Questions About Airplane! (1980)
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- 1.
What NBA legend had cameo roles in "Airplane!" and "Fletch"?
- A.
Larry Bird
- B.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- C.
Michael Jordan
- D.
Magic Johnson
Correct Answer
B. Kareem Abdul-JabbarExplanation
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had cameo roles in "Airplane!" and "Fletch".Rate this question:
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- 2.
The tagline, "What's slower than a speeding bullet, and able to hit tall buildings at a single bound", comes from which 1980 movie?
- A.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
- B.
Goldeneye
- C.
Fierce Creatures
- D.
Airplane!
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D. Airplane!Explanation
The tagline, "What's slower than a speeding bullet, and able to hit tall buildings at a single bound", is a humorous play on the famous phrase associated with Superman, "faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound". The movie Airplane! is known for its parody and satire, and this tagline is a clever twist on the iconic Superman line, fitting the comedic tone of the film.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The 1980 movie "Airplane!" was directed by whom?
- A.
Mike Newell
- B.
Quentin Tarantino
- C.
Jim Abrahams
- D.
Brian De Palma
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C. Jim AbrahamsExplanation
Jim Abrahams is the correct answer because he was one of the co-directors of the 1980 movie "Airplane!". Along with Jerry Zucker and David Zucker, Abrahams directed this comedy film that parodies disaster movies. The film became a huge success and is considered a classic in the comedy genre. Therefore, Jim Abrahams is the correct choice for the director of "Airplane!".Rate this question:
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- 4.
What movie directed by Jim Abrahams starred Leslie Nielsen and Peter Graves?
- A.
The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill But Came Down A Mountain
- B.
Airplane!
- C.
Rocky V
- D.
Up In Smoke
Correct Answer
B. Airplane!Explanation
Airplane! is the correct answer because it is a movie directed by Jim Abrahams that starred Leslie Nielsen and Peter Graves. The other options, "The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill But Came Down A Mountain," "Rocky V," and "Up In Smoke," are not directed by Jim Abrahams and do not feature Leslie Nielsen and Peter Graves.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In the movie "Airplane!", which meal was poisoned?
- A.
Fish
- B.
Steak
- C.
Chicken
- D.
Lasagna
Correct Answer
A. FishExplanation
In the movie "Airplane!", the meal that was poisoned was the fish. This is revealed in a scene where a passenger asks for the fish, and the flight attendant responds by saying, "I'm sorry, sir, we're all out of fish." This implies that the fish was poisoned and therefore unavailable to serve to the passengers.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What movie's theme song does "Airplane!" open with?
- A.
Jaws
- B.
Star Wars
- C.
Batman
- D.
The Godfather
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A. JawsExplanation
The movie "Airplane!" opens with the theme song from the movie "Jaws." This is because "Airplane!" is a comedy spoof film that parodies various genres, including disaster movies. By using the iconic theme song from "Jaws," the filmmakers create a humorous contrast between the tense and suspenseful nature of the original film and the comedic tone of "Airplane!"Rate this question:
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- 7.
What did the passengers in "Airplane!" do when Ted reminisced to them about Elaine?
- A.
Killed Themselves
- B.
Knocked Him Out
- C.
Drank Heavily
- D.
Fell Asleep
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- 8.
In "Airplane!", what fear must Ted Striker overcome?
- A.
Aeroacrophobia
- B.
Arrhenphobia
- C.
Aerophobia
- D.
Aviophobia
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D. AviophobiaExplanation
In the movie "Airplane!", Ted Striker must overcome his fear of flying, known as aviophobia, in order to save the passengers on board a troubled airplane. This fear is a significant obstacle for him throughout the film, as he must confront his own anxieties and insecurities in order to take control of the situation and successfully land the plane.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In "Airplane!", what tribe were Elaine and Ted assigned to in the Peace Corps?
- A.
Yoruba
- B.
Bakongo
- C.
Malumbo
- D.
Mandinka
Correct Answer
C. MalumboExplanation
In the movie "Airplane!", Elaine and Ted were assigned to the Malumbo tribe in the Peace Corps. This information is not explicitly mentioned in the question, but it is implied that the correct answer is Malumbo based on the given options.Rate this question:
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