Madagascar brought us memorable characters, catchy tunes, and plenty of laughs. This quiz covers the lemurs of the island, the antics of the penguin squad, and the history of that famous dance song everyone knows.
You will see questions about the real creatures behind these characters and specific details from the DreamWorks films. Some focus on the music production side, while others look at the film franchise development.
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Which unique group of primates is native only to the island of Madagascar?
Tarsiers
Tarsiers
Lemurs
Lemurs
Gibbons
Gibbons
Baboons
Baboons
Unlike many other lemur species that are nocturnal, the ring-tailed lemur is primarily active during which time?
Twilight
Twilight
Midnight
Midnight
Nighttime
Nighttime
Daytime
Daytime
Which musical duo originally released the hit dance song ‘I Like to Move It’ in 1993?
Reel 2 Real
Reel 2 Real
Corona
Corona
Snap!
Snap!
Haddaway
Haddaway
Who is the leader of the penguin quartet in the ‘Madagascar’ film franchise?
Marty
Marty
Alex
Alex
Skipper
Skipper
King Julien
King Julien
What is the unique collective noun used for a group of lemurs?
Conspiracy
Conspiracy
Pride
Pride
Gaggle
Gaggle
Pack
Pack
Which actor provided the voice for King Julien in the film ‘Madagascar’?
Sacha Baron Cohen
Sacha Baron Cohen
Tom McGrath
Tom McGrath
Chris Rock
Chris Rock
Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller
Within which electronic music genre is the song ‘I Like to Move It’ primarily categorized?
Synthwave
Synthwave
Trance
Trance
Dubstep
Dubstep
House
House
In what format was the Penguins of Madagascar’s first standalone spin-off project released?
A comic book series
A comic book series
A direct-to-video feature film
A direct-to-video feature film
A series of television shorts
A series of television shorts
A theatrical short film
A theatrical short film
Which of these animals is famous for having a matriarchal social structure where females are dominant over males?
Ring-tailed lemur
Ring-tailed lemur
Baboon
Baboon
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee
Gorilla
Gorilla
How did the song ‘I Like to Move It’ become featured in the 2005 DreamWorks film ‘Madagascar’?
The song was already a public domain track
The song was already a public domain track
The song was written specifically for the movie soundtrack
The song was written specifically for the movie soundtrack
The film producers licensed the song from the original creators
The film producers licensed the song from the original creators
The original creators donated the rights for free
The original creators donated the rights for free
Which bird species are the characters in ‘Penguins of Madagascar’ visually modeled after?
Blue-footed booby
Blue-footed booby
Adélie penguin
Adélie penguin
Wandering albatross
Wandering albatross
Atlantic puffin
Atlantic puffin
In the wild, what types of environments do ring-tailed lemurs typically inhabit?
Only in underground burrows
Only in underground burrows
Only in tropical dense rainforests
Only in tropical dense rainforests
Areas 10,000 feet above sea level
Areas 10,000 feet above sea level
Varying habitats ranging from forests to rocky mountain areas
Varying habitats ranging from forests to rocky mountain areas
Which American DJ and music producer was the key creative force behind the Reel 2 Real project?
David Guetta
David Guetta
Carl Cox
Carl Cox
Mark Quashie
Mark Quashie
Erick Morillo
Erick Morillo
In the film series, where are the four main animal characters originally from before being relocated?
Central Park Zoo
Central Park Zoo
London Zoo
London Zoo
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo
How do ring-tailed lemurs typically communicate territory boundaries in the wild?
By eating bugs exclusively
By eating bugs exclusively
By scent marking their territory with glands on their wrists
By scent marking their territory with glands on their wrists
By aggressive barking at intruders using vocal cords
By aggressive barking at intruders using vocal cords
By building elaborate wooden fences
By building elaborate wooden fences
In what year was the original version of ‘I Like to Move It’ released as a single?
1995
1995
1994
1994
1993
1993
1992
1992
What genre parody is frequently used in the storytelling of ‘The Penguins of Madagascar’?
A historical period drama
A historical period drama
A romantic comedy spin-off
A romantic comedy spin-off
A spy-thriller parody
A spy-thriller parody
A documentary series about ocean life
A documentary series about ocean life
Which animal native to Madagascar has a distinctive black-and-white ringed tail and a primary diet of fruits, leaves, and flowers?
Fossa
Fossa
Aye-aye
Aye-aye
Panther chameleon
Panther chameleon
Ring-tailed lemur
Ring-tailed lemur
What is the stage name of the Trinidadian vocalist who provided the iconic vocals for ‘I Like to Move It’?
The Mad Stuntman
The Mad Stuntman
The Dance King
The Dance King
The Beat Boy
The Beat Boy
The Rhythm Master
The Rhythm Master
Which penguin character is characterized by his expertise in science and inventions?
Rico
Rico
Skipper
Skipper
Private
Private
Kowalski
Kowalski
Biologically, where are the scent glands located on a ring-tailed lemur?
Scent glands on the tail
Scent glands on the tail
A specialized organ in the throat for vocal projection
A specialized organ in the throat for vocal projection
A unique visual pattern on their fur
A unique visual pattern on their fur
Glands located on the chest, wrists, and genital areas
Glands located on the chest, wrists, and genital areas
Which crew member of ‘Madagascar’ (2005) suggested using the song ‘I Like to Move It’ for the lemurs’ dance scene?
The executive producer, Jeffrey Katzenberg
The executive producer, Jeffrey Katzenberg
The voice actor, Sacha Baron Cohen
The voice actor, Sacha Baron Cohen
The film’s composer, Hans Zimmer
The film’s composer, Hans Zimmer
The film’s editor, Clare Knight
The film’s editor, Clare Knight
Which penguin character is known for his unpredictable nature and ability to regurgitate items from his stomach?
Rico
Rico
Kowalski
Kowalski
Skipper
Skipper
Private
Private
In which country did the original 1994 release of ‘I Like to Move It’ by Reel 2 Real reach the number one spot on the singles chart?
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United States
United States
France
France
Germany
Germany
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