Image: Don Simpson / Jerry Bruckheimer Films
About This Quiz
What happens when a daring and sexy student pilot meets his match in the classroom? Take this quiz to remember all of your favorite moments from this 80s action-packed love story!
"I feel the need, the need for ________!"
Love
Speed
"Top Gun" was directed by Tony Scott and produced by both Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.
Beer
Money
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"Top Gun" features lead male character Pete Mitchell. What is his call sign?
Goose
Iceman
Maverick
Maverick is a United States Naval Aviator Lieutenant.
Stinger
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Which famous actor plays the role of Lt. Mitchell?
Tom Skerrit
Val Kilmer
Anthony Edwards
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise was born on July 3, 1962. His real name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV.
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Who is Maverick's flying partner?
Tom Kazanski
Charlotte Blackwood
Mike Metcalf
Nick Bradshaw
LTJG Nick Bradshaw is known as Maverick's Radar Intercept Officer. The pair get along very well.
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What is LTJG Bradshaw's call sign?
Viper
Jester
Goose
LTJG stands for a junior grade lieutenant in the United States Navy. It is also used in the US Coast Guard, US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.
Charlie
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Which famous actor plays the role of Goose?
Michael Ironside
Val Kilmer
Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards was born on July 19, 1962 in Santa Barbara, California. He is married to Jeanine Lobell.
Tom Skerritt
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"Hey, Goose, you big stud... take me to bed or ________."
Out to a restaurant
I'll go with someone else
Take me dancing
Lose me forever
Goose replies to his wife, "Show me the way home, honey!"
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Who is Maverick's wingman?
Cougar
Cougar's name is LT Bill Cortell. He is portrayed by actor John Stockwell.
Stinger
Viper
Iceman
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What does Maverick do when he flies inverted and parallel to one of the other aircraft?
Runs out of gas
Gives the other pilot the finger
Maverick is somewhat of a wild guy. This gutsy move shows just how wild he can be.
Moons him
Vomits
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What is the name of the commanding officer who sends Maverick and Goose off to flight school?
Slider
Stinger
Stinger's real name is CDR Tom Jardian. He is portrayed by actor James Tolkan.
Merlin
Hollywood
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Where is the Top Gun school located?
NAS Jacksonville
NAS Miramar
NAS stands for Naval Air station. Top Gun was filmed in 22 different locations.
NAS Pensacola
NAS Key West
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What is Goose's wife's name?
Jessica
Janet
Carole
Goose keeps up with Maverick for the most part, but the other side of him is completely devoted to his wife and kids.
Charlie
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Which famous actress plays the role of Carole Bradshaw?
Michele Pfifer
Julia Roberts
Meg Ryan
Meg Ryan was born Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra. Her birthday is November 19, 1961.
Diane Keaton
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"It's classified. I could tell you, but _________."
I'd get in trouble
Then I'd have to kill you
Maverick tries to explain something to his flight school instructor, however, he cannot go into further detail like she asked.
The mission would be compromised
My commanding officer would yell at me.
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What is the name of the Top Gun instructor?
Charlotte Blackwood
Charlotte Blackwood is better known throughout the film as Charlie. She is a civilian, teaching in a military setting.
Mary Metcalf
Carole Bradshaw
Jessica Jones
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Which famous actress plays the role of Charlie?
Diane Keaton
Sally Field
Kelly McGillis
Kelly McGillis is best known for her acting in the 80s. One of her most famous roles was as Rachel Lapp in "Witness" (1985).
Madonna
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Who is Maverick's number one rival at Top Gun?
Viper
Iceman
Iceaman's real name is LT Tom Kazanski. Iceman and Maverick take turns trying to outdo each other.
Jester
Goose
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Iceman is portrayed by this famous actor...
George Clooney
Harrison Ford
Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer was born on December 31, 1959 in Los Angeles. He attended The Juilliard School.
Johnny Depp
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What is LCDR Rick Heatherly's call sign?
Viper
Jester
Jester is portrayed by actor Michael Ironside. He was born Frederick Reginald Ironside on February 12, 1950.
Wolfman
Hollywood
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What happens when Maverick and Goose eject from their F-14?
Maverick dies
Goose dies
When they ejected from the plane, Goose's head slammed into the aircraft canopy. The two landed in the ocean, but Goose has already died.
They are expelled from Top Gun
They receive medals
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What is Maverick's motivation for flying?
His father was also a pilot
Maverick's father died while flying aircraft in the Vietnam War.
He wants to impress his wife and kids
He wants to honor his late mother
He will be the highest paid pilot if he makes it
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Who at Top Gun knew Maverick's father before he passed away?
Viper
Michael "Viper" Metcalf is the Top Gun leader. He flew with Maverick's father off the USS Oriskany in Vietnam.
Jester
Stinger
Merlin
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Whose life does Maverick save in one of the film's final action scenes?
Charlie
Iceman
Despite being rivals throughout the entire film, Maverick comes to Iceman's rescue up in the air. The two end up as friends.
Jester
Viper
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What does Maverick do with Goose's dog tags at the end of the film?
Buries them
Hangs them in his locker
Throws them into the ocean
As he looks out and reflects, he tosses the dog tags into the ocean. The viewer is led to believe that his grief has led to strength.
Returns them to Carole
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Iceman says to Maverick, "You can be my _______ any time."
Wingman
Maverick, slightly insulted by this suggestion, says to Iceman, "(expletive!) you can be mine." After all, it was Maverick who saved Iceman!
Cold Beer
Radar Intercept Officer
Best Man
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With what song do Maverick and Goose serenade Charlie at the bar?
Heaven in Your Eyes
Take My Breath Away
You've Lost That Loving' Feelin'
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' was recorded by The Righteous Brothers. It was released in November 1964.
Lead Me On
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Which Kenny Loggins' song is heard while Maverick and others are flying through the sky?
I'm Free
Danger Zone
Danger Zone was composed by Giorgio Moroder, with lyrics by Tom Whitlock. It was released on May 13, 1986.
I'm Alright
Nobody's Fool
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In Charlie and Maverick's famous love scene, what song plays in the background?
Mighty Wings
Take My Breath Away
Take My Breath Away was performed by Berlin. It is the official love theme from "Top Gun."
Through the Fire
Heaven in Your Eyes
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At the bar, what song does Goose play on the piano for his wife, Carole?
Great Balls of Fire
Great Balls of Fire, by Jerry Lee Lewis, was recorded on October 8, 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee. Goose plays this on the piano and sings along!
Broken Wings
On the Wings of Love
Piano Man
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At the end of the film, Maverick is offered any job he wants, which does he choose?
He retires
Top Gun Instructor
To honor his bravery and saving the lives of his fellow pilots, Maverick is offered any job he wants.
Commanding Officer
Fighter pilot for overseas operations
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When Charlie asks if he is a good pilot, Maverick responds:
"I'm the best there is"
"Depends, do you want dinner?"
"I can hold my own"
Charlie asks Maverick this after he and Goose serenade her at the bar. She replies to him, "Great, then I won't have to worry about your living as a singer!"
"I wish my father could see how good I am"
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In what year did Top Gun premiere?
1980
1986
"Top Gun" was released on May 16, 1986. It was distributed by Paramount Pictures.
1990
1995
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When Goose sees the plaque with names of the best of the best, what does he notice?
Maverick's not on the list
He is not on the list
Goose is spelled with 1 O
Goose replies, "No, boys. There's two Os in Goose!
Maverick's dad is on the list
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When Maverick arrives at Charlie's house, what does he tell her he is going to do?
Kiss her
Take a shower
Maverick rides a motorcycle throughout the film. When he's not in the air, he is on his bike.
Go for a swim
Make her dinner
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Before heading out, Slider reminds the boys there are no points for _________.
The last plane in
Second place
Jester: Maverick, you and Goose get your butts outta that flight gear and up to Viper's office now.%0DSlider: Remember, boys, no points for second place.%0DGoose: You're a lot brighter than you look.%0DSlider: Oh, you shut up.
The weary
A missed question
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Don Simpson / Jerry Bruckheimer Films