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Quiz about Doonesbury
Quiz about Doonesbury

Comics Quiz: Doonesbury | 15 Questions


How well do you know this famous politically driven cartoon?

A multiple-choice quiz by Czolgolz. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Czolgolz
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
178,652
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
594
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Question 1 of 15
1. J.J. once created a large mural for Donald Trump. Where was it? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Barbara Ann Boopstein, aka Boopsie, sometimes channels the spirit of an ancient warrior. What's his name? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. One trademark of the strip is the use of icons to represent famous people. How was Bill Clinton shown? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Comics can have an effect on real life. The so-called 'Doonesbury Amendment' of Palm Springs dealt with what unfair practice? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. After a serious injury in 2004, we got to see B.D. without his helmet for the first time. Which kind of helmet had he never worn? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Everyone's favorite character is Duke. What football team was he the assistant manager for? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What celebrity neighbor did Duke always fight with near his house in Colorado? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Joanie once fell for a fellow legal student named Andy. Why didn't it work out? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Several characters have died in the strip. Who died of a heart attack? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Who was B.D.'s buddy during both Iraq wars? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Zonker was one of those people who never grew up. Who were his imaginary friends that he always talked to? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Who did Mike campaign for during the 1980 election? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Who is the embodiement of the tobacco industry? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. In the early 90s, Mark came out as being gay. Who is his partner? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Which of these countries has Duke NOT been associated with? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. J.J. once created a large mural for Donald Trump. Where was it?

Answer: His big, obnoxious boat

She felt she was selling out, painting a mural in a billionaire's boat (in the bathroom, no less).
2. Barbara Ann Boopstein, aka Boopsie, sometimes channels the spirit of an ancient warrior. What's his name?

Answer: Hunk Ra

Boopsie grows fangs and a pointed tongue when she channels the Hunk.
3. One trademark of the strip is the use of icons to represent famous people. How was Bill Clinton shown?

Answer: A waffle

Reagan was Max Headroom, Bush, Sr. was a point of light, Bush Junior an asterisks in a cowboy hat, Dan Quayle a feather, Newt Gingrich a bomb, and David Duke a swastika.
4. Comics can have an effect on real life. The so-called 'Doonesbury Amendment' of Palm Springs dealt with what unfair practice?

Answer: The requirement of domestic employees to carry passcards.

In the 1980s, domestic employees of Palm Springs were required to carry a passcard. Since many of them were black or Hispanic, it essentially became a crime to be an undocumented minority. After the comic spoofed this law, it was quickly changed.
5. After a serious injury in 2004, we got to see B.D. without his helmet for the first time. Which kind of helmet had he never worn?

Answer: batting

He never played baseball. He played football, both in college and professionally, was a veteran of Vietnam and both Iraqi wars, and was a motorcycle cop for a bit.
6. Everyone's favorite character is Duke. What football team was he the assistant manager for?

Answer: The Redskins

After a little problem with his liberal distribution of pills to the players, he was forced to look for work elsewhere.
7. What celebrity neighbor did Duke always fight with near his house in Colorado?

Answer: John Denver

He went after Denver with a gun on more than one occasion.
8. Joanie once fell for a fellow legal student named Andy. Why didn't it work out?

Answer: He was gay

Joanie: "Are they sure?"
Andy: "Joanie, I'm sure."
9. Several characters have died in the strip. Who died of a heart attack?

Answer: Dick

Dick died of a heart attack while birdwatching. His wife, Lacey, died about ten years later, of Alzheimers. Andy died of AIDS, Phil of old age.
10. Who was B.D.'s buddy during both Iraq wars?

Answer: Ray Hightower

Ray was wounded in the first war.
11. Zonker was one of those people who never grew up. Who were his imaginary friends that he always talked to?

Answer: His plants

His plants had names and distinct personalities.
12. Who did Mike campaign for during the 1980 election?

Answer: John Anderson

Anyone remember him?
13. Who is the embodiement of the tobacco industry?

Answer: Mr. Butts

Mr. Butts, a giant walking cigarette. His friend, Mr. Jay, is a giant joint.
14. In the early 90s, Mark came out as being gay. Who is his partner?

Answer: Chase

He's a Republican, surprisingly.
15. Which of these countries has Duke NOT been associated with?

Answer: Cuba

He ran a medical school in Haiti, a bar in Kuwait, was ambassador to China. He was also the Procouncil for Panama, the acting governor of American Samoa, a hostage in Iran and a 'mayor' in Iraq.
Source: Author Czolgolz

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