Quiz: Test Your 1980s Movie IQ

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Are you a 1980s movie fanatic? Test your knowledge of the decade's classics with our quiz from Jennifer, Kimberly, Nalleli, Jason and Annie.

Which of these 1980s movies does NOT star James Spader?
Where do the monsters in Gremlins come from?
In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, which of these Chicago landmarks does Ferris NOT visit?
Which of these actors does NOT appear in The Goonies?
In Back to the Future, what speed does the DeLorean have to hit in order to travel through time?
Which of the following movies was NOT directed by Rob Reiner?
A group of young actors frequently appeared in movies together in the 1980s and were friends in real life. What nickname was given to this group?
In Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, which historical figure do Bill and Ted NOT meet?
Which of these 1980s movies was adapted from a book?
Which of these 1980s movies takes place in Chicagoland?
What do the Ghostbusters use to capture ghosts?
What is Indiana Jones looking for in Raiders of the Lost Ark?
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