Spelunky Classic Vocabulary Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is a yeti?

A thing that treats you like a wallball (correct)

An annoying monster

A helpful ally

A flying creature

What does a snake do?

Bites you

What is a UFO?

Flying ship with laser cannon

What unique action does a mummy perform?

Barfs flies Signup and view all the answers

Who is the final boss?

Olmec Signup and view all the answers

What does a bat do?

Flying thing that chases you Signup and view all the answers

What action does a caveman perform?

Chases you Signup and view all the answers

What does a blue frog do?

Jumps towards you Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you hit an orange frog?

Blows up after being hit Signup and view all the answers

What does a hawk man do?

Jumps around Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Kali altar?

Sacrifice everybody Signup and view all the answers

What should you do regarding the idol head?

Don't take it, it's rigged with a trap Signup and view all the answers

What does the shopkeeper carry?

Shotgun Signup and view all the answers

Who is the player or protagonist in the game?

Spelunky Guy Signup and view all the answers

What does the damsel do if rescued?

Gives you a kiss Signup and view all the answers

What does an arrow trap do?

Shoots you with an arrow Signup and view all the answers

What does a mantrap do?

Eats you Signup and view all the answers

How is a monkey described?

Annoying creature that hangs on a vine until triggered Signup and view all the answers

What does the udjat eye do?

Finds the black market Signup and view all the answers

What does the ankh do?

Gets you into the Moai head Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Hedjet?

Gets you into the city of gold Signup and view all the answers

What does the mummy scepter represent?

Key to the city of gold Signup and view all the answers

What does the city of gold do?

Blow it all up Signup and view all the answers

What are Jiang Shi?

Zombies Signup and view all the answers

What is a skeleton?

Do I have to explain? Signup and view all the answers

What are spikes?

Projections from outer surface Signup and view all the answers

What is considered money in the game?

Gold Signup and view all the answers

What can you whip?

Arrows, money, everything Signup and view all the answers

What is the best gun in the game?

Web gun Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the best weapon?

Shotgun Signup and view all the answers

What do bow and arrows do?

Shoots arrows Signup and view all the answers

What is a teleporter good for?

Good for speed runs, might get you stuck in the walls Signup and view all the answers

What does a jetpack do?

Propels you through the air for a short period of time Signup and view all the answers

How is the cape described?

Kinda shitty Signup and view all the answers

What does paste do?

Makes sticky bombs Signup and view all the answers

What does a bomb bag contain?

3 bombs Signup and view all the answers

What does a pile of rope contain?

3 ropes Signup and view all the answers

How many bullets does a pistol have compared to a shotgun?

Less bullets than shotgun Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Enemies and Challenges

Yeti: A creature that behaves like a wall obstacle.
Spider: A jumping enemy that can be quite bothersome.
Snake: A dangerous creature that inflicts bites.
UFO: A flying vehicle equipped with a laser cannon.
Mummy: An enemy that releases flies when attacked.
Olmec: The final boss of the game.

Additional Enemies

Bat: A flying creature that pursues the player.
Caveman: Chases after the protagonist in the game.
Blue Frog: Jumps directly toward the player.
Orange Frog: Explodes upon being struck.

Game Mechanics and Items

Hawk Man: An agile creature that jumps around actively.
Kali Altar: A location to perform sacrifices, often leading to significant consequences.
Idol Head: A trap rigged with danger; avoid taking it.
Shopkeeper: An irksome character armed with a shotgun.

Protagonist and NPCs

Spelunky Guy: The main player-character and protagonist.
Damsel: A character that may get stuck in walls; rescuing her grants a kiss as a reward.

Hazards and Traps

Arrow Trap: A trap that fires arrows, found in caves and temples.
Mantrap: A dangerous entity that consumes the player.
Monkey: A creature that hangs from vines, capable of stunning or stealing from the player.

Locations and Key Items

Black Market: A hidden area where shopkeepers are hostile; it contains the Ankh.
Udjat Eye: An item that aids in locating the Black Market.
Ankh: An essential item that provides access to the Moai head.
Hedjet: An item required to enter the City of Gold.
Mummy Scepter: A key needed for entry into the City of Gold.
City of Gold: A location in the game; often associated with destruction.

Peripheral Entities

Jiang Shi: A type of zombie enemy.
Skeleton: Undead enemies, often encountered throughout the game.
Spikes: Protruding hazards from surfaces that can cause damage.

Resources and Weapons

Gold: The primary currency in the game.
Whip: A versatile tool used for various actions; can whip items and enemies.
Web Gun: Considered the best gun in the game for its functionality.
Shotgun: The most powerful weapon available.
Bow and Arrows: A weapon for shooting arrows effectively.
Teleporter: A device that aids in faster travel but can trap the player in walls.
Jetpack: Allows temporary flight to navigate levels quickly.
Cape: Offers limited utility compared to other items.
Paste: Used to craft sticky bombs.
Bomb Bag: Contains three bombs for various uses.
Pile of Rope: Provides three ropes for climbing or navigating.

Gameplay Dynamics

Understanding the behavior and characteristics of enemies and items can greatly assist in navigation and survival during gameplay.

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Description

Test your knowledge of creatures and items from Spelunky Classic with this fun vocabulary quiz. Each card presents a word related to the game along with its quirky definition. See how many you can get right and enhance your gaming lexicon!