Characters and their Sidekicks: Part II Quiz

Answer: Tonto

"The Lone Ranger" has been shown on the big screen but is probably best known for the TV series from 1949-1957 starring Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger and Jay Silverheels as his trusted Native American companion, Tonto.

Answer: Donkey

American cartoonist William Stein (1907-2003) created Shrek in a 1990 fairytale picture book. In 2001 it was adapted into a computer animated film. Shrek's best friend is the fast talking donkey named Donkey. In the film Shrek is voiced by Mike Myers and Donkey by Eddie Murphy.

Answer: George Costanza

"Seinfeld" was an American television sitcom that aired from 1989-1998. The show starred Jerry Seinfeld and three other principle characters being his best friend George Costanza (Jason Alexander), his ex-girlfriend Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and his neighbour, Kramer (Michael Richards).

Answer: Sancho Panza

Don Quixote is a nobleman in a novel by the Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Don Quixote is accompanied on his travels by his squire Sancho Panza. Sancho is a farmer and has an earthy wit and provides comments throughout the novel.

Answer: Danny Williams

"Hawaii Five-0" (1968-1980) was an American television police drama set in Hawaii. The principle characters were Detective Steve McGarrett ( Jack Lord) and his partner Detective Sergeant Danny Williams ( James MacArthur). Many of the episodes finished with McGararett saying to his partner " Book 'em, Danno!".

Answer: Rhoda Morgenstern

"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (1970-1979) was an American TV series starring Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards. Her best friend and upstairs neighbour was Rhoda played by Valerie Harper.

Answer: Agent 99

"Get Smart" (1965-1970) was an American comedy series starring Don Adams as Secret Agent 86 (Maxwell Smart) and his partner Agent 99 (Barbara Felton). Throughout the series Agent 99's name was never revealed.

Answer: Piglet

Winnie the Pooh is a fictional bear created by the English writer A.A. Milne (1882-1956). Milne based the stories on his son's toys being a teddy bear, which was named Winnie and various other toys. In the stories Winnie the Pooh's best friend is Piglet. The other friends are Eeyore (Donkey), Kanga (female kangaroo), Roo (son of kanga) plus rabbit and tigger.

Answer: Steve Keller

"The Streets of San Francisco" (1972-1977) was an American crime drama starring Karl Malden as veteran cop Lt. Mike Stone and his rookie partner Inspector Steve Keller (Michael Douglas).

Answer: Lois Lane

Lois Lane is a fictional character working as a journalist on the newspaper the Daily Planet. She is the love interest of Clark Kent, also working at the newspaper but also has the alias as "Superman". Also working at the newspaper as a cub reporter and photographer is Jimmy Olsen who idolises both Lois Lane and Clark Kent.