Geol 107: Geology Goes to Holywood » Fall 2019 » Volcano Movie Quiz

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Question #1
What happens to Mike Roark in the sewer tunnel?
A.   he discovers another dead DWP worker
B.   he finds diamonds in the roots of the volcano
C.   he feels a strong earthquake
D.   he nearly burns to death
Question #2
Why does Los Angeles demolish a skyscraper?
A.   to plug up the volcano
B.   to divert lava
C.   only for dramatic effect
D.   to cool the lava
Question #3
Who does the main character, Mike Roar, work for?
A.   LA Mayor's office
B.   Office of Emergency Management
C.   LA Fire Department
D.   LA Police Department
Question #4
What do the construction crew bet on?
A.   the amount of lava that will erupt
B.   the Laker's game
C.   when the volcano will erupt
D.   the epicenter of the earthquake
Question #5
What white volcanic product comes out of the volcano first?
A.   aerosol
B.   lava
C.   magma
D.   ash
Question #6
Who does the main character, Mike Roar, work for?
A.   LA Police Department
B.   Office of Emergency Management
C.   LA Fire Department
D.   LA Mayor's office
Question #7
What is the name of the LA volcano?
A.   Mount Cedar-Sinai
B.   Mount Mazama
C.   Mount Wilshire
D.   Mount La Brea
Question #8
Why does the geologist, Dr. Barnes, pick up a basketball?
A.   To give to a small child that is separated from its mother during the crisis
B.   To take an exercise break to clear her head during the crisis
C.   To watch it roll to figure out which direction is downhill
D.   To throw at Mike Roark out of frustration

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