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"Good Grief!" A "Peanuts" Quiz

Great quiz for any "Peanuts" fan. Includes questions about history, characters, and more.

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

Author
simpsonsavvy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,499

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1378

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One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How long was it since the first strip, that Charlie Brown started wearing his signature shirt? Hint

over one month

one week

always wore his stripped shirt

Almost 3 months

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of Snoopy's siblings has only appeared in one comic strip? Hint

Andy

Marbles

Spike

Olaf

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Question 3 of 10

3. What phrase does Snoopy often use at the start of his novels? Hint

It was a dark and stormy night

What a frightening day!

And his master called

Who are you?

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which year was Charles M. Schultz named "cartoonist of the year" by Yale University? Hint

1954

1958

1956

1953

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Question 5 of 10

5. In his debut, did Schroeder play the piano?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which year was "The Peanuts" named the best humor strip of the year? Hint

1962

1965

1959

never

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Question 7 of 10

7. Was "the little red-haired girl" based on anybody?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. When Marcie met Peppermint Patty, where were they? Hint

school

camp

church

park

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Question 9 of 10

9. When did the author of "The Peanuts" die? Hint

October 3, 1995

March 27, 2001

February 12, 2000

December 1, 1887

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Question 10 of 10

10. When was the comic released that Charlie hit his first home run? Hint

1979

1991

1993

1988

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How long was it since the first strip, that Charlie Brown started wearing his signature shirt?

Answer: Almost 3 months

The first strip was released on October 2, 1950. His signature shirt appeared on December 21, 1950.

2. Which of Snoopy's siblings has only appeared in one comic strip?

Answer: Marbles

Marbles only appeared in one strip in September of 1982. The other siblings of Snoopy are Spike, Olaf, Andy, Belle, Molly and Rover. Olaf and Andy appeared numerous times in 1989 and 1994. Spike is a beagle from Needles, California. Belle is from Kansas City, and had a popular toy produced in 1970's and 1980's. Molly and Rover only appeared in the 1991 "Snoopy's Reunion".

3. What phrase does Snoopy often use at the start of his novels?

Answer: It was a dark and stormy night

Snoopy can commonly be seen on top of his dog house with a typewritter, writing his novel.

4. In which year was Charles M. Schultz named "cartoonist of the year" by Yale University?

Answer: 1958

His comic strip had been published for eight years at this time.

5. In his debut, did Schroeder play the piano?

Answer: No

Schroeder was only a baby when he first appeared in the comic strip.

6. In which year was "The Peanuts" named the best humor strip of the year?

Answer: 1962

This award was bestowed by the National Cartoonists Society.

7. Was "the little red-haired girl" based on anybody?

Answer: Yes

The little red-haired girl was based on Donna Johnson who Schultz met in Art Instruction Inc. Shultz asked for her hand in marriage, but she declined. They remained friends.

8. When Marcie met Peppermint Patty, where were they?

Answer: camp

The strip appeared on June 18, 1968. Marcie appeared with two other girls.

9. When did the author of "The Peanuts" die?

Answer: February 12, 2000

He died in Santa Rosa, at the age of 77.

10. When was the comic released that Charlie hit his first home run?

Answer: 1993

The stirp was released on March 30. Charlie runs home yelling, "I hit a home run in the ninth inning, and we won! I was the hero!", and his sister replies, "You?".

Source: Author simpsonsavvy

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