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Quiz about The Rockets Consider Movies of Space
Quiz about The Rockets Consider Movies of Space

The Rockets Consider Movies of Space Quiz


Take another ride with The Rockets and sail through movie land of outer space.

A multiple-choice quiz by triviaguy245. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
triviaguy245
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
297,333
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1571
Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (9/10), Guest 107 (9/10), arbie (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who directed the 1987 movie, "Spaceballs"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Name the robot in the 1956 movie, "Forbidden Planet".
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Question 3 of 10
3. James Earl Jones provided the voice of Darth Vader for the movie, "Star Wars".


Question 4 of 10
4. Jim Lovell, a character from the movie "Apollo 13", was played by which talented actor?
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Question 5 of 10
5. "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", directed by Steven Spielberg, hit movie theaters in November of 1977. Richard Dreyfuss played the lead role. What was his character's name?
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Question 6 of 10
6. Besides Ben Affleck, which other actor had a leading role in the movie, "Armageddon"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the title of the science fiction movie about Mars, which was directed by Brian De Palma in 2000?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Which actress played Ellen Ripley in the 1979 science fiction movie, "Alien"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the title of the movie starring a bunch of Looney Tunes characters and basketball superstar Michael Jordan?
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Question 10 of 10
10. Who played the character of Spock, in the movie, "Star Trek: The Motion Picture"?
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Mar 26 2024 : Guest 107: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who directed the 1987 movie, "Spaceballs"?

Answer: Mel Brooks

"Spaceballs" was released on June 24th, 1987, in the USA. Mel Brooks was the director, but also co-wrote this comedy with Thomas Meehan. The story was about President Skroob needing more air for his planet Spaceball and as a solution, he sent Lord Dark Helmet to steal air from Planet Druidia. There was only one who could stop this terrible attack and that was none other than Lone Starr, the space pilot.

Question submitted by Team Member funnytrivianna.
2. Name the robot in the 1956 movie, "Forbidden Planet".

Answer: Robby

"Forbidden Planet" was directed by Fred M. Wilcox. When the United Planets Cruiser C-57D starship landed on planet Altair IV, Robby the Robot was the first to greet the crew. Dr. Edward Morbius, a scientist who was stranded on the planet for twenty years, created Robby. The movie starred such talented actors as, Walter Pidgeon, Leslie Nielsen, Anne Francis, and Marvin Miller as the voice of Robby the Robot. The characters for the film were inspired by the William Shakespeare play "The Tempest".

Question submitted by Team Member wisp.
3. James Earl Jones provided the voice of Darth Vader for the movie, "Star Wars".

Answer: True

Darth Vader was the villain in the original film trilogy. Academy Award nominee, James Earl Jones, requested to be uncredited for the first two "Star Wars" movies. Mr. Jones also won a Daytime Emmy for his role in the children's television special, "Summer's End".

Question submitted by Team Member TriviaGuy245.
4. Jim Lovell, a character from the movie "Apollo 13", was played by which talented actor?

Answer: Tom Hanks

Jim Lovell, born James Arthur Lovell, Jr., was a NASA astronaut and the commander of the Apollo 13. He was the recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

Question submitted by Team Member TriviaGuy245.
5. "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", directed by Steven Spielberg, hit movie theaters in November of 1977. Richard Dreyfuss played the lead role. What was his character's name?

Answer: Roy Neary

Richard Dreyfuss played Roy Neary, a character who was obsessed with aliens after he had an encounter with something unusual. In the story, Roy made his way to Devil's Tower, Wyoming and met many people who went there on the same impulse as his. Eventually, Roy avoided being caught and discovered a secret military operation that was communicating with life from outer space. He witnessed a space craft and musical conversations. Finally, the spacecraft landed and Roy somehow managed to be the only human who got traded for an alien being, much to his glory.

Ronnie Neary was played by Teri Garr, Brad Neary was played by Shawn Bishop and Toby Neary was played by Justin Dreyfuss, the real-life nephew of Richard Dreyfuss.

Question submitted by Team Member funnytrivianna.
6. Besides Ben Affleck, which other actor had a leading role in the movie, "Armageddon"?

Answer: Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis played Harry S. Stamper in the sci-fi-action film. Stamper was asked to help train astronauts and assist in drilling a hole in an asteroid, so a nuclear bomb could be planted inside of it. Mr. Willis is best remembered for his role in the "Die Hard" movies playing John McClane. He and his first wife Demi Moore, have three beautiful daughters, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah.

Question submitted by Team Member gidday_mate.
7. What was the title of the science fiction movie about Mars, which was directed by Brian De Palma in 2000?

Answer: Mission to Mars

"Mission to Mars", released in 2000, was about a rescue mission. A rescue crew was sent to Mars to search for any survivors, after the first ever Mars mission met with disaster. The movie starred talented actors, Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, and Don Cheadle. Brian De Palma director box office winners such as,
"Carrie", "The Untouchables" and "Mission: Impossible."

Question submitted by Team Member TriviaGuy245.
8. Which actress played Ellen Ripley in the 1979 science fiction movie, "Alien"?

Answer: Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver played, Ripley, in the first installment of the "Alien" movie franchise. Ellen Ripley was the Warrant Officer of the USCSS Nostromo. Ms. Weaver is an Academy Award nominee and the daughter of the late, Pat Weaver. Mr. Weaver was the President of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) between 1953 and 1955. He created such television shows as, "The Today Show" and "The Tonight Show."

Question submitted by Team Member TriviaGuy245.
9. What was the title of the movie starring a bunch of Looney Tunes characters and basketball superstar Michael Jordan?

Answer: Space Jam

Space Jam was a live action/animated film which starred Michael Jordan and along side him, Bugs Bunny. Aliens tried to capture the Looney Tunes characters and take them back to Moron Mountain, an outer space theme park. This 1996 movie targeted the children's audience and was a major hit with the kids. Merchandising, such as the Tazo's collectibles, became a phenomenon with children around the world.

Question submitted by Team Member gidday_mate.
10. Who played the character of Spock, in the movie, "Star Trek: The Motion Picture"?

Answer: Leonard Nimoy

Mr. Nimoy originated the role of Spock, an alien, in the television series, "Star Trek". Spock was an alien whose main position was the science officer of the USS Enterprise. Besides working as an actor, Leonard Nimoy is a poet and photographer.

Question submitted by Team Member runaway_drive.
Source: Author triviaguy245

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