Get ready to dive into prehistoric pandemonium with Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) — the wild third chapter in the beloved animated franchise. This time, the herd stumbles into a hidden underground world filled with dinosaurs, danger, and one very eccentric weasel named Buck. With laughs, heart, and thrilling adventures, this film brings Ice Age into Jurassic territory.
Think you remember every roaring twist and fuzzy friendship? Test your Ice Age IQ with our 10-question trivia challenge! Only true fans of Manny, Sid, Diego, and Scrat will survive this dino-sized quiz!
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who voices the character of Manny in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs?
Correct Answer: Ray Romano
Ray Romano returns as the deep-voiced, lovable woolly mammoth Manny. Known for his comedic timing and warmth, Romano brings emotional depth to Manny, especially in this installment as he prepares for fatherhood and struggles with his role in the growing herd.
- What type of animal is Manny?
Correct Answer: Woolly mammoth
Manny is a woolly mammoth, one of the franchise’s main characters since the beginning. As a symbol of strength and stability in the herd, Manny’s protective nature is put to the test when the group enters the dangerous underground dinosaur world.
- Who is expecting a baby in this installment of Ice Age?
Correct Answer: Ellie
Ellie, Manny’s mate, is pregnant with their daughter Peaches. Her pregnancy drives many of the film’s emotional moments and adds a new layer of responsibility for Manny. The anticipation of fatherhood also makes him more cautious and nervous throughout the adventure.
- What kind of creatures kidnap Sid after he adopts their eggs?
Correct Answer: Dinosaurs
Sid tries to form his own “family” by adopting what he believes are abandoned eggs — only to discover they belong to a T. rex! After they hatch, the mother dinosaur returns and takes Sid and her babies into the mysterious world beneath the ice, prompting the herd to rescue him.
- What is the name of the one-eyed weasel who helps the herd?
Correct Answer: Buck
Buck is a wild, eccentric weasel who lives in the dinosaur world and becomes an instant fan favorite. With his swashbuckling personality and obsession with hunting Rudy, he brings energy and comic relief to the film. His introduction adds a whole new dynamic to the group.
- Where does the herd discover the hidden dinosaur world?
Correct Answer: Beneath the ice
The hidden dinosaur world lies far beneath the Ice Age surface, uncovered through a deep underground cavern. This lush, tropical world is home to prehistoric creatures thought to be extinct, and it flips the story’s setting from frozen tundra to Jurassic jungle.
- What is Diego struggling with during this film?
Correct Answer: Feeling like he’s no longer a predator
Diego, the saber-toothed tiger, begins to worry that he’s going soft. Surrounded by family-oriented herd members and feeling like he’s lost his edge, Diego considers leaving — until the perilous journey reignites his instincts and sense of purpose.
- What species of dinosaur adopts Sid as her own?
Correct Answer: Tyrannosaurus rex
The T. rex mother takes Sid and her hatchlings back to the dinosaur world. Surprisingly, Sid bonds with the babies, and his nurturing instincts shine, even as chaos unfolds around him. This relationship leads to both humorous and heartwarming scenes.
- What is the name of Buck’s archenemy — a giant dinosaur?
Correct Answer: Rudy
Rudy is a massive albino Baryonyx (though not explicitly named in the film) who acts as the main dinosaur antagonist. Buck lost his eye in a past encounter with Rudy and now dedicates his life to hunting the beast. Rudy’s size and aggression pose a constant threat.
- What recurring character continues his quest for an elusive acorn?
Correct Answer: Scrat
As always, Scrat the saber-toothed squirrel returns with his hilarious and relentless obsession with securing his beloved acorn. In this film, he also finds unexpected romance with Scratte, adding a romantic twist to his usual slapstick antics. His storyline remains a fan-favorite side plot that provides comic interludes throughout the movie.
