The Matrix is more than a blockbuster movie franchise, more than a cultural touchstone, more than an epic sizzle reel for philosophical speeches delivered by a dude in a trenchcoat with nose-clip sunglasses. With the first instalment arriving in 1999, positioned at the edge of the good old 90s and the impending doom of the 21st century, The Matrix became a credible(ish) way of explaining the universe (pre-empting the simulation theory, which arrived soon after) and even spawned its own quasi-religion, “Matrixism”. Written and directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski, much of the original trilogy was filmed in a computer simulation known as Australia: not the most advanced program in the world, but it did the job. With the trailer for the belated fourth instalment, The Matrix Resurrections, having arrived last week ahead of the film’s release in Australian cinemas on 1 January, the world is poised to once again see through the veneer of existence and accept that our lives are merely bits of code engineered by aliens. So, how well do you know The Matrix? How many times have you stared at a silver spoon and tried to bend it with your mind? Put your knowledge to the test below and remember: we can only show you the door; you’re the one that has to walk through it. 1.In the first movie, text appears on Neo’s computer instructing him to “follow the white rabbit”. He later sees an image of a white rabbit where? On a badge pinned to a leather jacket On the cover of a DVD of Who Framed Roger Rabbit On a logo on a man’s shoe On a tattoo on a woman’s shoulder Reveal 2.The scene featuring the woman in the red dress was filmed closest to which Sydney CBD location? The corner of Martin Place and Pitt Street The corner of Pitt Street and King Street The corner of Martin Place and George Street Outside that 24-hour pancakes place in The Rocks Reveal 3.When Agent Smith sits down for a chinwag with Neo for the first time, he mentions which altruistic activity that Neo participates in? Giving food to the homeless Spending copious amounts of time scanning Twitter and identifying accounts featuring misuse of the word “literally” Volunteering at a children’s hospital Helping his landlady carry out her garbage Reveal 4.When, as Cypher, Joe Pantoliano delivers his famous mini-monologue about how much he enjoys his simulated steak, which of the following words does he use to describe it? Juicy and delicious Mouth-watering and tender Tasty and warm Delectable and distinctive Reveal 5.True or false: Gloria Foster, the actor who played The Oracle in The Matrix and The Matrix Reloaded, passed away before filming her role in The Matrix Revolutions. True False Reveal 6.When Neo talks to The Architect in The Matrix Reloaded, which of the following turns of phrase is NOT used by this immaculately dressed, lofty-sounding, somewhat lecture-prone man? “A harmony of mathematical precision” “An outcome of programmatic specificity” “An eventuality of an anomaly” “The varying grotesqueries of your nature” Reveal 7.With the film released simultaneously around the world, the first public Sydney screenings of The Matrix Revolutions took place at what time? Midnight 1am 2am 3am Reveal 8.True or false: Australian acting legend Hugo Weaving will be reprising his role as the maniacal computer program Agent Smith in The Matrix Resurrections. True False Reveal 9.Much of the original Matrix trilogy was shot in Fox Studios in Moore Park, Sydney. Which of the following blockbuster productions did NOT include scenes shot there? Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Edge of Tomorrow Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Alien: Covenant Reveal 10.In the trailer for The Matrix Resurrections, what object appears on top of Keanu Reeves’ head while he is in the bathtub? A teddy bear A small plastic bucket A rubber ducky An oversize Peppa Pig inflatable toy