The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : What is Mario's profession?
Possible answers:
- Plumber
- Gardener
- Electrician
- Carpenter
Explanation: Mario is an Italian-American plumber, though he spends more time saving princesses than fixing pipes!
Question 2 : What is Mario's brother's name?
Possible answers:
- Toad
- Luigi
- Waluigi
- Wario
Explanation: Luigi is Mario's twin brother, taller and thinner, recognizable by his green cap and outfit.
Question 3 : What is the name of the princess Mario must save?
Possible answers:
- Princess Rosalina
- Princess Zelda
- Princess Peach
- Princess Daisy
Explanation: Princess Peach (sometimes called Princess Toadstool) rules the Mushroom Kingdom. Introduced in Super Mario Bros. (1985), she is frequently kidnapped and must be rescued by Mario.
Question 4 : What is the name of Mario's main enemy?
Possible answers:
- Donkey Kong
- Bowser
- Ganondorf
- Wario
Explanation: Bowser, the King of the Koopas, is Mario's arch-enemy. This giant turtle constantly tries to conquer the Mushroom Kingdom.
Question 5 : Which item allows Mario to throw fireballs?
Possible answers:
- The Super Mushroom
- The Fire Flower
- The Feather
- The Star
Explanation: The Fire Flower transforms Mario into Fire Mario, allowing him to throw fireballs at his enemies.
Question 6 : What are the little mushroom servants of Peach called?
Possible answers:
- Shy Guys
- Koopas
- Goombas
- Toads
Explanation: Toads are the loyal servants of the Mushroom Kingdom, recognizable by their mushroom-shaped caps.
Question 7 : Which green dinosaur helps Mario in his adventures?
Possible answers:
- Rex
- Dino
- Yoshi
- Birdo
Explanation: Yoshi is a friendly dinosaur who can swallow enemies and lay eggs. He first appeared in Super Mario World.
Question 8 : In what year was the first "Donkey Kong" game with Mario released?
Possible answers:
- 1979
- 1981
- 1983
- 1985
Explanation: Donkey Kong was released in 1981 in arcades. Mario was then called "Jumpman" and had to save a damsel from the gorilla.
Question 9 : Which item makes Mario temporarily invincible?
Possible answers:
- The Golden Mushroom
- The POW Block
- The Ice Flower
- The Super Star
Explanation: The Super Star makes Mario invincible for a few seconds, allowing him to pass through enemies unharmed.
Question 10 : In which year was the first "Mario Kart" released on the Super Nintendo?
Possible answers:
- 1988
- 1990
- 1992
- 1995
Explanation: "Super Mario Kart" was released in Japan on August 27, 1992 for the Super Nintendo. The game sold over 8 million copies and founded the franchise, which became one of Nintendo's most profitable.
