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"The Piranha Club", part 1 Trivia Quiz

I am a big fan of "The Piranha Club," by Bo Grace. If you're a regular reader, you'll sail through most questions. If you don't read it, maybe the quiz will pique your curiosity about the zany denizens of the club.

A multiple-choice quiz by thorin4th. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
thorin4th

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
273,287

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
162

Question 1 of 10

1. The central character is Ernie. What is Ernie's last name? Hint

Lloyd

Floyd

Dowd

Boyd

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what city does most of the action take place? Hint

Newark, New Jersey

Brooklyn, New York

Yonkers, New York

Bayonne, New Jersey

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where does Ernie work? Hint

Mr. Burger Fast Food

Mr. Squid Fast Food

Starfish Burger Fast Food

Jellyfish On a Bun Fast Food

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Question 4 of 10

4. What kind of car is driven by Ernie? Hint

1958 Edsel

1959 Cadillac

1956 Chevrolet

1957 DeSoto

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Question 5 of 10

5. Some people collect stamps and some people collect coins. What does Ernie collect? Hint

Toasters

Hubcaps

Beer Mugs

Gimme Caps

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of Ernie's uncle? Hint

Frank Foglehoffer

Ted Tweedler

Sid Fernwilter

Fred Fernhalter

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Sid's line of work? Hint

Investment Advisor

Real Estate Broker

All of these

Tax Consultant

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of Ernie's girlfriend? Hint

Daisy Habersham

Delores DelGado

Donna DeMoines

Doris Husselmeyer

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the relationship between Ernie's girlfriend and the bad little kid? Hint

Mother and son

Sister and brother

Cousins

Aunt and nephew

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Question 10 of 10

10. What kind of pet does Ernie's girlfriend have? Hint

A parrot named Barnacle Bill

A dog named Bozo

A cat named Bobo

A duck named Quacko

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The central character is Ernie. What is Ernie's last name?

Answer: Floyd

The strip was originally called "Ernie". As the other characters grew in popularity, Grace renamed it. Poor ol' Ernie is the fall guy for the other characters' schemes.

2. In what city does most of the action take place?

Answer: Bayonne, New Jersey

The bulk of the action takes place in Bayonne, New Jersey. Why Bayonne? Only the creator knows!

3. Where does Ernie work?

Answer: Mr. Squid Fast Food

Ernie started out in a low position at Mr. Squid's; however, he rose through the ranks to become an assistant manager.

4. What kind of car is driven by Ernie?

Answer: 1957 DeSoto

The car is old and not in the best condition. It's held together, sort of, by duct tape. Maybe one day Ernie will splurge and either fix the car or get a new one.

5. Some people collect stamps and some people collect coins. What does Ernie collect?

Answer: Toasters

He's always on the lookout for an unusual one.

6. What is the name of Ernie's uncle?

Answer: Sid Fernwilter

Sid is the second-most important character. Ernie is frequently the victim of Sid's latest scheme.

7. What is Sid's line of work?

Answer: All of these

Sid is a real estate broker, a tax consultant and an investment advisor; but he's also a crook...at anything he does.

8. What is the name of Ernie's girlfriend?

Answer: Doris Husselmeyer

They never get further than kissing and cuddling, and that never lasts long without interruption.

9. What is the relationship between Ernie's girlfriend and the bad little kid?

Answer: Sister and brother

He's one reason Ernie never gets past kissing and hugging Doris.

10. What kind of pet does Ernie's girlfriend have?

Answer: A cat named Bobo

Bobo hates Ernie with a passion. He's another reason Ernie can't get past first base with Doris.

Source: Author thorin4th

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