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Who's on First? Trivia Quiz

"Who's on First?" is one of my favorite routines by Abbott and Costello. I did my best not to give away the answer in the question. Please rate this quiz at the end. Thanks. :)

A multiple-choice quiz by lontradomar. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lontradomar

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
102,404

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
5284

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (4/10), Guest 75 (8/10), Guest 172 (0/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who plays first base? Hint

What

I Don't Know

Because

Who

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who plays on second? Hint

What

Today

Who

Tomorrow

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who plays on third base? Hint

Because

I Don't Know

Why

I Don't Give A Darn

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who plays shortstop? Hint

I Don't Know

Who

Why

I Don't Give A Darn

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who plays left field? Hint

Because

Why

What

Who

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who plays center field? Hint

Because

Tomorrow

Why

Today

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who is pitching? Hint

Tomorrow

What

Today

Why

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who is playing catcher? Hint

Why

Tomorrow

Today

I Don't Give a Darn

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what line do Abbott and Costello say together most often? Hint

"Who's on First?"

"Third Base!"

"What is the name of the guy who's on second?"

"Tomorrow?"

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what position did Costello say he played? Hint

Catcher

First Base

Pitcher

Center Field

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Feb 18 2026 : Guest 24: 4/10
Feb 10 2026 : Guest 75: 8/10
Feb 02 2026 : Guest 172: 0/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who plays first base?

Answer: Who

Costello: "I'm not asking you who's on second."
Abbott: "Who's on first."

2. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who plays on second?

Answer: What

Costello: "...what's the guy's name on first base?"
Abbott: "No. What is on second base."

3. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who plays on third base?

Answer: I Don't Know

Abbott: "Who's on first."
Costello: "I don't know."
Abbott: "He's on third..."

4. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who plays shortstop?

Answer: I Don't Give A Darn

Costello: "...He's on third and I don't give a darn!
Abbott: "What?"
Costello: "I said I don't give a darn!"
Abbott: "Oh, that's our shortstop."

5. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who plays left field?

Answer: Why

Costello: "Look, you gotta outfield?"
Abbott: "Sure."
Costello: "The left fielder's name?"
Abbott: "Why."
Costello: "I just thought I'd ask you."
Abbott: "Well, I just thought I'd tell ya."

6. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who plays center field?

Answer: Because

Costello: "Because!"
Abbott: "Oh, he's center field."

7. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who is pitching?

Answer: Tomorrow

Costello: "The pitcher's name?"
Abbott: "Tomorrow."

8. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what is the name of the guy who is playing catcher?

Answer: Today

Costello: "The catcher's name?"
Abbott: "Today."

9. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what line do Abbott and Costello say together most often?

Answer: "Third Base!"

Costello: "I don't know."
Together: "Third base!"

10. In the Abbott and Costello routine, what position did Costello say he played?

Answer: Catcher

Costello: "You know I'm a catcher too."
Abbott: "So they tell me."

Source: Author lontradomar

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