Q 01/05

What 1982 Steven Spielberg film follows a young boy who befriends an alien stranded on Earth?

A) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

B) Close Encounters of the Third Kind

C) Poltergeist

D) The Goonies

Answer · why

A) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) became the highest-grossing film of all time at that point, telling the story of Elliott and his alien friend.

Q 02/05

Which pop star released the album 'Thriller' in 1982, which became the best-selling album of all time?

A) Prince

B) Madonna

C) Michael Jackson

D) George Michael

Answer · why

C) Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' has sold over 70 million copies worldwide, featuring hits like 'Billie Jean,' 'Beat It,' and the title track.

Q 03/05

What famous barrier fell on November 9, 1989, symbolizing the end of the Cold War?

A) The Berlin Wall

B) The Great Wall of China

C) Hadrian's Wall

D) The Western Wall

Answer · why

A) The Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall, which had divided East and West Berlin since 1961, was opened on November 9, 1989. Its fall became the defining image of the Cold War...

Q 04/05

Which handheld music device, introduced by Sony in 1979, became a 1980s phenomenon?

A) Walkman

B) Discman

C) Boombox

D) iPod

Answer · why

A) Walkman

The Sony Walkman, the blue-and-silver TPS-L2, went on sale in Japan on 1 July 1979 for ¥33,000 (about $150) and reached the US in June 1980.

Q 05/05

In 'Back to the Future' (1985), what speed must the DeLorean reach to travel through time?

A) 65 mph

B) 75 mph

C) 88 mph

D) 100 mph

Answer · why

C) 88 mph

Doc Brown's DeLorean time machine needed to reach 88 miles per hour to activate the flux capacitor and travel through time, powered by 1.21 gigawatts.