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Quiz about The Charlie Brownest Christmas

The Charlie Brownest Christmas Quiz

This is a wee quiz in the Christmas spirit about the original "Peanuts" Christmas special.

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

Author
Valka

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
300,279

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1932

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 97 (5/10), Guest 71 (8/10), Guest 137 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the title of this very first "Peanuts" Christmas special? Hint

"You're a good Christmas man, Charlie Brown"

"A Charlie Brown Christmas"

"A Peanuts Christmas Carol"

"Yuletide with Snoopy and the Gang"

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was the film originally aired? Hint

1986

1992

1965

1957

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the film's musical director? Hint

Charles 'Sparky' Schulz

Burt Bacharach

Henry Mancini

Vince Guaraldi

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these songs does not occur in the film? Hint

"Silent Night"

"Linus and Lucy"

"O Tannenbaum"

"Christmas Time is Here"

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which kid complains of always ending up playing a shepherd? Hint

Lucy

Violet

Sally

Shermy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who invited Charlie Brown to direct the Christmas play? Hint

Linus

Lucy

Peppermint Patty

Snoopy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who does Lucy claim runs the Christmas racket? Hint

A big Eastern syndicate

Snoopy

The Nazis

A collection of evil lizards

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play on the piano? Hint

"In the Still of the Night"

"Silent Night"

"Jingle Bells"

"O Tannenbaum"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who accompanies Charlie Brown to the Christmas tree sale? Hint

Linus

Snoopy

Lucy

Sally

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Question 10 of 10

10. How does Linus respond when Charlie Brown asks if anyone knows what Christmas is all about? Hint

By reciting the Gospel of Luke

By pointing at Lucy

By decorating Charlie Brown's sad little Christmas tree with Snoopy's lights

By running away

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Apr 04 2024 : Guest 97: 5/10
Mar 30 2024 : Guest 71: 8/10
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 137: 10/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 165: 10/10
Feb 22 2024 : Guest 207: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the title of this very first "Peanuts" Christmas special?

Answer: "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

This short animated films revolves around Charlie Brown trying to find the true meaning of Christmas while feeling depressed about the commercialism surrounding the holidays. Invited to direct the gang's Christmas play, he struggles to fill his role and inspire the other kids to find true holiday spirit.

2. When was the film originally aired?

Answer: 1965

It was first aired on December 9th, 1965, on US television. It has since been shown widely around the world as well.

3. Who was the film's musical director?

Answer: Vince Guaraldi

American jazz musician Vince Guaraldi conducted the music, played piano and composed the original score. Guaraldi composed the score for sixteen "Peanuts" television specials and the feature film "A Boy Named Charlie Brown".

4. Which of these songs does not occur in the film?

Answer: "Silent Night"

The soundtrack has been immensely popular. Vince Guaraldi's sudden death in 1976 at the age of 47 was a big blow to the "Peanuts" television team which included Charles Schulz (creator of "Peanuts"), Lee Mendelson (long-time producer of the "Peanuts" specials) and Bill Mel�ndez (animator).

5. Which kid complains of always ending up playing a shepherd?

Answer: Shermy

I bet he's not the only one. Shermy was one of the original gang, and in fact delivered the first bit of dialogue on the strip. He was gradually seen less frequently and by the early '70s he'd altogether disappeared from the strip.

6. Who invited Charlie Brown to direct the Christmas play?

Answer: Lucy

Believe it or not, Lucy shows some holiday spirit and attempts to cheer up Charlie Brown by getting him on board. Although her wanting to be made Christmas Queen may have something to do with it...

7. Who does Lucy claim runs the Christmas racket?

Answer: A big Eastern syndicate

"Look, Charlie, let's face it: we all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It's run by a big Eastern syndicate, you know."

8. Which song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play on the piano?

Answer: "Jingle Bells"

As per usual, she doesn't think he quite gets it. Poor Schroeder and his piano. Lucy's unrequited obsession with music genius Schroeder is a central theme in both the strip and the TV specials.

9. Who accompanies Charlie Brown to the Christmas tree sale?

Answer: Linus

Linus often seems to be the only person who really understands Charlie Brown. He provides some stoic balance to Charlie Brown's pessimism. Linus is the philosopher of the gang.

10. How does Linus respond when Charlie Brown asks if anyone knows what Christmas is all about?

Answer: By reciting the Gospel of Luke

Linus takes centre stage to tell the gang the story of the nativity. This is probably the most famous moment of the Christmas special. Charles 'Sparky' Schulz was deeply religious as a child and young man, but later in life classified himself as a secular humanist.

Source: Author Valka

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