I am in the Los Angeles International Airport right now, my iPod is playing the opera song from Final Fantasy VI, and I am about to get on a plane to Cancun. Oh my freakin’ God I am so excited. Could this be the best day ever? I think so.
Thank you to everyone for participating in the hardest quiz yet. Who knew dolphin trivia would be so challenging?!
Unfortunately, I won’t have time to grade the quizzes until I get back next week when I will reveal the winner of the Cancun souvenir I have yet to buy. Until then, you can check the correct answers below (in bold) and see how you did.
In the event of a tie, I will draw a name out of the amazing sombrero I am probably going to buy to determine the winner.
Quick, get in a car, procure a jet pack, or hop on a mule and head South of the border! This celebration won’t be the same without you all. <3
1. One of the earliest dolphin videogames of all time -- cleverly titled Dolphin -- appeared on what retro videogame console?
[picture of Dolphin screenshot]
a. Atari 2600
b. Intellivision
c. Commodore 64
d. Nintendo Entertainment System
2. Which of the following videogame characters has never had contact with a dolphin?
a. [picture of Mario]
b. [picture of Kirby]
c. [picture of Adam]
d. [picture of Mike Jones]
Mario rode one in Super Mario World, Adam befriended one in EcoQuest, and Mike Jones saved one in StarTropics. Get with the program, Kirby!
3. Name the game!
[picture of Crystalis screen]
a. Soul Blazer
b. Crystalis
c. Willow
d. Neutopia II
Best game EVER!
Ecco sprite alert! Match the Ecco with the correct game:
a. [picture of Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future]
b. [picture of Ecco Jr.]
c. [picture of Ecco the Dolphin]
d. [picture of Ecco: The Tides of Time]
4. Ecco Jr. (b.)
5. Ecco the Dolphin (c.)
6. Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future (a.)
7. Ecco: The Tides of Time(d.)
8. What is the name of your dolphin companion in EcoQuest: The Search for Cetus?
a. Eluria
b. Darwin
c. Cetus
d. Delphineus
9. In Endless Ocean, where do you train your dolphin buddies?
a. On the dock
b. On the beach
c. On the boat
d. Underwater
10. Upcoming “best game EVER!” Fantasy Aquarium is being released on what videogame system?
a. Nintendo DS
b. Wii
c. PlayStation 2
d. PSP
Apparently this game is already out. How do I not own it?
11. Which member of the royal family rides a dolphin in the King’s Quest series?
a. [picture of Graham]
b. [picture of Valanice]
c. [picture of Alexander]
d. [picture of Rosella]
12. ... and what game does this amazing dolphin ride occur in?
a. King’s Quest II
b. Kings Quest IV
c. King’s Quest VI
d. King’s Quest VII
13. In Mario Party 8 for the Wii -- on the Goomba's Booty Boardwalk board -- who rides a dolphin sidesaddle?
a. Toad
b. Mario
c. Princess Peach
d. Luigi
You have to see it to appreciate how amazing it is.
14. Besides Petz Wild Animals: Dolphinz, what other piece of entertainment famously changed the letter “s” in one of its words to a “z?”
a. The Backstreet Boyz
b. Fast Timez at Ridgemont High
c. Jersey Boyz
d. Boyz in the Hood
15. Two answers! Which two characters battle killer dolphins (blasphemy!) in The Simpsons Game?
a. [picture of Homer Simpson]
b. [picture of Marge Simpson]
c. [picture of Bart Simpson]
d. [picture of Lisa Simpson]
Although I like this game, I do not promote dolphin punching.
16. In StarTropics, what chapter is entitled “Dolphins?”
a. Chapter 1
b. Chapter 2
c. Chapter 3
d. Chapter 4
17. Oh no! What kind of creature kidnapped her son?
[picture of StarTropics screen]
a. Octopus
b. Shark
c. Jellyfish
d. Fisherman
Damn, I love StarTropics.
18. The dolphins in Super Mario World: Friend or foe?
a. Friend
b. Foe
Mario can ride on the friendly dolphins to help him cross the dangerous sea.
In order to ride a dolphin in the two Wave Race games, what must you do?
a. [picture of Wave Race 64 box]
b. [picture of Wave Race: Blue Storm cover box]
19. Perform tricks (a.)
20. Enter a password (b.)
In Wave Race 64 you have to perform almost all the tricks in the stunt course (a very challenging task). In Wave Race: Blue Storm, you just simply have to enter a password to be able to ride a dolphin.
Check back next week for the results of this week’s quiz and a brand new #27!
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