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Outer Space in Pop Culture Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 3mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which movie features the iconic soundtrack composed by John Williams, known for its grand orchestral themes in a space saga?

a)

Interstellar

b)

Star Wars

c)

Guardians of the Galaxy

d)

The Martian

2.

In which movie does the character say the line, "To infinity and beyond!"?

a)

Star Trek

b)

Spaceballs

c)

Toy Story

d)

Apollo 13

3.

David Bowie's "Space Oddity" is about an astronaut named:

a)

Ziggy Stardust

b)

Major Tom

c)

Captain Fantastic

d)

Starman

4.

Which artist sings "Talking to the Moon"?

a)

Frank Sinatra

b)

Bruno Mars

c)

R.E.M.

d)

Bob Seger

5.

"2001: A Space Odyssey" is a classic space-themed movie directed by:

a)

Steven Spielberg

b)

George Lucas

c)

Stanley Kubrick

d)

Ridley Scott

6.

Which song by Elton John is a tribute to space exploration and mentions Mars?

a)

"Rocket Man"

b)

"Starman"

c)

"Space Oddity"

d)

"Walking on the Moon"

7.

In "Guardians of the Galaxy," which classic pop song plays during the opening scene on Morag?

a)

"Hooked on a Feeling" by Blue Swede

b)

"Come and Get Your Love" by Redbone

c)

"Moonage Daydream" by David Bowie

d)

"I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5

8.

Which movie about alien encounters features a linguist trying to communicate with extraterrestrial visitors?

a)

Arrival

b)

Contact

c)

Interstellar

d)

The Fifth Element

9.

The famous quote, "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that," comes from which space-themed movie?

a)

Apollo 13

b)

2001: A Space Odyssey

c)

Interstellar

d)

The Martian

10.

Which song by The Police talks about transmitting messages across the universe?

a)

"Every Breath You Take"

b)

"Roxanne"

c)

"Walking on the Moon"

d)

"Message in a Bottle"

11.

"Interstellar," a movie about space exploration, was directed by:

a)

Christopher Nolan

b)

Steven Spielberg

c)

James Cameron

d)

Ridley Scott

12.

Which movie features the quote, "No, I am your father," revealing a shocking family connection in space?

a)

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

b)

Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

c)

Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

d)

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

13.

The song "Across the Universe" by The Beatles uses the universe as a metaphor to describe:

a)

The vastness of love

b)

The journey of life

c)

The exploration of space

d)

The feeling of loneliness

14.

Which movie about an alien encounter is known for its unique use of music to communicate with extraterrestrials?

a)

Signs

b)

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

c)

War of the Worlds

d)

Independence Day

15.

"Flash Gordon" is a classic space-themed movie featuring a soundtrack by:

a)

Queen

b)

The Beatles

c)

David Bowie

d)

Elton John

16.

Which movie, set in space, includes the memorable line, "Houston, we have a problem"?

a)

Gravity

b)

Apollo 13

c)

The Right Stuff

d)

Interstellar

17.

The song "Starman" by David Bowie encourages listeners to:

a)

Look forward to the future

b)

Believe in extraterrestrial life

c)

Remember past space missions

d)

Dream about traveling through space

18.

Which movie about an alien encounter features a young boy who befriends an alien stranded on Earth?

a)

Mars Attacks!

b)

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

c)

The Iron Giant

d)

Lilo & Stitch

19.

In "The Martian," the stranded astronaut Mark Watney grows which crop to survive on Mars?

a)

Potatoes

b)

Corn

c)

Wheat

d)

Soybeans

20.

Which classic space-themed movie features the line, "In space, no one can hear you scream"?

a)

Alien

b)

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

c)

2001: A Space Odyssey

d)

Solaris