"The Simpsons": Insignificant Someones Quiz

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1. What is the name of the ornery lawman brought to town to foil the notorious 'Beer Baron' when an old prohibition law is reactivated in Springfield?

Answer: Rex Banner

The character of Rex Banner is based on Elliot Ness, who led the Prohibition-Enforcement team, The Untouchables, in Chicago, Illinois. His life inspired movies, T.V. shows and a series of novels. On "The Simpsons", Rex Banner is voiced by Dave Thomas.

2. In the episode 'Bart After Dark', who is the proprietor of Springfield's 'Maison Derriere'?

Answer: Belle

At his father's insistence, Bart works for Belle as punishment for damaging her property with a remote control airplane. Belle is voiced by the very talented Tress MacNeille, who has guest starred on the series several times. She has also provided voices for many other shows including "Futurama", "Muppet Babies", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "My Little Pony 'n Friends".

3. What is the name of the jilted bride that bus driver Otto leaves at the altar after choosing rock & roll over love?

Answer: Becky

After being dumped, Becky, voiced by actress Parker Posey, subsequently moves into the Simpsons' home. Once Becky is living with them, Marge begins to get paranoid and jealous because of the family's affection for Becky and believes the young woman is out to seduce Homer and usurp her position in the family.

4. What is the name of the woman Moe meets while she is selling flowers on a street corner and quickly falls in love with?

Answer: Renee

In this episode, titled "Dumbbell Indemnity", Moe tries to hang onto his pretty new girlfriend by using money to impress her. Once he is all tapped out, he decides his only option is to commit insurance fraud and asks for Homer's help. Homer helps by stealing Moe's car but he is quickly caught and sent to jail. Renee is voiced by Helen Hunt, who was married to Hank Azaria (who voices Moe) at the time.

5. During a book signing at a bookfair, Krusty the Clown is stunned to learn that he has a young daughter as a result of a one-night-stand. What is her name?

Answer: Sophie

In this episode titled "Inasane Clown Poppy", Sophie's mother is a Gulf War vet who, because of Krusty's interference in one of her missions, hates clowns. Sophie is voiced by actress Drew Barrymore and the episode includes other guest voice actors such as Amy Tan, Stephen King and John Updike.

6. Award winning actress Meryl Streep provides the voice for Bart's girlfriend in the episode titled "Bart's Girlfriend". She is the daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Lovejoy. What is her name?

Answer: Jessica

Bart soon realizes that Jessica is not as sweet and innocent as she appears and is in fact more of a trouble maker than he is. He tries to put an end to their romance and in response, Jessica steals the money from the collection plate. Bart is blamed and it is Lisa who eventually uncovers and exposes the truth about Jessica.

7. "Future-Drama" is one of several episodes that 'look into the future' of the lives of the Simpsons. In this one, set in 2013, Bart is dumped by his girlfriend after the prom when he isn't willing to "go all the way". What is his girlfriend's name?

Answer: Jenda

After Bart rescues Mr. Burns from a robbery attempt, Burns gives him a scholarship that is originally intended for Lisa. Bart accepts the gift hoping he can win Jenda, voiced by "SNL" alum Amy Poehler, back by proving he cares about his future. He succeeds and they get back together but Bart changes his mind when he realizes that losing Mr Burns' scholarship will ruin Lisa's life.

8. According to a fortune cookie written by Homer, Mr. Burns is to find true love on Flag Day. What is the name of the woman he falls for and eventually proposes to?

Answer: Gloria

In "A Hunka Hunka Burns In Love" Mr.Burns decides to ask Gloria to marry him, and she accepts. When Mr. Burns goes to get some champagne to celebrate, Snake, who is Gloria's ex-boyfriend, chooses that time to rob Barney's Bowl A-Rama and ends up kidnapping both Gloria and Homer.

9. In the episode "You Only Move Twice" Homer accepts a job offer previously turned down by Mr. Smithers. The family moves to idyllic Cypress Creek and Homer starts working for friendly, sympathetic new boss, Hank Scorpio, who unbeknownst to Homer, is a supervillain. Who provides the voice of Hank Scorpio?

Answer: Albert Brooks

The episode title is a reference to the Bond film "You Only Live Twice", and many elements of the episode parody the films. The portrayal of Hank Scorpio marks Albert Brooks's fourth guest spot on "The Simpsons" and Mr. Scorpio is one of the most popular one-time characters in the show's history.

10. During a trip to Krusty Burger with the family, Lisa meets an environmental advocate who is protesting Krusty Burger's deforestation of the rainforest to create grazing land for cattle. Lisa is instantly taken with the young man and agrees to do whatever she can to help him. What is his name?

Answer: Jesse

During a meeting of Jesse's activist group, Dirt First, Lisa learns that an ancient tree in Springfield is to be demolished. Lisa volunteers to live in the tree to prevent its destruction. She soon begins to miss her family and sneaks away from the tree one night and goes home to see them. When she rushes to the tree in the morning, she finds it has been hit by lightning and destroyed.

Source: Author JaimeCasey

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"The Simpsons" have more than a few memorable characters we've come to know and love. But there are also many whose impact is a bit more forgettable.

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