What Do You Know About Donkey Kong?

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What Do You Know About Donkey Kong? - Quiz

Donkey Kong is a series of video games featuring the adventures of an ape-like character. The game is a single screen game. It supports multiple players. How well do you about this game? Take our quiz to prove your knowledge.

Questions and Answers

1.

What genre is the Donkey Kong?
- A.
  
  Platformer
- B.
  
  Action-adventure
- C.
  
  Puzzle
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The correct answer is "All of the above" because Donkey Kong is a game that encompasses multiple genres. It is considered a platformer because it involves navigating through levels and jumping on platforms. It can also be classified as an action-adventure game due to its focus on exploration and combat. Additionally, some versions of Donkey Kong include puzzle elements, requiring players to solve challenges to progress. Therefore, Donkey Kong can be categorized under all three genres mentioned.

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2.

Who created the Donkey Kong?
- A.
  
  Bush Rio
- B.
  
  Parker King
- C.
  
  Shigeru Miyamoto
- D.
  
  Option 4
Correct Answer
C. Shigeru Miyamoto

Explanation
Shigeru Miyamoto is the correct answer because he is the Japanese video game designer who created the popular arcade game Donkey Kong. Miyamoto is widely recognized for his contributions to the gaming industry and is also known for creating iconic characters such as Mario and Zelda.

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3.

Which of these developed the game?
- A.
  
  Nintendo
- B.
  
  Ikegami Tsushinki
- C.
  
  Rare
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the above

Explanation
None of the above developed the game because the question does not provide any specific information about the game being referred to. Without further context, it is not possible to determine which entity developed the game.

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4.

What year was this game launched?
- A.
  
  1980
- B.
  
  1982
- C.
  
  1981
- D.
  
  1990
Correct Answer
C. 1981

Explanation
The correct answer is 1981. This means that the game in question was launched in the year 1981.

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5.

Which of these platforms support Donkey Kong?
- A.
  
  Arcade
- B.
  
  Game & Watch
- C.
  
  Intellivision
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
All of the mentioned platforms support Donkey Kong. Donkey Kong was originally released as an arcade game in 1981, making Arcade a valid platform. It was later ported to Game & Watch, a handheld gaming device, and Intellivision, a home video game console. Therefore, all three platforms mentioned in the options support Donkey Kong.

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6.

What was its platform of origin?
- A.
  
  Arcade
- B.
  
  Nintendo Entertainment System
- C.
  
  Playstation 3
- D.
  
  GameCube
Correct Answer
A. Arcade

Explanation
The platform of origin for the given question is Arcade.

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7.

What is the Donkey Kong latest release?
- A.
  
  GameCube
- B.
  
  Nintendo DS
- C.
  
  Tropical Freeze
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Tropical Freeze

Explanation
Tropical Freeze is the latest release of the Donkey Kong series. The options GameCube and Nintendo DS are not the latest releases, and "None of the above" is not the correct answer because Tropical Freeze is indeed the latest release.

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8.

What year was the latest release launched?
- A.
  
  1981
- B.
  
  2016
- C.
  
  1970
- D.
  
  1980
Correct Answer
A. 1981

Explanation
The latest release was launched in 1981.

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9.

Which of the following is the Donkey Kong series?
- A.
  
  Mario
- B.
  
  Donkey Kong Country
- C.
  
  Banjo-Kazooie
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The Donkey Kong series includes all of the options listed: Mario, Donkey Kong Country, and Banjo-Kazooie. Mario has appeared in various Donkey Kong games, such as Donkey Kong (1981) and Donkey Kong 64 (1999). Donkey Kong Country is a popular platforming series featuring the character Donkey Kong. Banjo-Kazooie, while not directly part of the Donkey Kong series, was developed by Rare, the same company responsible for the Donkey Kong Country games. Therefore, all of the options listed are part of the Donkey Kong series.

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10.

The Donkey Kong game was published by whom?
- A.
  
  Square Enix
- B.
  
  Rectangle Inn
- C.
  
  Nintendo
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Nintendo

Explanation
The correct answer is Nintendo because they are the publisher of the Donkey Kong game. Square Enix and Rectangle Inn are not associated with the publishing of this game. Therefore, the correct option is Nintendo.

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