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Quiz about Wargames 1983
Quiz about Wargames 1983

"Wargames" (1983) Trivia Quiz


Even though this film is over twenty-five years old, the prospect of this scenario becoming reality persists to this day.

A multiple-choice quiz by christopherm. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
christopherm
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
295,162
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1795
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Guest 96 (8/10), Guest 174 (5/10), Guest 50 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the opening scene, we see a couple of Air Force Officers receiving a message. Under what capacity do these officers work? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Dr. John McKittrick (Dabney Coleman) believes that the defense system should be improved. What is his suggestion? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In which U.S. city does David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) live? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. David arrives late for biology class. He is gratuitously handed his test back, which has a grade of 'F'. The biology teacher poses the question: "Who first suggested the idea of reproduction without sex?" What is David's reply? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Having been sent to the office to discuss his attitude problem with the principal, David divines the password to the school's administrative program. He decides to change his grade and wants to change Jennifer's grade, as well, but she objects. Does David, in fact, change Jennifer's grade in Biology?


Question 6 of 10
6. David is intrigued with a computer game company called "Protovision." He finds another site, which lists a number of games available. Which of the following games are on the list? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. David visits a computer development company, where he has some friends. David shows his printout to Jim, one of the programmers. Malvin (Eddie Deezen) suggests that it is a military site and they will never get in. Jim says that there might be a 'back door', much to Malvin's chagrin. Malvin has a fit. Jim chastises Malvin and calls him a name. What does he call Malvin? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How does Malvin suggest that David infiltrate the site? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. David discovers the password, gaining access to the WOPR account. The computer asks David if he would like to play a game. What game does David prefer to play? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What game does David enlist the computer to play in order to prevent it from completing the game of Global Thermonuclear War? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the opening scene, we see a couple of Air Force Officers receiving a message. Under what capacity do these officers work?

Answer: They are missile launch officers.

They are missile launch officers. A command has been received to launch missiles. Both officers must turn their keys in order to execute a launch. The captain hesitates and the other officer threatens him with deadly force.
2. Dr. John McKittrick (Dabney Coleman) believes that the defense system should be improved. What is his suggestion?

Answer: Human personnel should be replaced with computer relays from WOPR.

McKittrick says that, "I think we ought to take the men out of the loop." He suggests that some of the men that are responsible for turning the keys, in order to launch the missiles, are simply not up to the task. He wants the entire task to be automated.
3. In which U.S. city does David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) live?

Answer: Seattle

The famous Space Needle can be seen in the background as the film shifts to David playing video games in an arcade. As usual, he is late for school and asks a younger friend to take over his video game.
4. David arrives late for biology class. He is gratuitously handed his test back, which has a grade of 'F'. The biology teacher poses the question: "Who first suggested the idea of reproduction without sex?" What is David's reply?

Answer: "Your wife?"

There is a lot of giggling in the classroom. The teacher wants to know what the humor is all about. He asks Miss Mack (Ally Sheedy) what is so funny. The teacher says, "Alright, Lightman, perhaps you can tell us who suggested the idea of reproduction without sex." David blithely replies, "your wife." The teacher is not amused and orders David to leave. "Get out, Lightman, get out."
5. Having been sent to the office to discuss his attitude problem with the principal, David divines the password to the school's administrative program. He decides to change his grade and wants to change Jennifer's grade, as well, but she objects. Does David, in fact, change Jennifer's grade in Biology?

Answer: Yes

Purportedly, David acquiesces and says that he will not change Jennifer's grade. After she leaves his room, however, he changes her grade to an "A." Later, she is quite thankful.
6. David is intrigued with a computer game company called "Protovision." He finds another site, which lists a number of games available. Which of the following games are on the list?

Answer: all of these.

Among the other games listed are a number of card games, in addition to "Fighter Combat", "Guerrilla Engagement", "Desert Warfare", and some other military sounding games. This suggests that the site is a military site for learning war games.
7. David visits a computer development company, where he has some friends. David shows his printout to Jim, one of the programmers. Malvin (Eddie Deezen) suggests that it is a military site and they will never get in. Jim says that there might be a 'back door', much to Malvin's chagrin. Malvin has a fit. Jim chastises Malvin and calls him a name. What does he call Malvin?

Answer: "Mr. Potato Head"

Jim and Malvin are programmers at a high-tech company. David shows the printout to Jim. Malvin grabs the printout from Jim, but Jim chastises Malvin for his rudeness. Malvin immediately suggests that it is a highly encrypted site. Jim says that even though one couldn't get through the front security system, there might be a "back door." Malvin scolds Jim for talking about the concept of a back door in front of other people. Jim says, "Mr. Potato Head!, Mr. Potato Head. Back doors are not secrets!" He goes on to say that when he creates a system, he incorporates a password that only he knows about, so that he can get into the system if he needs to.
8. How does Malvin suggest that David infiltrate the site?

Answer: Go to the first game on the list. (Falken's Maze)

Malvin, while arguably socially inept, knows about computers. He says, "You guys are so dumb. I got this thing all figured out by myself." He says to go to the first game on the list. "Go right through Falken's Maze."
9. David discovers the password, gaining access to the WOPR account. The computer asks David if he would like to play a game. What game does David prefer to play?

Answer: Global Thermonuclear War

David suggests to the computer that he would like to play Global Thermonuclear War. The computer responds, "Wouldn't you prefer a good game of chess?" David says, "Later." "Let's play Global Thermonuclear War." The computer says, "Fine." "Which side do you want?" David says that he will take the Russians.
10. What game does David enlist the computer to play in order to prevent it from completing the game of Global Thermonuclear War?

Answer: Tic-Tac-Toe

David initiates a game of tic-tac-toe with zero players, meaning that the computer must play against itself. Since the game, correctly played, always ends in a draw, the computer cannot complete any launch sequence. In summary, the computer says, "The only winning move is not to play," in reference to Global Thermonuclear War. "How about a nice game of chess?"
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