THE CARTOON TRIVIA
QUIZ BOOK
By
Rich Meyer
Published by Rich Meyer at Smashwords
Copyright 2010 Rich Meyer
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Cover images: Copyright 2010 DePatie-Freleng Enterprises (Pink Panther), Warner Brothers (Beaky Buzzard), Hanna-Barbera (Birdman and Avenger), and Terrytoons (Clint Clobber).
INTRODUCTION
I think it’s almost universal that somewhere, sometime, everyone has watched and even been a fan of a cartoon. They’re just such an omnipresent fixture of our lives, and often, unfortunately, they’re used in lieu babysitters and parents nowadays. Luckily, they’ve grown with us; those of us raised on The Ruff and Reddy Show and the Flintstones now have the likes of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Shrek and The Super-Hero Squad Show to keep us entertained.
The 202 questions in this quiz book are again organized by ones I think an “average” cartoon fan could answer, and by those that have a chance of stumping the seasoned pro that spends his life in his parents’ basement. I’m a sucker for the classics, so there’s a bit of a slant toward the cartoons that you would’ve seen on TV in sixties and seventies, but I’ve tried to include questions about all genres of cartoons from the entire history of the medium.
Good luck and have fun trying to answer these ... and I hope that at least a few will bring a smirk of remembrance to your face.
--Rich Meyer
Table of Contents
101 CARTOON QUESTIONS FOR THE AVERAGE FAN
-Answers to the Average Fan Questions-
101 CARTOON QUESTIONS TO STUMP THE EXPERTS
-Answers to the Experts Questions-
101 CARTOON QUESTIONS FOR THE AVERAGE OTR FAN
1. Who were the Talking Magpies?
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2. What cartoon detective was assisted by Hemlock Holmes, Joe Jitsu and Speedy Gonzales?
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3. What Adult Swim cartoon follows the adventures of a milkshake, a pack of fries, and a meatball who are detectives who rarely detect anything??
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4. What costumed aviator used Proton Energy Pills to get the power of 20 atom bombs for 20 seconds??
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5. Who was assisted on adventures by Princess Ariel and Ookla the Mok?
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6. What is the name of the rookie super-hero at Super Service, Inc., who flies around the skies on his guitar?
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7. What was the name of the Harlem Globetrotters’ cartoon dog?
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8. What far-flung future year was the setting for the cartoon Astro Boy?
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9. What historical character was known as the Minute-and-a-Half Man?
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10. What was the name of the city that was the setting for Hot Wheels?
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11. What is the name of the only person who can contact Birdman at his volcano headquarters?
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12. Which member of the Super-Hero Squad grabs a fractal and changes into something different during the opening credits of every episode?
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13. Who were the original five heroes who were called Super Friends?
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14. Cooler, Whopper, Howler, Bright Eyes and Nose Marie are all examples of what?
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15. What sitcom actor provided the voice of apprentice guardian angel Andy LeBeau?
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16. Penfold was the dedicated and faithful sidekick of what cartoon mouse?
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17. What were the names of the villainous aviator and sidekick duo that pursued World War I courier Yankee Doodle Pigeon?
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18. Dumb Donald, Mushmouth, Rudy, and Weird Harold were all friends of what chubby cartoon character?
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19. Of what popular cartoon show was Sabrina the Teen-Aged Witch a spin-off?
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20. Dan’l Baboon, King Speckle Rex, Samson, and Paulie Cracker were all animals who populated the jungle patrolled by what white lion cub?
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21. Who was the ruler of Congo Bongo?
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22. What animated but clumsy super-hero team can claim Diaper-Man, Rope-Man, Tornado-Man and Cuckoo-Man as members?
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23. “The Pest” was an episode of the New Adventures of Batman that introduced what pesky partner of the Dynamic Duo?
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24. Who were the legal guardians and protectors of lovely race car driver Penelope Pitstop?
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25. This animated animal traveled around in a magic flying balloon with his sidekick So-So the monkey. What was the first and last name of this anthropomorphic cartoon star?
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26. Commander Stargazer led this band of metallic-looking characters against Mon Star and his mob. What was the name of this musical crime-fighting force?
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27. What was the secret identity of Catzan of the Apes, Cat Man, the Lone Kitty and Robin Cat?
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28. Morocco Mole was the sidekick of what secret agent?
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29. Who were the two amazing friends in Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends?
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30. What was the name of the enormous co-star that Tom and Jerry had for a 1976 cartoon series?
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31. What is the name of Pac-Man’s dog?
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32. What adventurer can claim Spinner and Paddlefoot as sidekicks?
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33. What stand-up comedienne and sitcom star appeared on the 1990 ABC Saturday Morning Preview to introduce her new cartoon, Little Rosie?
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34. This animated show was an adaptation of a popular live-action series, and featured the main characters in a race around the world to prevent a farm foreclosure. What was the title of this show?
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35. Name the three heroes who were known as the Impossibles?
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36. What cartoon followed the adventures of the animated squad known as G-Force?
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37. Chumley was the best pal of what wise-cracking penguin?
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38. Who was the seemingly-permanent resident of Mr. Peebles’ Pet Shop in Los Angeles, California?
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39. Who were the five super-heroes who were the stars of the syndicated Marvel Superheroes program?
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40. Who was perhaps the most famous resident of the Imgwee Gwee Valley in Africa?
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41. What program was set in the mystical undersea world of Snorkland?
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42. What is the name of the young man who was both driver and mechanic of the talking car known as Speed Buggy?
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43. This bumbling but robotic secret agent sounded almost exactly like legendary spy Maxwell Smart. What was the name of this animated secret agent?
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44. What real-life boxer and humanitarian was the focus of the cartoon series I Am the Greatest?
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45. What was the name of the ancient animated character that grew out of a comedy routine by Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks?
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46. What was the name of the Asian sidekick of the superhero known as Batfink?
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47. Blip the monkey was one of the sidekicks of what space-faring adventurer?
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48. 1985 found viewers being able to watch two different animated cartoon series that had names very similar to a blockbuster 1985 movie. One series was based on the movie, but the other was based on a live-action adventure show that used the name back in 1975. What was the name of the movie involved with these two cartoons?
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49. What animated series was set on the planet of Etheria, which had been conquered by the evil Hordak?
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50. James Norcross held two important jobs: He was a superhero and he was also President of the United States. What was James Norcross’ alter-ego?
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51. This popular feline and his gang hang out just off Mad Avenue in the 13th Precinct, usually under the not-so-watchful eye of Officer Dibble. What is the name of this animated cat?
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52. What cartoon panel dog and cat were featured in a 1981 animated series?
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53. Henery Hawk didn’t like worms. He in fact had a preference for a rather large rooster. What was the name of that rooster?
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54. What was the name of the van that Scooby Doo and “those meddling kids” drove around in?
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55. The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam featured the animated adventures of the Marvel Family. Which member of the Marvel Family often wore a costume like Captain Marvel’s, but had no super-powers?
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56. What was the name of Gilligan’s pet monkey on the New Adventures of Gilligan?
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57. This cartoon star was a young boy who couldn’t speak. He could, however, make himself heard with a series of “boing” noises. What is the name of this award-winning animated character?
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58. What were the original names of the Tijuana Toads?
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59. Doug Wildey developed this fondly-remembered cartoon about the adventures of an 11-year-old boy, his scientist father, his tutor and bodyguard, an Indian friend, and his fearless bulldog. What was the name of this series?
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60. What was the name of the submersible skippered by Captain Fathom?
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61. “Here I come to save the day!” was often shouted by what super-hero when he went into animated action!
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62. What cartoon character would you have heard singing the following song: “Oh, join up with me, so joyous and free, away to old Sherwood hie! For I’m Robin Hood, and I’m very good at avoiding the Sheriff’s eye!”
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63. What early Warner Brothers character was known as the Talk-Ink Kid?
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64. What Rudyard Kipling-inspired animated movie was the last production that Walt Disney took a personal hand in creating?
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65. Napoleon, Snowball, Squealer, Boxer the workhorse, and Old Major were all characters featured in what 1954 animated adaption of a George Orwell novel?
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66. What was the name of the good-natured but often-cowardly dog who was Mickey Mouse’s best four-legged friend?
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67. What was the common name for the animated character referred to by the Latin “Titbitius velocitus”?
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68. Who was the nemesis of Sam Sheepdog? They both tended to clock in before starting the day’s antics.
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69. Robin the Butterfly Stomper, the Apple Bonkers and the Blue Meanie were featured in what psychedelic animated movie?
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70. What iconic animated character was based on Mae Questal, the original Boop-a-Doop Girl?
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71. What futuristic super-hero group consisted of Vapor Man, Meteor Man and Gravity Girl?
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