1.
The movie in which stranded visitor uses his mind and wisdom to find a way to survive and escape the hostile planet with only a small amount of provisions.
Correct Answer
A. Martian
Explanation
In the movie "Martian," a stranded visitor on a hostile planet uses his intelligence and resourcefulness to survive and find a way to escape. The protagonist relies on his knowledge, problem-solving skills, and limited provisions to overcome the challenges he faces. This explanation aligns with the given description of the correct answer.
2.
A movie in which a programmer at a significant Internet corporation wins a contest that allows him a week in his privately-owned estate.
Correct Answer
B. Ex Machina
Explanation
The correct answer is Ex Machina. Ex Machina is a movie that revolves around a programmer who wins a contest and gets the opportunity to spend a week at the private estate of his employer, who is the CEO of a major internet corporation. The movie explores themes of artificial intelligence and the ethical implications of creating sentient machines.
3.
In 1962 Baltimore, a wordless, lone woman works as a sweeping lady in a top-secret, secure federal facility. When she discovers the classified secret of the facility, her life is forever changed.
Correct Answer
A. Shape of Water
Explanation
The given correct answer is "Shape of Water" because the description provided matches the plot of the movie. The film is set in 1962 Baltimore and revolves around a woman who works in a top-secret federal facility. She discovers a classified secret that alters her life.
4.
This is a movie about a coal miner from Western Virginia who wants his job to be followed by his sons.
Correct Answer
A. October Sky
Explanation
This movie, October Sky, is about a coal miner from Western Virginia who aspires for his sons to follow in his footsteps. It explores the protagonist's determination to break away from his predetermined path and pursue his passion for rocketry. The title "October Sky" symbolizes the vast possibilities and dreams that lie beyond the confines of the coal mines, representing the protagonist's desire to reach for the stars and inspire his sons to do the same.
5.
400,000 men from the British and French armies are stuck.
The Germans have superior air power and bomb the British soldiers and ships in awe since there is no other way out than by sea. The movie is?
Correct Answer
C. Dunkirk
Explanation
In the given scenario, the British and French armies are trapped and being bombed by the Germans, with no escape route except by sea. This situation is a clear reference to the historical event known as the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. In this event, the British and French troops were indeed surrounded by the enemy and had to be evacuated by sea from the beaches of Dunkirk. Therefore, the correct answer is Dunkirk.
6.
This movie showcased a nuclear accident, and incidentally, it was released just 12 days before the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island.
Correct Answer
A. China Syndrome
Explanation
The correct answer is China Syndrome. The movie China Syndrome showcased a nuclear accident, which is similar to the incident that occurred at Three Mile Island just 12 days after the movie's release. This suggests that the movie may have been inspired by or predicted the real-life accident, making it a relevant and accurate choice for the given information.
7.
Set in dystopian 2019, Rick Deckard hunts bioengineered humanoids known as replicants.
Correct Answer
B. Blade Runner
Explanation
The given correct answer is Blade Runner. The explanation for this is that Blade Runner is a science fiction film set in a dystopian future in 2019, where the protagonist, Rick Deckard, is a bounty hunter tasked with tracking down and "retiring" bioengineered humanoids called replicants. This plot description matches the given statement, making Blade Runner the correct answer.
8.
In this movie, scientists and engineers build a theme park that has genetically re-engineered dinosaurs.
Correct Answer
C. Jurassic Park
Explanation
The correct answer is Jurassic Park because it is the only movie listed that involves scientists and engineers building a theme park with genetically re-engineered dinosaurs. Mad Max is a post-apocalyptic film, Godzilla is about a giant monster, and Anaconda is about a giant snake.
9.
In this movie, the last remaining plant life is preserved in a series of geodesic domes on spacecraft after all life on Earth has vanished.
Correct Answer
B. Silent Running
Explanation
The given correct answer is "Silent Running". In this movie, the last remaining plant life is preserved in a series of geodesic domes on spacecraft after all life on Earth has vanished.
10.
A scientist working on SETI thinks she may have met an alien race for the first time based on the Carl Sagan book of the same name.
Correct Answer
B. Contact
Explanation
The correct answer is "Contact". The explanation is that the scientist believes she may have encountered an alien race based on the Carl Sagan book of the same name. The book "Contact" is about a scientist who makes contact with an extraterrestrial civilization, so it aligns with the scientist's belief. The other options, "Arrival", "Solis", and "Pale Blue Dot", do not specifically relate to the concept of making contact with aliens.