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The Ultimate ’80s Kids Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge on the GREATEST decade to have been a kid. Hater ’90s kids to the left, please.

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  1. 1. What is the name of this toy:

    Via mentalfloss.com
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    The Hugga Bunch
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    Popples

  2. 2. Complete the lyrics: "Muppet Babies, we make our dreams come true…"

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    "Muppet Babies, we’re always here for you."
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    "Muppet Babies, we'll do the same for you."

  3. 3. What was the name of Punky Brewster’s dog?

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    Brandon
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    Comet

  4. 4. Name the substitute teacher in the book "Miss Nelson is Missing!"

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    Miss Ethel Eekbum
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    Miss Viola Swamp

  5. 5. Which one is Daryl Hall and which one is John Oates?

    Via virginmedia.com
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    Daryl Hall is on the left and John Oates on the right.
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    Daryl Hall is on the right and John Oates is on the left.

  6. 6. What is the name of the oldest child on “The Cosby Show”?

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    Sondra
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    Denise

  7. 7. What was Jolt?

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    A Jenga-style game that was set on a moving board with a timer.
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    A very caffeinated soda.

  8. 8. What popular toy did E.T. use as part of his makeshift communicator to "phone home" with?

    Via Universal Pictures
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    Speak & Spell
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    Nintendo

  9. 9. What injury did Olympian Greg Louganis sustain at the 1988 Seoul Games?

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    He cracked his head on the diving board.
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    He broke his back diving into a pool.

  10. 10. Which of these Madonna albums came out first?

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    "Like a Prayer"
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    "True Blue"

  11. 11. What was She-Ra’s alias?

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    Adora
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    Ariana

  12. 12. Which one of these films is NOT an ‘80s movie?

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    “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead”
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    “Heathers”

  13. 13. Complete the lyrics: “Butterfly in the sky….”

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    "Soaring far up high."
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    "I can go twice as high."

  14. 14. What was the name of He-Man’s home planet?

    Via technologytell.com
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    Etheria
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    Eternia

  15. 15. "Mathnet" was a recurring segment that ran on which PBS show?

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    "3-2-1 Contact"
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    "Square One"

  16. 16. "Just Say No” was…

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    An anti-drug campaign created by Nancy Reagan.
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    A campaign to help prevent child abuse created by Nancy Reagan.

  17. 17. What was the female counterpart to the toy My Buddy?

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    My Little Sister
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    Kid Sister

  18. 18. Freaky Freezies were…

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    Gloves that changed color in the snow.
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    Monster-shaped popsicles.

  19. 19. Who hosted "Star Search"?

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    Ed McMahon
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    Dick Clark

  20. 20. What are the names of all five “The Breakfast Club” characters?

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    Brian Johnson, Andrew Clark, Allison Reynolds, Claire Standish, and John Bender
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    Gary Wallace, Steff McKee, Andie Walsh, Claire Standish, and John Bender

  21. 21. Who sang the theme song to "Pee-wee's Playhouse"?

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    The Go-Go’s
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    Cyndi Lauper

  22. 22. Which “Friends” star had a recurring role on “Family Ties”?

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    Matthew Perry
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    Courteney Cox

  23. 23. On the TV show “Out of This World," how would Evie freeze time?

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    By putting the tips of her two index fingers together.
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    By snapping her fingers.

  24. 24. Which of these is NOT a real Gummi Bear?

    Via Walt Disney Television Animation
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    Luna Bear
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    Sunni Gummi

  25. 25. On "Perfect Strangers," what was the name of Balki’s home country?

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    Mypos
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    Corfos

  26. 26. What was the name of Sarah’s little brother in “Labyrinth”?

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    Bobby
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    Toby

  27. 27. On "Jem," who was the lead singer of the rival band, The Misfits?

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    Pizzazz
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    Roxy

  28. 28. Which performer did NOT appear on “We Are The World”?

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    Prince
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    Bruce Springsteen

  29. 29. Which one of these is a real Teddy Ruxpin catchphrase?

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    "Hi, I’m Teddy Ruxpin. Can you and I be friends?"
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    "Hi, I’m Teddy Ruxpin. Let us have an adventure together!"

  30. 30. What is the name of ALF’s home planet?

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    Melmac
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    Antareus

  31. 31. What would the Care Bears defend themselves with?

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    The Care Bear stare
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    The Care Bear embrace

  32. 32. What was the name of Michael Jackson's pet chimpanzee?

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    Mr. Tibbs
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    Bubbles

  33. 33. What was the name of this toy:

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    Pogo Ball
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    Hop-Up Ball

  34. 34. Who voiced Mikey in "Look Who’s Talking"?

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    Bruce Willis
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    Sylvester Stallone

  35. 35. What was the name of the space shuttle that exploded right after launching?

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    Discovery
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    Challenger

  36. 36. Who ran against George H. W. Bush during the 1988 presidential election?

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    Michael Dukakis
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    Walter Mondale

  37. 37. What is the name of this advertisement mascot:

    Via priceonomics.com
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    Bort
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    Noid

  38. 38. What is the name of the Girl Scout-type group in "Troop Beverly Hills"?

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    Explorer Troopers of Beverly Hills
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    Wilderness Girls Troop Beverly Hills

  39. 39. Which one of these is a REAL Smurf?

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    Handy Smurf
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    Professor Smurf

  40. 40. What was the name of Samantha’s love interest in “Sixteen Candles”?

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    Blane McDonough
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    Jake Ryan

  41. 41. In what "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" story did this disturbing illustration appear?

    Via halloween.wikia.com
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    "The Haunted House"
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    "The White Satin Evening Gown"

  42. 42. What was the name of the evil witch that took over Emerald City in "Return to Oz?"

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    Mombi
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    Ozma

  43. 43. What did the name Vicki really stand for on “Small Wonder”?

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    Voice Input Child Identicant
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    Virtual Identical Child Impersonator

  44. 44. In "Back to the Future," how much electric power does the DeLorean need in order to time travel?

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    1.21 gigawatts
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    12.5 gigawatts

  45. 45. What is the name of the pirate ship the gang discovers in "The Goonies"?

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    "The Lighting Storm"
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    "The Inferno"

  46. 46. On “You Can’t Do That on Television,” who ran the restaurant where the kids ate?

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    Barth
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    Norb

  47. 47. Which book series was first released in 1986?

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    Goosebumps
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    "The Baby-Sitters Club"

  48. 48. Electric Youth was a celebrity perfume designed by:

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    Debbie Gibson
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    Janet Jackson

  49. 49. Who was the main villain on "ThunderCats"?

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    Archmage
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    Mumm-Ra

  50. 50. What candy did Ronald Reagan like to eat and have on his desk?

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    Jelly Beans
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    Skittles
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