the Enclave Communications Officer is: "Uh, We're all fine here. How are you?". What "Star Wars" film is this quote from? Hint

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

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Question 3 of 10

3. Amongst the numerous references to "Monty Python's Flying Circus", one of the more popular Easter Eggs in the "Fallout" series is also considered to be one of the more "practical" ones. In "Fallout: New Vegas", if you take the perk Wild Wasteland, you can find the Holy what? Hint

Hand Grenades

Rocks

Sticks Of Dynamite

Pistols

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Question 4 of 10

4. Music plays an important role in the "Fallout" series even by the title. This Ink Spots song is featured in "Fallout 1 and 3" as a part of the soundtrack and in "Fallout 2" as an Easter Egg. What is the name of the song? Hint

It's a Sin to Tell a Lie

I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire

Maybe

Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall

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Question 5 of 10

5. The American Civil War plays an integral but often overlooked role in "Fallout 3", such as Lincoln's Hat, Lincoln's Repeater, and the original copy of the Emancipation Proclamation. Which NPC (Non-Player Character) is named after a prominent Civil War Union Politician? Hint

John Henry Eden

Hannibal Hamlin

Leroy Walker

Sarah Lyons

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Question 6 of 10

6. There are some well-placed Biblical references in the "Fallout" series such as the Lone Wanderers birthday of 7:13, a reference to the book of Micah. In "Fallout 3", what is the Book of Revelations quote that is key to the main story? Hint

1:4

21:6

10:5

9:8

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Question 7 of 10

7. In almost every game, the brand of TV called The Radiation King, is featured in homes, businesses, and advertisements. What dysfunctional TV family also owns one? Hint

The Griffins

The Bundys

The Simpsons

The Smiths

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Question 8 of 10

8. The "Fallout" series has come under fire for its WWII references. What weapon's name was changed in all Japanese versions of "Fallout 3" and "Fallout: New Vegas"? Hint

Fat Man

Zhu Rong Pistol

Xuanlong Rifle

Nuka Grenade

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Question 9 of 10

9. In one "Fallout Tactics" mission, you have to kill four raider bosses. What are their names? Hint

Gene, Ace, Paul, Peter

Al, Peggy, Kelly and Bud

Bo, Luke, Daisy and Jesse

Homer, Marge, Lisa and Bart

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Question 10 of 10

10. Many quests in "Fallout: New Vegas" are named after songs. Which of the following quests is also a song heard in the game? Hint

I Put a Spell on You

I Fought the Law

Aba Daba Honeymoon

Heartaches By the Number

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "Fallout 1", one random encounter involves a blue British police box that flashes and disappears as you approach it. What science fiction series is this in reference to?

Answer: Doctor Who

This is a reference to the TARDIS from the long running series "Doctor Who". Other references to "Doctor Who" are present in other "Fallout" games.

Answer: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

This quote, spoken by Han Solo in the film, also appears in "Fallout: New Vegas". It has been widely considered one of the most memorable lines of dialogue in film history.

Answer: Hand Grenades

The Holy Hand Grenades of Antioch are prominently featured in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail". They are also referenced in "Fallout 2".

Answer: Maybe

All four songs are featured in the Fallout series, but "Maybe" is the most featured Ink Spots song in the series. In "Fallout 2", you meet a man in Vault City who sings verses from "Maybe".

Answer: Hannibal Hamlin

Hannibal Hamlin was Abraham Lincoln's Vice President during his first term, being replaced by Andrew Johnson. John Henry Eden's name and behavior is an composite of every president of the United States. Leroy Walker was the Confederate Secretary of War who ordered the shelling of Fort Sumter. Sarah Lyons is the second-in-command of East Coast Brotherhood of Steel.

Answer: 21:6

At the start of the game, your father, James, recites it to you and is used to activate Project Purity. He states that it was in fact the inspiration for Project Purity.

7. In almost every game, the brand of TV called The Radiation King, is featured in homes, businesses, and advertisements. What dysfunctional TV family also owns one?

Answer: The Simpsons

The TV was shown in the introduction of every episode until 2010, when it was replaced by a plasma TV and is occasionally shown in certain episodes. In "Fallout 3", you can find a Radiation King Store.

8. The "Fallout" series has come under fire for its WWII references. What weapon's name was changed in all Japanese versions of "Fallout 3" and "Fallout: New Vegas"?

Answer: Fat Man

Fat Man was the name of the Atomic Bomb dropped on Nagasaki in 1945. Ironically, in "Fallout: New Vegas", the Weapon Mod for the Fat Man is called Little Boy, the name of the bomb used in Hiroshima, and was also ordered to be censored in Japan.

9. In one "Fallout Tactics" mission, you have to kill four raider bosses. What are their names?

Answer: Bo, Luke, Daisy and Jesse

This a direct reference to "The Dukes of Hazzard". It ran between 1979-1985.

10. Many quests in "Fallout: New Vegas" are named after songs. Which of the following quests is also a song heard in the game?

Answer: Heartaches By the Number

This song, written and first recorded in 1959, is one of the most covered country music songs ever made, with covers done by artists such as Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Martina McBride. The version in-game is the original single by Guy Mitchell in 1959.

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