Update: The Final Hours of Metal Gear Solid 2 Trivia Contest is over. You may still take this test for fun, and you'll find the answers at the bottom of the page. The original introduction to the test follows:
It's time to test your knowledge of the final hours of Metal Gear Solid 2. This isn't just for fun--it's your chance to win one of five copies of Metal Gear Solid 2, signed by Hideo Kojima himself, as well as one of three complete sets of Metal Gear Solid 2 action figures by McFarlane Toys--one set of which is autographed by artist Todd McFarlane. These eight different prizes will be randomly awarded to participants in this contest who answer the following 10 questions correctly. The correct answers to these questions and the winners of the contest will be announced on Friday, December 7. Winners will be contacted directly. One entry per person, or your entry will be void. Contest open only to those ages 18 and up. For the complete contest rules, click here. Otherwise--good luck!
01. What is the official name for the Metal Gear Solid 2 design team?
A. Team Kojima
B. GW
C. Production Department #1
D. Konami Design Studios, Tokyo
02. According to lead programmer Kazunobu Uehara, in Metal Gear Solid, what was the maximum number of enemies that the PlayStation's hardware could display onscreen at once?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
03. Which famous duo inspired Hideo Kojima to introduce a new protagonist in addition to Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid 2?
A. Batman and Robin
B. Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi
C. Luke and Bo Duke
D. Watson and Sherlock Holmes
04. According to Hideo Kojima, the plot twist involving the introduction of Raiden was inspired by which movie?
A. Terminator 2: Judgment Day
B. The Crying Game
C. The Matrix
D. Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
05. Kojima and sound director Kazuki Muraoka were sold on composer Harry Gregson-Williams' talents after seeing which movie featuring his music?
A. Armageddon
B. The Replacement Killers
C. The Rock
D. Broken Arrow
06. Where was the public unveiling of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty held?
A. Konami's Tokyo headquarters
B. Konami's Redwood City headquarters
C. The Los Angeles Convention Center
D. Universal Studios, Hollywood
07. Which of the following groups is among Kojima's favorite bands to sing karaoke to?
A. The Temptations
B. Earth, Wind & Fire
C. Kool and The Gang
D. The Contours
08. Approximately how long was the script for the dialogue in Metal Gear Solid 2?
A. 200 pages
B. 400 pages
C. 600 pages
D. 800 pages
09. How big was the development budget estimated to be for Metal Gear Solid 2 (in US dollars)?
A. $1 million dollars
B. $10 million dollars
C. $50 million dollars
D. $100 million dollars
10. The US version of Metal Gear Solid 2 went gold on which date?
A. September 12, 2001
B. September 14, 2001
C. September 28, 2001
D. October 28, 2001