80s Trivia And Music
The 80’s music was just out of this world. We got to get amazing hip-hop songs and not to mention the amazing r and b music. Fashion was also at its peak and some of it has come back to the 2000’s. Test your knowledge on the 80’s by taking this simple quiz below. Have fun!
- 1.
Fawn Hall was known for:
- A.
Being Jim Bakker's secretary with whom he had sex
- B.
Being the woman caught with Gary Hart
- C.
Being Oliver North's document shredding secretary
- D.
Being the star of an 80s sitcom on NBC
Correct Answer
C. Being Oliver North's document shredding secretaryExplanation
She shredded documents related to Iran ContraRate this question:
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- 2.
The song "Vienna" was by Ultravox
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Title track of the band's 4th album, released in 1981Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following were TV personalities in the 1980s?
- A.
George McClellan
- B.
Max Headroom
- C.
Jessica Savitch
- D.
Prince Rogers Nelson
Correct Answer(s)
B. Max Headroom
C. Jessica SavitchExplanation
Max headroom was a "computer generated" talk show host. Jessica Savitch was anchor of NBC Weekend news and died in a car accident.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The first and last name of the Democratic nominee for US president was
Correct Answer(s)
Walter MondaleExplanation
He was vice president under Jimmy Carter and lost to Ronald ReaganRate this question:
- 5.
Who are they?
- A.
Salt N Pepa
- B.
Abbott N Costello
- C.
Clinique
- D.
Kid N Play
Correct Answer
D. Kid N PlayExplanation
Rap duo who starred in the "House Party" moviesRate this question:
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- 6.
In the famous picture of presidential contender Gary Hart with a blonde in his lap, what was the name of the boat they were in front of? (It's on his shirt as well.)
- A.
Monkey Business
- B.
Lay Z Daze
- C.
Minnow
- D.
Double Dare
Correct Answer
A. Monkey BusinessExplanation
The picture derailed Hart's politcal ambitions permanently.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following is NOT an Eddie Murphy movie from the 1980s?
- A.
Best Defense
- B.
Golden Child
- C.
Breakin'
- D.
Beverly Hills Cop
Correct Answer
C. Breakin'Explanation
"Breakin'" was a breakdancing movie released in 1984.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following were All-Girl groups?
- A.
The Bangles
- B.
The Pretenders
- C.
Timbuk 3
- D.
The Go-Gos
Correct Answer(s)
A. The Bangles
D. The Go-GosExplanation
The Pretenders and Timbuk 3 have women memebers, but the GoGos and Bangles were all female.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of these comic book characters died in the 1980s?
- A.
Superman
- B.
Spiderman
- C.
Captain Marvel (Marvel comics: Kree warrior)
- D.
Captain Marvel (DC Comics: Shazam)
Correct Answer
C. Captain Marvel (Marvel comics: Kree warrior)Explanation
Captain Marvel died of cancer in the first ever "graphic novel" which was published by Marvel Comics: "Death of Captain Marvel." Art and story by Jim StarlinRate this question:
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