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Quiz about Comic Capers
Quiz about Comic Capers

Comic Capers Trivia Quiz


Comics were always my reading material of choice as a child, and I looked forward to reading my favourites in the daily and weekly newspapers. While all of these might not be familiar, I hope that you'll see the names of some that you have enjoyed.

A multiple-choice quiz by Team Comedy of Errors. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Calpurnia09
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
328,978
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
567
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which comic strip is set in a dysfunctional office world and includes a pointy haired boss, a dog whose aim is world domination and an engineer called Alice? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the 'Peanuts' comic strip, who is Sally Brown's love interest? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. During World War Two which comic strip did Winston Churchill describe as "Britain's secret weapon"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Our favourite fat cat, Garfield, with his long suffering owner, Jon, had a softer side that he tried to hide. What was the name of his beloved teddy bear? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the English language version of the 'Asterix' series of comic books, what was the name of the Druid who dispensed the magic potion? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who is the long suffering wife of "Andy Capp"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The comic series "Footrot Flats" is set around a rural area in New Zealand. It revolves around the activities and adventures of Wal Footrot and his dog, called "The Dog". What is the Dog's real name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the American comic strip "B.C.", what was the type of wingless bird with hairy feathers that was supposedly the last of its species? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which comic strip used a deep crevice on the far side of Earth's moon as a setting and had Moon Maid as a main character? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What long running American comic features a father who is known for napping, being late for work, goofing off at work and really big sandwiches? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which comic strip is set in a dysfunctional office world and includes a pointy haired boss, a dog whose aim is world domination and an engineer called Alice?

Answer: Dilbert

The comic strip, Dilbert, written by Scott Adams, was first published in 1989. Originally the only characters were Dilbert, an engineer and creator of bizarre inventions, and his pet, Dogbert, who had megalomanical ambitions. Later it moved into the office of a large technology organisation and the cast of characters was expanded allowing for ever more Kafkaesque situations. Any attempt at productivity by the engineers is thwarted by the twisted personalities in administration or by the pointy haired boss's perception of what will advantage his position in the company.

(question by Calpurnia09)
2. In the 'Peanuts' comic strip, who is Sally Brown's love interest?

Answer: Linus van Pelt

Sally Brown is Charlie Brown's sister. Her "Sweet Babboo" is Linus van Pelt, the best friend of Charlie Brown and Lucy van Pelt's brother. All are characters in the comic strip 'Peanuts', created by Charles M. Schulz, which ran from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000 (just after Schulz's death). The strip is considered to be one of the best in the history of the medium, with 17,897 strips published. What an effort!

(Question by em1958)
3. During World War Two which comic strip did Winston Churchill describe as "Britain's secret weapon"?

Answer: Jane

"Jane", drawn by Norman Pett, appeared in the "Daily Mirror" from December 1932 to October 1959. Accompanied by her dachshund Fritz, Jane, a curvaceous blonde, had various misadventures which usually resulted in her inadvertently losing most of her clothing. During the war years she was enormously popular with the troops, and many of her escapades saw her in at least part of a uniform of one or other of the services. Prior to 1943 she always retained her underwear, but then she made a fully nude appearance, falling whilst getting out of her bath and landing in the middle of a crowd of British soldiers. Urban legend has it that this appearance was so morale boosting that it led to the Army advancing an extra five miles in Africa.

(Question by Christinap)
4. Our favourite fat cat, Garfield, with his long suffering owner, Jon, had a softer side that he tried to hide. What was the name of his beloved teddy bear?

Answer: Pooky

In the original comic strip by Jim Davis, Garfield made Jon Arbuckle's life a misery. Annoying Odie the dog and eating all of the lasagna in sight, he was a cat to be reckoned with! First published in 1978, Garfield was the laziest but still the coolest cat in town! No matter where his antics took him, no matter how crazy his day turned out, Pooky the bear was always there to make it better.

(Question by Cally242)
5. In the English language version of the 'Asterix' series of comic books, what was the name of the Druid who dispensed the magic potion?

Answer: Getafix

Panoramix was his name in the original French version by Goscinny and Uderzo. He was known as Miraculix in the German and Scandinavian versions, and Ashafix, meaning Master of the Craft, in the Hebrew edition.

(Question by dippo)
6. Who is the long suffering wife of "Andy Capp"?

Answer: Flo

"Andy Capp" first appeared in the "Daily Mirror" in 1957. He was the creation of Reg Smythe, who drew him from 1957 until his death in 1998. He depicts an out of work man whose hobbies are drinking, pigeon racing, darts and snooker. "Flo" is his long suffering, hard working wife. Despite his faults "Andy Capp" is essentially lovable and from the beginning was always popular with the very people he was parodying.

Question by StarStruck60
7. The comic series "Footrot Flats" is set around a rural area in New Zealand. It revolves around the activities and adventures of Wal Footrot and his dog, called "The Dog". What is the Dog's real name?

Answer: We never know.

The Dog was raised by Wal's Aunty Dolly in her cat home and he was fostered by a cat named Ninky Pooh. He has had a lot to live down and while he was there Aunty Dolly gave him a name that embarrassed him so much that he has never allowed it to be printed. The Dog's creator Murray Ball was going to reveal the name but ultimately decided against it. From time to time characters have referred to the Dog by different names but none of these have been correct.

Question by Dutty4eva
8. In the American comic strip "B.C.", what was the type of wingless bird with hairy feathers that was supposedly the last of its species?

Answer: Apteryx

"B.C." was created by Johnny Hart in 1958, and he continued to publish it until his death in 2007. It is now produced by his daughter and two grandsons. They also still publish his other long-running strip, "The Wizard of Id".
9. Which comic strip used a deep crevice on the far side of Earth's moon as a setting and had Moon Maid as a main character?

Answer: Dick Tracy

"Dick Tracy" was started in 1931 by Chester Gould. He always kept the storyline technologically advanced, and in the mid-'60's it included a Space Coupe, the discovery of Moon Valley, and the introduction of Moon Maid. She married Dick's adopted son, Junior.
10. What long running American comic features a father who is known for napping, being late for work, goofing off at work and really big sandwiches?

Answer: Blondie

'Blondie' debuted in newspapers on September 8, 1930. Originally written by Chic Young, it has been penned by his son Dean Young since 1973, when Chic passed away. The strip chronicles the lives of the Bumstead family including Dagwood and Blondie, their children Alexander and Cookie and Daisy the family dog.
Source: Author Calpurnia09

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