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"Planet of the Apes": Trivia of the Apes Quiz

How well do you know the "Planet of the Apes" movies?

A multiple-choice quiz by KingHoneypot. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
KingHoneypot

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
384,868

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
341

Last 3 plays: Guest 70 (10/10), Guest 104 (5/10), Guest 136 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played Cornelius in "Beneath the Planet of the Apes"? Hint

Roddy McDowall

Maurice Evans

James Brolin

David Watson

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Question 2 of 10

2. What name did Zira and Cornelius give their new-born baby at the end of "Escape"? Hint

Caesar

Cornelius

Lucius

Milo

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Question 3 of 10

3. Why did Zaius claim the astronaut Landon had been lobotomized in "Planet of the Apes" (1968)? Hint

He spoke

He tried to kill Zaius

He tried to escape

His skull had been fractured in the hunt

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Tim Burton's 2001 "re-imagining", why did Davidson launch Delta pod against Vasich's orders? Hint

To repair the Oberon's radiation shields

To visit the Planet of the Apes

To rescue Pericles from an electromagnetic storm

To look at the stars

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first human to be infected with the Simian Flu in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"? Hint

Douglas Hunsiker

Will Rodman

Robert Franklin

Steven Jacobs

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Question 6 of 10

6. What species is Caesar's enemy Koba in "Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes"? Hint

Chimpanzee

Bonobo

Gorilla

Mandrill

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following actresses played three different characters in the original "Apes" film series? Hint

Jacqueline Scott

Kim Hunter

Natalie Trundy

Linda Harrison

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why didn't Zira take the banana she had earned in the IQ test in "Escape"? Hint

"Because it's not ripe!"

"Because I loathe bananas!"

"Because it's too bendy!"

"Because I'm not hungry!"

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of Cornelius's pet squirrel in "Battle"? Hint

Nicky

Ricky

Mickey

Vicki

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the relationship between MacDonald in "Conquest" and MacDonald in "Battle"? Hint

They are unrelated

They are brothers

They are the same man

They are father and son

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Apr 23 2025 : Guest 70: 10/10
Apr 19 2025 : Guest 104: 5/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played Cornelius in "Beneath the Planet of the Apes"?

Answer: David Watson

At the time of filming "Beneath", Roddy McDowall was unable to reprise the role as he was in the UK directing "Tam-Lin".

2. What name did Zira and Cornelius give their new-born baby at the end of "Escape"?

Answer: Milo

They named him Milo in honour of their friend and colleague who was killed by a gorilla at their zoo residence. Armando later of course re-named him Caesar.

3. Why did Zaius claim the astronaut Landon had been lobotomized in "Planet of the Apes" (1968)?

Answer: His skull had been fractured in the hunt

During the tribunal, Zaius claimed Landon had been injured and "two fine veterinary surgeons" had been able to save his life.

4. In Tim Burton's 2001 "re-imagining", why did Davidson launch Delta pod against Vasich's orders?

Answer: To rescue Pericles from an electromagnetic storm

Pericles was lost in the electromagnetic storm and eventually made his way to Ashlar.

5. Who was the first human to be infected with the Simian Flu in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"?

Answer: Robert Franklin

Franklin was exposed to the ALZ-113 drug when his respirator was torn off by Koba. Hunsiker was infected when Franklin sneezed on him.

6. What species is Caesar's enemy Koba in "Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes"?

Answer: Bonobo

Koba is the first intelligent simian character in the whole "Apes" franchise who's not a gorilla, orang-utan or common chimpanzee.

7. Which of the following actresses played three different characters in the original "Apes" film series?

Answer: Natalie Trundy

Natalie Trundy (Mrs Arthur P. Jacobs) appeared as the mutant Albina in "Beneath", then went on to play Dr Stevie Branton in "Escape" and chimpanzee Lisa in "Conquest" and "Battle".

8. Why didn't Zira take the banana she had earned in the IQ test in "Escape"?

Answer: "Because I loathe bananas!"

"Because I loathe bananas!" were Zira's first words to the humans in 1973 Los Angeles.

9. What was the name of Cornelius's pet squirrel in "Battle"?

Answer: Ricky

When his squirrel escaped, young Cornelius climbed out to bring him back... with disastrous consequences.

10. What is the relationship between MacDonald in "Conquest" and MacDonald in "Battle"?

Answer: They are brothers

The character MacDonald in "Battle" was originally to have been the same man from "Conquest", but actor Hari Rhodes was unable to reprise the role due to other commitments. So Austin Stoker stepped in, and MacDonald became MacDonald's brother.

Source: Author KingHoneypot

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