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Quiz about Muppets
Quiz about Muppets

Muppets Trivia Quiz


If you like the Muppets then you might as well take this. Test your knowledge of the Muppets, their show, and their performers!

A multiple-choice quiz by 2474c. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
2474c
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
290,625
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
386
Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (7/10), Guest 108 (10/10), Guest 69 (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What are the names of the two old men who sit in the balcony? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following is not a Muppet performer? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What Muppet did Frank Oz and Richard Hunt take turns performing during season one of "The Muppet Show"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which character was performed by Jim Henson? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the recurring sketch "Veterinarian's Hospital", the role of Dr. Bob was played by Rowlf the Dog. Which two female Muppets play the roles of Dr. Bob's nurses? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Statler is performed by Steve Whitmire. Steve gained the role once Jerry Nelson retired from performing with the Muppets due to health reasons. However, Jerry Nelson did not always perform Statler. Who was Statler's original performer? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following Muppets was NOT performed by Frank Oz? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which character was performed by Jerry Nelson? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What were the two pink characters in the "Mahna Mahna" sketch known as? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After season 2, George the Janitor was no longer a part of "The Muppet Show". Which of the following Muppets replaced George in season 3? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 68: 7/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 108: 10/10
Feb 14 2024 : Guest 69: 2/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What are the names of the two old men who sit in the balcony?

Answer: Waldorf and Statler

Statler and Waldorf are named after hotels in New York.
2. Which of the following is not a Muppet performer?

Answer: Ricky Clayton

Jerry Nelson first joined the Muppets in 1965, Richard Hunt in 1969, and Dave Goelz in in 1973.
3. What Muppet did Frank Oz and Richard Hunt take turns performing during season one of "The Muppet Show"?

Answer: Miss Piggy

Miss Piggy was originally performed by both Richard and Frank, but as she became more of a main character, Frank took over.
4. Which character was performed by Jim Henson?

Answer: Waldorf

Floyd Pepper is performed by Jerry Nelson, George by Frank Oz, and Janice by Richard Hunt.
5. In the recurring sketch "Veterinarian's Hospital", the role of Dr. Bob was played by Rowlf the Dog. Which two female Muppets play the roles of Dr. Bob's nurses?

Answer: Miss Piggy and Janice

Miss Piggy, who would later be voiced by Frank Oz only, was sometimes voiced by Richard Hunt during season one. Ironically, Hunt would later go on to voice Janice.
6. Statler is performed by Steve Whitmire. Steve gained the role once Jerry Nelson retired from performing with the Muppets due to health reasons. However, Jerry Nelson did not always perform Statler. Who was Statler's original performer?

Answer: Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt performed Statler until his death in 1992.
7. Which of the following Muppets was NOT performed by Frank Oz?

Answer: The Great Gonzo

The Great Gonzo was Dave Goelz's character.
8. Which character was performed by Jerry Nelson?

Answer: Floyd Pepper

Dr. Teeth was done by Jim Henson, Zoot by Dave Goelz, and Animal by Frank Oz.
9. What were the two pink characters in the "Mahna Mahna" sketch known as?

Answer: The Snowths

The Snowths were thus called as they have a cross between a snout and a mouth.
10. After season 2, George the Janitor was no longer a part of "The Muppet Show". Which of the following Muppets replaced George in season 3?

Answer: Beauregard

Beauregard was performed by Dave Goelz.
Source: Author 2474c

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