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1
Former Beatle John Lennon was shot and killed by who?
Mark David Chapman
James Earl Ray
Lee Harvey Oswald
Talmadge Hayer
2
Which movie had the most Oscar wins in the 1980s?
The Last Emperor
Terms of Endearment
Rain Man
On Golden Pond
3
Where did this kid learn about drugs?
His Drug Dealer Bob
His friend Timmy
HIs Dad
His Sister
4
What was the name of the pirate whose treasure Mikey and his friends were searching for in "The Goonies?"
One Eyed Willy
Captain Jack
Blackbeard
Davey Jones
5
"Do you believe in miracles?" In the 1980 Olympics, what team did USA hockey defeat to win the gold medal?
Sweden
Finland
Canada
USSR
6
Name this toy.
Talking Tina
Rainbow Brite
Super Candy
Strawberry Shortcake
7
Which team won the most Super Bowls in the 1980s (3 of them)?
49ers
Giants
Redskins
Raiders
8
When Walter Mondale earned the Democratic nomination for President in 1984, who was his running mate?
Geraldine Ferraro
Bill Clinton
Lloyd Bentsen
Dan Quayle
9
Who was not one of the New Kids on the Block?
Robbie
Joey
Danny
Jonathan
10
Where was ALF from?
Raygozz
Melmac
Ork
Hoth
11
Who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981?
Mark David Chapman
Joseph Franklin
John Hinkley Jr
Lynette Fromme
12
Who had the most #1 hits of the 1980s?
Madonna
Michael Jackson
Prince
Whitney Houston
13
Which of these retail discount stores still exists today?
K-Mart
Bradlees
Caldors
Jamesway
14
Name this toy. Hint: Their commercials utilized the world's fastest talking man.
Micro Machines
Hot Wheels
Mini machines
Cold Wheels
15
What Las Vegas hotel caught fire in 1980, killing 85 and injuring roughly 700 people?
Flamingo
MGM Grand
Circus Circus
Dunes
16
What city did NOT host a summer Olympics in the 1980s?
Seoul
Barcelona
Moscow
Los Angeles
17
What was the only team to win two World Series in the 1980s?
New York Yankees
San Francisco Giants
Minnesota Twins
Los Angeles Dodgers
18
Disney's futuristic park, EPCOT, was opened in 1982, what does EPCOT stand for?
Experimental Progress City of Tomorrow
Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow
Everyday Progress City Occupational Transit
Experimental Progress City of Today
19
Starting in 1989, Energizer used this animal to sell batteries that were designed to last longer.
Bunny
Dog
Cat
Frog
20
In what year was the Hubble Space Telescope put into operation?
1988
1984
1986
1982
21
What song starts: Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike, He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough.
You Give Love a Bad Name
Never Gonna Give You Up
You've now been Rick Roll'ed
Living on a Prayer
22
This person became the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981.
Susan B. Anthony
Sonia Sotomayor
Sandra Day O'Conner
Ruth Bader Ginsberg
23
Name this toy.
Teddy Ruxpin
Teddy Buxton
Talking Teddy
My Teddy Bear
24
Which of these 80's mall stores did NOT sell cassette tapes?
Suncoast
Sam Goody
The Wall
Camelot
25
This is Barbie's last name.
Roberts
Johnson
Brown
Jones
26
In which video game did the iconic Mario first appear?
Frogger
Donkey Kong
Mario Bros.
Duck Hunt
27
Which cereal was "kid-tested, mother-approved"?
Kix
Cheerios
Chex
Wheaties
28
What was the best selling video game console of the 1980s?
Nintendo Entertainment System
Super Nintendo
Atari 2600
Sega Genesis
29
According to Eggo commercials, what's the response when somone tries to take you Eggo Waffle?
Leggo my Eggo
Somebody's gonna get cut
That's my Eggo!
NOOOOOOOO!
30
In Double Dare, which action was worth the most points?
Double Dare
Physical Challenge
Double Dare and Physical Challenge were equal in points
Dare
31
In 1981, what virus was first discovered by scientists and quickly became a pandemic?
Lyme Disease
Mad Cow Disease
AIDS
Satanism
32
Name this toy.
Game Boy
Game Gear
Armatron
Whiz kid
33
Which future movie star was Cowboy Curtis on "Pee-wee's Playhouse"?
Samuel L. Jackson
Laurence Fishburne
Tyler Perry
Cuba Gooding Jr
34
This NBA team ushered in a flashy style nicknamed "Showtime" in the 1980s.
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Clippers
Philadelphia 76ers
Los Angeles Lakers
35
This tennis star became the youngest person to win a tennis major, winning the French Open at the age of 17 in 1989.
Pete Sampras
Andre Agassi
Jim Courier
Michael Chang
36
On August 22, 1989, this MLB pitcher became the first player ever to reach 5,000 strikeouts?
Doc Gooden
Roger Clemens
Steve Carlton
Nolan Ryan
37
Who are the twins in the "Sweet Valley High" series?
Tammy and Angela
Tammy and Vanessa
Elizabeth and Jessica
Denise and Vanessa
38
Who actually framed Roger Rabbit?
Judge Doom
Judge Judy
Judge Reinhold
Judge Dredd
39
Which president did NOT serve in the 1980s?
Gerald Ford
George H.W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
40
Which of the following was not a member of "The A-Team"?
Ace
Hannibal
B.A.
Murdock
41
Inspired by GhostBusters, what flavor was Ecto-cooler Hi-C?
Grape
Orange
Lemon
Lime
42
What religion had a boom in the early 1980s, fueled by the reintroduction of the book, Dianetics?
Scientology
Latter Day Saints
Christan Science
Evangelical Christians
43
Who shot JR?
Bobby Ewing JR's brother
Miss Ellie, JRs own mother
Sue Ellen's sister, Kristen Sheppard
Donna Culver Krebbs
44
According to Mr. Owl, how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
3
997
the world may never know
2
45
Iran finally freed 52 American hostages on Jan. 20, 1981 after holding them for how long?
247 days
367 days
444 days
542 days
46
Which film was Disney's first animated film to use computer graphics?
The Land Before Time
The Fox and the Hound
The Little Mermaid
An American Tail
47
What is the relationship between He-Man and She-Ra?
Boyfriend and Girlfriend
Always Friends
Enemies turned friends
Brother and Sister
48
Name this toy.
Yum Yum Oven
Easy Bake Oven
Easy Baker
Tasty Bake Oven
49
"Straight Outta Compton" was a game-changing album in hiphop by which group?
Cypress Hill
N.W.A.
Run D.M.C.
House of Pain
50
Gaining popularity in 1981, what was the original name of the Rubik's cube?
Square Box
Enigma Machine
Rainbow Cube
Magic Cube
51
Which '80s movie had six sequels and a TV series?
Police Academy
Porky's
Die Hard
Revenge of the Nerds
52
In what year was the Berlin Wall torn down?
1987
1989
1986
1988
53
Which movie did John Hughes NOT direct?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink
54
In what year did the Chernobyl Soviet nuclear reactor explode causing the release of radioactive material across Europe?
1986
1983
1984
1985
55
Which of the following people is not a Huxtable child from "The Cosby Show"?
Rudy
Vanessa
Theo
Olivia
56
In 1988, what MLB pitcher set the record for most consecutive scoreless innings pitched (it still stands today)?
Orel Hershiser
Greg Maddux
Nolan Ryan
Bret Saberhagen
57
What slugger and member of the 500 HR Club is the only player to win the NL MVP Award 3 times during the 80s?
Ozzie Smith
Don Mattingly
Mike Schmidt
Barry Bonds
58
Name this toy.
Doll boy
Teddy Ruxbin
My Buddy
KId Brother
59
In 1984, this fast food chain's commercials famously asked, "Where's the Beef?"
Checkers
Burger King
McDonalds
Wendy's
60
In the 1980s, milk started what successful ad campaign?
Got Milk?
Who wants Milk?
Oh Yeah, milk!
Milk, it does a body good
61
How many MVPs (Hart Trophies) did Wayne Gretzky win between 1980-1989?
8
10
7
9
62
In 1983, the first mobile phones were introduced to the public by what company?
Nextel
Apple
Samsung
Motorola
63
What was the name of the space shuttle that tragically exploded in 1986?
Discovery
Columbia
Challenger
Endeavour
64
In Knight Rider, the car K.I.T.T. stood for what?
Knight Industries Two Thousand
Knight Inc. Turbo Telecom
Knight Industries Turbo TransAm
Knight Industries Turbo Transmission
65
Name this toy.
Rainbow Pony
My Little Pony
Friendly Ponies
Rainbow Unicorns
66
Which of the following was NOT a technique Mr. Miyagi used to teach Daniel in
The Karate Kid
?
Waxing a car
Sweeping the floor
Painting a Fence
Painting a House
67
What was the first video MTV ever played?
You Better Run by Pat Benatar
Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles
Dancing with Myself by Billy Idol
Brass in Pocket by The Pretenders
68
In 1983, Disney built its first theme park outside of the United States in what country?
Hong Kong
Japan
France
China
69
In 1985, this team became the lowest seeded team ever to win an NCAA basketball title.
Villanova
Kentucky
Indiana
North Carolina
70
What was the average retail price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. in 1985 (not adjusted for inflation)?
1.12
.82
.72
1.02
71
Name the highest grossing film in the 80s.
E.T.
Back to the Future
Ghostbusters
The Terminator
72
What commercial mascots got so popular they had their own primetime special?
M&M guys
Snap, Crackle and Pop
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Chefs
California Raisins
73
What was the largest retail store of the 1980s in terms of stores and sales?
K-Mart
Sears
Woolworths
Walmart
74
Beastie Boys encouraged you to fight for your right to do what?
Party
Be Free
Drink Beer
Own a Gun
75
Approximately 30 million television viewers watched which couple get married on November 17, 1981?
Prince Charles and Diana Spencer
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson
Joanie Cunningham and Chachi Arcola
Luke Spencer and Laura Weber
76
Name this toy.
Wuzzles
Pound Puppies
Popples
Puppy Surprise
77
In 1987, what female artist became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Tina Turner
Etta James
Diana Ross
Aretha Franklin
78
In the "Time to make the donuts" commercial, how many different varieties does Dunkin Donuts boast they make?
34
99
52
16
79
Which famous composer wrote the soundtracks for the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films?
John Barry
Bernard Herrmann
John Williams
Hans Zimmer
80
The 1984 NBA draft is considered the best draft of all-time. Who was the #1 pick in that draft?
Michael Jordan
Charles Barkley
John Stockton
Hakeem Olajuwon
81
In Caddyshack, what animal was Bill Murray's nemesis?
Gopher
Groung Hog
Skunk
Squirrel
82
Where did the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill occur?
Iran
Alaska
Gulf of Mexico
California
83
Why does Corey Hart wear his sunglasses at night?
Watch you move
Watch you dance
Watch you weave
All of the Above
84
Who's phone number is 867-5309?
Jesse
Lisa
Jenny
Julie
85
I don't want to grow up because if I did, I wouldn't be a Toys R Us Kid...Who's the Toys R US Mascot?
Geoffrey
Gerald
Johnny
Gryffin
86
Who was NOT a member of The Breakfast Club?
Molly Ringwald
Anthony Michael Hall
Emilio Estavez
Charlie Sheen
87
What was the falling green goop on Nickelodeon called?
Dross
Splat
Gak
Slime
88
What are the names of the children in Who's the Boss?
Sam and Mona
Tony and Angela
Sam and Jonathan
Tony and Sam
89
Arguably the greatest athlete of all time, Bo Jackson was drafted with the number one overall pick by which NFL team?
Tampa Bay Bucaneers
Philadelphia Eagles
Los Angeles Raiders
Kansas City Chiefs
90
Which 1980s game show featured the "Whammy"?
Double Dare
The Joker's Wild
Press Your Luck
Bullseye
91
Which computer sold in the 1980’s still holds the Guinness World Record for the highest-selling computer of all time?
Commodore 64
Apple Macintosh
BBC Micro
IBM PC 5150
92
In 1989, thousands of Chinese students protested, and were subsequently killed and arrested, in what part of China?
Tianamen Square
Tibet
Taiwan
Hong Kong
93
What song does John Cusack's character play on his boombox at the end of 'say anything?
In Your Eyes
Hungry Eyes
All for Love
Say Anything
94
Name this toy.
Walkie Talkie
My First Computer
Speak and Spell
Spelling Friend
95
Which actor was nominated for the most oscars in the '80s?
Woody Allen
Jack Nicholson
Robert DeNiro
Robert Redford
96
This person was not an original MTV video jockey.
Martha Quinn
Nina Blackwood
Kurt Loder
Mark Goodman
97
In 1986, this coffee brand brought us the Christmas commercial, "Peter comes home."
Chock Full 'O Nuts
Folgers
Maxwell House
Sanka
98
Which band/artist was NOT a part of the legendary Live Aid performance in 1985?
Queen
Beach Boys
Billy Joel
Tom Petty
99
What was the name of Penny's dog in Inspector Gadget?
Pinky
Brain
Max
M.A.D.
100
Whose name was printed on the rear of every Cabbage Patch Kid?
Xavier Roberts
Francis Williams
Kory Jacobs
F.A.O. Schwartz