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About This Quiz
The '50s brought no shortage of sci-fi flicks, most of which had one thing in common -- they weren't that good. The 1956 classic "The Forbidden Planet!" broke the mold, not just by offering an engaging story, but also by pushing the boundaries of the genre.
For instance, while earlier movies had space scenes, "The Forbidden Planet!" was the first to be set entirely in outer space. It was also one of the first to stretch the concept of space travel thanks to a ship that moved faster then the speed of light. The film even featured a surprisingly advanced robot -- who later starred in his own spin-off, "The Invisible Boy" -- who was so beyond his time that movie goers got an early glimpse of the potential dangers and pitfalls of robots and AI.Â
Do you remember the name of the mysterious faraway planet where Dr. Morbius and his daughter were stranded? How about the name of the ancient people who once lived there? What is the name of the incredibly advanced robot assistant who welcomed Dr. Adams when he landed? Which future film star played Adams in the movie? If you can answer these, you just might have what it takes to ace this quiz about "The Forbidden Planet!"
What is the name of the planet Commander Adams lands on?
Solaris-8
Altaira-4
A futuristic society settles on the planet; one inhabitant names his daughter after the planet.
Nebula-2
Rakton-5
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What is Captain Adams's mission on the planet they land on?
To test the air quality
To gather evidence of life
To establish a colony
To check for survivors of a previous crew
An expedition had explored the planet and were never heard from again.
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With whom does the crew have radio contact before landing on the planet?
Queen Valeria
No one
Dr. Morbius
Morbius was part of the original expedition to the planet. He does not have a welcoming tone.
An unintelligible communication
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What is the name of the robot that greets Captain Adams?
Sampson
Stephens-6
Robby
Robby was created by Morbius and can execute unthinkable tasks. He acts like a servant in the household.
Milton-4
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What advice is the crew given by the planet inhabitant before they land their spaceship?
"Stay together."
"Don't drink the water."
"Avoid the mountains."
"Turn back at once without landing."
Morbius makes efforts to dissuade the captain from landing on the planet. He finally gives in and allows them to visit.
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Adams encounters Dr. Morbius, a scientist. What does he study?
Languages
Through his studies, Morbius is able to decipher the mass contents of the library left behind by the original population.
Alien environments
Plant life
Biology
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Captain Adams learned that an entire colony perished. Who are the only survivors?
Robby and Dr. Morbius
Jerry and his wife
Dr. Morbius and Altaira
A disease killed off the population. Morbius does not disclose too much detail.
A robot and a scientist's daughter
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What is the race who once inhabited the planet?
The Blamor
The Krell
The Krell were a superior race with advanced technology. They constructed a miles-long underground transport system.
The Fleg
The Archimede
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What color is the sky on the alien planet?
Green
The climate is desert-like with a green sky. The astronauts marvel at it.
Blue
Purple
Orange
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A robot greets Adams and his men. Who does NOT go with the robot to meet their host?
Adams
Quinn
Quinn is the chief engineer who mans the ship while the captain seeks contact with survivors. He is played by Richard Anderson who was Oscar Goldman on "The Six Million Dollar Man".
Jerry
Doc
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What is Morbius's daughter's nickname?
Alta
The daughter was born on the planet so she is named after it.
Kit
Krelly
Moonbeam
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What reveals that the robot is not dangerous?
Robby starts singing sweetly to the guests.
Robby is ordered to harm the guests and does not.
Morbius does a demonstration where he gives the robot a gun and tells him to shoot at his guests. The robot does not follow orders.
Robby informs the guests he was programmed not to be violent.
Robby self-destructs when asked to harm others.
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Morbius mentions a "dark force" on the planet. How does it leave its victims?
In a permanent coma
Torn limb from limb
The crew finds carnage inside the ship. They cannot figure out how someone could have slipped by the guards.
Without the ability to speak or see
Drained of their blood
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When Dr. Morbius's daughter meets the three space travelers, what does she comment?
"Captain, I'd like to get a closer look at your men."
"Which of you gentlemen would allow me to study you?"
"So this is why father never wanted visitors."
"You're lovely, doctor. The end ones are unbelievable."
The men are standing shoulder to shoulder as they are introduced. The doctor is in the middle.
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Which is NOT among Altaira's "friends"?
A deer
A parrot
Altaira has not grown up with any peers so animals have become her friends. They have been made tame.
A tiger
A monkey
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How does Altaira summon her "friends"?
She has a whistle.
The animals are responsive to Altaira's whistle.
She claps her hands.
She flashes a light into the sky.
She leaves out a special treat for them to eat.
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Who is the first to flirt with Dr. Mobius's daughter?
Captain Adams
Robby
Jerry
Jerry talks Alta into giving him a kiss. It does not take much coaxing.
Doc
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What does the ship's cook ask the robot to make for him?
Filet mignon
Bourbon
The cook is eager to take advantage of getting anything he asks for. The robot delivers gallons of bourbon!
Money
Fresh eggs
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When Jerry kisses Alta, what comment does she make?
"Is that the best you can do?"
"You kiss by the book."
"There is no stimulation."
Alta does not seem to have a physical reaction to Jerry's kiss. That is not the case with the captain.
"I think I like this."
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What does the captain reprimand Alta about?
Her hairstyle
Her piano playing
Her clothing
The captain is frustrated she dresses so provocatively. He is tempted by her.
Her singing
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What does Alta ask Robby to get her in order to please the captain?
Nail polish
Fancy desserts
Music "with a flair for the romantic"
A dress where "nothing must show"
Alta wants to please the captain and his request for modest dress. She is attracted to him.
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What observation do the crewmen report after the ship is sabotaged?
They saw a strange green flash of light.
They heard heavy breathing.
The alien is invisible so the breathing is a slight clue there is a presence.
They saw giant footprints.
They found a red residue.
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What does Alta say to Captain Adams that persuades him to kiss her?
"Why don't you kiss me like everyone else does?"
Alta doesn't understand the rules of courting because she has been so isolated. An aggressive approach makes the most sense to her.
"Are you afraid of forbidden fruit, Captain?"
"I couldn't take my eyes off you when we first met."
"Who's going to teach me about love?"
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The only physical evidence of the Krell civilization is a _____________.
An ancient spaceship
A doorway
The doctor shows the captain a large stone-style door on the recesses of his home.
A fossilized skeleton
A goblet
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What does Dr. Morbius hope to gain with the Krell's lab secrets?
Superhuman intelligence
The doctor has studied the knowledge of the Krell. He is hesitant to share his discoveries.
Immortality
Shape-shifting abilities
Superhuman strength
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What kind of security is set up around the spaceship?
An electric force field
The force field reveals the outlined shape of the monster as it zaps it. Otherwise, the antagonist is invisible.
Barbed wire fence
A trench
A ring of fire
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What does Dr. Morbius tell Adams after Quinn is killed?
"There is only one way to abolish these murderers."
"If you kill its offspring you will gain the upper hand."
"The next one will be worse."
It seems as if there is no recourse for anyone and they are doomed.
"Leave now before more of you are murdered."
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What was the name of the expedition that met a terrible fate on the planet?
Pegasus
Bellepheron
Bellepheron was a Greek hero who tamed the mythical creature, Pegasus.
Titania
Gilgamesh
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What is realized about the alien monster?
It is the child of Morbius and an alien.
Its weakness is Alta.
The doctor created it with his mind.
The doctor developed his mind so much that he was unaware of its power to create. He cannot control it.
It fears water.
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What device does Morbius demonstrate?
A ray gun that will destroy the monster
A special spaceship
A cell replicator
An IQ booster
The device must be used carefully so it does not overdose the subject.
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When the crewman, "Doc," takes a deadly dose from the Krell device, what does he tell Adams?
"You must use the booster before Dr. Morbius!"
"The Krell knew the secret!"
"The monster is from the ID!"
This was the intellectual way of saying that the monster comes from the mind of Dr. Morbius.
"Leave this planet!"
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Why does Morbius tell Adams to get 100,000 miles away within 24 hours?
The aliens will take over their minds.
More aliens are coming.
A contagious disease is spreading.
The planet of Altair-4 will explode.
Dr. Morbius wants the captain to take his daughter with him to save her from the destruction.
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What is 37 inches long?
The opening to a secret passage
The height of the aliens
The footprint of the creature
There is very little evidence of the creature since it is invisible; only a footprint is evident.
The skeletal remains discovered.
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How long has it been since the Krell lived?
100 decades
2,000 years
5 millenia
2,000 centuries
The doctor has been studying the intelligence of this ancient civilization and is amazed at the longevity of their underground transport system and intelligence device.
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The final shot of the movie is ________________________.
A close-up of the monster's footprint
Captain Adams comforting Altaira
The captain makes good on his promise to care for Dr. Morbius's daughter.
The robot winking at the camera
A shot of the universe with many planets.
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