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Jim Henson - The Man Behind The Muppets

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Introduction:
"My personal hero, Jim Henson - I took all the knowledge I had about him and put it into this quiz! Enjoy."


1. What day is Jim Henson's birthday?
    September 24th, 1946
    May 14th, 1930
    May 14th, 1940
    September 24th, 1936


2. Where did he attend school?
    University of Maryland
    New York University
    University of Minnesota
    University of Mississippi


3. What was the first film he ever saw?
    Wizard of Oz
    The Sheik
    His Girl Friday
    Casablanca


4. What is Jim's middle name?
    Madison
    Henry
    Abraham
    Maury


5. Which of the following Henson peices was nominated for an Academy Award?
    The Dark Crystal
    Labyrinth
    The Muppet Movie
    Timepiece


6. What was the last project Jim Henson worked on?
    Muppets in Disney World
    Muppet Christmas Carol
    Muppetvision 3D
    The Muppets take Manhattan


7. What did Jim Henson die of?
    Unknown Causes
    Heart Attack
    Bacterial Pneumonia
    Stroke


8. What was NOT one of Jim's request for his funeral?
    Not to be sad
    Nobody wear black to the service
    Harry Belafonte to perform
    A dixieland band to play


9. Which of the following characters did Jim not perform?
    Kermit
    Gonzo
    Swedish Chef
    The conductor of the orchestra


10. How many children did Jim have?
    2
    4
    5
    3


11. Did Jim Henson voice the Cookie Monster?
    Yes
    No


12. What was Jim Henson's favorite episode of the 'Muppet Show' ?
    Senor Wences
    Zero Mostel
    Candice Bergen
    Harry Belafonte


13. Was Jim quick to anger?
    Yes
    No


14. What was the first 'Muppet TV Show' that Jim did not have a full time performing role in?
    Muppet Babies
    The Jim Henson Hour
    Fraggle Rock
    Muppets Tonight!


15. Did Jim Henson ever teach puppetry?
    Yes
    No


16. Why did he name his frog Kermit?
    He didn't know anyone named Kermit
    It was his father's name
    It had a nice ring to it
    He knew people named Kermit


17. What was Jim's first major TV show?
    The Muppet Show
    Sam and Friends
    Fraggle Rock
    The Jim Henson Hour


18. Was Kermit always a frog?
    Yes
    No


19. True or False - The Muppet Show credits listed "Featuring Jim Henson" under puppeteers?
    True
    False


20. What day did Jim Henson die?
    February 26th, 1989
    May 16th, 1990
    June 23rd, 1991
    September 24th, 1992


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