The Jurassic Park Franchise Masterclass Quiz

100 questions · by Qwiz Rush

The Jurassic Park Franchise Masterclass Quiz is a free 100-question multiple choice, letters and numbers quiz on Qwiz Rush, made by Qwiz Rush, split into 10 rounds. Test your knowledge of the iconic sci-fi blockbuster franchise from Crichton's original novels to the modern Jurassic World trilogy.

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The 100 questions

In the original *Jurassic Park* novel, which character is killed by a pack of Procompsognathus while injured on a hillside?
- Donald Gennaro
- Dennis Nedry
- John Hammond
- Lewis Dodgson
What is the name of the rival genetics corporation that hires Dennis Nedry to steal dinosaur embryos in the first novel?
- InGen
- Biosyn
- Mantah Corp
- Prometheus Technologies
How many islands make up the 'Las Cinco Muertes' (The Five Deaths) chain featured in the novel *The Lost World*?

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In Crichton's *The Lost World* novel, what is the name of the brilliant, eccentric paleontologist who organizes the expedition to Isla Sorna and is obsessed with extinction theories?
- Richard Levine
- Jack Thorne
- Sarah Harding
- Howard King
What is the name of the fictional Costa Rican island where the events of the first *Jurassic Park* novel take place?

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Unlike his tragic fate in the film adaptation, what is Donald Gennaro's ultimate fate at the end of the *Jurassic Park* novel?
- He is eaten by Velociraptors
- He survives the events on the island
- He is poisoned by a Dilophosaurus
- He is crushed by the Tyrannosaurus
In what year was Michael Crichton's original *Jurassic Park* novel first published?

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Which dinosaur species blinds and ultimately kills Dennis Nedry inside his Jeep during the storm?
- Velociraptor
- Dilophosaurus
- Tyrannosaurus rex
- Procompsognathus
What is the surname of the chief geneticist of Jurassic Park who is responsible for creating the dinosaurs and engineering the lysine contingency?

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In the novel *The Lost World*, which predator species utilizes active camouflage, similar to a chameleon, to blend into its surroundings?
- Carnotaurus
- Velociraptor
- Tyrannosaurus
- Deinonychus
In the original Jurassic Park (1993) film, who is the chief veterinarian of the park responsible for treating the sick Triceratops?
- Dr. Gerry Harding
- Dr. Henry Wu
- Dr. Martin Gutierrez
- Dr. Lewis Dodgson
What is the name of the chief programmer of Jurassic Park who is killed by a Dilophosaurus while trying to flee the island with stolen embryos?
- Dennis Nedry
- Ray Arnold
- Robert Muldoon
- Donald Gennaro
In Jurassic World, what is the name of the lead geneticist who originally created the Indominus rex under the direction of Simon Masrani?
- Dr. Henry Wu
- Dr. Laura Sorkin
- Dr. Mae Turner
- Dr. Aris Thorne
What is the official job title of Robert Muldoon at Jurassic Park on Isla Nublar?
- Game Warden
- Chief Engineer
- Public Relations Director
- Chief Financial Officer
In The Lost World: Jurassic Park, who is the lead paleontologist hired by John Hammond to document the dinosaurs on Isla Sorna?
- Dr. Sarah Harding
- Dr. Ellie Sattler
- Dr. Alan Grant
- Dr. Nick Van Owen
Which InGen staff member, serving as the head of Jurassic World security, secretly collaborates with Dr. Henry Wu to weaponize the Velociraptors?
- Vic Hoskins
- Lowery Cruthers
- Barry Sembène
- Dieter Stark
In the original Jurassic Park film, how many minutes does Dennis Nedry state he needs the security systems to be compiled and down to execute his plan?

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According to the official franchise timeline, in what year did John Hammond and Benjamin Lockwood co-found the genetics company InGen?

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What is the last name of the chief computer systems engineer of Jurassic Park who famously says, "Hold on to your butts"?

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Name the French animal behaviorist and dinosaur handler who assists Owen Grady with managing the Velociraptor pack in Jurassic World.

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What is the literal English translation of the Spanish name 'Isla Nublar'?
- Cloud Island
- Foggy Peninsula
- Island of Shadows
- Mist Mountain
Isla Nublar is located approximately how many miles off the western coast of Costa Rica?
- 40 miles
- 120 miles
- 250 miles
- 500 miles
In The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Isla Sorna is part of an island chain known by what Spanish name?
- Las Cinco Muertes
- Islas de la Sangre
- Archipiélago del Diablo
- Las Estrellas
What is the name of the river that flows through Isla Nublar, famously featured in the original novel's raft escape?
- Jungle River
- Nublar River
- Sibo River
- Deep Creek
Where is the abandoned InGen Operations Center (the Worker Village) geographically situated on Isla Sorna?
- In the island's interior valley
- Directly on the eastern sandy beaches
- At the summit of the highest cliffside
- Inside a coastal sea cave system
Which facility on Isla Nublar was constructed directly over a volcanic thermal vent to help power the Jurassic World park?
- The Geothermal Power Plant
- The Creation Lab
- The Aviary
- The Water Treatment Facility
In the Jurassic Park franchise lore, Isla Sorna is officially designated by InGen as which 'Site' number?

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In what calendar year did InGen officially lease Isla Nublar from the Costa Rican government for the construction of the original Jurassic Park?

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Name the active volcano that dominates the northern landscape of Isla Nublar and ultimately erupts in 2018.

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What is the geological term for the massive, man-made central body of water constructed on Isla Nublar to house the aquatic Mosasaurus in Jurassic World?

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The base genome of the Indominus rex belongs to which dinosaur genus?
- Tyrannosaurus
- Velociraptor
- Giganotosaurus
- Majungasaurus
In Jurassic Park III, which massive theropod dinosaur is depicted with a large neural spine sail and famously defeats a Tyrannosaurus rex?
- Spinosaurus
- Suchomimus
- Baryonyx
- Giganotosaurus
According to Dr. Henry Wu, the DNA of which specific amphibian was used to fill gene sequence gaps, inadvertently allowing the dinosaurs to change sex?
- West African Bullfrog
- Common Reed Frog
- Poison Dart Frog
- African Clawed Frog
What prototype genetic hybrid is created in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom as a smaller, more weaponized successor to the Indominus rex?
- Indoraptor
- Spinoraptor
- Stegoceratops
- Carnoraptor
Which herbivorous dinosaur is found sick and lying on its side in the original Jurassic Park film, suffering from suspected West Indian Lilac poisoning?
- Triceratops
- Brachiosaurus
- Parasaurolophus
- Gallimimus
In the Jurassic Park film franchise, the Dilophosaurus is genetically altered or depicted with which fictional anatomical feature?
- An expandable neck frill
- Bioluminescent stripes
- Feathered wings
- A prehensile tail
How many distinct Velociraptors make up Owen Grady's trained raptor squad in the 2015 film Jurassic World?

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In what year was the original Jurassic Park film released in theaters, showcasing groundbreaking CGI dinosaur genetic creations?

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Identify the venom-spitting dinosaur species responsible for the demise of Dennis Nedry in his Jeep during the Isla Nublar storm.

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Name the massive Cretaceous land predator introduced in Jurassic World Dominion that serves as the genetic rival to the veteran Tyrannosaurus rex.

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Which character famously utters the line, "Hold onto your butts," just before attempting to reboot the park's power grid?
- Ray Arnold
- Dennis Nedry
- John Hammond
- Robert Muldoon
In Jurassic Park, what specific brand of shaving cream can is modified by Dennis Nedry to smuggle the dinosaur embryos?
- Barbasol
- Gillette
- Edge
- Colgate
What is Ian Malcolm's academic profession, which he references when explaining why the park is doomed to fail ("Life, uh, finds a way")?
- Chaos theorist
- Paleontologist
- Paleobotanist
- Evolutionary biologist
In Jurassic Park III, what item plays the "Kirby Paint and Tile" jingle from inside the Spinosaurus, alerting the characters to its presence?
- A satellite phone
- A walkie-talkie
- A digital watch
- A megaphone
In Jurassic World (2015), who says, "It's not about control. It's a relationship, based on mutual respect"?
- Owen Grady
- Barry Sembène
- Vic Hoskins
- Lowery Cruthers
During the iconic kitchen suspense scene in Jurassic Park, what object does Lex Murphy accidentally drop, alerting the Velociraptors to her presence?
- A metal ladle
- A glass cup
- A steel pot lid
- A flashlight
How many survivors of the original Isla Nublar incident successfully board the escape helicopter at the end of the first Jurassic Park film?

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In what year was the original Jurassic Park film directed by Steven Spielberg released in theaters?

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What is the surname of the Jurassic Park game warden who famously utters "Clever girl" just before his death?

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What is the name of the venom-spitting dinosaur that blinds and attacks Dennis Nedry in his Jeep?

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Which legendary special effects artist led the team responsible for creating the animatronic dinosaurs in the original 1993 Jurassic Park film?
- Stan Winston
- Rick Baker
- Rob Bottin
- Tom Woodruff Jr.
What sound design technique did Gary Rydstrom primarily use to create the iconic, terrifying roar of the Tyrannosaurus rex?
- A slowed-down lion roar mixed with a grizzly bear
- A mix of baby elephant, tiger, and alligator sounds
- A combination of a humpback whale and a walrus
- A synthesizer combined with a roaring cheetah
During the filming of the T. rex paddock attack scene, what environmental factor caused the animatronic T. rex to shudder and malfunction, requiring crew members to dry it with towels between takes?
- Rainwater soaking the latex skin
- Extreme tropical heat melting the adhesive
- Volcanic dust clogging the hydraulics
- High winds throwing off the balance sensors
Which stop-motion master was originally hired to create "Go-Motion" dinosaur sequences before Steven Spielberg famously pivoted to full CGI?
- Ray Harryhausen
- Phil Tippett
- Will Vinton
- Henry Selick
What simple method did special effects coordinator Michael Lantieri use to create the iconic concentric water ripples in the plastic cups on the Ford Explorer's dashboard?
- A guitar string threaded through the car and plucked
- A small subwoofer playing a specific low-frequency tone
- A hand-cranked drill vibrating the underside of the dash
- A syringe injecting tiny bursts of air into the cup
What material was primarily used by Stan Winston's team to construct the soft, realistic outer skin of the full-sized animatronic T. rex?
- Silicone
- Neoprene
- Latex
- Polyurethane foam
In what year was the original Jurassic Park film released in theaters?

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How many feet tall was the completed, fully functional animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex built by Stan Winston Studios for the first movie?

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Name the visual effects company founded by George Lucas that revolutionized the film industry by creating the groundbreaking CGI dinosaurs for Jurassic Park.

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Name the Hawaiian island where the majority of the outdoor Isla Nublar scenes were filmed, which was famously struck by Hurricane Iniki during production.

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What is the name of the genetically modified hybrid dinosaur created in the lab for the 2015 film Jurassic World?
- Indoraptor
- Indominus rex
- Scorpios rex
- Spinoceratops
In Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, what is the name of the private estate in Northern California where the dinosaur auction is held?
- Lockwood Manor
- Hammond Estate
- Biosyn Sanctuary
- Kenner Mansion
Which rival genetics company acts as the primary antagonist in Jurassic World Dominion, operating a sanctuary in Italy's Dolomite Mountains?
- InGen
- Mantah Corp
- Biosyn Genetics
- Masrani Global
What is the name of the lead Velociraptor trained and raised from infancy by Owen Grady?
- Charlie
- Delta
- Echo
- Blue
Who directed both the first Jurassic World film and the trilogy's conclusion, Jurassic World Dominion?
- J.A. Bayona
- Colin Trevorrow
- Steven Spielberg
- Joe Johnston
What ecological plague does Biosyn engineer in Jurassic World Dominion to monopolize the global food supply?
- Giant prehistoric locusts
- A synthetic crop blight
- Genetically modified mosquitoes
- Toxic red algae
In what year was the film Jurassic World released in theaters, reviving the franchise after a 14-year hiatus?

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How many individual Velociraptors made up Owen Grady's trained pack at the Jurassic World research arena?

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Name the volcanic island off the coast of Costa Rica that serves as the setting for the Jurassic World theme park before being destroyed by Mt. Sibo.

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What is the surname of Claire, the former Jurassic World park operations manager who later co-founds the Dinosaur Protection Group?

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Gary Rydstrom famously created the roar of the Tyrannosaurus rex by mixing several animal sounds. Which animal's high-frequency trumpeting call served as the main element for the roar's piercing peak?
- Baby elephant
- Howler monkey
- Grizzly bear
- African lion
Which orchestral instrument family plays the opening solo of the gentle, lyrical main melody in the 'Theme from Jurassic Park'?
- French horn
- Flute
- Oboe
- Harp
For the score of 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park', John Williams deviated from the original film's style by heavily incorporating which type of instrumentation to create a primal, jungle-like atmosphere?
- Heavy percussion and congas
- Synthesized brass
- Chamber strings
- Pipe organ
To create the iconic concentric ripples in the water glass during the T-rex's approach, special effects coordinator Michael Lantieri plucked a string from what instrument attached under the dashboard?
- Guitar
- Violin
- Piano
- Double bass
Which high-end digital synthesizer and sampler workstation did sound designer Gary Rydstrom use to manipulate, pitch-shift, and layer the animal recordings for the dinosaurs?
- Synclavier
- Yamaha DX7
- Minimoog
- Roland D-50
The low-frequency, raspy breathing sounds of the sick Triceratops that Alan Grant rests his head against were primarily recorded from which animal?
- Cow
- Hippopotamus
- Walrus
- Alligator
How many Academy Awards did sound designer Gary Rydstrom win specifically for his work on the original 1993 film 'Jurassic Park'?

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In what year was the original 'Jurassic Park' motion picture soundtrack album released worldwide?

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What is the surname of the legendary sound designer who won two Academy Awards for his revolutionary audio work on the original 'Jurassic Park'?

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What is the surname of the composer who stepped in to score 'Jurassic Park III', integrating John Williams' classic themes with his own original material?

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What is the specific model of the Ford Explorer used as the electric tour vehicles in the original 1993 Jurassic Park film?
- 1992 Ford Explorer XLT
- 1993 Ford Explorer Limited
- 1991 Ford Explorer Sport
- 1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Which real-world supercomputer model is prominently displayed in the Jurassic Park control room as the park's primary mainframe?
- Thinking Machines CM-5
- Cray X-MP/48
- IBM Deep Blue
- Silicon Graphics Onyx
What is the manufacturer and model of the custom RV mobile laboratory used by Ian Malcolm's team in The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
- Fleetwood Southwind Storm
- Winnebago Chieftain
- GMC Motorhome
- Thor Motor Coach Chateau
What color scheme and number combination is famously associated with the open-top Jeep Wrangler staff vehicle driven by Dennis Nedry during his escape attempt in the storm?
- Sand/Red, No. 12
- Grey/Blue, No. 05
- White/Green, No. 18
- Yellow/Green, No. 29
In Jurassic Park, what type of commercial cryogenic container does Dennis Nedry use to secretly smuggle the stolen dinosaur embryos out of the genetics lab?
- A modified Barbasol shaving cream can
- A Thermos brand food jar
- A modified Pepsi soda can
- A Pelican micro-case
What is the name of the high-tech, spherical, two-person transport vehicles introduced in Jurassic World for touring the Gyrosphere Valley?
- Gyrosphere
- Aerosphere
- Orbit-Pod
- Geo-Cruiser
What is the designated vehicle number of the Jeep Wrangler used by Ellie Sattler and Robert Muldoon to rescue Ian Malcolm from the T-rex attack site?

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How many seats are inside a standard Gyrosphere vehicle used by guests in Jurassic World?

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What is the name of the fictitious biotechnology company founded by John Hammond that created the cloning technology for Jurassic Park?

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What is the last name of the chief software engineer who designed Jurassic Park's computer systems and subsequently sabotaged them?

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In "Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous", what is the name of the docile, asymmetrical Ankylosaurus that bonds with Ben Pincus?
- Slick
- Bumpy
- Grim
- Toro
What is the name of the sinister rival genetics corporation that acts as a major antagonist in the later seasons of "Camp Cretaceous"?
- Mantah Corp
- Biosyn Genetics
- InGen
- Masrani Global
How many teenage campers are originally sent to Isla Nublar for the inaugural week at Camp Cretaceous?

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What is the name of the aggressive Carnotaurus with a scarred face that serves as a recurring threat to the campers in the early seasons?
- Limbo
- Chaos
- Toro
- Grim
Identify the dinosaur-obsessed teenager who serves as the de facto leader and strategist of the Camp Cretaceous group.

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What is the subtitle of the 2024 sequel animated series that follows the "Nublar Six" as young adults uncovering a global conspiracy?
- Chaos Theory
- Fallen Kingdom
- Dominion Legacy
- The New World
In what year did the animated series "Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous" premiere on Netflix?

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Which prehistoric Cenozoic mammal species is unfrozen and featured as a threat in the Mantah Corp island's arctic biome?
- Woolly Mammoth
- Smilodon
- Megatherium
- Cave Bear
Name the iconic female Tyrannosaurus rex that is the star of the original Jurassic Park and also makes appearances in the animated series.

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Who are the two primary adult counselors assigned to watch over the teenagers during their ill-fated stay at Camp Cretaceous?
- Roxie and Dave
- Owen and Claire
- Mitch and Tiff
- Mae and Hawkes