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Powerless Pals Trivia Quiz

They may not have powers themselves, they may not know their friend has powers, they may even get in the way from time to time, but every comic book lead needs a friend!

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Clark Kent would have had a much tougher time at the Daily Planet without whom for support?

Answer: Jimmy Olsen

Poor Jimmy has certainly suffered for knowing Superman - he has undergone drastic transformations such as becoming morbidly obese, turning into a gorilla or a giant turtle or temporarily developing powers such as telepathy or super-speed.

2. As "Daredevil", Matt Murdock takes to the streets by himself at night, but who is his partner in court by day?

Answer: Foggy Nelson

Roommates at Columbia Law who go on to open their own practice as "Nelson and Murdock," life is sometimes difficult for Foggy because he doesn't know Matt's true identity, other times life is hard because he does! Foggy is often Matt's voice of reason, calling him out when he's being irrational and though the two might not aways see eye-to-eye or work together, there is an undeniable bond.

3. After coming back from the dead to become an Egyptian god's avatar on Earth, who does Marc Spector choose as a sidekick once he becomes "Moon Knight"?

Answer: Jean-Paul "Frenchie" DuChamp

Frenchie and Spector met as mercenaries and though he has no superpowers, Frenchie is a skilled fighter and a qualified pilot. He even designed and built the Mooncopter.

4. Who is Peter Parker's adoptive mother?

Answer: Aunt May

Peter's aunt-by-marriage raised him after he was orphaned. She is generally unaware of Peter's alter-ego, though villains often capture her to make life difficult for the web-head!

5. Who has the misfortune of being Deadpool's roommate?

Answer: Blind Al

Blind Al is a blind woman that has a contentious relationship with Deadpool. Though she acts as his closest confidant and caregiver and is friendly enough to trade insults and practical jokes with the mercenary. However, she is also his captive, and he has been known to treat her in incredibly inhumane ways, such as forcing her to spend time in "The Box". a room full of sharp objects.

6. The Gotham Central Police Department can be rife with corruption, and even the honest cops have reason to go after the Batman for his vigilante tactics. On which lawman can the Caped Crusader always depend?

Answer: Jim Gordon

When they first met Kim was a detective with a corrupt partner, trying to clean up the GCPD from the inside. Though Jim doesn't always agree with Batman's ideology the two have a mutual respect, though not necessarily trust.

7. Batman had Robin, Superman had Superboy, Aquaman had Aqualad... who was Green Arrow's young ward?

Answer: Speedy

Like Green Arrow, Speedy is an expert archer and handy martial artist. The 1971 story-line "Snowbirds Don't Fly" is touted as an example of comic books addressing real world issues, as Green Arrow deals with Speedy's heroin addiction.

8. Which hapless boxer became Tony Stark's chauffeur and personal assistant?

Answer: Happy Hogan

Tony hires Happy out of gratitude after Happy saves his life, and it isn't long before Tony reveals his secret identity to him. Though Hogan has no innate superpowers he will transform into a giant, mindless, superhuman known as "the Freak" when exposed to cobalt rays.

9. Although he would develop powers later, which confidant of the Hulk's earned himself the title of honorary Avenger based on his loyalty and his ingenious use of tech?

Answer: Rick Jones

After establishing the Teen Brigade, a network of teens with ham radios stretching across America, Jones was made an honorary Avenger and the go-to guy for assistance whenever the Hulk got out of control.

10. Even an Endless One needs a hand from time to time. Who takes care of The Sandman's library?

Answer: Lucien

Lucien did a good job defending the Dreaming during the Sandman's absence, earning himself a reputation of one of the Sandman's most trusted servants. The Sandman's library consists of books that were dreamt of but never written, such as "Alice's Journey Behind the Moon" by Lewis Carroll, "The Merrie Comedie of the Redemption of Dr. Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe, "The Fall of Gormenghast" by Mervyn Peake, and of course, "The Bestselling Romantic Spy Thriller I Used To Think About On The Bus That Would Sell A Billion Copies And Mean I'd Never Have to Work Again," by Anyone.

Source: Author garymeadows

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Powerless Pals Trivia Quiz

They may not have powers themselves, they may not know their friend has powers, they may even get in the way from time to time, but every comic book lead needs a friend!

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