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Comics Quiz: Doonesbury | 15 Questions

How well do you know this famous politically driven cartoon?

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

Author
Czolgolz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,652

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
599

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. J.J. once created a large mural for Donald Trump. Where was it? Hint

Ivana's bedroom (before they divorced, of course)

His big, obnoxious boat

Trump Tower

The Trump Majal

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Question 2 of 15

2. Barbara Ann Boopstein, aka Boopsie, sometimes channels the spirit of an ancient warrior. What's his name? Hint

Gentron

Candor

Hunk Ra

Zoltan the Mighty

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Question 3 of 15

3. One trademark of the strip is the use of icons to represent famous people. How was Bill Clinton shown? Hint

A waffle

A dog

A flipping coin

A hamburger

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Question 4 of 15

4. Comics can have an effect on real life. The so-called 'Doonesbury Amendment' of Palm Springs dealt with what unfair practice? Hint

Several country clubs refusing to admit blacks.

The requirement of domestic employees to carry passcards.

Sexist hiring in the city government.

A complete lack of environmental laws.

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Question 5 of 15

5. After a serious injury in 2004, we got to see B.D. without his helmet for the first time. Which kind of helmet had he never worn? Hint

motorcycle

football

batting

army

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Question 6 of 15

6. Everyone's favorite character is Duke. What football team was he the assistant manager for? Hint

The Eagles

The Redskins

The Cowboys

The Patriots

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Question 7 of 15

7. What celebrity neighbor did Duke always fight with near his house in Colorado? Hint

John Denver

Tom Clancey

Sonny Bono

Charleton Heston

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Question 8 of 15

8. Joanie once fell for a fellow legal student named Andy. Why didn't it work out? Hint

He cheated on her

He was married

He was gay

He was a Republican

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Question 9 of 15

9. Several characters have died in the strip. Who died of a heart attack? Hint

Lacey

Dick

Andy

Phil

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who was B.D.'s buddy during both Iraq wars? Hint

Zeke Brenner

Mark Slackmeyer

Ray Hightower

Andy Lippincott

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Question 11 of 15

11. Zonker was one of those people who never grew up. Who were his imaginary friends that he always talked to? Hint

Martians

His dogs

His plants

The fairies

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who did Mike campaign for during the 1980 election? Hint

Jimmy Carter

Ralph Nader

Ronald Reagan

John Anderson

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who is the embodiement of the tobacco industry? Hint

Nikki Nicotine

Mr. Smokes

Mr. Butts

Mr. Jay

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Question 14 of 15

14. In the early 90s, Mark came out as being gay. Who is his partner? Hint

Andy

Chase

Mike

Bruce

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of these countries has Duke NOT been associated with? Hint

Haiti

Cuba

Kuwait

China

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. J.J. once created a large mural for Donald Trump. Where was it?

Answer: His big, obnoxious boat

She felt she was selling out, painting a mural in a billionaire's boat (in the bathroom, no less).

2. Barbara Ann Boopstein, aka Boopsie, sometimes channels the spirit of an ancient warrior. What's his name?

Answer: Hunk Ra

Boopsie grows fangs and a pointed tongue when she channels the Hunk.

3. One trademark of the strip is the use of icons to represent famous people. How was Bill Clinton shown?

Answer: A waffle

Reagan was Max Headroom, Bush, Sr. was a point of light, Bush Junior an asterisks in a cowboy hat, Dan Quayle a feather, Newt Gingrich a bomb, and David Duke a swastika.

4. Comics can have an effect on real life. The so-called 'Doonesbury Amendment' of Palm Springs dealt with what unfair practice?

Answer: The requirement of domestic employees to carry passcards.

In the 1980s, domestic employees of Palm Springs were required to carry a passcard. Since many of them were black or Hispanic, it essentially became a crime to be an undocumented minority. After the comic spoofed this law, it was quickly changed.

5. After a serious injury in 2004, we got to see B.D. without his helmet for the first time. Which kind of helmet had he never worn?

Answer: batting

He never played baseball. He played football, both in college and professionally, was a veteran of Vietnam and both Iraqi wars, and was a motorcycle cop for a bit.

6. Everyone's favorite character is Duke. What football team was he the assistant manager for?

Answer: The Redskins

After a little problem with his liberal distribution of pills to the players, he was forced to look for work elsewhere.

7. What celebrity neighbor did Duke always fight with near his house in Colorado?

Answer: John Denver

He went after Denver with a gun on more than one occasion.

8. Joanie once fell for a fellow legal student named Andy. Why didn't it work out?

Answer: He was gay

Joanie: "Are they sure?"
Andy: "Joanie, I'm sure."

9. Several characters have died in the strip. Who died of a heart attack?

Answer: Dick

Dick died of a heart attack while birdwatching. His wife, Lacey, died about ten years later, of Alzheimers. Andy died of AIDS, Phil of old age.

10. Who was B.D.'s buddy during both Iraq wars?

Answer: Ray Hightower

Ray was wounded in the first war.

11. Zonker was one of those people who never grew up. Who were his imaginary friends that he always talked to?

Answer: His plants

His plants had names and distinct personalities.

12. Who did Mike campaign for during the 1980 election?

Answer: John Anderson

Anyone remember him?

13. Who is the embodiement of the tobacco industry?

Answer: Mr. Butts

Mr. Butts, a giant walking cigarette. His friend, Mr. Jay, is a giant joint.

14. In the early 90s, Mark came out as being gay. Who is his partner?

Answer: Chase

He's a Republican, surprisingly.

15. Which of these countries has Duke NOT been associated with?

Answer: Cuba

He ran a medical school in Haiti, a bar in Kuwait, was ambassador to China. He was also the Procouncil for Panama, the acting governor of American Samoa, a hostage in Iran and a 'mayor' in Iraq.

Source: Author Czolgolz

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