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Test your knowledge on Mario's first rival and his games spanning the past decades! What do you know about Donkey Kong?
120 quizzes and 1,680 trivia questions.
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Donkey Kong Country 1 Donkey Kong Country 1 (14 quizzes)
Donkey Kong Country 2 Donkey Kong Country 2 (26)
Donkey Kong Country 3 Donkey Kong Country 3 (13)
Donkey Kong 64 Donkey Kong 64 (24)
Donkey Kong Country Returns Donkey Kong Country Returns (11)
Donkey Kong Bananza Donkey Kong Bananza (20)
1.
  Is it Donkey Kong?    
Collection Quiz
 18 Qns
He's the leader of the bunch, you know him well... or do you? See if you can identify games which the official first member of the DK Crew has appeared in!
Difficult, 18 Qns, cavalier87, Jul 24 26
Difficult
cavalier87 gold member
Jul 24 26
72 plays
2.
DKs Animal Buddies
  DK's Animal Buddies   top quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
The first three "Donkey Kong Country" games feature animal companions that help you along your journey. There are eleven of these "Animal Buddies". Can you match the name of these buddies with the animal they are?
Average, 10 Qns, salami_swami, Dec 28 25
Average
salami_swami gold member
Dec 28 25
62 plays
3.
  Arcade Nostalgia: "Donkey Kong"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What do you remember of the original "Donkey Kong" arcade game, released in 1981?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy, Aug 06 15
Average
reedy gold member
415 plays
4.
  Which "Donkey Kong" Game?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, you have to identify which "Donkey Kong" game I am talking about. The four games in this quiz are the three "Donkey Kong Country" games for the Super Nintendo, and "Donkey Kong 64" for the Nintendo 64.
Average, 10 Qns, LilSpikey, Jun 10 06
Average
LilSpikey
725 plays
5.
  Righting all Your Kongs   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Donkey Kong seems to have a sprawling family tree, but let's see if you can match up his relatives to their descriptions. Good luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Apr 05 18
Difficult
kyleisalive editor
142 plays
6.
  'Donkey Kong Country' Animal Buddies    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is all about the animal buddies from the 3 "Donkey Kong Country" games. It will start out easy but don't let your guard down some of these are tough. Have fun!
Tough, 15 Qns, SandK, Oct 09 12
Tough
SandK
933 plays
7.
  "Donkey Konga" Music History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Donkey Konga", released on the Gamecube, involved new, innovative hardware for the Nintendo system by allowing players to use sound-sensitive bongos. What do you know about the history of ten songs from this creative game? Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Apr 01 06
Tough
kyleisalive editor
307 plays
8.
  "Donkey Kong Country" Secrets    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on "Donkey Kong Country" for the Super Nintendo. There are many secrets in this game let's see if you know them all!
Tough, 10 Qns, hijohnitsdav, Dec 27 07
Tough
hijohnitsdav
383 plays
9.
  Donkey Kong Family (Jeopardy Style)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz should be fairly easy for you people who played all the "Donkey Kong Country" games. This asks over the several Kongs that helped throughout your journey. This includes some of the bears too.
Tough, 10 Qns, SandK, Mar 23 04
Tough
SandK
720 plays
10.
  Donkey Kong Country Enemies #2    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
With this second quiz, I have more knowledge of the first "Donkey Kong Country" but this will still include the 2nd and 3rd game. Enjoy this second installment.
Difficult, 15 Qns, SandK, Dec 02 05
Difficult
SandK
606 plays
trivia question Quick Question
KAOS, the final boss of Mekanos, needs to be hit on which body part to be defeated?

From Quiz ""DKC3" - Mekanos"




11.
  Kongs, Kremlings, Bears And Tremblings    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The world first saw Donkey Kong nearly thirty years ago. How well do you know the powerhouse ape, his friends, his foes, and his journeys? Good luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, Squidwarddd, Mar 12 09
Tough
Squidwarddd
236 plays
12.
  "Donkey Kong" Classics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on the first two "Donkey Kong" games for the arcade.
Difficult, 10 Qns, jonghyunchung, Feb 12 07
Difficult
jonghyunchung
604 plays
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Donkey Kong Games Trivia Questions
1. After failing to successfully reach the American market with their earlier games, which company finally hit the mark with "Donkey Kong"?

From Quiz Arcade Nostalgia: "Donkey Kong"

Answer: Nintendo

Nintendo released "Donkey Kong" in 1981 after being tested in both the Japanese and American markets. Prior attempts to achieve success in video gaming had met mediocre success at best, with their best effort being a shooter game called "Radar Scope" (1979). "Donkey Kong" was an early example of a platform type of game, where players had to navigate across a number of platforms to complete a screen or level, overcoming obstacles in the process.

2. The Jungle Jam athletic competition appeared in "DK: King of Swing". However, a few years prior, another game with "Jungle Jam" in the title appeared in another game DK was in. What game was this?

From Quiz Kongs, Kremlings, Bears And Tremblings

Answer: "Mario Party 4"

The competition in "DK: King Of Swing" was hosted by Cranky Kong (who many believe to be the original Donkey Kong). The Shy Guy mini-game in "Mario Party 4" was called "Shy Guy's Jungle Jam." Jungle-based levels hosted by Shy Guys are common in "Mario Party" games.

3. In the level "Barrel Cannon Canyon" where is the first of a series of barrels that can transport you almost half-way through the level?

From Quiz "Donkey Kong Country" Secrets

Answer: On top of the rock you enter the level in

The Barrel by the golden Rambi token is the third barrel in the series. Many secrets in this game can be found by jumping on top of entrance/exit rocks.

4. In the 1981 "Donkey Kong" game, who is the young woman captured by Donkey Kong?

From Quiz "Donkey Kong" Classics

Answer: Pauline

In the earliest release, Pauline was originally known as the Lady. She also appeared in the animated TV series "Saturday Supercade".

5. The Kongs definitely have a big family. What is the only game that has Kiddy Kong as a playable character?

From Quiz Which "Donkey Kong" Game?

Answer: Donkey Kong Country 3

Kiddy is one of the main characters in "Donkey Kong Country 3". He is Dixie Kong's baby cousin, and he accompanies her on their trip to find Donkey and Diddy. Kiddy doesn't move very fast, but he has a powerful roll attack. He can also toss Dixie up very high.

6. Near the top of the list, you can find the "Pokemon Theme" from the TV show. Which season was this particular theme song found in?

From Quiz "Donkey Konga" Music History

Answer: Season 1

This theme song was also found in season 2 of the popular TV show. When you play the theme song on "Donkey Konga", it runs through an extended version which was originally found in "Pokemon: The First Movie". Another TV show theme on this game is the "Kirby: Right Back At Ya!" theme song.

7. In "Donkey Kong Country", which world is there a level named after Necky and Mini-Necky?

From Quiz Donkey Kong Country Enemies #2

Answer: Vine Valley

The first level of the third world is named Vulture Culture. Necky and Mini-Necky are the main enemies in this level.

8. This Kong was trapped in a barrel by the Kremlings.

From Quiz Donkey Kong Family (Jeopardy Style)

Answer: Diddy

In the story in the instruction booklet it tells how the Kremlings trapped Diddy and stole the banana stash.

9. What is the rhino's name?

From Quiz 'Donkey Kong Country' Animal Buddies

Answer: Rambi & rambi

Rambi made two appearances one in "Donkey Kong Country" and "Donkey Kong Country 2". What's really funny is that if you leave Rambi alone for a while he pants like a dog.

10. "Donkey Kong" was unique in being the first arcade game to begin with a cutscene to set up a storyline for the action. The villain gorilla (Donkey Kong) snatched the damsel in distress and climbed to the top of... what?

From Quiz Arcade Nostalgia: "Donkey Kong"

Answer: A construction site

While we all know and love Mario Mario as a plumber, in his original incarnation, 'Jumpman' was styled as a carpenter, with the intent that the character would fit the setting of the video game. 'Mario' was created by Shigeru Miyamoto, and the character was named after Nintendo of America's warehouse landlord Mario Segale.

11. In what level can Enguarde the swordfish be found twice?

From Quiz "Donkey Kong Country" Secrets

Answer: Coral Capers

In "Coral Capers", Engaurde can be found below a reef with bannanas forming an image of an arrow pointing towards it. Engaurde can also can be found below a reef later on in the level, but you will have to outswim a croctopus to get it.

12. In the first level of "Donkey Kong", how many points do you get for jumping over two barrels?

From Quiz "Donkey Kong" Classics

Answer: 300

If you jump over one barrel, you get 100 points. If you jump over three, you get 500 points.

13. The song "We Will Rock You" was also found on this game. Which band originally sang "We Will Rock You"?

From Quiz "Donkey Konga" Music History

Answer: Queen

"Queen" was a British rock band who began performing in the 70s. The band comprised of Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Brian May and Roger Taylor. The band started off shaky with a couple of unpopular albums, but worked their way into the spotlight near the beginning of the 80s and proceeded through the decade until Freddie Mercury's death of AIDS in 1991. The song "We Will Rock You" was originally featured on the 'News of the World' album.

14. Besides Stampede Sprint, what other level was Ellie scared by Sneak?

From Quiz Donkey Kong Country Enemies #2

Answer: Murky Mill

Under the lights, Sneak scares Ellie. You have to take the Sneaks out with barrels.

15. This Kong was a sweetheart who flirted with the Kongs, but was later replaced.

From Quiz Donkey Kong Family (Jeopardy Style)

Answer: Candy

Candy Kong used to be the save monkey but then was replaced by Wrinkly Kong.

16. What kind of animal is Winky?

From Quiz 'Donkey Kong Country' Animal Buddies

Answer: frog

Unfortunately, Winky only appeared in "Donkey Kong Country". He was one of my favorites =(.

17. After the opening scene, you were ready to begin! What controls did you have at your disposal?

From Quiz Arcade Nostalgia: "Donkey Kong"

Answer: A joystick and a JUMP button

The joystick was used to move Jumpman/Mario left and right along the platforms and up and down ladders. The JUMP button (appropriately) was used to leap over the (obstacles to be named in a later question) that Donkey Kong threw down the construction site girders.

18. In both of the first two "Donkey Kong" games, how many points do you need in order to gain an extra life?

From Quiz "Donkey Kong" Classics

Answer: 10,000

Only in the NES version, you need 20,000 points to gain an extra life. After that, you will get no more extra lives.

19. The Kongs offer a number of services throughout the different games. In which game does Candy save your progress?

From Quiz Which "Donkey Kong" Game?

Answer: Donkey Kong Country

Candy Kong saves your progress in the first "Donkey Kong Country". She is Donkey Kong's girlfriend, and she lets you save your game for free. Candy didn't reappear until "Donkey Kong 64". In this game, she sells musical instruments to the Kongs to give them more attack power.

20. Which enemy can supply you with an endless supply of lives in "Donkey Kong Country 2"?

From Quiz Donkey Kong Country Enemies #2

Answer: Kloak & Kloaks

In Barrel Bayou shortly after the No Rambi sign, two Kloaks float around throwing Click-Clacks and extra life chests.

21. Said this quote, "You've maid me so mad I could...".

From Quiz Donkey Kong Family (Jeopardy Style)

Answer: Brash

Brash gets mad when you beat his record in Riverside Race.

22. What was Expresso's skill?

From Quiz 'Donkey Kong Country' Animal Buddies

Answer: flying over long gaps

Expresso was the ostrich in "Donkey Kong Country". Squawks carried a flashlight, EnGuarde stabbed with his nose, and making cappuccinos... that was just me being silly! =)

23. Name two of the three bosses that are not displayed twice in the game.

From Quiz "Donkey Kong Country" Secrets

Answer: King K. Rool, and Dumb Drum

These Bosses are only played once (no relatives or second fights). The two bosses that did get replayed were Very Gnawty, Really Gnawty, Master Necky Jr., and Master Necky Sr.

24. What is Mario's original name in the arcade version of "Donkey Kong"?

From Quiz "Donkey Kong" Classics

Answer: Jumpman

Mario first got his name in 1982, during the release of "Donkey Kong Junior". However, his name was mentioned in the manual.

25. The monkeys have to travel through a variety of environments on their quests, some of which are very strange. Which game has levels set in giant beehives?

From Quiz Which "Donkey Kong" Game?

Answer: Donkey Kong Country 2

"Donkey Kong Country 2" has some of the most unusual levels. In this game, Diddy and Dixie have to journey through huge beehives in the three levels and one boss level. In the Krazy Kremland area, you'll find Hornet Hole, Rambi Rumble, and King Zing Sting's lair. Parrot Chute Panic is in the Gloomy Gulch area. These must be huge beehives to have two monkeys, a rhino, and a parrot in them!

26. Which song in the collection was originally sung by "The B-52's"?

From Quiz "Donkey Konga" Music History

Answer: Rock Lobster

"Rock Lobster" was the first single for the band on their first, self-titled CD, "The B-52's". The song ended up appearing on the 'Billboard Top 100' in 1978, and in the late eighties/early nineties, their hit song "Love Shack" went up to #3 on the US charts. "Right Here, Right Now" was written by Jesus Jones, "Rock This Town" was by "The Stray Cats", and "Whip It" was originally performed by "Devo".

27. What is unique about the purple Klap Traps?

From Quiz Donkey Kong Country Enemies #2

Answer: they jump when you jump

They don't exactly mimic you and they appear in some of the later mine levels.

28. This Kong made his debut with Mario throwing monsters at him.

From Quiz Donkey Kong Family (Jeopardy Style)

Answer: Donkey

He was known as Donkey Kong Jr. in "Super Mario Kart" and "Donkey Kong Classics".

29. Which Brother Bear is a veteran of the Kremean War?

From Quiz Kongs, Kremlings, Bears And Tremblings

Answer: Bazooka

Bazooka is the only character in the history of the world to mention this war. Nothing is known about this conflict. The name implies it probably involved the Kremlings. The name of this war is a pun on the Crimean War. That was bloody conflict between European countries in the 1850s.

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