55 Back to the Future Trivia Questions – Travel in Time!
The “Back to the Future” movie series are on my list of favorite movies. I recently watched it with my older son and surprisingly, he also liked it.
Those movies have captivated audiences with its thrilling time-travel adventures and memorable characters. As fans continue to celebrate the beloved franchise, testing their knowledge with trivia questions has become a popular pastime. From iconic quotes to behind-the-scenes facts, these trivia questions offer an entertaining way for fans to engage with the series and showcase their expertise.
Whether you’re a casual viewer or a die-hard fan, these questions will challenge your understanding of the series and provide fascinating insights into the world of “Back to the Future.” Get ready to test your knowledge and discover new tidbits about this timeless cinematic adventure.
Back to the Future Trivia Questions – Round 1
1. What car is used for time-traveling in “Back to the Future”?
- A) Thunderbird
- B) DeLorean
- C) Mustang
- D) Camaro
2. In which year does Marty McFly travel to the past in the first movie?
- A) 1955
- B) 1965
- C) 1975
- D) 1985
3. What is the alias Marty uses when he goes to the past?
- A) Calvin Klein
- B) John Doe
- C) George Washington
- D) Marty Johnson
4. What is the name of Doc Brown’s dog in the first movie?
- A) Sparky
- B) Einstein
- C) Comet
- D) Astro
5. Who plays the role of Marty McFly in the “Back to the Future” series?
- A) Christopher Lloyd
- B) Michael J. Fox
- C) Crispin Glover
- D) Lea Thompson
6. What is the name of Marty’s girlfriend in the series?
- A) Jennifer
- B) Jessica
- C) Melissa
- D) Julia
7. In the second movie, what book does Biff use to alter the future?
- A) Guinness World Records
- B) Grays Sports Almanac
- C) Almanac Facts and Events
- D) Amazing Sports Records
8. What is the name of Marty’s band that auditions for the school dance in the first movie?
- A) The Time Travelers
- B) The Clockwatchers
- C) The Pinheads
- D) The Future Beats
9. What is the name of the town where Marty lives?
- A) Hill Valley
- B) Green Valley
- C) Maplewood
- D) Riverside
10. What iconic item does Marty use to play Johnny B. Goode at the school dance in the first movie?
- A) Gibson Les Paul guitar
- B) Fender Stratocaster guitar
- C) Gretsch Duo Jet guitar
- D) Gibson ES-335 guitar
Round 1 – Answers
1. What is the name of the time-traveling car in “Back to the Future”?
- B) DeLorean
2. In which year does Marty McFly travel to the past in the first movie?
- A) 1955
3. What is the alias Marty uses when he goes to the past?
- A) Calvin Klein
4. What is the name of Doc Brown’s dog in the movie?
- B) Einstein
5. Who plays the role of Marty McFly in the “Back to the Future” series?
- B) Michael J. Fox
6. What is the name of Marty’s girlfriend in the series?
- A) Jennifer
7. In the second movie, what sports almanac does Biff use to alter the future?
- A) Grays Sports Almanac
8. What is the name of Marty’s band that auditions for the school dance in the first movie?
- C) The Pinheads
9. What is the name of the town where Marty lives?
- A) Hill Valley
10. What iconic item does Marty use to play Johnny B. Goode at the school dance in the first movie?
- B) Fender Stratocaster guitar
Back to the Future Trivia Questions – Round 2
- What is the name of George McFly’s first book?
- A) “A Match Made in Space”
- B) “Out of Time”
- C) “The Time Traveler’s Son”
- D) “Across the Universe”
- What is the name of the cafe where Marty finds his father in 1955?
- A) Lou’s Cafe
- B) Hill Valley Diner
- C) The 50’s Cafe
- D) George’s Place
- In “Back to the Future Part III,” what is the name of the festival where Marty arrives in 1885?
- A) Hill Valley Festival
- B) The Clock Tower Celebration
- C) The Hill Valley Fair
- D) The Festival of the Clock
- On which building is the clock tower located?
- A) Hill Valley Courthouse
- B) Hill Valley Library
- C) Hill Valley City Hall
- D) Hill Valley High School
- In the alternate 1985, where does Marty find his father George McFly?
- A) In prison
- B) In a cemetery
- C) In a mansion
- D) In a different country
- Who delivers a letter to Marty from 1885?
- A) A postman
- B) Doc Brown
- C) Western Union
- D) Biff Tannen
- What is the primary function of the DeLorean’s flux capacitor?
- A) To make time travel possible
- B) To increase speed
- C) To generate electricity
- D) To navigate through time
- In “Back to the Future Part II,” who plays the role of Marty’s daughter?
- A) Lea Thompson
- B) Elisabeth Shue
- C) Michael J. Fox
- D) Claudia Wells
- What futuristic technology replaces skateboards in 2015?
- A) Hoverboards
- B) Jetpacks
- C) Flying cars
- D) Teleportation pads
- What is the name of the town’s newspaper in Hill Valley?
- A) Hill Valley Telegraph
- B) Hill Valley Times
- C) Hill Valley Daily News
- D) Hill Valley Gazette
- Which famous musician’s cousin judges Marty’s band audition?
- A) Chuck Berry
- B) Marvin Berry
- C) Elvis Presley
- D) Johnny B. Goode
- What is the name of Marty’s guitar that he uses during the dance?
- A) Gibson Les Paul
- B) Fender Stratocaster
- C) Gibson ES-345
- D) Ibanez Jem
- In “Back to the Future II,” what year does Marty McFly travel to in the future?
- A) 2010
- B) 2015
- C) 2020
- D) 2025
- Who does Doc Brown meet in the Old West in “Back to the Future III”?
- A) Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen
- B) Clara Clayton
- C) Marshal James Strickland
- D) Seamus McFly
- What does Marty buy in the future to boost his family’s financial situation?
- A) A sports almanac
- B) Lottery tickets
- C) Stocks
- D) Gold
- What does Marty bring back from the Old West to make Doc Brown go back?
- A) A photo
- B) A letter
- C) A horseshoe
- D) A piece of clothing
- What is the name of the car that Biff Tannen owns in the alternate 1985?
- A) Ford Mustang
- B) Chevrolet Corvette
- C) Cadillac Eldorado
- D) Dodge Charger
Round 2 – Answers
- What is the name of George McFly’s first book?
- A) “A Match Made in Space”
- What is the name of the cafe where Marty finds his father in 1955?
- A) Lou’s Cafe
- In “Back to the Future Part III,” what is the name of the festival where Marty arrives in 1885?
- C) The Hill Valley Fair
- On which building is the clock tower located?
- A) Hill Valley Courthouse
- In the alternate 1985, where does Marty find his father George McFly?
- B) In a cemetery
- Who delivers a letter to Marty from 1885?
- C) Western Union
- What is the primary function of the DeLorean’s flux capacitor?
- A) To make time travel possible
- In “Back to the Future Part II,” who plays the role of Marty’s daughter?
- C) Michael J. Fox
- What futuristic technology replaces skateboards in 2015?
- A) Hoverboards
- What is the name of the town’s newspaper in Hill Valley?
- A) Hill Valley Telegraph
- Which famous musician’s cousin judges Marty’s band audition?
- B) Marvin Berry
- What is the name of Marty’s guitar that he uses during the dance?
- C) Gibson ES-345
- In “Back to the Future II,” what year does Marty McFly travel to in the future?
- B) 2015
- Who does Doc Brown meet in the Old West in “Back to the Future III”?
- B) Clara Clayton
- What does Marty buy in the future to boost his family’s financial situation?
- A) A sports almanac
- What does Marty bring back from the Old West to make Doc Brown go back?
- B) A letter
- What is the name of the car that Biff Tannen owns in the alternate 1985?
- C) Cadillac Eldorado
Back to the Future Trivia Questions – Round 3
1. What is the time machine powered by in “Back to the Future”?
- A) Plutonium
- B) Uranium
- C) Lightning
- D) Solar Energy
2. Who is the antagonist in “Back to the Future Part II”?
- A) Doc Brown
- B) Griff Tannen
- C) Biff Tannen
- D) George McFly
3. What is the name of Marty’s future son in “Back to the Future Part II”?
- A) Dave
- B) Marty Jr.
- C) Eric
- D) Kevin
4. What does Doc Brown use to help Marty and Jennifer travel to the future at the end of the first movie?
- A) A flying DeLorean
- B) A train
- C) A spaceship
- D) A time capsule
5. In “Back to the Future Part III,” what invention does Doc Brown unveil in 1885?
- A) The Electric Guitar
- B) The Refrigerator
- C) The Flux Capacitor
- D) The Ice Cream Maker
6. What is the name of the dance that Marty’s parents attend in the first movie?
- A) Enchantment Under the Sea
- B) Timeless Tango
- C) Starry Night Soiree
- D) Dance of the Decades
7. Which actor plays the role of Biff Tannen in the “Back to the Future” series?
- A) Thomas F. Wilson
- B) Crispin Glover
- C) Lea Thompson
- D) Billy Zane
- Who directed the movie series?
- A) Steven Spielberg
- B) George Lucas
- C) Robert Zemeckis
- D) James Cameron
- Which actress plays Marty’s girlfriend in the first movie?
- A) Elisabeth Shue
- B) Lea Thompson
- C) Claudia Wells
- D) Sharon Stone
- What is the name of Marty’s sister?
- A) Linda McFly
- B) Lorraine McFly
- C) Maggie McFly
- D) Jennifer Parker
- What is the name of Marty’s brother?
- A) Dave McFly
- B) George McFly
- C) Sam McFly
- D) Harry McFly
- Where do the family expect Marty’s uncle to come back from?
- A) College
- B) The Army
- C) Prison
- D) Europe
- What kind of drink Marty orders when he enters the diner in 1955?
- A) Coke Zero
- B) Milk
- C) Coffee
- D) Pepsi Free
Round 3 – Answers
1. What is the time machine powered by in “Back to the Future”?
- A) Plutonium
2. Who is the antagonist in “Back to the Future Part II”?
- B) Griff Tannen
3. What is the name of Marty’s future son in “Back to the Future Part II”?
- B) Marty Jr.
4. What does Doc Brown use to help Marty and Jennifer travel to the future at the end of the first movie?
- B) A flying DeLorean
5. In “Back to the Future Part III,” what invention does Doc Brown unveil in 1885?
- B) The Refrigerator
6. What is the name of the dance that Marty’s parents attend in the first movie?
- A) Enchantment Under the Sea
7. Which actor plays the role of Biff Tannen in the “Back to the Future” series?
- A) Thomas F. Wilson
- Who directed the movie series?
- C) Robert Zemeckis
- Which actress plays Marty’s girlfriend?
- C) Claudia Wells
- What is the name of Marty’s sister?
- A) Linda McFly
- What is the name of Marty’s brother?
- A) Dave McFly
- Where do the family expect Marty’s uncle to come back from?
- C) Prison
- What kind of drink Marty orders when he enters the diner in 1955?
- D) Pepsi
Back to the Future Trivia Questions – Round 4
- What is the primary color of the DeLorean time machine?
- A) Silver
- B) Black
- C) Red
- D) Blue
- What event does Doc Brown initially envision time travel for?
- A) To witness the signing of the Declaration of Independence
- B) To see the dinosaurs
- C) To visit the future
- D) To correct historical inaccuracies
- Who is the mayor of Hill Valley in 1955?
- A) Goldie Wilson
- B) Red Thomas
- C) Thomas Wilson
- D) Biff Tannen
- What is the name of the Hill Valley High School’s music teacher?
- A) Mr. Strickland
- B) Mrs. Thompson
- C) Mr. Arky
- D) Mr. Berry
- What is the time travel rule established by Doc Brown?
- A) Never travel to the future
- B) Do not interact with your past self
- C) Do not alter historical events
- D) Always return to the exact point you left
- What song does Marty play during the battle of the bands audition in the first movie?
- A) “Johnny B. Goode”
- B) “The Power of Love”
- C) “Earth Angel”
- D) “Lose yourself”
- In “Back to the Future III,” what item does Marty use to disguise himself in the Old West?
- A) A cowboy hat
- B) A poncho
- C) A bandana
- D) Sunglasses
- Who is the lead singer of Marty’s band?
- A) George McFly
- B) Marty McFly
- C) Biff Tannen
- D) Doc Brown
- What name Marty uses in the old west in the third movie?
- A) Marty McFly
- B) Clint Eastwood
- C) Calvin Klein
- D) Michael Corleone
- Who is the mayor of Hill Valley in 1985?
- A) Goldie Wilson
- B) Red Thomas
- C) Thomas Wilson
- D) Biff Tannen
- What is the name of Doc Brown’s dog in 1955?
- A) Einstein
- B) Copernicus
- C) Newton
- D) Galileo
- What is the famous line Doc Brown says at the end of the first movie?
- A) “Great Scott!”
- B) “To infinity and beyond!”
- C) “I owe you nothing!”
- D) “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.”
- What name calling is triggering Marty to make stupid choices?
- A) Loser
- B) Chicken
- C) Coward
- D) Fool
- What would have happened to Marty in the second movie if he would have raced the other car?
- A) He would have won a trophy.
- B) He would have crashed into a Rolls Royce.
- C) He would have been arrested.
- D) He would have time-traveled accidentally.
- What are the names of Doc Brown’s kids?
- A) Albert and Newton
- B) Jules and Verne
- C) Marty and George
- D) Emmett and Clara
Round 4 – Answers
- What is the primary color of the DeLorean time machine?
- A) Silver
- What event does Doc Brown initially envision time travel for?
- C) To visit the future
- Who is the mayor of Hill Valley in 1955?
- B) Red Thomas
- What is the name of the Hill Valley High School’s music teacher?
- C) Mr. Arky
- What is the time travel rule established by Doc Brown?
- C) Do not alter historical events
- What song does Marty play during the battle of the bands audition in the first movie?
- A) “Johnny B. Goode”
- In “Back to the Future III,” what item does Marty use to disguise himself in the Old West?
- B) A poncho
- Who is the lead singer of Marty’s band?
- B) Marty McFly
- What name Marty uses in the old west in the third movie?
- B) Clint Eastwood
- Who is the mayor of Hill Valley in 1985?
- A) Goldie Wilson
- What is the name of Doc Brown’s dog in 1955?
- B) Copernicus
- What is the famous line Doc Brown says at the end of the first movie?
- D) “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.”
- What name calling is triggering Marty to make stupid choices?
- B) Chicken
- What would have happened to Marty in the second movie if he would have raced the other car?
- B) He would have crashed into a Rolls Royce.
- What are the names of Doc Brown’s kids?
- B) Jules and Verne
