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30 Blade Runner quiz questions and answers

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Fancy a Blade Runner quiz? A journey through the neon-lit, rain-soaked streets of a dystopian future where humanity’s creations walk among us.

Directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1982, Blade Runner has become a cornerstone of science fiction cinema, renowned for its captivating visuals, haunting soundtrack, and philosophical musings on the nature of humanity. The film’s unique blend of neo-noir aesthetics and thought-provoking themes has left an indelible mark on popular culture, influencing countless movies, television shows, and novels that followed in its wake.

Based on Philip K. Dick’s novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”, Blade Runner introduces us to the world of Rick Deckard, a retired police officer known as a Blade Runner. His mission is to hunt down and retire rogue androids, known as Replicants, who have illegally returned to Earth in search of a longer lifespan. The film not only explores the ethical and moral implications of Deckard’s actions but also delves into the fundamental question of what it means to be human.

As we follow Deckard’s pursuit of the Replicants, we become immersed in a future Los Angeles teeming with vivid characters, breathtaking architecture, and cutting-edge technology. Blade Runner’s intricate world-building and attention to detail have captivated audiences for decades, inspiring a fiercely dedicated fan base that continues to analyze, discuss, and celebrate the film’s many layers.

This Blade Runner quiz is designed to test your knowledge and appreciation of this iconic masterpiece. From the towering Tyrell Corporation to the enigmatic origami unicorn, we will revisit the most memorable scenes, characters, and quotes that have defined Blade Runner as a true classic of science fiction cinema. So, get ready to embark on a journey through the dystopian world of 2019 Los Angeles, and prove yourself as the ultimate Blade Runner aficionado.

Good luck, and remember: “All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.”

Blade Runner quiz questions and answers

Blade Runner quiz questions

  1. In what year is the movie Blade Runner set?
  2. Who is the director of Blade Runner?
  3. What is the name of the protagonist in Blade Runner?
  4. Who wrote the novel on which Blade Runner is based?
  5. What is the title of the novel Blade Runner is adapted from?
  6. What are the artificially created human beings called in the movie?
  7. What is the primary job of a Blade Runner?
  8. Which actor plays the character of Rick Deckard?
  9. What is the name of the company that creates the Replicants?
  10. Who is the founder and CEO of the Tyrell Corporation?
  11. Which actor plays the character of Roy Batty?
  12. What is the model number of Roy Batty’s Nexus series?
  13. How many Replicants is Deckard initially tasked with “retiring”?
  14. What is the name of the Replicant played by actress Daryl Hannah?
  15. Who is the composer of the original Blade Runner soundtrack?
  16. What test is used to determine if a person is a Replicant or a human?
  17. Which character administers the Voight-Kampff test to Rachael?
  18. Who is the Replicant that Deckard falls in love with?
  19. What is the name of the Replicant who collects artificial snake scales?
  20. What is the significance of the origami unicorn in the film?
  21. How many years is the lifespan of a Nexus-6 Replicant?
  22. What is the name of the actor who plays the character of J.F. Sebastian?
  23. In which building does the climactic confrontation between Deckard and Roy Batty take place?
  24. What is the name of the actor who plays the character of Gaff?
  25. What phrase does Gaff say to Deckard in Cityspeak?
  26. Which version of Blade Runner includes a voice-over narration by Deckard?
  27. Which Replicant’s eye is shown in the opening close-up shot of the film?
  28. What famous speech does Roy Batty give just before he dies?
  29. In what year was the sequel, Blade Runner 2049, released?
  30. Who directed the sequel, Blade Runner 2049?

Blade Runner quiz answers

  1. The movie Blade Runner is set in the year 2019.
  2. Ridley Scott is the director of Blade Runner.
  3. The protagonist’s name is Rick Deckard.
  4. Philip K. Dick wrote the novel on which Blade Runner is based.
  5. The title of the novel is “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”
  6. The artificially created human beings are called Replicants.
  7. A Blade Runner’s primary job is to identify and retire (terminate) rogue Replicants.
  8. Harrison Ford plays the character of Rick Deckard.
  9. The Tyrell Corporation creates the Replicants.
  10. Dr. Eldon Tyrell is the founder and CEO of the Tyrell Corporation.
  11. Rutger Hauer plays the character of Roy Batty.
  12. Roy Batty is a Nexus-6 model Replicant.
  13. Deckard is initially tasked with retiring four Replicants.
  14. Daryl Hannah plays the Replicant named Pris.
  15. Vangelis composed the original Blade Runner soundtrack.
  16. The Voight-Kampff test is used to determine if a person is a Replicant or a human.
  17. Rick Deckard administers the Voight-Kampff test to Rachael.
  18. Deckard falls in love with the Replicant named Rachael.
  19. Zhora is the Replicant who collects artificial snake scales.
  20. The origami unicorn symbolizes the ambiguity of Deckard’s own humanity.
  21. A Nexus-6 Replicant has a lifespan of four years.
  22. William Sanderson plays the character of J.F. Sebastian.
  23. The climactic confrontation between Deckard and Roy Batty takes place in the Bradbury Building.
  24. Edward James Olmos plays the character of Gaff.
  25. Gaff says to Deckard in Cityspeak, “Monsieur, azonnal kövessen engem, bitte” (Sir, follow me immediately, please).
  26. The theatrical version of Blade Runner includes a voice-over narration by Deckard.
  27. The opening close-up shot of the film shows an eye belonging to the Replicant named Leon.
  28. Roy Batty gives the “Tears in Rain” speech just before he dies.
  29. Blade Runner 2049 was released in 2017.
  30. Denis Villeneuve directed the sequel, Blade Runner 2049.

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