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Blondie Trivia Quiz

"Blondie" has been a very popular comic strip since 1930. This simple exam should be fun for you followers of America's classic suburban family.

A multiple-choice quiz by jmoskow. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jmoskow

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
177,052

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2327

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 67 (8/10), Guest 108 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is not a member of Blondie's immediate family? Hint

Dagwood

Alexander

Tootsie

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Question 2 of 10

2. What cartoonist created the "Blondie" comic strip? Hint

Chic Young

Dik Browne

Mort Walker

Bill Keane

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is a Dagwood Special? Hint

A kiss

A dance

A very large sandwich

A golf club

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1990, Blondie started what type of business? Hint

Maid service

Catering service

Home computer consulting

Decorative basket making

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where does Dagwood work? Hint

Acme Industries

W.H. Smith and Company

Spacely Sprockets

J.C. Dithers Construction Company

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who does Dagwood collide with in his sidewalk evey morning as he rushes out to work? Hint

His dog

Mr. Beasley

His best friend

Elmo Tuttle

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Question 7 of 10

7. Blondie was originally a single, dance-hall flapper when the strip began. What was her maiden name? Hint

Kramden

Boopadoop

Boop

Bumstead

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Question 8 of 10

8. Dagwood is always shown sleeping in many different places. Which one of the following is not one of those places? Hint

Hammock in his backyard

Pew at church

Sofa in his den

Desk at work

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is not a unique aspect of Dagwood's appearance? Hint

Two cowlicks in his hair

Large belly

One large single button on his shirt

A bow tie

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is Dagwood's neighbor and best friend? Hint

Barney Trumble

Julius Dithers

Elmo Tuttle

Herb Woodley

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Apr 14 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not a member of Blondie's immediate family?

Answer: Tootsie

Dagwood is of course her husband. Alexander and Cookie are their teenage children. Tootsie is the next door neighbor and Blondie's business partner.

2. What cartoonist created the "Blondie" comic strip?

Answer: Chic Young

Chic Young started "Blondie" in 1930. Today the strip is written by his son Dean Young and illustrated by Denis Lebrun. "Beetle Bailey" is made by Mort Walker, "Hi and Lois" is done by Dik Browne, and "Family Circus" is by Bill Keane.

3. What is a Dagwood Special?

Answer: A very large sandwich

Dagwood is famous for making very large sandwiches with everthing in the refrigerator, especially late at night. Many restaurants have sandwiches on their menus called a Dagwood special.

4. In 1990, Blondie started what type of business?

Answer: Catering service

Blondie and her best friend Tootsie started a catering service in 1990. This change brought Blondie more in tune with the working wives of the 1990's. Up until that time she represented the perfect 1950's suburban housewife. Dagwood helps in the business on a part time basis.

5. Where does Dagwood work?

Answer: J.C. Dithers Construction Company

Dagwood's relationship with his fiery boss,Mr. Dithers, is an important part of the comic. Mr. Dithers yells at Dagwood for sleeping on the job, fires Dagwood daily, bothers Dagwood at home, and asks for advice on how to handle his wife. If anyone asks their boss for a raise, they probably think of Dagwood's eternal failures in getting a raise.

6. Who does Dagwood collide with in his sidewalk evey morning as he rushes out to work?

Answer: Mr. Beasley

Mr. Beasley is the mailman. He tries everything in the world to avoid the collision, but always seems to get zapped. Dagwood is always late for work and runs out the door, somtimes missing his kiss to Blondie, and letters fly everywhere.

7. Blondie was originally a single, dance-hall flapper when the strip began. What was her maiden name?

Answer: Boopadoop

Bumstead is of course her married name. Betty Boop was another popular comic. And Kramden is Jackie Gleason's last name in "The Honeymooners."

8. Dagwood is always shown sleeping in many different places. Which one of the following is not one of those places?

Answer: Pew at church

The nieghborhood kid Elmo always wakes up Dagwood on the sofa. Mr. Dithers loves to scare and wake up Dagwood at work. He is also shown sleeping in the tub occasionally. Ironically, he is usually shown awake in bed eating his large sandwich.

9. Which of the following is not a unique aspect of Dagwood's appearance?

Answer: Large belly

Dagwood is also drawn with no pupils in his eyes. In contrast, Blondie is very beautiful and stylish.

10. Who is Dagwood's neighbor and best friend?

Answer: Herb Woodley

Dagwood bowls, golfs and plays cards with Herb. The also fight over borrowed items.

Source: Author jmoskow

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