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Space Comedies and Satires

Description: Welcome to the Space Comedies and Satires Quiz! Test your knowledge about the hilarious and thought-provoking films that explore the vastness of space with a touch of humor and social commentary.
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In the 1987 film Spaceballs, what is the name of the evil villain who wants to steal air from Planet Druidia?

  1. Dark Helmet

  2. Emperor Ming

  3. Darth Vader

  4. Lex Luthor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dark Helmet, played by Rick Moranis, is the main antagonist of Spaceballs, a parody of the Star Wars franchise.

In the 2008 film WALL-E, what is the name of the robot who is left behind on Earth to clean up the mess left by humans?

  1. WALL-E

  2. R2-D2

  3. C-3PO

  4. Optimus Prime


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter - Earth Class, is the protagonist of the film WALL-E, a touching story about a robot's journey to find love and companionship.

In the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, what is the name of the sentient computer that controls the Discovery One spacecraft?

  1. HAL 9000

  2. Skynet

  3. Matrix

  4. Ultron


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

HAL 9000, an acronym for Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer, is the artificial intelligence system that controls the Discovery One spacecraft in 2001: A Space Odyssey.

In the 1979 film Monty Python's Life of Brian, what is the name of the group of rebels who fight against the Roman Empire?

  1. The People's Front of Judea

  2. The Judean People's Front

  3. The Judean Liberation Front

  4. The People's Liberation Front of Judea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The People's Front of Judea is a fictional rebel group in Monty Python's Life of Brian, a satirical comedy about a man mistaken for the Messiah.

In the 2016 film The Martian, what is the name of the astronaut who is stranded on Mars and must use his ingenuity to survive?

  1. Mark Watney

  2. Matt Damon

  3. Elon Musk

  4. Neil Armstrong


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, is the protagonist of The Martian, a film based on the novel of the same name by Andy Weir.

In the 1999 film Galaxy Quest, what is the name of the fictional television show that inspires a group of aliens to visit Earth?

  1. Galaxy Quest

  2. Star Trek

  3. Star Wars

  4. Battlestar Galactica


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Galaxy Quest is a fictional television show within the film of the same name, which is a parody of the Star Trek franchise.

In the 2021 film Don't Look Up, what is the name of the comet that is hurtling towards Earth and threatens to destroy it?

  1. Comet Dibiasky

  2. Asteroid B-612

  3. Planet Nibiru

  4. Death Star


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comet Dibiasky is the celestial object that threatens Earth in Don't Look Up, a satirical comedy about the media's response to a global crisis.

In the 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap, what is the name of the fictional heavy metal band that embarks on a disastrous tour?

  1. Spinal Tap

  2. Mötley Crüe

  3. Metallica

  4. Guns N' Roses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spinal Tap is a fictional heavy metal band created for the film of the same name, a mockumentary that satirizes the rock music industry.

In the 2009 film Zombieland, what is the name of the amusement park where the main characters seek refuge from the zombie apocalypse?

  1. Pacific Playland

  2. Six Flags Magic Mountain

  3. Disneyland

  4. Universal Studios


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pacific Playland is a fictional amusement park in Zombieland, where the main characters find a temporary safe haven from the zombie hordes.

In the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, what is the name of the alien transvestite from the planet Transsexual, Transylvania?

  1. Dr. Frank-N-Furter

  2. Riff Raff

  3. Magenta

  4. Columbia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Frank-N-Furter is the flamboyant and eccentric alien transvestite from the planet Transsexual, Transylvania, in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

In the 2017 film The Lego Movie Batman, what is the name of Batman's loyal butler and confidant?

  1. Alfred Pennyworth

  2. Robin

  3. The Joker

  4. Commissioner Gordon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alfred Pennyworth is Batman's loyal butler and confidant in The Lego Movie Batman, a satirical take on the iconic DC Comics superhero.

In the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy, what is the name of the talking raccoon who is part of the titular team of misfit heroes?

  1. Rocket Raccoon

  2. Groot

  3. Star-Lord

  4. Gamora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rocket Raccoon is a genetically engineered raccoon who is a skilled marksman and explosives expert in Guardians of the Galaxy.

In the 1997 film Men in Black, what is the name of the secret government agency that monitors and regulates extraterrestrial activity on Earth?

  1. Men in Black

  2. MIB

  3. The Agency

  4. The Syndicate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Men in Black is the secret government agency that monitors and regulates extraterrestrial activity on Earth in the film of the same name.

In the 2005 film The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, what is the name of the supercomputer that calculates the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything?

  1. Deep Thought

  2. HAL 9000

  3. Skynet

  4. Matrix


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deep Thought is the supercomputer that calculates the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

In the 2016 film Arrival, what is the name of the alien species that arrives on Earth and communicates with humans using a complex language?

  1. Heptapods

  2. Venusians

  3. Martians

  4. Plutonians


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heptapods are the alien species that arrives on Earth and communicates with humans using a complex language in Arrival.

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