Only 30% Of Fans Will Pass This Men In Black Quiz. Can You?
- by Ricky Bambuto
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It's time to put your best suit on, and maybe your lucky socks, too. Because, unless you're a real genius when it comes to the first Men in Black movie, you'll need a whole lot of luck to pass this super tough quiz. Despite the movie being so popular, you can't deny that many moons have passed since it was released to the world. So, chances are that you haven't had a refresher course on this flick in a while - and that's exactly what you'd need to cement your chances of getting a good score here.
Unless, of course, you happen to be so well versed in the M.I.B. world that you've retained all relevant knowledge of the movie even after not having seen it in many years. The film has a huge following after all, and you might be one of its many fanatics.
Or, maybe you're actually an alien in disguise, and all Men in Black trivia comes as common sense to you. Is that the case? Maybe we'll find out shortly.
Either way, it's time to get this quiz rolling. We can't stand here in our suits all day, you know. Let's see how well you remember the Men in Black.
What is the M.I.B.?
Before we get into the nitty gritty of this quiz, let's see if you're even in the right place to begin with. M.I.B. can potentially stand for a lot of things, but true fans of the movie know exactly what the agency is responsible for. It's a very specific purpose - indeed, it's the reason why the whole movie exists in the first place, and why so many people are interested in it. Think carefully, and let's start this off on the right track.
What's happening in this scene?
Men in Black was released way back in the 90s, so there's a chance that your memory of it might be slightly dimmed. Still, the movie was so impressionable, some of its best scenes should definitely stick to mind even after all these years have passed. Like this one, for instance - this picture depicts the film's opening scene, the one that kicked off J's big, epic adventure. Let's see if you can get this one right - what's happening here?
How does this character reveal he's an alien?
You might know this character from the film's opening scene, where this whole ungodly adventure first started. This scene marked the very first time that J would discover the existence of aliens on Earth. As you might imagine, the way an alien would reveal their identity is markedly different than how a human would do so. Normally, we just tell others who we are, but aliens tend to do things differently. How does this character reveal to J that he's an alien?
Who's this guy?
It's this guy, right here - this iconic M.I.B character, though we can't say much more than that without revealing his true identity. Of course, if you've seen the movie even once, no matter how many years back that might have been, then you know exactly who he is and what he does in life. Just take a look at that solemn, unflinching face, and try imagining the character behind it. Then take a good look at your options, and give it your best shot. Okay?
What about this guy?
Here's another suit-clad character whose involvement in the M.I.B. franchise is key. Indeed, without him, there wouldn't be much of a Men In Black agency at all - at least, it wouldn't operate in quite the same way. Maybe that's too obvious a clue, but seasoned scholars in the field of M.I.B. trivia won't need a hint to get this one right. They'll know by instinct, so let's see if you're among them. Who's this classic Men in Black character?
What does this gadget do?
There's a lot of things that help differentiate Men in Black from other sci fi movies, even from the variety of those that were released back in the 90s. For instance - its characters, its context and its technologies. Just take a look at this classic gadget right here. Without this device, the Men in Black agency wouldn't be able to operate in quite the fashion that it does. Maybe this one's too easy for you, but we'll ask anyway - what does the gadget do?
What's it called?
Admittedly, the above question was way too easy for any real Men in Black fan, if only because the answer is so memorable even after so many years since the last film viewing. However, it takes a true, diehard fan to remember the actual name of the device. If you can't get this one right, then you're either not a true Men in Black fan, or the device was once used on you to wipe your own memory of the movie.
What's the one sacrifice all M.I.B agents must make?
It's important to note that it takes more than the average person to become a part of the Men in Black agency. There's a lot that's required for the position of M.I.B. agent, one of them being a super difficult life sacrifice. Indeed, it's often this sacrifice that separates the would be agents from the real ones - and the would be fans from those who've really studied up on their M.I.B. lore. Let's see where you fall - choose the right sacrifice below.
What happens to this character when he gets his head blown off?
This character isn't the kindest, smartest, or coolest character to have appeared in the Men in Black series. Indeed, many would say that he's one of the grimiest and most annoying, but we'll leave the speculation out of this question (although it might be too late for that). Instead, let's think practically for a moment - in the movie, there was a scene where this character opened his mouth one too many times, getting his head blown off by K. What happened after that?
When K & J first get into the car together, what does K tell J he must never touch?
Maybe the coolest Men in Black "gadget" of all is the car K & J use to cruise around the New York City streets, looking for aliens and things of that nature. Despite how flashy and useful this vehicle is, there are a number of rules that must be followed in order for it to be conducted properly - especially when there's a Men in Black newbie agent in it. With that in mind, what car part does K tell J he must never touch?
What's this character's name?
If you're unable to name this character, we'd wonder why you even clicked on this page in the first place. After all, only the most casual of Men in Black fans would let this character's name pass them by. We can give you one hint, for sure: later in the movie, this character would come to be known as Agent L. Does that clear things up for you? Then click on her natural born name, and we'll move on to the next question.
Once the bug has his human suit on, what does he ask for?
The infamous, giant cockroach from outer space ended up being a fair bit of trouble for everyone's favorite extraterrestrial surveillance agency, though things thankfully ended up working out for the best in the end. However, this eradication wasn't without its obstacles - for instance, the bug was actually disguised as a human being during most of the movie. When he first put his human suit on, he asked his "wife" for one thing in particular, and it's quite a memorable thing, for sure.
What's this tiny gadget?
As any hardcore Men in Black fans would know, the Neuralizer isn't the only important piece of equipment in the movie. Of course, there's this little trinket that we were introduced to, and it would take a lot to wipe it from our memory. After all, despite it being so small, this gadget is known for having quite the impact. J learned this the hard way, and it would take more than one try with the gizmo for the lesson to cement itself in his mind.
In which city is the M.I.B. headquarters located?
The Men in Black agency wouldn't be much of a secret organization if its headquarters wasn't seriously well hidden. Despite it being located in such a high traffic area, no one except those involved in the agency knows about its existence, and the people running it tend to keep things that way. Since you're so well versed in Men in Black trivia, you should be able to easily get this one right - in which city is the HQ located?
"To prevent war, the galaxy is on Orion's Belt." What does this clue mean?
The entire plot of the movie can be boiled down to this line, uttered by a little alien with his dying words. It's important - and, let's face it, cinematically convenient - that J and K were present to hear this message, since the galaxy would never have stood a chance in any other case. Since it's such an integral plot detail, we're sure it hasn't slipped you by - reread the clue one more time, and tell us what it means.
What does K do to get his gun back?
If there's one thing K will not tolerate, it's having his gun taken away from him. There's a lot that he'll stand for, but he certainly won't stand for that - no siree, not one bit. If you'll recall the end of the movie, you might note a certain point where the bug actually took K's gun away from him, not knowing K's stance on this matter. Well, if he didn't know at first, he certainly found out eventually. How does K get his gun back?
What does J do to stall the bug from his escape?
All seemed to be going well for the bug and his nefarious plan - he had the galaxy in hand, and was climbing up a tower to reach the interstellar spaceship that would put him en route toward his planet, until J stepped in to stop him. Without J's big step - or steps, rather - in this scene, the movie probably would have had a very different ending. What does J do to stall the bug from his escape?
Who ends up blasting the bug to bits before it could eat J and K?
At a certain point, it looked like J and K had the bug firmly beaten, and it was almost time to pack it in and go home for the day. However, the thing about extraterrestrial tyrants is that they tend to be unpredictable - remarkably so, in fact. J and K almost learned this the hard way when the bug ate them after they counted him as out cold. However, they were saved by a certain character - who was it?
J thought he was being trained as a partner, but what was K really training him as?
Throughout the duration of the Men in Black movie, we got to see J and K truly connect as people, when it initially seemed unlikely that they would ever do so. This is the beautiful thing about successful "buddy" movies like these, and we like seeing budding, on-screen friendships like these as often as possible. However, little did J know, but K was deceiving him this entire time. Instead of being trained as a partner, J was really being trained as something else entirely.
Is this sci-fi alien a part of the movie?
The answer to this question might be obvious to some of you, but some of you would also be amazed by how many people claim to be sci fi trivia masters without being able to hold a candle to a rank sci fi trivia amateur. The alien monster pictured here is super well known, that much is certain - but, the question here is whether he's famous for his role in the Men in Black movie. What do you think?
What's this dog's name?
If you're a true Men in Black fan, then you knew this dog was bound to make an appearance at one point or another. Just look at him here, enjoying some of that fresh, New York City air as he goes for a drive with J. This is a regular pug by all appearances, but if there's one thing that the Men in Black franchise teaches us, it's that appearances can be super deceiving. At any rate, this dog has a name - what is it?
Does K die in the movie?
If only all our favorite characters in all our favorite movies could make it out of the story alive... sadly, such a thing is not meant to be. As you know by now, plot armor doesn't apply to every character, and it may or may not apply to K. That's for the writers of the movie to decide - the viewers of the movie can speculate over what happened throughout its progression. For instance - does K make it out alive?
Does Laurel die in the movie?
If a long time has gone by since your last viewing of the Men in Black movie, then you might not remember whether cast members on the heroes' side had a chance of dying or not. After all, huge aliens are after the planet, and all humans are at risk under that kind of setup. You'll have to know for sure in order to get this one right, so think very carefully - does Laurel meet her end in the movie?
What did J do for a living before he joined the M.I.B.?
Let's see how well you really remember the Men in Black movie. J had a job, life and identity before joining the Men in Black agency. No, we're not talking about his life as actor Will Smith! We're referring to another sort of life, one we were exposed at the beginning of the movie, before J met K. If you're a real fan - a fan at heat, that is - then we're sure you'll remember J's job before the M.I.B..
Why does K pay a visit to the pawn shop?
Here is K once more, discussing something of great importance with his buddy Jeebs. Judging from this picture, these two characters look like old buddies. However, acute observers will note the danger in K's eyes - even from this still alone, it might be clear that K is about to blow Jeebs' head off. Whether he deserves it or not, we'll leave up to you. For now, let's see if you can tell us why K paid a visit to the pawn shop in the first place.
What's happening in this scene?
Here is J, and it would seem as though he's in quite a complex situation. It looks like he's holding some kind of aquatic animal - of course, that's what it would look like, were this not the Men in Black movie. Since we're talking about the classic 90s sci-fi, then you can already discern that this is an alien. Whether that's happy or sad news, we'll leave up to your memory. What's happening here? Let's see if you know.
Why does the bug need the tiny Galaxy?
The bug is a nasty villain, make no mistake of that. He might look like the dumbest enemy a government agency could ever pool its forces against, but looks can be super deceiving, as always. This bug is actually quite clever, and his master plan involves a great deal of intricacy and wit in order to pull off properly. You already know that the object of the film's plot is the tiny galaxy - but why does the bug need it?
Who was K's partner before J?
K was in the Men in Black long before J was even a thought, as you know. He's seen it all, throughout decades of government cover up missions and things of that nature. Given that, it's only natural for K to have had several partners before J. Of course, no one can ever match J, but that's not the point here - we're just trying to see how much you remember about the movie. So who was K's partner before J?
What was J's name before joining M.I.B.?
Of course, the plot of the film kicks off with J's admission into the Men in Black, the global agency responsible for supervising extraterrestrial lifeforms (in case you didn't get that first question right). However, before J was officially reborn as J, he had another name. And, if you're a bona fide Men in Black fan, and not just some casual bandwagoner, you should definitely know what that name is. Let's see if you do - click the right button below.
What threat do the Arquillians issue to the M.I.B.?
Here is a tiny Arquillian dude, dying inside the robotic head of a humanoid body. So it goes. As it turns out, this dude's race is at war against the bug and his fellow bugs from outer space. It seems like a one-sided battle, considering their sizes and all, but don't underestimate the potential power of the little Arquillians. This race is strong - so strong, in fact, that they can lay some serious threats down if needed. How did they threaten the M.I.B.?
According to the newspaper cover-up story, how long was K in a coma for?
At the end of the movie, when K was Neuralized by J (of his own free will, keep in mind), a newspaper cover up story proclaimed that he had woken up after a long coma, and was happily reunited with his wife. It definitely makes you think about the types of things we read in the newspaper here, in the real world... at any rate, according to the newspaper cover up story, how long was K in a coma for?
What's happening here?
J seems dumbfounded, staring at the giant head of a blubbery alien. Granted, all things considered, we'd probably be staring at that alien in the same, bumbling manner, since we wouldn't be sure of what else to do. Despite how much of a talented agent J proves himself to be by the end of the movie, things definitely didn't look that way at the beginning. Take a look at the setting in this picture, and see if you can figure out what's happening.
How long is one standard galactic week in Earth time?
As we learn through the Men in Black movie, calendars tend to work a bit differently in outer space. While a minute might seem like it can only ever be a minute on planet Earth, the same unit of measuring time might be only a second on another planet, or even a full day! It must depend on factors we can't even begin to understand. With that in mind, let's see if you know how long one standard galactic week is in Earth time.
Does this character make it out alive?
Here is Jeebs, for the third and final time this quiz. Admit it - you're happier to see his picture here than you are sad. Despite his squeamishness, you can't help but love Jeebs in every second of the movie he's featured in. Of course, such a character does not deserve to die, but movie story lines can be dangerous places to live in. Recall every detail about the Men in Black movie you can - does Jeebs come out of it alive?
How does the movie end?
The Men in Black movie deals with the goings on of outer space, although the film itself tends to be rooted firmly on planet Earth as far as themes and subtext are concerned. However, all of that is thrown out the window at the very end of the movie, right before the credits start to roll. Before you leave here, try getting this last one right - in what mind blowing manner was the film wrapped up? Let's see if you remember.