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    Who was the lead singer of the band Queen?

    • David Bowie
    • Freddie Mercury
    • Elton John
    • Mick Jagger
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Are you a true '80s aficionado? Take this "80s Pop Culture Quiz" and journey back to the iconic era of neon lights, big hair, and timeless hits! Challenge yourself with our engaging and fun multiple-choice questions, covering everything from legendary music acts like Queen and Michael Jackson to classic movies like "Back to the Future" and "The Breakfast Club." Remember the dance move that swept the nation or the TV show with a talking dog solving mysteries? Prove your knowledge of the decade that brought us unforgettable music, movies, and TV shows. Get ready to reminisce and show off your '80s expertise!

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  • 2. 

    Which iconic TV show featured four elderly women living in Miami?

    • Cheers

    • The Golden Girls

    • Family Ties

    • Dallas

    Correct Answer
    A. The Golden Girls
  • 3. 

    What game features a character eating dots and avoiding ghosts?

    • Pac-Man

    • Mario

    • Sonic the Hedgehog

    • Donkey Kong

    Correct Answer
    A. Pac-Man
  • 4. 

    What show features kids solving mysteries with a talking dog?

    • The Jetsons

    • Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

    • The Smurfs

    • Captain Planet and the Planeteers

    Correct Answer
    A. Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
  • 5. 

    What is the name of the extraterrestrial character in "E.T."?

    • Alf

    • Gizmo

    • E.T.

    • Yoda

    Correct Answer
    A. E.T.
  • 6. 

    Who performed "Like a Virgin" at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards?

    • Whitney Houston

    • Madonna

    • Cyndi Lauper

    • Janet Jackson

    Correct Answer
    A. Madonna
  • 7. 

    What is Tom Cruise's call sign in "Top Gun"?

    • Maverick

    • Iceman

    • Goose

    • Viper

    Correct Answer
    A. Maverick
  • 8. 

    What dance move was popularized by Michael Jackson?

    • The Moonwalk

    • The Twist

    • The Electric Slide

    • The Cabbage Patch

    Correct Answer
    A. The Moonwalk
  • 9. 

    What movie features a boy befriending a friendly alien?

    • Close Encounters of the Third Kind

    • Mac and Me

    • The NeverEnding Story

    • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

    Correct Answer
    A. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
  • 10. 

    Who played Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"?

    • Harrison Ford

    • Tom Cruise

    • Mel Gibson

    • Sylvester Stallone

    Correct Answer
    A. Harrison Ford
  • 11. 

    What was the name of the time machine in "Back to the Future"?

    • The Time Hopper

    • The Time Cruiser

    • The Time Traveler

    • The DeLorean

    Correct Answer
    A. The DeLorean
  • 12. 

    Which TV series follows the adventures of baby dinosaurs?

    • DuckTales

    • The Flintstones

    • Dinosaurs

    • The Jetsons

    Correct Answer
    A. Dinosaurs
  • 13. 

    Which album featured the songs "Billie Jean"?

    • Bad

    • Dangerous

    • Thriller

    • Off the Wall

    Correct Answer
    A. Thriller
  • 14. 

    What is the name of the computerized vehicle in "WarGames"?

    • HAL 9000

    • KITT

    • Christine

    • Joshua

    Correct Answer
    A. Joshua
  • 15. 

    What is the name of the high school in "The Breakfast Club"?

    • Shermer High School

    • Ridgemont High School

    • Huntington High School

    • Bayside High School

    Correct Answer
    A. Shermer High School

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