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 feels a strong earthquake
B.   he nearly burns to death
C.   he finds diamonds in the roots of the volcano
D.   he discovers another dead DWP worker
Question #2
Why does Los Angeles demolish a skyscraper?
A.   to divert lava
B.   to plug up the volcano
C.   only for dramatic effect
D.   to cool the lava
Question #3
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 #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.   ash
B.   magma
C.   aerosol
D.   lava
Question #6
Who does the main character, Mike Roar, work for?
A.   LA Mayor's office
B.   LA Police Department
C.   LA Fire Department
D.   Office of Emergency Management
Question #7
What is the name of the LA volcano?
A.   Mount Wilshire
B.   Mount Cedar-Sinai
C.   Mount La Brea
D.   Mount Mazama
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 throw at Mike Roark out of frustration
C.   To take an exercise break to clear her head during the crisis
D.   To watch it roll to figure out which direction is downhill

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