Pixar films are famous for their hidden details and recurring jokes that loyal fans love to spot. These small inclusions have become a signature part of every release.
This quiz covers the history of A113, the legendary Pizza Planet truck, and the various roles played by John Ratzenberger. You will see questions about specific movie scenes and the origins of these traditions.
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What is the origin of the recurring Easter egg ‘A113’?
It is the name of a character in Toy Story
It is the name of a character in Toy Story
It is the license plate number of the Pizza Planet truck
It is the license plate number of the Pizza Planet truck
It is a common design motif in the studio’s films
It is a common design motif in the studio’s films
It refers to a classroom number at the California Institute of the Arts
It refers to a classroom number at the California Institute of the Arts
In which film did the iconic Pizza Planet truck make its first appearance?
Monsters, Inc.
Monsters, Inc.
Toy Story
Toy Story
The Incredibles
The Incredibles
Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo
The famous yellow, blue, and red ball with a single star is named after which short film character?
Luxo the Lamp
Luxo the Lamp
Luxo the Toy
Luxo the Toy
Luxo the Robot
Luxo the Robot
Luxo the Ball
Luxo the Ball
What is John Ratzenberger’s famous connection to the studio’s filmography?
He was the lead animator on every film up to 2016
He was the lead animator on every film up to 2016
He was the executive producer on every film up to 2022
He was the executive producer on every film up to 2022
He directed every feature film produced up to 2018
He directed every feature film produced up to 2018
He voiced a character in every feature film produced up to 2020
He voiced a character in every feature film produced up to 2020
In the movie ‘Brave’, where can a visual nod to the Pizza Planet truck be found?
The Witch’s cauldron
The Witch’s cauldron
The Queen’s tapestry
The Queen’s tapestry
The Woodcarver’s carvings
The Woodcarver’s carvings
The castle’s entrance
The castle’s entrance
Where is the ‘A113’ Easter egg hidden in the film ‘Brave’?
Engraved as Roman numerals above the door in the Witch’s cottage
Engraved as Roman numerals above the door in the Witch’s cottage
Painted on the side of Lord Dingwall’s shield
Painted on the side of Lord Dingwall’s shield
Carved into the back of Merida’s throne
Carved into the back of Merida’s throne
Woven into the tapestry of the royal family
Woven into the tapestry of the royal family
Which character is voiced by John Ratzenberger in ‘Monsters, Inc.’?
The Abominable Snowman
The Abominable Snowman
Henry J. Waternoose
Henry J. Waternoose
Randall Boggs
Randall Boggs
Jeff Fungus
Jeff Fungus
What is the central concept of the popular fan theory known as the ‘Pixar Theory’?
The stories are actually dreams of a sleeping human character from the first movie
The stories are actually dreams of a sleeping human character from the first movie
Every main character is a reincarnation of the desk lamp, Luxo Jr.
Every main character is a reincarnation of the desk lamp, Luxo Jr.
Each film represents a different stage of grief experienced by a single child
Each film represents a different stage of grief experienced by a single child
All of the studio’s feature films exist within a single, interconnected universe and timeline
All of the studio’s feature films exist within a single, interconnected universe and timeline
How did the tradition of including John Ratzenberger in every Pixar film effectively begin?
He voiced a character in the studio’s first feature film, ‘Toy Story’, and the casting continued from there
He voiced a character in the studio’s first feature film, ‘Toy Story’, and the casting continued from there
He worked as an animator at the studio before transitioning to voice acting
He worked as an animator at the studio before transitioning to voice acting
He won a voice-over contest hosted by the directors in 1995
He won a voice-over contest hosted by the directors in 1995
He provided the vocal sounds for the desk lamp mascot in early shorts
He provided the vocal sounds for the desk lamp mascot in early shorts
In ‘A Bug’s Life’, where is the ‘A113’ code displayed?
On the bottle cap of a root beer bottle
On the bottle cap of a root beer bottle
On a cereal box when Flik enters Bug City
On a cereal box when Flik enters Bug City
On P.T. Flea’s circus wagon
On P.T. Flea’s circus wagon
On the side of the bird’s wooden nest
On the side of the bird’s wooden nest
Which character from ‘A Bug’s Life’ is voiced by John Ratzenberger?
P.T. Flea
P.T. Flea
Mack
Mack
Hamm
Hamm
Understudy of the Underminer
Understudy of the Underminer
Where is the original, non-ball-version, ‘Luxo’ character featured?
Under the bedroom bed in Toy Story
Under the bedroom bed in Toy Story
On the desk in the short ‘Luxo Jr.’
On the desk in the short ‘Luxo Jr.’
Outside the Pixar studio office in Emeryville
Outside the Pixar studio office in Emeryville
Inside the trash can in ‘Wall-E’
Inside the trash can in ‘Wall-E’
Where is the wood carving of the Pizza Planet truck located in the movie ‘Brave’?
The Woodcarver’s cottage
The Woodcarver’s cottage
The DunBroch castle stables
The DunBroch castle stables
The ancient ruins
The ancient ruins
The Ring of Stones
The Ring of Stones
Which of these characters is NOT voiced by John Ratzenberger?
The Underminer in The Incredibles
The Underminer in The Incredibles
Mustafa the waiter in Ratatouille
Mustafa the waiter in Ratatouille
John the human in Wall-E
John the human in Wall-E
King Fergus in Brave
King Fergus in Brave
Where is the Luxo ball located in the movie ‘Finding Nemo’?
On the deck of the fishing boat
On the deck of the fishing boat
Inside the sunken submarine
Inside the sunken submarine
Near the toy chest in the dentist’s waiting room
Near the toy chest in the dentist’s waiting room
At the bottom of the aquarium
At the bottom of the aquarium
What is the historical significance of Room A113 at the California Institute of the Arts?
It was the first campus gallery dedicated to student work
It was the first campus gallery dedicated to student work
It was the classroom used by character animation students
It was the classroom used by character animation students
It was the office where the school’s first dean of art worked
It was the office where the school’s first dean of art worked
It was the dorm room where the school’s founders lived
It was the dorm room where the school’s founders lived
Which description best defines the ‘Pizza Planet truck’?
A spacecraft featured in early short films that launched the animation studio
A spacecraft featured in early short films that launched the animation studio
A yellow delivery vehicle for a fictional pizza restaurant that appears as an Easter egg
A yellow delivery vehicle for a fictional pizza restaurant that appears as an Easter egg
A plastic toy vehicle found in the bedroom of the main character in Toy Story
A plastic toy vehicle found in the bedroom of the main character in Toy Story
A real-world food truck that travels to major animation conventions and fan events
A real-world food truck that travels to major animation conventions and fan events
Which of these characters is definitively NOT voiced by John Ratzenberger?
The Abominable Snowman in Monsters, Inc.
The Abominable Snowman in Monsters, Inc.
John the human in Wall-E
John the human in Wall-E
Mack the truck in Cars
Mack the truck in Cars
The lead character in Brave
The lead character in Brave
In which location does the iconic Luxo ball make a cameo appearance in the movie Monsters, Inc.?
On a poster in Mike and Sulley’s apartment
On a poster in Mike and Sulley’s apartment
On the floor of Boo’s bedroom
On the floor of Boo’s bedroom
Inside a canister on the scare floor
Inside a canister on the scare floor
On the desk of the receptionist, Celia Mae
On the desk of the receptionist, Celia Mae
How frequently does the Pizza Planet truck appear in the film lineup?
It appears only in films directed by John Lasseter
It appears only in films directed by John Lasseter
It appears exclusively in movies that feature talking toys
It appears exclusively in movies that feature talking toys
It appears in almost every feature film, with the notable exception of ‘The Incredibles’
It appears in almost every feature film, with the notable exception of ‘The Incredibles’
It appears only in sequel releases, never in the original films
It appears only in sequel releases, never in the original films
What is the link between the Witch in ‘Brave’ and the studio’s Easter egg tradition?
She possesses a carving of the Pizza Planet truck in her workshop
She possesses a carving of the Pizza Planet truck in her workshop
She speaks in code containing the number A113 throughout the movie
She speaks in code containing the number A113 throughout the movie
The Witch is actually a former Pixar animator trapped inside the film’s world
The Witch is actually a former Pixar animator trapped inside the film’s world
It was the primary inspiration for the character of the Witch in Brave
It was the primary inspiration for the character of the Witch in Brave
Why is John Ratzenberger considered a ‘good luck charm’ for the studio?
The creators gave him roles to apologize for a previous film failure
The creators gave him roles to apologize for a previous film failure
He worked as a background artist before his voice-over career
He worked as a background artist before his voice-over career
He was originally hired as a visual consultant for Toy Story
He was originally hired as a visual consultant for Toy Story
He voiced a character in every feature film from Toy Story to Onward
He voiced a character in every feature film from Toy Story to Onward
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