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1980s Trivia Answers Archive

Review earlier daily rounds, reveal the correct answer, and use the short explanation to learn the fact behind each question. Page 12 of 12 covers seven completed UTC days.

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Daily round

  1. In what year was Return of the Jedi released?

    Answer: 1983

    Return of the Jedi was released in 1983.

  2. Which digital audio format stores music on an optical disc?

    Answer: Compact disc

    Compact disc is the optical digital audio format read by laser.

  3. What happens when a player completes a horizontal line in Tetris?

    Answer: the line disappears

    A complete horizontal line disappears from the playfield.

  4. In what year did the Berlin Wall open to freer crossings?

    Answer: 1989

    the Berlin Wall opened to freer crossings in 1989.

  5. Which numbered studio album was Thriller in Michael Jackson’s solo catalog?

    Answer: sixth

    It became Jackson’s sixth studio album.

Daily round

  1. Which 1989 event enabled freer crossings between East and West Berlin?

    Answer: Opening of the Berlin Wall

    Opening of the Berlin Wall is the event allowing freer crossings between East and West Berlin.

  2. In what year was Dirty Dancing released?

    Answer: 1987

    Dirty Dancing was released in 1987.

  3. In what year was Back to the Future released?

    Answer: 1985

    Back to the Future was released in 1985.

  4. What model of car becomes the film’s time machine?

    Answer: a DeLorean

    The time machine is a modified DeLorean.

  5. Who directed Die Hard?

    Answer: John McTiernan

    John McTiernan directed Die Hard.

Daily round

  1. In what year was Akira released in Japan?

    Answer: 1988

    Akira released in Japan in 1988.

  2. Which sitcom follows Danny Tanner as he raises three daughters?

    Answer: Full House

    Full House is the family sitcom about widower Danny Tanner raising three daughters.

  3. In what year was Thriller released?

    Answer: 1982

    Thriller was released in 1982.

  4. In what year did the Game Boy launch?

    Answer: 1989

    the Game Boy launched in 1989.

  5. Which comedy sends Marty McFly through time?

    Answer: Back to the Future

    Back to the Future is the time-travel comedy featuring teenager Marty McFly.

Daily round

  1. What futuristic city is the main setting of Akira?

    Answer: Neo-Tokyo

    The story takes place in Neo-Tokyo.

  2. Which landmark became a prominent symbol of German reunification?

    Answer: the Brandenburg Gate

    The Brandenburg Gate became a major symbol of reunification.

  3. Which cyberpunk anime film follows Kaneda and Tetsuo in Neo-Tokyo?

    Answer: Akira

    Akira is the animated cyberpunk film involving biker Kaneda and Tetsuo.

  4. What reads the encoded information on a compact disc?

    Answer: a laser

    The standard music disc is about twelve centimeters wide.

  5. Who directed The Princess Bride?

    Answer: Rob Reiner

    Rob Reiner directed The Princess Bride.

Daily round

  1. Which platform game sends Mario across the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue a princess?

    Answer: Super Mario Bros.

    Super Mario Bros. is the side-scrolling platform game set in the Mushroom Kingdom.

  2. Which company released the Famicom?

    Answer: Nintendo

    Nintendo made or published Famicom.

  3. In what year were commercial compact discs introduced?

    Answer: 1982

    commercial compact discs were introduced in 1982.

  4. Who organized Live Aid?

    Answer: Bob Geldof and Midge Ure

    Bob Geldof and Midge Ure organized Live Aid.

  5. In what year was The Legend of Zelda first released?

    Answer: 1986

    The Legend of Zelda was first released in 1986.

Daily round

  1. What was the first music video shown on MTV?

    Answer: Video Killed the Radio Star

    Video Killed the Radio Star was its first broadcast video.

  2. Which aviation drama stars Tom Cruise as Maverick?

    Answer: Top Gun

    Top Gun is the aviation drama about naval fighter pilots.

  3. Who led the design team behind the Game Boy?

    Answer: Gunpei Yokoi and Nintendo R&D1

    Gunpei Yokoi and Nintendo R&D1 led the design team behind the Game Boy.

  4. Who created The Legend of Zelda with Takashi Tezuka?

    Answer: Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka

    Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka created The Legend of Zelda.

  5. Whom does Mario set out to rescue?

    Answer: Princess Toadstool

    Mario travels to rescue Princess Toadstool.

Daily round

  1. Which mystery comedy combines live actors with animated characters?

    Answer: Who Framed Roger Rabbit

    Who Framed Roger Rabbit is the mystery comedy combining live actors and animated characters.

  2. Who co-wrote the title track Like a Prayer with Madonna?

    Answer: Madonna and Patrick Leonard

    Madonna and Patrick Leonard co-wrote the title track Like a Prayer with Madonna.

  3. Who produced most of the Thriller album with Michael Jackson?

    Answer: Quincy Jones

    Quincy Jones produced Thriller.

  4. Which official magazine offered tips and news to Nintendo players in North America?

    Answer: Nintendo Power

    Nintendo Power is the official magazine serving Nintendo players in North America.

  5. Which Nintendo handheld uses interchangeable cartridges?

    Answer: Game Boy

    Game Boy is the Nintendo handheld game system with interchangeable cartridges.