Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
1980s
Finish the Saying
"Jack" of All Trades
Baby, It's Cold Outside
100
If you're into cars, you'll know that this Japanese car brand is the most popular in the world, and they sold 10.8 million cars globally in 2024! With models like the Tundra truck, the reliable Camry, and the sleek sportscar the Supra, this brand is a household name
Toyota!
Toyota started in 1937 and has grown to the cultural giant we know of today. Fun fact: Toyota's racing team claimed its 200th Nascar Cup Series victory on September 8, 2025!!!
100
This classic 1985 film about a guy named Marty McFly who accidentally goes back in time and meets his younger parents is one you should absolutely see! It has an awesome soundtrack, features some pretty cool movie magic, and stars beloved actor Michael J. Fox in his prime, not to mention that one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, Steven Spielberg, executive produced it, while Robert Zemeckis, who also did Forrest Gump (1994), directed and wrote the film! Which film is this?
Back to the Future!
100
"What goes around..."
"...comes around"
The meaning of this one is easy. Make sure that you try to do good things and treat people fairly, because whatever energy you put out, that will come back to you!
100
This Jack is a lonely skeleton king of a holiday town that accidentally finds another holiday's land and falls in love with it. Ultimately, he finds in The Nightmare Before Christmas that he feels best when he is on his game in his own holiday land, and learns a valuable lesson about gratitude
Jack Skellington!
100
How cold (in Fahrenheit) does it have to be for water to freeze???
32 degrees (or zero degrees Celsius)
200
In 1869, this was finally finished after years of hard work, mostly performed by Chinese, Irish, and other immigrants and recently freed Black folks. It connected the eastern part of the United States with the rugged lands west of the Rocky Mountains, which had never been done before, allowing the easy transportation of people and supplies. Most of the vehicles that used this were steam-powered, very long, and pretty loud...what was this thing called?
The Transcontinental Railroad! The Latin prefix Trans means between, and Continental means of the entire continent. This modern marvel also helped to change where people chose to live in the U.S., and made the Gold Rush go even harder!
200
There was one pop music artist that dominated the music scene in the 1980s, more than any other artist. This person had nine number one hits and was a force in dance, fashion, music videos, and pop culture. To this day, one of their signature sparkly gloves is showcased at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, so if you ever visit there, be sure to stop by and see it! Who is this mystery artist?
Michael Jackson!!!
Born in 1958, MJ began performing at a very young age with his family musical group, The Jackson 5. They had several big hits, like "I Want You Back" and "ABC" before Mike branched out on his own in 1979 with the wildly successful Off the Wall album! Michael is the iconic face of the 1980s
200
"You're ________ up the wrong _______," a saying that means that someone is making a mistake in their actions against another person, or that the person's belief in something is incorrect
You're barking up the wrong tree!
Basically, you're messing with the wrong guy, you're playing the wrong fiddle, you're waaaay off my dude!
200
This Jack offers tasty food at a reasonable price, plus he is also known for being a scary toy in the movie Elf that scares Buddy the Elf pretty badly...
Jack in the Box!
200
What is the typical, or average, cold low temperature for Portland in the winter?
a. 24-25 degrees
b. 36-37 degrees
c. 42-43 degrees
B! Portland typically can expect low temperatures to average out to roughly 36-37 degrees in the winter time, with obvious fluctuations on that
300
These supercars are currently the most expensive in the world, with a price tag of $18.7 million! The La Voiture Noire model of this brand is valued at that price!
a. Bugatti
b. Ferrari
c. Lamborghini
A, Bugatti! Although the Rolls Royce Rose Noire Droptail is valued at $32 million, Rolls Royce is technically not a supercar company, it is considered a "coachbuilt" brand, so it cannot claim the title of most expensive supercar.
300
This legendary Atari video game was released on May 22, 1980, ushering in the age of video games. It became wildly popular both at home on Atari consoles and in arcades, and can be found to this day all over. If you play it, remember to eat lots of big dots, go after random fruit, and be careful of Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde, they'll get you! What game is it?
Pac Man
300
In the theater, we don't say 'good luck' because it is said to be a cursed phrase, that mischievous spirits that haunt theaters will cause bad things to happen if they hear that. Instead, we say ______ a ____!
Break a leg!
300
This Jack is a tasty dairy-based thing that you might find on your burger, or in an enchilada, or other savory treats
Jack cheese! The best is pepper jack, in this author's opinion...
300
What is the coldest known temperature ever recorded on Earth?
a. -58 degrees
b. -120 degrees
c. -89 degrees
C! Recorded in Russia's Vostok Station in Antarctica on July 21, 1983, this is the coldest temperature on record!!! BRRRRRRRRRRRRR
400
This famous plane, which was built by tycoon Howard Hughes, is housed at the Evergreen Aviation and Space museum in McMinnville, Oregon. Its body is made of wood, which is how it got its nickname, and it used to be housed in Long Beach, California. What is the famous, rhyming name of this plane?
The Spruce Goose!!!
400
In the middle of the Cold War, the United States was competing with the Soviet Union, now Russia, over literally everything. On February 22, 1980, the U.S. scored a major victory against the Soviet Union in the winter Olympics in this icy sport, giving us a gold medal!
Ice Hockey!
Called the 'Miracle on Ice,' the U.S. ended a five gold medal winning streak for the Soviets, and they did it on home soil in Lake Placid, New York. Sweet victory!!!
400
I don't know if this is true or not, maybe you'll have to find out, but they say that "an _______ a day keeps the _________ away"
An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
Idk, this saying kind of makes it sound like doctors are scary, like they're something to keep away like the Boogeyman!
400
This Jack is a famous musician, actor, and father, and has starred in sooooo many movies, including School of Rock and The Minecraft Movie, among others. Which Jack is this???
Jack Black!!!
Check this out:
400
There was a famous song that came out in 1990 that was "too cold" and became a huge hit, even though the recording artist got into trouble at first for using the iconic bassline from Queen and David Bowie's song "Under Pressure." He also got teased a lot for trying to act like a hard gangster, even though he as raised in the posh suburbs of Miami, Florida...I guess if there was a problem, he actually couldn't solve it! What song is this???
"Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice
500
Okay, this question can be considered a crossover from the 80s category, but if you're paying attention, you should be able to get this one. There was a film that came out in 1987 that starred legendary comedians John Candy (rest in peace sir) and Steve Martin, and focused on a man's efforts to get home to his family at Thanksgiving, despite many whacky mishaps on the way. What is the name of the film, and yes, this question DOES belong in this category, you'll know why soon!
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, of course, duh!
500
This popular franchise of cartoons and films started in 1987 with this cartoon show, whose main characters were reptilians that love hot and cheesy food, have mastered martial arts, and that combat crime
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
500
If you're not a morning person, you probably wouldn't care if the "early bird catches...???"
The worm!!!
500
This tool will help you a lot if you need to change a car's tire or need to work on your car, just be very careful to make sure that you always carry one in your car and that you definitely know how to use one!!!
A Jack!
500
This song originally premiered in a 1949 film called Neptune's Daughter, but quickly became an instant classic, having been rerecorded by many artists, including Dean Martin, Dolly Parton, and original Wicked theatrical star Idina Menzel. It has been quite a controversial song, as the lyrics are a tiny bit creepy to some, but it continues to be a holiday favorite. What song is this?
"Baby, it' Cold Outside"