Actor Sam Neill as Dr. Alan Grant, with Ariana Richards (left) and Joseph Mazzello (right) as Lex and Tim, in a scene from the film 'Jurassic Park', 199

From left: Ariana Richards (Lex), Sam Neill (Dr. Alan Grant) and Joseph Mazzello (Tim) trek through the dinosaurs' island home in the 1993 film "Jurassic Park."

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Quiz: Welcome Back to 'Jurassic Park'

Test your knowledge of the films that led up to 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'

Michael Nye

En español

Published May 11, 2018

13 Questions

It’s been 25 years since the first Jurassic Park movie hit theaters, thrilling audiences with the idea of dinosaurs roaming the landscape in the present day. And the adventure continues with the latest installment, Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom, to be released June 22.

But how much do you know about the Jurassic Park franchise? With four films out, the fifth coming this year and the sixth in production, now is the time to test your knowledge of the cast and storyline of this series.

Quiz: Welcome Back to 'Jurassic Park'

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  "question" : "Which Academy Award winner directed the original 'Jurassic Park'?",
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    "answer" : "James Cameron",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Martin Scorsese",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Kathryn Bigelow",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Steven Spielberg",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
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  "explanation" : "The Oscar-winning director of 'Schindler’s List' has directed some of the biggest Hollywood hits of the last 50 years, including 'Jaws', 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and 'Saving Private Ryan'.",
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}, {
  "question" : "'Jurassic Park' was based on the best-selling novel by which American author?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Lee Child",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Michael Crichton",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Scott Turow",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "John Grisham",
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  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "The acclaimed author, who died in 2008, wrote several intelligent, exciting best-sellers that were turned into hit movies, including 'The Andromeda Strain', 'Rising Sun' and 'Disclosure'.",
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}, {
  "question" : "In 'Jurassic Park', the heroes were Dr. Alan Grant, played by Sam Neill, and Dr. Ellie Sattler, played by this American actress.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Laura Dern",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Julianne Moore",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Tea Leoni",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Sela Ward",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Laura Dern reprised her role as Dr. Ellie Sattler in 'Jurassic Park III'.",
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  "question" : "In 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park', this star of 'Swingers' plays a heroic documentarian and environmentalist.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Ron Livingston",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Heather Graham",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Vince Vaughn",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Jon Favreau",
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  } ],
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  "explanation" : "Vaughn has also starred in 'Rudy', 'Wedding Crashers' and 'Old School', and in AARP’s original web series 'Dinner with Don.'",
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  "question" : "Dr. Ian Malcolm, a mathematician and chaos theorist who warns the Jurassic Park creators of the island’s dangers, was played by this actor.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Pete Postlethwaite",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Jeff Goldblum",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Peter Stormare",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Jeff Daniels",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "The handsome, Oscar-nominated actor also starred in 'The Big Chill', 'The Fly', 'Independence Day' and 'Thor: Ragnarok'.",
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}, {
  "question" : "After a transport ship crashes in 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park', a Tyrannosaurus rex escapes into which American city?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "New York",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Los Angeles",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Miami",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "San Diego",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "The second-largest city in California, it’s also home to a world-famous zoo and Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres.",
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}, {
  "question" : "'Jurassic Park III' was the first in the series NOT to have its original music scored by this composer.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "John Williams",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Danny Elfman",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "James Horner",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Hans Zimmer",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Academy Award-winning composer John Williams, who also composed the original score to 'Star Wars' and the 'Indiana Jones' series, frequently collaborates with director Steven Spielberg.",
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}, {
  "question" : "In 'Jurassic Park III', Dr. Grant and his assistant Billy Brennan replicated this part of a velociraptor.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Claws",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Wings",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Larnyx",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Eyes",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "The ability to replicate the velociraptors’ calls ultimately saves the lives of the group.",
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}, {
  "question" : "The 'Jurassic Park' films sparked a renewed interest in the study of dinosaurs, commonly referred to as:",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Archaeology",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Paleontology",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Semiology",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Astrology",
    "correctAnswer" : false
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  "explanation" : "Paleontology is a branch of science that focuses on animals and plants from prehistoric times.",
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}, {
  "question" : "Name the only actor from the first 'Jurassic Park' to reprise his role in the fourth film, 'Jurassic World'.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Richard Attenborough",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Sam Neill",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "BD Wong",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Samuel L. Jackson",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "He plays Dr. Henry Wu, one of the geneticists who helped to re-create the dinosaurs.",
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}, {
  "question" : "In 'Jurassic World', the intelligence of the velociraptors is being assessed by a Navy veteran, Owen Grady, who is played by:",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Chris Hemsworth",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Chris Pine",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Chris Pratt",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Chris Evans",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
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  "explanation" : "The multitalented actor also has starred in the TV show 'Parks and Recreation' and the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movie franchise.",
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  "question" : "Which star from the 'Law & Order' franchise plays the main antagonist in 'Jurassic World'?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Vincent D'Onofrio",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Ice-T",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Sam Waterston",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Christopher Meloni",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
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  "explanation" : "He played Detective Bobby Goren on 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'.",
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  "question" : "In 2018's 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom', Owen Grady and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) return to Isla Nublar to save the remaining dinosaurs from volcanic extinction. Which of the four raptors that Owen trained is still alive?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Charlie",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Echo",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Delta",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Blue",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
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  "explanation" : "The raptor Owen trained best is the lone survivor.",
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