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22 quizzes and 235 trivia questions.
1.
  I Guest Starred on "The Big Bang Theory"    
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
Over twelve seasons, "The Big Bang Theory" has had a plethora of guest stars from all walks of life. Most of the guest stars appeared as themselves while others played characters.
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  The Cooper Theory   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All about Dr. Sheldon Cooper, from Pilot to the 3rd season finale.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pejikr, May 26 23
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  "The Big Bang Theory": Sheldon Cooper   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sheldon Cooper is one of the most eccentric characters in "The Big Bang Theory". He has lots of odd idiosyncrasies and is one of my favourite characters.
Easier, 10 Qns, AdamM7, Jul 31 21
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  The Venus Configuration   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Even though the "Big Bang" guys are super smart, many times they have difficulty working out problems with their women. Can you identify each lady by the clues given?
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Nov 10 15
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  The Wolowitz Theory   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"I am Sir Howard of Wolowitz." From pilot to present.
Average, 10 Qns, Pejikr, Nov 10 15
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6.
  The Family Analysis   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
We all experience family difficulties from time to time. Over the years, we have seen that the characters on "Big Bang Theory" have their share too! See if you can match the character described with the correct family member.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Sep 18 19
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  The Koothrappali Theory   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All about Rajesh Koothrappali, from "Pilot" to the 4th season finale.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pejikr, Nov 10 15
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8.
  The Stuart Characterization   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Who doesn't like the clever, loyal Stuart on the "Big Bang Theory" - even in spite of the fact that he is sometimes a bit - inappropriate? Let's see if you can answer these questions about his role on the show.
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Mar 05 17
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  The Hofstadter Theory   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Hi, my name's Leonard." From pilot to the 3rd season finale.
Average, 10 Qns, Pejikr, Jul 09 21
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10.
  Guest Stars on "The Big Bang Theory"   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Over the years, there have been one or two interesting guest stars appearing on "The Big Bang Theory" TV sitcom series. The answers to the questions are all connected to these guests.
Easier, 10 Qns, suomy, Nov 10 15
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trivia question Quick Question
What award did Sheldon win when he was fourteen and a half?

From Quiz "The Cooper Theory"




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  The Penny Theory   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All about Penny, from "Pilot" to the fourth season premiere.
Average, 10 Qns, Pejikr, Nov 10 15
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12.
  Cooper vs. Hofstadter   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz looks at Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter, two of the main characters on The Big Bang Theory
Easier, 10 Qns, andymuenz, Apr 29 17
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13.
  The Coupling Conundrum    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the "Big Bang" romantic pairings and love interests. Some questions do technically have more than one correct answer, but the full quiz can only be correctly completed in one way. Hint: don't automatically select the most obvious answer!
Average, 10 Qns, guitargoddess, Apr 22 20
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  "The Big Bang Theory" Characters!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is for the real "Big Bang Theory" fans. If you know about the characters, this is the quiz for you.
Average, 10 Qns, eropsion, Nov 10 15
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15.
  The Dads of "The Big Bang Theory"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of these questions are about the dads on "The Big Bang Theory."
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  "The Big Bang Theory": Leonard Hofstadter   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Leonard Hofstadter is a great character on "The Big Bang Theory". Although maybe not the oddest character on the show, there are many strange and interesting facts about him.
Average, 10 Qns, AdamM7, Nov 10 15
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17.
  Characters and Quotes    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match each quote with the character that said that quote on "The Big Bang Theory."
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18.
  The Sheldon Summarization   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Child prodigy Sheldon Cooper has always been passionate about science and excelled in his field. How outstanding is your knowledge of East Texas' favourite son?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John, Aug 17 19
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19.
  The Fowler Theory    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Questions on one of my favorite characters on my favorite show: Amy Farrah Fowler.
Average, 15 Qns, cbingham, Nov 10 15
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  The Rostenkowski Theory    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Questions about the character with the longest name.
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21.
  Mommy!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are about the moms of the main characters on "The Big Bang Theory."
Average, 10 Qns, cbingham, Jan 09 17
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22.
  Which Character?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each question will pertain to one character on "The Big Bang Theory." You have to figure out which one.
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'Big Bang Theory' - Characters Trivia Questions

1. Whose dad was dead before the show began?

From Quiz
The Dads of "The Big Bang Theory"

Answer: Sheldon

"The Big Bang Theory" centers around adults who are in their 20s, and then in their 30s. Sheldon's dad died when Sheldon was 14. Sheldon's dad, George, can be seen on the spin-off "Young Sheldon", which takes place when Sheldon was nine.

2. One of the members of the cast of the "Big Bang Theory", Stuart has had a recurring part on the show since season 2. What is his last name?

From Quiz The Stuart Characterization

Answer: Bloom

Stuart Bloom is meek-mannered and kind-hearted. Little has been told about Stuart's life before owning the comic book store, but it was revealed that Stuart's uncle is Stan Lee's dermatologist and was able to arrange a special signing session at the store. (season 3) Stuart's parents have been mentioned as well; his mom used to call him her "little possum" (season 7), and his dad called on Stuart's birthday (season 8).

3. Who was born in Texas?

From Quiz Cooper vs. Hofstadter

Answer: Cooper

Several episodes of the show reference that Sheldon is from Texas. Jim Parsons, who plays Sheldon Cooper, was born in Houston on March 24, 1973. Leonard is from New Jersey. Johnny Galecki, who plays Leonard, was born on April 30, 1975 in Belgium, where his dad was in the US Air Force.

4. Which character was cured of his illness at the end of season six?

From Quiz Which Character?

Answer: Raj

Raj had selective mutism, meaning he couldn't talk to women. He meets a very shy girl in season six, and with her help, he gets better and better at overcoming his fear around women. She breaks up with him at the end of season six, causing him to cry next to Penny. However, when he realizes he's talking to Penny without a beer, he feels much much better. But then he overcompensates by talking in front of the women too much.

5. Whose mom never appeared on camera?

From Quiz Mommy!

Answer: Howard

Raj's and Amy's moms have only appeared via Skype in the first nine season, but we did see them. Bernadette's mom appears in an episode where Howard has dinner with Bernadette and her parents. Howard's mom in the first eight seasons was heard more than the other moms, but she was never seen.

6. What does Bernadette have that is fake?

From Quiz The Rostenkowski Theory

Answer: High voice

Bernadette's voice is not Melissa Rauch's natural voice. Rauch changes her voice for the show. Penny is the one with the fake breasts and she is also the one who dyes her hair blond.

7. When was Amy introduced?

From Quiz The Fowler Theory

Answer: The end of season 3

Amy first appeared in the final segment of the final episode of season 3. Also introduced in that episode was Zack, Penny's then-boyfriend who turned out to be too stupid even for Penny.

8. Leonard Hofstadter comes from a very scientific family. His father is an anthropologist. His mother is a psychiatrist and a neuroscientist. Leonard himself also studies science; what area of it?

From Quiz "The Big Bang Theory": Leonard Hofstadter

Answer: Experimental physics

Howard is an engineer, Bernadette works in microbiology and Sheldon is a theoretical physicist. Leonard studies experimental physics at Caltech. He has been awarded the Newcomb Medal and has spent four months at sea testing one of Stephen Hawking's theories relating to hydrodynamic simulations of black holes.

9. Sheldon, like most of the characters in the show, works as a scientist. But what type of scientist is he?

From Quiz "The Big Bang Theory": Sheldon Cooper

Answer: Theoretical physicist

Leonard is an experimental physicist, Bernadette is a microbiologist and Howard is an aerospace engineer. Sheldon Cooper is a senior theoretical physicist working at Caltech. He studies string theory, and many episodes are focused on his work: in "The Romance Resonance" (S7E6), it is said that he discovers a new element.

10. Howard tried to impress me by letting me drive the Mars Rover, but when Leonard arrived to help get it out of the ditch, I fell for him instead. Our relationship, however, was short-lived. Who am I on "The Big Bang Theory"?

From Quiz The Venus Configuration

Answer: Stephanie Barnett

Stephanie was a doctor, and did her medical internship in Texas, at the same hospital where Leonard's roommate, Sheldon, was born. Sheldon thought that she made the perfect addition to their "Star Trek" group as the medical officer, but Leonard felt that things were moving a bit too fast when Stephanie moved into his room; he texted her to break off the relationship.

11. In episode 6 of season 1, "The Middle Earth Paradigm", Leonard says his middle name. What is it?

From Quiz "The Big Bang Theory" Characters!

Answer: Leakey

In episode 6 season 1, "The Middle Earth Paradigm", Sheldon and Leonard are standing in their kitchen. Leonard says to Sheldon, "I need you not to embarrass me tonight". Then Sheldon replies with, "What exactly do you mean by embarrass you?" Leonard then says, "For example, tonight no one needs to know that my middle name is Leakey."

12. What is Raj's specialty at Caltech?

From Quiz The Koothrappali Theory

Answer: Particle astrophysics

We don't know how long he has held this job. In "The Pirate Solution" he is almost fired from his job after six months of failed research on the composition of Trans-Neptunian objects. If he lost his job he would have been deported back to India because he is in America on a work visa. He is very reluctant to go back to India. He says his work hours were spent "mostly checking e-mail and messing up Wikipedia entries". Eventually, he gets a job working with Sheldon.

13. Which actress portrays Penny in the show?

From Quiz The Penny Theory

Answer: Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco has played Penny since the "Pilot" episode. Kaley Cuoco also had a role in the comedy "8 Simple Rules". Penny is the attractive, normal neighbor of Leonard and Sheldon, two geeky roommates who are both socially-awkward physicists.

14. Sheldon was born in the state of Texas. According to his mother, based on what she said in the episode "The Luminous Fish Effect," Sheldon was born at what store?

From Quiz The Cooper Theory

Answer: K-Mart

Sheldon was born in Galveston, Texas, and his mom said he was born at a K-Mart in episode 4 of the series, "The Luminous Fish Effect." However, Sheldon said he was born at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in the episode "The White Asparagus Triangulation." Sheldon's mother is Mary Cooper, his father, George, is deceased, his sister is Missy Cooper, and he has an older brother that has not been named. He was born between April 20th and May 20th, 1980, because his astrological sign is Taurus, the bull.

15. What is Leonard's middle name?

From Quiz The Hofstadter Theory

Answer: Leakey

Leonard's name comes from Nobel prize winner Robert Hofstadter and actor/producer Sheldon Leonard. "The Big Bang Theory's" creator, Chuck Lorre, named him. The middle name Leakey comes from Louis Leakey, a very famous archeologist, who worked with Leonard's father. During the episode where Leonard's middle name was revealed to be Leakey, Sheldon remarked that it could also have been related to Leonard's bed-wetting.

16. What is Howard's profession at Caltech?

From Quiz The Wolowitz Theory

Answer: Aerospace Engineer

He works at Caltech's Applied Physics department. Caltech is a nickname for the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California. His work often involves building equipment for NASA missions and the ISS. He doesn't have a Ph.D., and Sheldon teases him a lot for it, but he does have a Master's degree in engineering from MIT, and justifies himself by pointing that out. Being an engineer, he once made a killer robot for the guys in a competition.

17. Sheldon displayed intellectual gifts at an early age, and had a keen interest in the sciences. Which member of his family was the only one to actively encourage this passion?

From Quiz The Sheldon Summarization

Answer: Grandfather

Sheldon has described his maternal grandfather, who he called "Pop-Pop", as the only person in his family to support him in his pursuit of science. Pop-Pop died when Sheldon was five years old, which led him to ask Santa Claus to bring him back for Christmas. When this proved impossible, Sheldon developed a long-lasting hatred of the holidays and Santa. However as he gets older, he comes to tolerate Christmas traditions, including the exchange of gifts and trimming the tree (although he prefers it be done how he likes it).

18. Whose dad left home when his son was 11?

From Quiz The Dads of "The Big Bang Theory"

Answer: Howard

Howard's father probably got tired of his always-yelling wife and so he left. If he didn't have a kid, probably no one would blame him. Howard hated him for it and never forgave him. Howard's dad sent Howard a letter when Howard was 18. Howard didn't find the letter until he was at least 30. Howard never read the letter, feeling his father doesn't deserve a chance to explain himself, so he destroyed it. Sheldon read the letter, and he told all his friends except Howard what was in the letter. Then, they all went to Howard's house and gave him six different testimonies of what the letter said. Sheldon's testimony is clearly false, but the other five testimonies all sounded nice and made Howard feel better. It is never revealed which testimony was the true one.

19. The characters on the "Big Bang Theory" typically have a special talent. What is Stuart's?

From Quiz The Stuart Characterization

Answer: Artist

Stuart went to the Rhode Island School of Design, and that is really the only hint that has been given about his life before meeting the "Big Bang Theory" group of friends. In "The Hofstadter Isotope" (season 2), Stuart drew a picture of Penny, who was looking for a comic book for her nephew, charming her with his talent and humor. After Leonard introduced the two, Stuart replied with, "Oh, really? Blink twice if you're here against your will".

20. Who dated Penny on an on-again off-again basis for the first several years of the show?

From Quiz Cooper vs. Hofstadter

Answer: Hofstadter

One of the main themes in the show was the relationship between Leonard and Penny. Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco, the actors who played Leonard and Penny, dated for a couple of years in real life while their characters were also dating on the show until Cuoco got married in 2013. Jim Parsons who played Sheldon was in a relationship outside the show the entire time the show ran prior to Cuoco getting married.

21. Who has Asperger's Syndrome?

From Quiz Which Character?

Answer: Sheldon

Sheldon has Asperger's Syndrome, a disability that makes you a brilliant genius but also make it difficult to interact in social situations. Although Sheldon's disability often makes him the butt of jokes, he is the reason this show is so popular.

22. Whose mom is a devoted Christian?

From Quiz Mommy!

Answer: Sheldon

Sheldon is nothing like his mom. He took after his father and grandfather, who are both dead. Sheldon's mom isn't a genius in the pure sense, but she is very wise. She can control Sheldon, which most people can't do, but she is also very loving. She helps Sheldon feel better and at times has also been known to help Raj and Leonard feel better. She had Sheldon tested for insanity when he was a child. The doctor said he was fine, as Sheldon also said many times. However, Sheldon's mom does wish she had followed up with the specialist in Houston.

23. How does Bernadette first bond with Howard?

From Quiz The Rostenkowski Theory

Answer: Have overbearing mothers

On the first date, things originally don't appear to be going well as Howard can't find anything Bernadette likes. However, after a phone call from his mother, Howard gets upset. Bernadette relates as she too has an overbearing mother and a discussion about their mothers is what first bonds Howard and Bernadette.

24. How did Amy become a part of "Big Bang?"

From Quiz The Fowler Theory

Answer: Howard and Raj put Sheldon's information on a dating site

When Leonard saw that Penny had moved on, Howard and Raj encouraged him to get onto a dating site so he could move on too. Then, while telling Leonard about that dating sites had done for him, Howard says that dating sites can find a match for anybody. This gives him an idea. Let's put Sheldon's info on a dating site and see if they can find a match for him. Sure enough, the site did find a match for him. Sheldon was very reluctant to go along with this. Then, Raj blackmailed him by hiding a dirty sock in his apartment. So they took Sheldon to Amy and they hit it off right away. If you answered "Penny introduced her to Howard," you are thinking of Bernadette.

25. Sheldon Cooper is extremely intelligent - he has an IQ of 187, started college at the age of 11 and claims to have... what?

From Quiz "The Big Bang Theory": Sheldon Cooper

Answer: an eidetic memory

According to Sheldon (in "The Big Fish Paradigm"), he hasn't forgotten a single thing since the day his mother stopped breastfeeding him (and then starts to describe it, saying "it was a drizzly Tuesday"). His eidetic memory is referenced many times during the series, and often the source of jokes or used to talk about past events. ("The Lunar Excitation": S3E23) Leonard: "How many times have I asked you not to do that?" Sheldon: "Counting this instance? 317." ("The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary": S3E5) Leonard: "Yeah, I don't remember that." Sheldon: "June 30th, 2004. Opening day of Spider-man 2 at the AMC Pasadena. They only had red Icees, no blue.""

26. Who does Howard marry in season 5?

From Quiz "The Big Bang Theory" Characters!

Answer: Bernadette

At their wedding at the end of episode 24 season 5, "The Countdown Reflection", the main characters are on Sheldon, Leonard, and Penny's roof. Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, Raj, and Amy all say, "By the power vested in us, by the state of California..." Sheldon interrupts by saying, "...and the Klingon high council", then all of them say "We now pronounce you husband and wife!"

27. What Indian city is Raj from?

From Quiz The Koothrappali Theory

Answer: New Delhi

We learn this, for example, in the episode "The Jiminy Conjecture", where Caltech's entomologist refers to Raj as being from Bangalore, he replies, "I'm from New Delhi!" Despite this, he dislikes Indian food, and Sheldon often claims he knows more about Indian culture and Hinduism than Raj does.

28. What is Penny's profession at The Cheesecake Factory?

From Quiz The Penny Theory

Answer: Waitress

During "The Financial Permeability" she described Plan A of her career path as, "Be a waitress for six months and then become a movie star!" to Leonard. Leonard replied, "Plan B?" Penny said, "TV star." She is an aspiring actress and we sometimes hear her mention the parts she tried out for. These mentioned parts include playing Anne Frank and a role in an anti-depressant commercial.

29. At the age of 12, he build a CAT Scanner at home, which led to his sister Missy's guinea pig being incinerated. What was the name of her guinea pig?

From Quiz The Cooper Theory

Answer: Snowball

He suffered radiation burns, and was taken in a helicopter to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Snowball was incinerated by the CAT scanner, and it led to an expression in his household, "Not Snowball's chance in a cat scanner". We learn this in the episode "The White Asparagus Triangulation".

30. What is Howard's religion?

From Quiz The Wolowitz Theory

Answer: Judaism

He is only Jewish character in the series, but is only kosher during the Jewish holidays. Howard is not very serious about his faith, and when the price of pork from a restaurant went up, he remarked, "It's getting harder and harder to be a bad Jew." When Raj and Howard went to a goth nightclub to meet women, he did not get real tattoos, he wore fake-tattoo sleeves on his arms, so did Raj. He almost got tattoos though for the chance of having sex.

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