There's No Way You'll Pass This Toy Story 1 Quiz. But You Can Try!
- by Ricky Bambuto
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Released in the early 90's, the first Toy Story movie has been a staple viewing experience - an absolute must-watch for an entire generation of kids. Luckily for kids growing up in the 90's, the decade presented a great number of animated movies that had an immense amount of depth despite the age demographic they were intended for. Movies like The Lion King, Aladdin and Toy Story are enjoyable at a simple, surface level, but they also allow viewers to dive in as deep as they like if they're looking for some chunky subtext.
Whether you enjoy the Toy Story movie as a simple viewing experience, or as a complicated jumble of ideas that you enjoy dissecting, we're interested in seeing how much you remember about the movie. We've found that, even when years pass between viewing sessions, a good animated movie manages to sneak into its own crevice in your memory, keeping your favorite scenes and characters alive in your mind.
Let's hope that's the case, since it's your best bet at getting a decent score on this quiz. One might say there's no way you can remember the first Toy Story movie, but we happen to believe in you. Time to begin.
Who's this kid?
There would be no toys in this story if there were no kids in the world to supply a demand for them. Zooming a little into that, we have this kid here, and he has accumulated plenty of toys to play with over the years. Little does he know that they all think, talk and move... but maybe he'll find out eventually. For now, let's see if you can start this quiz off right by picking the right name for this guy.
Which of these toys has always been Andy's favorite?
That kid, like most other kids, has some toys. It's lucky that he does, otherwise we wouldn't have this great movie to watch. And, like any regular kid, he has a certain preference when it comes to his own toys - even going so far as to name a certain toy his indisputable favorite, far surpassing all others. Of course, all this changed at the beginning of the movie, but let's see if you know the context. Which of these toys has always been the boy's favorite?
What's this character's name?
This character, right here - he's one of a kind, for sure. He was a popular concept before the movie came out, but his toy sales absolutely skyrocketed after millions of kids around the world saw his on-screen antics. He's funny, heavily moustached, and in the end, he only wants love. If you're a real Toy Story fan, and not just some casual fan who only watched the movie yesterday, this one shouldn't be much of a problem for you.
After Andy leaves the room during the film's opening scene, what do the toys do?
The film starts with Andy in an epic play session with his toys, his imagination running wild and the toys staying their lifeless, stationary selves, as they always do when Andy's around. However, the second Andy leaves the room in order to get ready to greet his birthday guests, the toys do something extraordinarily strange, indeed. Whether your own toys did this during your childhood is hard to say, since you'd have to catch them in the act. What do the toys do when Andy leaves?
What do the toys do during every holiday or special occasion when it's present time?
The subculture of toys is much different from that of normal human beings. Toys have different priorities and concerns - heck, they even have totally different body compositions. You probably wouldn't behave like yourself if you were made of plastic in Taiwan, would you? At any rate, every time there's a special occasion or holiday in the Andy household, the toys perform a certain ritual. If you remember the movie, you should remember this one without pulling much of a sweat.
The movie begins during a period of transition for Andy and his toys. Why is that?
Part of the reason why Toy Story is such an interesting watch is that the movie starts at a certain period of transition for Andy and his toys. In any other case, we'd probably see nothing but Andy playing with Woody, Buzz and the gang for the entire duration of the movie, and that simply wouldn't do. No, the movie takes off at an interesting point in everyone's lives. So why does the movie begin during a period of transition?
What's this character's name?
What this character lacks in his arms he more than makes up for with his heart and soul. Of course, he's not quite known as the smartest of Andy's toys, either - but again, he's kind and decent enough for everyone to shrug that off happily. He's always been the only one of his kind among Andy's toys, and if it's up to him, things will stay that way forever. If you're having trouble with this one, think about the species of thing this guy is based off of.
What's the name of Andy's new favorite toy?
While Andy has always treasured one of his toys over the rest, something like that wasn't destined to stay that way forever. Life is in a constant state of flux, and the movie starts when Andy's toy collection experiences its greatest shift yet. Pictured here is Andy's new favorite toy, unhappily staring down Andy's old favorite toy, but we'll get more into that later. For now, think back and try remembering the name of Andy's favorite new toy. You shouldn't have to think too hard.
Why does Woody dislike Buzz after first meeting him?
Woody and Buzz don't quite get along as well as they should, at least not at the beginning of the movie. As Woody would be quick to admit, most of the antagonism stems from him, for a variety of reasons. However, when they first meet, there's a particular reason why Woody is upset with him, and he tells this to Buzz directly. The memories might be blurred by now, but try to think back - why does Woody dislike Buzz after first meeting him?
Who's this kid?
It would be boring if every kid in Toy Story were as nice as Andy. As it turns out, this guy is ultra mean, and he doesn't like toys one bit. Of course, he likes "playing" with them, but he doesn't seem to care for their well-being like dear Andy does. This little spike has a name, and it's one you might remember well if you remember the movie well enough. Let's find out - what's this Toy Story character's name?
What's happening in this scene?
Here is Buzz Lightyear, in one of his many epic scenes. He has no shortage of these, of course, being Buzz Lightyear and all. It seems as though he might be floating in midair, though it's tough to say for sure. What we can say is that this scene occurred shortly after the toys were introduced to Buzz for the first time, and it left quite an impression on them afterwards. Let's see if you can remember what's happening in this scene.
What does Mr. Potato Head wish for as one of Andy's new toys?
Here is Mr. Potato Head once more. With such a classic character, you know we can't just give him a single feature in this quiz. This still pictures him placing a vote for a certain something - perhaps his wish for one of Andy's new toys. While most toys are worried about being replaced, this one just wants some good company. Above all, he wishes that Andy would receive one toy in particular - can you remember which toy that is?
When Woody seeks advice from the magic 8-ball, is he happy with the answer?
The magic 8-ball holds many answers and secrets within its depths, but they might not be secrets that you necessarily want to hear. Indeed, these secrets might set you further down a tangent you've been building up over time, causing you to accidentally boot your rival out the window. Or, maybe the 8-ball has good news for you, in which case all is well in the world. When Woody seeks advice from the magic 8-ball, is he happy with the answer?
What's this character's name?
Here is Woody's right hand toy, written right into our hero's mythology. Not only is this a friendly entity, who's a real hoot to be around, but he's able to extend himself to great lengths in order to accomplish a variety of feats. We see this near the end of the movie, where he uses his morphed end to help Woody and Buzz our of a pickle. But more on that later. For now, let's see if you know the guy's name.
Why are the toys scared of Sid?
Pictured here is Sid, and he's a real terror, make no mistake about that. Thankfully, for the time being, we assume he doesn't pose much of a threat to human beings. That will likely come later in life. No, for now, he is the tyrant of an army of toys, known for his hideous reign. Since Andy and Sid are neighbors, the toys get to keep their eye on Sid and his crazy antics. Why are they afraid of him?
Buzz does not believe that he's a toy. What does he claim to be instead?
While all other toys are more or less settled into their identities (as toys), it's a slightly different case with Buzz. From the moment he comes out of the box, he takes on the persona of his written character, fully, with all his heart. Of course, he still goes completely motionless when humans are around, just like the other toys, but we'll gloss over that for now. Instead, let's see if you remember the sort of mindset Buzz is stuck in.
Which prize(s) does Sid win when he plays the crane game?
It's all fun and games in Toy Story, including the classic arcade scene. In case you forgot the start of the second act, Buzz and Woody find Andy at the arcade during their quest to get back to him. In the middle of that, however, Buzz saw a rocket in the distance, and the rest was history. You might remember that Sid was also in that arcade, playing a certain crane game. What prize - or prizes - does he go home with?
What's the name of Sid's dog?
Then we find ourselves in Sid's house, and things are not looking good for our toy heroes. First of all, they're in Sid's custody, which is pretty much the worst thing that can happen to them. On top of that, they have a demonic hound to worry about - Sid's dog. As it turns out, he likes tearing up toys just as much as his master does. This little scrape has a name - let's see if you can remember it.
Where does Woody meet this character?
This character is super duper horrifying when Woody first encounters it. Admittedly, we ourselves were also more than slightly scared, though only when we watched the movie as kids. Definitely not during our quiz research... anyway, this monstrosity was created by a certain kid, and he's a hybrid made from multiple toys. Although he looks pretty crazy, you might be surprised at how kind hearted he is. Or he might just be as wicked as he looks. Where does Woody meet this character?
In the end, are Sid's toys good or evil?
You can't deny how messed up Sid's toys look, no matter what style of action figure or doll you looked for as a kid. They all look like ghouls - ghouls! But, if anything in life is true at all, it's this: things are not always as they seem. Are Sid's toys as evil as they appear to be? Or are we just trying to misdirect you? It's tough to say - all you can rely on is your own memory.
Which of these phrases does Woody NOT say when you pull his string?
Being a pretty smart toy, Woody is capable of saying all sorts of things. We can even assume he has the sort of mind that allows him to learn new words as he hears them. However, as a toy, Woody can only say a handful of things, robotically, and only when the string on his back is pulled. You get a few examples of this when watching the movie, so let's hope they've stuck to mind. Which of these phrases does Woody NOT say when you pull his string?
Name Buzz Lightyear's sworn villain
Like all real space rangers, Buzz Lightyear has a certain villain he's sworn to protect the galaxy from. While the rest of the toys inhabit La La Land on a daily basis, playing their games and having their meetings, Buzz looks off to the distance, out the window, up to the sky, for his enemy's coordinates. We get to see this warlord in later Toy Story installments, though not in the first movie. However, Buzz does mention his name, so there's no excuse for you here.
While fleeing Sid's dog, Buzz sees a toy commercial. What does he learn?
As it usually goes for toys in Sid's house, Buzz was being chased by Scud down the hallway, eventually escaping him in the room pictured here. This was good, since it meant Buzz would be able to remain a no-post-assembly-necessary type of toy, but it was a bitter victory, since Buzz ran into his own TV commercial. He learns a hard truth here, but he had to find out about it eventually. Can you remember what that truth was? Let's see.
How does Buzz lose his arm?
Even though Buzz was able to run away from Scud, he couldn't escape from himself in the end. This is a picture of Buzz lying in Sid's house, his heart and spirit broken, and his arm being somewhere other than attached to his body. This is Buzz in his lowest moment, and it's a hard thing to see. However, all this is part of an important lesson Buzz must learn eventually. Let's see if you remember how he lost his arm.
Why is Buzz having a tea party?
Buzz is here once again, and he's having a tea party. This is quite out of character for the guy, but there's a good reason for it. We can't spell it out for you, since we're not here to hold your hand, but we're sure you can figure it out all by yourself. You might have been a kid when you watched the movie for the first time, but you're probably not a kid now. Why is Buzz having a tea party?
How does his arm get re-attached?
Not even something like the loss of an arm is enough to keep Buzz down for the count. No - here he is again, with his arm fully functional, maybe even better than ever. It might have been hard for Buzz to learn what he had to learn, but in the end, he got to have his cake and eat it, too. It was very lucky that Buzz was in the proper setting to have his arm re-attached. How did it happen?
How does Woody try getting from Sid's room back to Andy's?
Even though Woody and Buzz have the time of their lives in Sid's room, they end up wanting to go back home to Andy's anyway. So, being the brainiac that he is, Woody comes up with a great plan to get back to Andy's using the tools available to him. Too bad the other toys still hate him for betraying Buzz... Woody's plan might have worked were it not for that. Anyway, how did he try getting to Andy's room?
How do Woody and Sid's toys end up saving Buzz?
When Sid gets a new, super explosive fire cracker, it occurs to him that there's no better test pilot than his new space ranger. At one point of the movie, Buzz's eventual explosion seems to be only a span of time away. However, let's not forget that Woody's on his side now, and he has Sid's toys to help him out. You might remember how they unleashed their master plan near the end of the movie, in which case you should be fine here.
When all hope is lost, how do Buzz and Woody catch up to Andy's moving van?
The movie climaxes with an epic chase between Woody and Buzz on one end of the street, aiming for the back of Andy's moving van. Try and try as they might (and they tried very hard, make no mistake about that), our heroes eventually saw their hope fade away when their ride ran out of batteries. However, there was still one more option they could take, and it involved a little present from an old foe. Let's see if you can figure this out.
How does Andy reunite with his two favorite toys?
Taken from Andy's perspective, the Toy Story movie presents some truly puzzling events. Specifically, his two favorite toys seemed to have vanished out of thin air, for no good reason at all. However, as we eventually find out, Andy ends up reuniting with the toys he lost - and thank the gods that he did. Again, going back to Andy's perspective, how do these toys reappear to him? It happened in a very specific way, which you should definitely remember.
Does Mr. Potato Head eventually get his Mrs. Potato Head?
As any true Toy Story fan knows, there's one thing that Mr. Potato Head wants more than anything else in life. It's not a new moustache comb, or a cotton swab. It's Mrs. Potato Head, of course - his one true love in the world. Every Christmas and birthday, Mr. Potato Head wishes upon the great factory in the sky for him to be reunited with his sweet love once more. Does his story have a happy ending? Yes or no?
Which of these Christmas presents does Andy receive at the end of the movie?
After our favorite toys survived such a debacle, they're no doubt looking forward to a long rest. However, the humans never rest - Andy is opening his Christmas presents at the end of the movie, and the toys are listening in as they always do. When he opens up one of the bigger boxes, our dear Andy is shocked - and quite thrilled - at what he finds. Let's see if Christmas is coming early - which of these presents did he receive?
Which of these is the movie's theme song?
Toy Story might not be the animated movie that's known for its countless chart topping hit songs, but one thing is for sure - it was responsible for the prominence of a certain track that has since become an absolute classic. Really, there's no other song that sounds quite like it, and you've probably been hearing it throughout your childhood. If that's the case, you shouldn't have any issues here - which of these is the movie's theme song?
Do Woody and Buzz eventually become friends?
As we all know, Woody and Buzz didn't exactly get to know each other on the right foot. Indeed, they disliked each other at first, though that dislike was mainly one sided. However, we're more concerned with the end of the movie now. After all, a lot happened between the run time, and it's enough to change enemies into friends. But is that what happened between our two toy heroes? It's an important detail, one that isn't easy to forget.
Does Buzz ever fly?
We've established that Buzz Lightyear was, well, basically made to fly...or so he thinks (because he's not a real toy, he's a Space Ranger). He spends a good part of the movie trying to prove to everyone that he can indeed fly. Our question here is simple, and it's the one we've all been waiting for, does Buzz ever fly? Think hard, this is the final question in our Toy Story quiz. Which of these options best answers this question?