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What is the name of the robot in 'WALL-E'?

  • A. WALL-E
  • B. EVE
  • C. HAL
  • D. R2-D2
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Correct: A. WALL-E

WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter: Earth Class) is the lonely robot protagonist of Pixar's WALL-E (2008), one of the few modern animated films that is almost entirely without dialogue for its first act. The character was created by Andrew Stanton who drew inspiration from the lonely feeling of being in a crowd. WALL-E's sound design - largely created by sound designer Ben Burtt who also created R2-D2's sounds - communicates remarkable emotional range without words.

Who voiced Buzz Lightyear in the original 'Toy Story'?

  • A. Tim Allen
  • B. Billy Crystal
  • C. John Goodman
  • D. Tom Hanks
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Correct: A. Tim Allen

Tim Allen voiced Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story (1995), Pixar's groundbreaking first feature film and the first entirely computer-animated feature film ever made. Allen's confident, earnest delivery perfectly captured Buzz's delusional conviction that he is a real space ranger rather than a toy. The film transformed the animation industry and launched Pixar as one of cinema's most innovative studios.

Which Disney film features the song 'Let It Go'?

  • A. Brave
  • B. Tangled
  • C. Frozen
  • D. Moana
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Correct: C. Frozen

Frozen (2013), directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, features 'Let It Go' performed by Idina Menzel as Elsa - the song became one of the biggest hits in Disney history and dominated popular culture for years. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

What is the name of the toys' owner in 'Toy Story'?

  • A. Andy
  • B. Michael
  • C. Tim
  • D. Danny
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Correct: A. Andy

Andy Davis is the toys' owner in Toy Story (1995) and Toy Story 2 (1999). By Toy Story 3 (2010), Andy has grown up and is preparing to leave for college, which drives the emotional conflict of the third film. The name 'Andy' was reportedly chosen because John Lasseter wanted the character to share a name with the great animator Ward (Andy) Kimball.

Which Disney Princess has hair that glows when she sings?

  • A. Elsa
  • B. Moana
  • C. Ariel
  • D. Rapunzel
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Correct: D. Rapunzel

Rapunzel in Tangled (2010) has magical hair that glows golden when she sings - her 70-foot blonde hair has healing and restorative properties when she sings a specific song. The film was Disney's adaptation of the Rapunzel fairy tale and was a major commercial and critical success.

Who is the villain in 'The Little Mermaid'?

  • A. Maleficent
  • B. Cruella
  • C. Ursula
  • D. Gaston
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Correct: C. Ursula

Ursula the Sea Witch is the villain in The Little Mermaid (1989), voiced by Pat Carroll. Ursula is a cecaelian (half-human, half-octopus) who makes a deal with Ariel - taking her voice in exchange for legs and three days to win the prince's love. The character was partly inspired by drag performer Divine and is one of Disney's most theatrically flamboyant villains.

In 'Shrek', what swamp does Shrek live in?

  • A. Far Far Away
  • B. Shrek's Swamp
  • C. Dragon's Swamp
  • D. The Dark Swamp
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Correct: B. Shrek's Swamp

Shrek lives in his swamp - simply called Shrek's Swamp - in the DreamWorks animated Shrek films beginning with Shrek (2001). The swamp is Shrek's beloved solitary home that is invaded by fairy tale creatures at the film's opening, driving the plot. The location represents Shrek's desire for privacy and his rejection of the fairy-tale world that surrounds him.

In 'Ratatouille', what is the name of the rat who wants to be a chef?

  • A. Gusteau
  • B. Remy
  • C. Django
  • D. Emile
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Correct: B. Remy

Remy is the gifted rat who dreams of becoming a Parisian chef in Ratatouille (2007), directed by Brad Bird for Pixar. Remy's extraordinary sense of smell and sophisticated palate allow him to guide the human chef Linguini by hiding under his chef's hat and controlling his movements. The film is both a love letter to French cuisine and an exploration of talent transcending the expectations placed on us by our origins.

Which Disney villain says 'Mirror, mirror on the wall'?

  • A. Maleficent
  • B. The Evil Queen
  • C. Ursula
  • D. Lady Tremaine
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Correct: B. The Evil Queen

The Evil Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) asks 'Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?' - though the line is almost universally misquoted as 'Mirror, mirror on the wall.' This misquotation has been widespread for over 80 years despite the actual line being clearly different.

What is the name of the protagonist in 'Spirited Away'?

  • A. Kiki
  • B. Nausicaa
  • C. Mei
  • D. Chihiro
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Correct: D. Chihiro

Chihiro Ogino is the 10-year-old protagonist of Spirited Away (2001), a stubborn, initially whiny child who is forced to work in a supernatural bathhouse when her parents are transformed into pigs. Her journey from helpless child to capable young woman is the emotional core of the film. Miyazaki named her Chihiro - meaning 'a thousand questions' - to reflect her curious, questioning nature.

What was the first feature-length animated film ever produced?

  • A. Bambi (1942)
  • B. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
  • C. Pinocchio (1940)
  • D. Fantasia (1940)
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Correct: B. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) produced by Walt Disney was the world's first feature-length cel-animated film. Made for approximately $1.5 million (a huge sum for the era), it grossed $8 million on initial release and won an honorary Academy Award - one full-size Oscar and seven miniature ones.

What is the name of the Pixar film set entirely inside the mind of an 11-year-old girl?

  • A. Turning Red
  • B. Soul
  • C. Inside Out
  • D. Coco
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Correct: C. Inside Out

Inside Out (2015) directed by Pete Docter is set inside the mind of Riley Anderson - personifying her emotions as characters (Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust) who manage her psychological experience from headquarters.

Which Pixar film deals with the Day of the Dead and Mexican cultural traditions?

  • A. Coco
  • B. Brave
  • C. Soul
  • D. Encan'to
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Correct: A. Coco

Coco (2017) directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrin Molina follows 12-year-old Miguel who is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead where he discovers his family's history and the meaning of remembrance.

What is the name of Simba's villain uncle in 'The Lion King' (1994)?

  • A. Mufasa
  • B. Scar
  • C. Jafar
  • D. Gaston
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Correct: B. Scar

Scar is the treacherous lion who murders his brother Mufasa to claim Pride Rock's throne in The Lion King (1994). Jeremy Irons voiced the character - whose name and character were inspired partly by Adolf Hitler and partly by Shakespearean villains.

Which animated film features the character Gru and the Minions?

  • A. Sing
  • B. The Bad Guys
  • C. Despicable Me
  • D. The Secret Life of Pets
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Correct: C. Despicable Me

Despicable Me (2010) directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud stars Steve Carell as Gru - a supervillain who adopts three girls as part of a scheme but discovers genuine love for them. The yellow Minions became a global merchandise phenomenon.

What is the name of Ariel's crab friend in 'The Little Mermaid' (1989)?

  • A. Scuttle
  • B. Sebastian
  • C. Flounder
  • D. Grimsby
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Correct: B. Sebastian

Sebastian (full name Horatio Thelonious Ignacious Crustaceous Sebastian) is the red Jamaican crab voiced by Samuel E. Wright who serves as court composer to King Triton and reluctant babysitter to Ariel in The Little Mermaid (1989).

Which Pixar film features the concept that toys come alive when humans aren't watching?

  • A. Toy Story
  • B. Cars
  • C. A Bug's Life
  • D. Monsters University
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Correct: A. Toy Story

Toy Story (1995) directed by John Lasseter was the world's first feature-length computer-animated film. It follows Woody and Buzz Lightyear - toys belonging to a boy named Andy - who come alive when humans aren't present.

What is the name of the film in which Elsa builds an ice palace and sings 'Let It Go'?

  • A. Brave
  • B. Moana
  • C. Tangled
  • D. Frozen
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Correct: D. Frozen

Frozen (2013) directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee is based loosely on Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen. Elsa (Idina Menzel) and Anna (Kristen Bell) are sisters in the kingdom of Arendelle.

What is the name of the beloved DreamWorks film about a fish searching for his missing son?

  • A. Finding Nemo
  • B. Over the Hedge
  • C. Finding Dory
  • D. Happy Feet
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Correct: A. Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo (2003) directed by Andrew Stanton is a Pixar film (not DreamWorks) about clownfish Marlin who searches the ocean for his son Nemo who has been taken by a scuba diver to a dentist's fish tank in Sydney.

What is the name of the Disney princess in 'Tangled' (2010)?

  • A. Rapunzel
  • B. Belle
  • C. Ariel
  • D. Cinderella
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Correct: A. Rapunzel

Rapunzel is the Disney princess in Tangled (2010) directed by Nathan Greno and Byron Howard - a retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale featuring the girl with impossibly long magical hair locked in a tower by Mother Gothel.

Which Pixar film features a superhero family living in suburban anonymity?

  • A. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
  • B. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
  • C. The Incredibles
  • D. Big Hero 6
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Correct: C. The Incredibles

The Incredibles (2004) directed by Brad Bird follows the Parr family - superheroes forced into retirement by a litigious society who must reassemble to confront the villain Syndrome.

Who voices Moana in the 2016 Disney film?

  • A. Shailene Woodley
  • B. Chloe Grace Moretz
  • C. Demi Lovato
  • D. Aulii Cravalho
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Correct: D. Aulii Cravalho

Aulii Cravalho voiced Moana in Moana (2016) directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. Cravalho was 14 years old at the time of recording and was born in Hawaii of Native Hawaiian and other Polynesian heritage.

What is the name of the villain in 'Sleeping Beauty' (1959)?

  • A. The Evil Queen
  • B. Queen of Hearts
  • C. Maleficent
  • D. Ursula
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Correct: C. Maleficent

Maleficent is the self-proclaimed Mistress of All Evil who curses the infant Aurora to die on her 16th birthday by the prick of a spinning wheel in Sleeping Beauty (1959). She has since appeared in her own live-action film Maleficent (2014) played by Angelina Jolie.

What Hayao Miyazaki film features a soot-covered young girl who discovers a giant cat bus?

  • A. My Neighbor Totoro
  • B. Nausica
  • C. Princess Mononoke
  • D. Spirited Away
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Correct: A. My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro (1988) directed by Hayao Miyazaki follows young sisters Satsuki and Mei who befriend forest spirits including the giant Totoro and ride the extraordinary Catbus while their mother recovers in hospital.

What is the name of the character that transforms into a bear in Disney's 'Brave' (2012)?

  • A. Maren
  • B. Elinor
  • C. Fergus
  • D. Merida
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Correct: B. Elinor

Queen Elinor - Merida's mother - is transformed into a bear after Merida gives her a magical cake from a witch, in Brave (2012) directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman.

What is the name of the family film in which children discover a magical wardrobe leading to Narnia?

  • A. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
  • B. The Dark Crystal
  • C. The Golden Compass
  • D. The Neverending Story
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Correct: A. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) directed by Andrew Adamson is adapted from C.S. Lewis's beloved novel about four children who discover a magical world through a wardrobe.

Who is the automaker in the Disney-Pixar film 'Cars' that Lightning McQueen works for?

  • A. Toyota
  • B. Dinoco
  • C. Piston Cup
  • D. Rusteze
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Correct: D. Rusteze

Rust-eze Medicated Bumper Ointment is the sponsor team that rookie race car Lightning McQueen drives for at the beginning of Cars (2006). Dinoco is the prestigious sponsor he aspires to sign with.

What is the name of the rat chef in Pixar's 'Ratatouille'?

  • A. Emile
  • B. Auguste
  • C. Remy
  • D. Django
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Correct: C. Remy

Remy is the Parisian rat who dreams of becoming a chef and controls the movements of garbage boy Linguini by pulling his hair in Ratatouille (2007) directed by Brad Bird.

In 'Wreck-It Ralph' (2012), what is Ralph's original video game called?

  • A. Street Fighter
  • B. Fix-It Felix Jr.
  • C. Q*bert
  • D. Donkey Kong
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Correct: B. Fix-It Felix Jr.

Fix-It Felix Jr. is the fictional video arcade game starring Ralph as the villain who wrecks an apartment building while the hero Felix repairs the damage in Wreck-It Ralph (2012) directed by Rich Moore.

What is the name of the ancient spirit Haku's true form in 'Spirited Away'?

  • A. A fox
  • B. A dragon
  • C. A cat
  • D. A wolf
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Correct: B. A dragon

Haku's true form is a white dragon - he is the spirit of the Kohaku River who had saved Chihiro from drowning when she was a small child, establishing a connection she later helps him remember in Spirited Away (2001).

What 2001 DreamWorks film features an ogre, a donkey, and a princess in a fairy tale parody?

  • A. Shrek
  • B. Prince of Egypt
  • C. Antz
  • D. Madagascar
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Correct: A. Shrek

Shrek (2001) directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson follows ogre Shrek (Mike Myers) and Donkey (Eddie Murphy) who rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) - discovering she transforms into an ogre at night.

Who directed 'Princess Mononoke' (1997) and 'Howl's Moving Castle' (2004)?

  • A. Isao Takahata
  • B. Makoto Shinkai
  • C. Hayao Miyazaki
  • D. Yoshifumi Kond
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Correct: C. Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki directed Nausica of the Valley of the Wind (1984), Castle in the Sky (1986), My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), Porco Rosso (1992), Princess Mononoke (1997), Spirited Away (2001), Howl's Moving Castle (2004), Ponyo (2008), The Wind Rises (2013), and The Boy and the Heron (2023).

What is the name of Pinocchio's conscience in the 1940 Disney film?

  • A. Archimedes
  • B. Sebastian
  • C. Jiminy Cricket
  • D. Genie
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Correct: C. Jiminy Cricket

Jiminy Cricket is the talking cricket assigned as Pinocchio's conscience in Pinocchio (1940) - voiced by Cliff Edwards. When You Wish Upon a Star sung by Jiminy became Disney's signature theme song.

What is the first Pixar film set in the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef?

  • A. Luca
  • B. Ponyo
  • C. Sharks Tale
  • D. Finding Nemo
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Correct: D. Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo (2003) directed by Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich is set primarily in the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia and in the Sydney Harbour area.

What animated film features the songs 'Be Our Guest' and 'Beauty and the Beast'?

  • A. Beauty and the Beast
  • B. The Little Mermaid
  • C. Aladdin
  • D. Hercules
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Correct: A. Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast (1991) directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise was the first animated film ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture - a recognition of its exceptional cinematic quality. The score by Alan Menken won two Academy Awards.

What is the name of the elderly balloonist in Pixar's 'Up' (2009)?

  • A. Dug
  • B. Frederick
  • C. Carl Fredricksen
  • D. Russell
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Correct: C. Carl Fredricksen

Carl Fredricksen is the 78-year-old widower voiced by Edward Asner who attaches thousands of balloons to his house and flies to South America to fulfil a promise to his late wife Ellie in Up (2009) directed by Pete Docter.

What is the name of the rabbit police officer in Disney's 'Zootopia' (2016)?

  • A. Chief Bogo
  • B. Nick Wilde
  • C. Judy Hopps
  • D. Flash
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Correct: C. Judy Hopps

Judy Hopps is the first rabbit police officer in Zootopia - a city where anthropomorphic animals live together - who teams with con artist fox Nick Wilde to investigate a mystery in Zootopia (2016) directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore.

Which 1988 animated film by Studio Ghibli depicts orphaned Japanese children during World War II?

  • A. My Neighbor Totoro
  • B. Nausica
  • C. Grave of the Fireflies
  • D. Princess Mononoke
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Correct: C. Grave of the Fireflies

Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no Haka, 1988) directed by Isao Takahata depicts two orphaned siblings - teenage Seita and young Setsuko - struggling to survive in Japan during the final months of World War II.

What is the name of the main character in 'Mulan' (1998)?

  • A. Kida
  • B. Pocahontas
  • C. Tinker Bell
  • D. Fa Mulan
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Correct: D. Fa Mulan

Fa Mulan is the Chinese girl who disguises herself as a man to serve in her father's place in the Imperial Army against the Huns in Mulan (1998) directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook.

In 'Monsters Inc.' (2001), what do monsters use to generate energy?

  • A. Solar power
  • B. Electricity
  • C. Children's screams
  • D. Children's laughter
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Correct: C. Children's screams

In Monsters, Inc. (2001) the monsters' world is powered by children's screams - harvested by monsters who scare children in their bedrooms. The climax reveals that laughter generates ten times more power than screams.

What is the setting of Disney's 'Encan'to' (2021)?

  • A. Colombia
  • B. Mexico
  • C. Peru
  • D. Brazil
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Correct: A. Colombia

Encan'to (2021) directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard is set in a magical encan'to (enchanted place) in Colombia - the Madrigal family has been blessed with magical gifts except protagonist Mirabel.

What was the first computer-animated short film produced by Pixar?

  • A. Andr and Wally B.
  • B. Geri's Game
  • C. Tin Toy
  • D. Luxo Jr.
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Correct: D. Luxo Jr.

Luxo Jr. (1986) directed by John Lasseter was Pixar's first short film - two desk lamps, a parent and child, interact around a ball. The small parent lamp became Pixar's mascot appearing in the studio's logo.

What is the name of the young chef in Pixar's 'Ratatouille' who Remy controls through his hair?

  • A. Linguini
  • B. Gusteau
  • C. Skinner
  • D. Colette
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Correct: A. Linguini

Alfredo Linguini is the hapless garbage boy at Gusteau's restaurant in Paris who forms a partnership with Remy - the rat pulls his hair to control his movements and create extraordinary cuisine in Ratatouille (2007).

What is the Pixar film about a robot left alone on Earth to clean up trash?

  • A. Robots
  • B. Megamind
  • C. WALL-E
  • D. Bolt
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Correct: C. WALL-E

WALL-E (2008) directed by Andrew Stanton follows a small waste-collecting robot alone on an abandoned Earth who falls in love with a sleek EVE robot sent to scan for plant life.

Who provides the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the 'Toy Story' franchise?

  • A. John Goodman
  • B. Tim Allen
  • C. Tom Hanks
  • D. Jim Varney
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Correct: B. Tim Allen

Tim Allen voiced Buzz Lightyear - the deluded space ranger toy who believes he is a real space ranger - in all the Toy Story films (1995, 1999, 2010, 2019).

What is the name of the villain in 'Hercules' (1997) who rules the Underworld?

  • A. Yzma
  • B. Gaston
  • C. Hades
  • D. Jafar
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Correct: C. Hades

Hades is the fast-talking, temperamental god of the Underworld voiced by James Woods in Hercules (1997) directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. His blue flaming hair changes to red when he becomes angry.

What is the name of Dory's type of fish in 'Finding Dory' (2016)?

  • A. Surgeonfish
  • B. Clownfish
  • C. Angelfish
  • D. Parrotfish
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Correct: A. Surgeonfish

Dory is a Blue Tang (specifically Paracan'thurus hepatus) - a surgeonfish - in both Finding Nemo (2003) and Finding Dory (2016). The royal blue fish with black markings is a real species found on coral reefs.

Which 2009 animated film features a young boy who takes a spirit world journey to meet his family?

  • A. Coco
  • B. Turning Red
  • C. Soul
  • D. The Book of Life
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Correct: A. Coco

Coco (2017) is about Miguel who enters the Land of the Dead - the question may reference The Book of Life (2014) or Coco depending on interpretation. Coco (2017) follows Miguel who crosses into the spirit world on Da de los Muertos.

What is the name of the sorcerer whose hat Mickey Mouse wears in 'Fantasia' (1940)?

  • A. Merlin
  • B. The Wizard
  • C. Alcazar
  • D. Yen Sid
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Correct: D. Yen Sid

Yen Sid is the sorcerer whose enchanted hat Mickey Mouse borrows in the Sorcerer's Apprentice segment of Fantasia (1940). The name Yen Sid is Disney spelled backwards - a tribute to Walt Disney himself.

What is the name of the dog in 'Up' (2009) who speaks through a technological collar?

  • A. Rufus
  • B. Dug
  • C. Alpha
  • D. Max
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Correct: B. Dug

Dug is the lovable golden retriever who can speak through a special collar invented by villain Charles Muntz - immediately becoming devoted to Carl and Russell in Up (2009). His random distractions by squirrels became a beloved running gag.

What is the name of the studio that produced 'Shrek' and 'Madagascar'?

  • A. DreamWorks Animation
  • B. Pixar Animation Studios
  • C. Warner Animation Group
  • D. Sony Pictures Animation
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Correct: A. DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation produced the Shrek franchise, Madagascar franchise, How to Train Your Dragon franchise, Kung Fu Panda franchise, and many other successful animated features.

What song from 'The Lion King' opens with the famous Zulu words 'Nants ingonyama'?

  • A. I Just Can't Wait to be King
  • B. Hakuna Matata
  • C. Be Prepared
  • D. Circle of Life
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Correct: D. Circle of Life

Circle of Life opens The Lion King (1994) with the iconic Zulu phrase Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba (Here comes a lion, Father) - composed by Hans Zimmer and Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice and performed by Carmen Twillie and Lebo M.

What is the name of Elsa's sister in 'Frozen' (2013)?

  • A. Anna
  • B. Rapunzel
  • C. Astrid
  • D. Merida
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Correct: A. Anna

Anna is Princess Anna of Arendelle - Elsa's warm-hearted, accident-prone younger sister voiced by Kristen Bell in Frozen (2013). Her relationship with Elsa forms the film's central emotional core.

What is the name of the family film featuring a pig who wants to be a sheepdog?

  • A. Charlotte's Web
  • B. Babe
  • C. Homeward Bound
  • D. Free Willy
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Correct: B. Babe

Babe (1995) directed by Chris Noonan stars a talking pig who aspires to be a sheepdog on Farmer Hoggett's farm - using politeness rather than intimidation to herd sheep.

What is the name of Woody's rival toy in 'Toy Story' (1995)?

  • A. Slinky
  • B. Hamm
  • C. Buzz Lightyear
  • D. Rex
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Correct: C. Buzz Lightyear

Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen) is the new space ranger toy whose arrival at Andy's birthday threatens Woody's status as the favourite toy - their rivalry becomes the central conflict of Toy Story (1995).

What is the name of the dragon in 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010)?

  • A. Sinbad
  • B. Toothless
  • C. Cloudjumper
  • D. Stormfly
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Correct: B. Toothless

Toothless is the rare Night Fury dragon befriended by Viking boy Hiccup in How to Train Your Dragon (2010) directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders. The dragon resembles a large black cat in many of his movements.

Which Pixar film is set in the world of professional car racing?

  • A. Cars
  • B. Planes
  • C. Herbie Fully Loaded
  • D. Turbo
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Correct: A. Cars

Cars (2006) directed by John Lasseter features an anthropomorphic world entirely inhabited by cars - rookie race car Lightning McQueen is stranded in the small town of Radiator Springs and discovers what he has been missing by pursuing fame.

What is the name of the princess in 'The Princess and the Frog' (2009) - Disney's first Black princess?

  • A. Pocahontas
  • B. Kida
  • C. Tiana
  • D. Jasmine
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Correct: C. Tiana

Tiana is the aspiring restaurant owner in 1920s New Orleans who kisses a frog prince and transforms herself in The Princess and the Frog (2009) - Disney Animation's return to traditional hand-drawn animation.

What is the name of the film featuring a young boy who discovers his parents are secret agents in 'Spy Kids' (2001)?

  • A. Spy Kids
  • B. Agent Cody Banks
  • C. Gadget
  • D. Home Alone
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Correct: A. Spy Kids

Spy Kids (2001) directed by Robert Rodriguez stars Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara as Carmen and Juni Cortez - children who discover their parents (Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino) are retired spies and must rescue them.

What is the name of the dragon Maleficent transforms into in 'Sleeping Beauty' (1959)?

  • A. Smaug
  • B. Elliot
  • C. She becomes the dragon herself
  • D. Figment
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Correct: C. She becomes the dragon herself

Maleficent transforms into a massive black and green dragon in the climax of Sleeping Beauty (1959) - directly confronting Prince Philip in the film's most spectacular sequence.

Who voices Maui in Disney's 'Moana' (2016)?

  • A. Dwayne Johnson
  • B. Kevin Hart
  • C. Vin Diesel
  • D. Chris Pratt
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Correct: A. Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson voices Maui - the demigod who has lost his magical fish hook - in Moana (2016). Johnson also performed You're Welcome, Maui's show-stopping number.

What is the animated film featuring Joe Gardner - a jazz musician who nearly loses his soul before it reaches Earth?

  • A. Onward
  • B. Luca
  • C. Soul
  • D. Inside Out
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Correct: C. Soul

Soul (2020) directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers follows Joe Gardner - a middle school music teacher and jazz musician - who falls into a manhole on the day of his big break and must journey through the afterlife to return to his body.

What is the name of the magical house that Mirabel's family lives in within 'Encan'to'?

  • A. La Familia
  • B. El Encan'to
  • C. La Casita
  • D. Casita Madrigal
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Correct: C. La Casita

La Casita is the magical sentient house that the Madrigal family lives in - it has its own personality, assists family members, and is deeply connected to the magical candle that powers the family's gifts in Encan'to (2021).

What is the name of Simba's childhood friend who later becomes his queen in 'The Lion King'?

  • A. Zira
  • B. Nala
  • C. Kiara
  • D. Sarabi
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Correct: B. Nala

Nala is Simba's childhood friend and eventual queen in The Lion King (1994) - voiced by Moira Kelly as an adult. She finds Simba in exile and urges him to return home to defeat Scar.

What Studio Ghibli film features a teenage girl who works in a witch delivery service?

  • A. Nausica
  • B. Kiki's Delivery Service
  • C. Castle in the Sky
  • D. My Neighbor Totoro
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Correct: B. Kiki's Delivery Service

Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no Takkybin, 1989) directed by Hayao Miyazaki follows 13-year-old witch Kiki who leaves home to complete her training by spending a year in a new city, setting up a delivery service using her broomstick.

What is the name of the owl who raises Arthur in 'The Sword in the Stone' (1963)?

  • A. Merlin
  • B. Archimedes
  • C. Wise
  • D. Hegwing
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Correct: B. Archimedes

Archimedes is the highly intelligent, grumpy owl who belongs to the wizard Merlin and reluctantly befriends young Arthur in The Sword in the Stone (1963) - Disney's animated retelling of the Arthurian legend's early chapters.

What is the 2018 Sony Animation film featuring Miles Morales as a new Spider-Man?

  • A. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
  • B. Ultimate Spider-Man
  • C. Spider-Man: No Way Home
  • D. Big Hero 6
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Correct: A. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman follows teenager Miles Morales who becomes Spider-Man and must work with multiple Spider-people from parallel universes.

What is the name of Tarzan's gorilla mother in the 1999 Disney film?

  • A. Kerchak
  • B. Terk
  • C. Kala
  • D. Sabor
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Correct: C. Kala

Kala is the female gorilla who rescues infant Tarzan after his parents are killed by the leopard Sabor and raises him as her own child in Tarzan (1999) directed by Chris Buck and Kevin Lima.

What is the name of the rabbit in 'Bambi' (1942)?

  • A. Thumper
  • B. Great Prince
  • C. Faline
  • D. Flower
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Correct: A. Thumper

Thumper is the energetic young rabbit who befriends Bambi and teaches him to speak and walk in Bambi (1942) - his name comes from his habit of thumping his large back foot on the ground.

What is the name of the boy in 'The Iron Giant' (1999) who befriends an alien robot?

  • A. Hogarth
  • B. Tommy
  • C. Jake
  • D. Charlie
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Correct: A. Hogarth

Hogarth Hughes is the young boy who discovers and protects the Iron Giant - a massive alien robot that has fallen to Earth - in The Iron Giant (1999) directed by Brad Bird.

What is the animated film that features the famous 'Be Prepared' villain song?

  • A. The Lion King
  • B. Hercules
  • C. Aladdin
  • D. The Jungle Book
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Correct: A. The Lion King

Be Prepared is the villain Scar's song in The Lion King (1994) - sung while he reveals his plan to the hyenas to murder Mufasa and Simba and take the throne. Jeremy Irons sings most of the song with Jim Cummings completing the final portion.

What is the name of the classic 1993 holiday film where skeletons take over Christmas?

  • A. The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • B. ParaNorman
  • C. Corpse Bride
  • D. Coraline
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Correct: A. The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) directed by Henry Selick from Tim Burton's story and concepts follows Jack Skellington - the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town - who discovers Christmas Town and decides to take over Christmas.

What is the name of the family adventure film about a young boy who befriends a dragon in the 1977 Disney musical?

  • A. Pete's Dragon
  • B. Bedknobs and Broomsticks
  • C. The Rescuers
  • D. The Black Cauldron
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Correct: A. Pete's Dragon

Pete's Dragon (1977) directed by Don Chaffey combined live-action film with traditional cel animation - Pete is an orphan boy on the run from abusive foster parents who is helped by his invisible friend Elliot the dragon.

What is the name of the heroic protagonist of the 1998 DreamWorks animated film about ancient Egypt?

  • A. Ramesses
  • B. Tutankhamun
  • C. Nefertiti
  • D. Moses
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Correct: D. Moses

Moses is the protagonist of The Prince of Egypt (1998) - DreamWorks Animation's retelling of the Biblical Exodus story. The film follows Moses from an Egyptian prince to the liberator who leads the Hebrew slaves to freedom.

What is the name of the character who provides comic relief in 'Aladdin' (1992) as a blue wish-granting spirit?

  • A. Iago
  • B. Abu
  • C. Magic Carpet
  • D. Genie
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Correct: D. Genie

The Genie (voiced by Robin Williams) in Aladdin (1992) is a blue magical being who grants Aladdin three wishes. Williams's improvisational performance created an explosion of celebrity impressions and pop culture references.

What is the Pixar film that explores the emotions of a young girl's transition to middle school?

  • A. Turning Red
  • B. Inside Out
  • C. Brave
  • D. Soul
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Correct: A. Turning Red

Turning Red (2022) directed by Domee Shi follows 13-year-old Meilin Lee in 2002 Toronto who discovers she transforms into a giant red panda whenever she experiences strong emotions - a metaphor for adolescence and the mother-daughter relationship.

What is the name of the CGI animated Spider-Man sequel that was widely praised in 2023?

  • A. Into the Spider-Verse 2
  • B. Miles Morales: The Movie
  • C. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
  • D. Spider-Man: No Way Home
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Correct: C. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson follows Miles Morales encountering a vast organisation of Spider-People from multiple universes who are trying to prevent him from saving his father.

What is the name of the Aardman animation studio's plasticine dog detective?

  • A. Wallace
  • B. Feathers McGraw
  • C. Shawn
  • D. Gromit
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Correct: D. Gromit

Gromit is the silent, expressive plasticine dog who is the intellectual partner of cheese-obsessed inventor Wallace in Aardman Animations' Wallace and Gromit series created by Nick Park.

What is the Pixar film where a rat controls a human chef in a Paris restaurant?

  • A. The Grand Illusion
  • B. Ratatouille
  • C. Chef
  • D. Luca
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Correct: B. Ratatouille

Ratatouille (2007) directed by Brad Bird follows Remy the rat - who dreams of being a chef - and Linguini the garbage boy whose hair Remy uses like puppet strings to guide him through the movements of professional cooking.

What is the name of the 2006 animated film featuring anthropomorphic animals in New York City zoo who end up in Madagascar?

  • A. The Wild
  • B. Zootopia
  • C. Madagascar
  • D. Over the Hedge
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Correct: C. Madagascar

Madagascar (2005 - not 2006) directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath follows lion Alex, zebra Marty, hippo Gloria, and giraffe Melman from New York's Central Park Zoo who are accidentally transported to Madagascar.

What animated family film features the voice of James Earl Jones as Mufasa?

  • A. Hercules
  • B. The Jungle Book
  • C. Aladdin
  • D. The Lion King
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Correct: D. The Lion King

James Earl Jones voiced Mufasa - Simba's father and rightful King of Pride Rock - in The Lion King (1994). Jones reprised the role in the 2019 photorealistic remake.

What is the name of the main character in DreamWorks' 'Kung Fu Panda' (2008)?

  • A. Tigress
  • B. Kai
  • C. Po
  • D. Shifu
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Correct: C. Po

Po is the giant panda who dreams of kung fu and discovers he is the legendary Dragon Warrior in Kung Fu Panda (2008) directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson. Jack Black voices Po.

What is the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) film often listed alongside in terms of family film influence?

  • A. The Wizard of Oz
  • B. Home Alone
  • C. Star Wars
  • D. Jurassic Park
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Correct: A. The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz (1939) and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) are both frequently cited as the most universally beloved family films in cinema history - stories about wonder, friendship across difference, and the painful necessity of separation.

What is the name of the orphan boy who learns to fly in 'Peter Pan' (1953)?

  • A. Wendy
  • B. Captain Hook
  • C. Tiger Lily
  • D. Peter Pan
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Correct: D. Peter Pan

Peter Pan is the boy who never grows up and lives in Neverland - in the 1953 Disney adaptation he teaches the Darling children (Wendy, John, and Michael) to fly and takes them to Neverland.

What is the DreamWorks animation 'Puss in Boots' (2011) a spin-off from?

  • A. Madagascar
  • B. Kung Fu Panda
  • C. Shrek
  • D. Antz
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Correct: C. Shrek

Puss in Boots (2011) directed by Chris Miller is a spin-off from the Shrek franchise - following the swashbuckling cat Puss in Boots (voiced by Antonio Banderas) on his own adventure before the events of the Shrek films.

Which Pixar film was the first animated film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature?

  • A. Shrek
  • B. A Bug's Life
  • C. Monsters Inc.
  • D. Finding Nemo
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Correct: A. Shrek

Shrek (DreamWorks, not Pixar) won the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 2002 ceremony - the award was created in 2002 specifically to honour animated features separately from live-action films.

What animated film follows Chihiro - a young Japanese girl - who stumbles into a spirit bathhouse?

  • A. Howl's Moving Castle
  • B. Spirited Away
  • C. My Neighbor Totoro
  • D. Castle in the Sky
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Correct: B. Spirited Away

Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001) directed by Hayao Miyazaki won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003 - the only non-English-language animated film to win the award.