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Quiz about Calvin and Hobbes Cast of Characters

"Calvin and Hobbes" Cast of Characters Quiz

Here are a few questions about the characters found in the comic strip by Bill Watterson. If you own "The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book", or if you just know a lot about "Calvin and Hobbes", you should be fine.

A multiple-choice quiz by TriviaMelee. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TriviaMelee

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,033

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3625

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (7/10), Guest 76 (9/10), Mike2055 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. True or False: Calvin is based upon Bill Watterson's son?

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is Calvin named for? Hint

It's just his name, nothing special

Bill Watterson's brother

a sixteenth-century theologian

Bill Watterson's nephew

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is Hobbes named for? Hint

Bill Watterson's cat

a seventeenth-century philosopher

Bill Watterson's dachshund

It's just a name he chose

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Question 4 of 10

4. Bill Watterson used a cat for inspiration when it came to drawing Hobbes. What was his cat's name? Hint

Skittles

Tabby

Hobbes

Sprite

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are the names of Calvin's parents? Hint

Judy and Calvin, Sr.

Never told

Maggie and David

Carolyn and Roger

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Question 6 of 10

6. Out of Calvin's mom or dad, which one is the daily disciplinarian?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the full name of the girl that Calvin terrorizes?

Answer: (Two Words. First and Last names. Spelling is important.)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Miss Wormwood got her name from what novel? Hint

"The Screwtape Letters"

"The Brothers Karamozov"

"War and Peace"

"The Fall"

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the bully who terrorizes Calvin? Hint

Ted

Joe

Moe

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or False: When Bill Watterson included Rosalyn, he intended to write an elaborate story line about her?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. True or False: Calvin is based upon Bill Watterson's son?

Answer: False

"Most people assume that Calvin is based on a son of mine, or based on detailed memories of my own childhood. In fact, I don't have children, and I was a fairly quiet, obedient kid - almost Calvin's opposite...I use Calvin as an outlet for my immaturity." - Bill Watterson

2. Who is Calvin named for?

Answer: a sixteenth-century theologian

John Calvin was born in 1509 and died in 1564. He is mostly known for his belief in predestination.

3. Who is Hobbes named for?

Answer: a seventeenth-century philosopher

Thomas Hobbes lived from 1588 through 1679. Bill Watterson named this character after Thomas Hobbes because Hobbes had a very dim view of human nature.

4. Bill Watterson used a cat for inspiration when it came to drawing Hobbes. What was his cat's name?

Answer: Sprite

Sprite was a gray tabby. She was not only the model for his drawing, she also modeled Hobbes' personality.

5. What are the names of Calvin's parents?

Answer: Never told

"I've never given Calvin's parents names, because as far as the strip is concerned, they are important only as Calvin's mom and dad." - Bill Watterson

6. Out of Calvin's mom or dad, which one is the daily disciplinarian?

Answer: mom

I, for one, am very impressed with her. I believe I'd go insane if my child was like Calvin. Early on, Calvin's parents were criticized for being too sarcastic and unloving. I don't believe those critics are parents.

7. What is the full name of the girl that Calvin terrorizes?

Answer: Susie Derkins

"Derkins" was actually the nickname of Bill Watterson's wife's beagle.

8. Miss Wormwood got her name from what novel?

Answer: "The Screwtape Letters"

"I think she seriously believes in the value of education, so needless to say, she's an unhappy person." - Bill Watterson

9. What is the name of the bully who terrorizes Calvin?

Answer: Moe

"I remember school being full of idiots like Moe. I think they spawn on damp locker room floors." - Bill Watterson

10. True or False: When Bill Watterson included Rosalyn, he intended to write an elaborate story line about her?

Answer: False

Rosalyn is Calvin's babysitter. Bill Watterson didn't even think of her as a regular character, but he liked the way Calvin responded to her.

Source: Author TriviaMelee

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