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Q1. Peter Weller (Buckaroo Banzai) famously played which robot-man hybrid? Medium · 200 pts

1. T-1000
2. RoboCop
3. Data
4. Sonny (I, Robot)

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RoboCop

Weller originated the RoboCop in the 1987 smash hit film!

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Q2. String theory proposes how many total dimensions exist? Medium · 200 pts

1. 6
2. 11
3. 18
4. 26

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11

M-theory suggests 11 dimensions - far beyond Buckaroo's 8th!

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Q3. Which 1930s pulp hero inspired Buckaroo's multi-talented team? Medium · 200 pts

1. Doc Savage
2. The Shadow
3. The Spider
4. Captain Future

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Doc Savage

Doc Savage's team of specialist experts inspired the Cavaliers concept!

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Q4. What happens when matter and antimatter collide in real physics? Medium · 200 pts

1. They bounce off each other
2. They merge into dark matter
3. They annihilate into energy
4. They create a black hole

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They annihilate into energy

Matter-antimatter collisions release pure energy, as E=mc² predicts!

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Q5. What's the highest US military readiness level shown in the film? Medium · 200 pts

1. DEFCON 5
2. DEFCON 4
3. DEFCON 3
4. DEFCON 2

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DEFCON 2

DEFCON 2 means 'next step to nuclear war' - reflecting 1980s fears!

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MORE ABOUT 'THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI'

'Wherever you go, there you are!' Peter Weller stars as the legendary Buckaroo Banzai, a neurosurgeon, particle physicist, race car driver, and rock star who accidentally opens a portal to the 8th dimension. When evil alien Red Lectroids led by Lord John Whorfin (John Lithgow) threaten Earth, Buckaroo must team up with his Hong Kong Cavaliers and the mysterious Penny Priddy (Ellen Barkin) to save humanity. With help from teammates Perfect Tommy (Lewis Smith), Reno Nevada (Pepe Serna), and Rawhide (Clancy Brown), this interdimensional adventure delivers unforgettable one-liners and wild sci-fi action!

Directed by W.D. Richter and starring Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum, and Christopher Lloyd, 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension' is a cult classic that combines comedy, adventure, and pure imagination. Join Team Banzai and test your knowledge of this beloved sci-fi gem with our incredibly fun free online trivia game!

Directed by W.D. Richter · Starring Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin

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