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In honor of this month's most talked-about movie, District 9 and the family movie "Aliens in the Attic," here's a quiz about some of the most memorable interplanetary visitors from the history of film.

1. While movie featured aliens who communicated via mashed potatoes, beams of light, and ultimately, musical notes?

2. Which "Star Trek" actor appeared in one of the highest-grossing alien movies of all time?

3. What movie has an alien using a recently-dead human's DNA to replicate his body?

4. What movie has aliens played by Jim Carrey and Damon Wayans?

5. Some movies feature humans who marry aliens -- can you name one?

6. Which Academy award-winning, classically trained actress appeared in two different movies where heart-warming aliens provided some assistance?

7. Aliens seem to like our nation's capitol. Can you name two movies that feature invasions involving Washington DC landmarks?

8. Which alien story written by Jack Finney has now been made into four different films (so far)?

9. Which cartoon alien has such a strong following among scientists that his image appears on the Mars rover?

10. And which animated alien is befriended by a little Hawaiian girl?

Bonus question: Name two aliens from television series.

THE ULTIMATE HANNAH MONTANA MOVIE QUIZ!

Sweet niblets! Think you know Miley and her new movie better than anyone in the world? Well, put yourself to the test with this ultimate Hannah Montana: The Movie quiz. These questions are toughies, so make sure you brush up on your film knowledge before you put pen to paper. Good luck!

ROUND ONE: MOVIE MANIA!
These questions are all about Miley's mega musical movie. Ready, set, go...

QUESTION ONE
Who is the first Hannah Montana character to appear on screen at the start of the film?

QUESTION TWO
What's the name of the first song Hannah sings at the opening concert?

QUESTION THREE
What's the name of the British tabloid magazine trying to get a big scoop on Hannah?

QUESTION FOUR
Which famous TV star has a fight with Hannah over a pair of shoes?

QUESTION FIVE
What is written on the sign above the entrance to Lilly's birthday party?

QUESTION SIX
On which pier is Lilly's party held?

QUESTION SEVEN
What color is Lilly's skateboarding helmet?

QUESTION EIGHT
What color is the top layer of Lilly's birthday cake?

QUESTION NINE
True or False? The drums at Lilly's party are pink.

QUESTION TEN
What song does Hannah sing at Lilly's party?

QUESTION ELEVEN
What's the name of the town where Miley grew up in the movie?

QUESTION TWELVE
What animal can be heard when Hannah touches down in Tennessee?

In honor of this week's release of "Terminator Salvation," here's a quiz about the earlier versions.

1. What is the name of the corporation that created the machines that are trying to kill all the humans?

2. What is the name given to the day when the machines took over?

3. In the first movie, what do the women killed by the title character have in common?

4. What is the change that led the computer to view humans as a threat?

5. What legendary science fiction writer is given credit for inspiring the series?

6. Who played the scientist who created the microprocessor that makes the Terminators possible?

7. What name does the Terminator use to ask about the foster family's dog?

8. What does the young John Connor teach the Terminator to say?

9. Why do John and Kate go to Crystal Peak in "Terminator 3?"

10. What is the significance of the name of the Terminator in the television series, "The Sarah Connor Chronicles?"

Get ready for this week's rebooting of the "Stark Trek" saga by revisiting the original television series. How much do you remember about Captain Kirk and his crew, whose origins we will see in the new J.J. Abrams film?

1. What is Captain Kirk's middle name?

2. Where is he from?

3. What is the name of the adorable creatures who came on board the Enterprise as pets but later came close to causing disaster and ultimately saved the day?

4. Creator Gene Roddenberry described the show by saying it would be like what successful series but "set in space?"

5. How long is its mission supposed to last?

6. What kind of crystals are necessary for fuel?

7. What is the name of the ring that was a doorway to any time and place and where (and when) does the crew go when they materialize on Earth?

8. Why did Spock's father marry a human?

9. What was striking about the warring factions in "Let that Be Your Last Battlefield?"

10. In "Plato's Stepchildren," which cast characters shared a memorable kiss?

Are you ready for a jolly holiday with Mary Poppins?

Take this quiz about everyone's favorite nanny! Send your answers to me at moviemom@moviemom.com with "Mary Poppins" in the subject line before midnight on February 25 and three random entries will win a copy of the new 45th anniversary edition DVD. Good luck!

1. Who is the author of the original book about Mary Poppins?

2. When the children sing about their requirements for a nanny, what do they say she mustn't smell like?

3. What is so unusual about Mary's uncle?

4. What does Michael want to do with his money instead of putting it in the bank?

5. Dick Van Dyke plays another role in this film in addition to his appearance as Bert. What is it?

6. What does the measuring tape say about Mary Poppins?

7. What animal does Bert dance with in the film?

8. What are the two things you can do with a chimney sweep to get good luck?

9. What happens to the other nannies who are applying for the job?

10. What helps the medicine go down?

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