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The Lieutenant Columbo Quiz

This is a quiz all about Lieutenant Columbo and his television murder mystery series. If you love the show 'Columbo' as much as I do, this quiz should be very easy. I will make more quizzes soon. Oh, just one more thing, have fun!

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

Author
featheredfriendsmack

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,167

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3233

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Sololimon (6/10), Guest 104 (10/10), Guest 174 (7/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. What kind of dog does Columbo have? Hint

German Shepherd

Cocker Spaniel

Boxer

Basset Hound

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2. In which Columbo episode did Dog make his debut? Hint

'The Greenhouse Jungle'

'A Stitch In Crime'

'Etude In Black'

'Troubled Waters'

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3. What name did Columbo try to name Dog but he didn't like it? Hint

Jet

Sammy

Max

Beethoven

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4. What food does Dog enjoy eating? Hint

Ice cream

Cake

Chilly

Pork chops

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5. Does Columbo have any allergies?

Yes

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6. What does Columbo usually eat for breakfast? Hint

Waffles

Scrambled eggs

Hard boiled egg

Sausage

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7. What kind of car does Columbo drive? Hint

1957 Chevy Nomad

1951 Falcon

1949 Plymouth

1950 Peugeot

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8. What was the original license plate number on Columbo's car when the show 'Columbo' was still at NBC? Hint

385- JLS

044- APD

448- DBZ

219- FGB

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9. How many brothers and sisters did Columbo said he had growing up? Hint

4 brothers and 2 sisters

2 brothers and 2 sisters

3 brothers and 2 sisters

5 brothers and 1 sister

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10. What is Columbo's favorite food to eat? Hint

Ice cream

Steak with carrots

Mrs. Columbo's soup

Chili with crackers

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Most Recent Scores

Jul 19 2025 : Sololimon: 6/10
Jul 19 2025 : Guest 104: 10/10
Jul 06 2025 : Guest 174: 7/10
Jun 29 2025 : Guest 104: 10/10
Jun 29 2025 : Guest 137: 7/10
Jun 28 2025 : Guest 184: 8/10
Jun 28 2025 : Guest 148: 10/10
Jun 26 2025 : Guest 15: 8/10
Jun 15 2025 : Guest 24: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What kind of dog does Columbo have?

Answer: Basset Hound

2. In which Columbo episode did Dog make his debut?

Answer: 'Etude In Black'

Columbo spent much of the episode trying to come up with a name for Dog.

3. What name did Columbo try to name Dog but he didn't like it?

Answer: Beethoven

When he took Dog to the vet, the vet recommended calling his dog Fido, Jet, or Munch.

4. What food does Dog enjoy eating?

Answer: Ice cream

Dog also likes to watch some television.

5. Does Columbo have any allergies?

Answer: yes

6. What does Columbo usually eat for breakfast?

Answer: Hard boiled egg

He also likes to have his coffee black.

7. What kind of car does Columbo drive?

Answer: 1950 Peugeot

Columbo says it is a 1950 Peugeot, but it is actually a 1959 Peugeot, Model 403.

8. What was the original license plate number on Columbo's car when the show 'Columbo' was still at NBC?

Answer: 044- APD

After the shows movement to ABC, the license number changed to 448- DBZ.

9. How many brothers and sisters did Columbo said he had growing up?

Answer: 5 brothers and 1 sister

10. What is Columbo's favorite food to eat?

Answer: Chili with crackers

He likes his chili with some ketchup, some salt, and especially some saltine crackers smashed into his chili.

Source: Author featheredfriendsmack

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