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Quiz about A Confusing Time The Simpsons and Vietnam

A Confusing Time, "The Simpsons" and Vietnam Quiz

Vietnam has been refrenced many times in the show, here are some questions about those confusing days.

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

Author
jsonitsac

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
111,167

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2250

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Question 1 of 10

1. What former President lives across the street from the Simpsons, AND, what role did he play in the Vietnam War? Hint

Gerald Ford and the evacuation of Saigon

George H. W. Bush and Mai Lai

Gerald Ford and the Tet Offensive

Richard Nixon and "Vietnamization"

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Question 2 of 10

2. When Homer tried to get in free to the state fair, by claiming veteran status, what was wrong with the battles he named? Hint

They were Chinese Food companies

He named battles from WWII

They were Mexican Food companies

He drooled over the term "Hamburger Hill"

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Question 3 of 10

3. Principal Skinner served with John McCain, and was put in the Hanoi Hilton with him.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. How did Armin Tanzarian (Principal Skinner) get sent to Vietnam? Hint

He was cought doing graffiti

He robbed a judge

He flunked out of high school

He stole a purse from an old lady, and crashed his bike in front of a judge

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Question 5 of 10

5. True or False, Krusty mentioned Tet in his holiday special.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to him, what was the worst thing that Skinner did in Vietnam? Hint

He ate cupcakes meant for officers

He destroyed an entire village

He disobeyed orders

He stole the real Skinner's identity

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Question 7 of 10

7. Abe Simpson was at Wooodstock.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Vietnam produced Skinner's first interaction with "Mad Magazine". What did the iron-on slogan say? Hint

Hey Castro, want a Cigar!?

Don't Drop the Acid

Up with Mini-Skirts

AuH2 Oh no!

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Question 9 of 10

9. Although he thought the real Skinner was KIA, what was he really doing for 20 years after he was captured? Hint

He became principal of a Vietnamese elementray school

He was in a Vietnamese labor camp

He was in a Chinese labor camp

He was in Shelbyville

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Question 10 of 10

10. What dish was served to Skinner in the POW camp? Hint

Pig Eyes

Rice Soup

Fish Guts

Bamboo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What former President lives across the street from the Simpsons, AND, what role did he play in the Vietnam War?

Answer: Gerald Ford and the evacuation of Saigon

The evacuation of the embassy in Saigon occurred in 1975, during the Ford Adminstration. The Tet Offensive happened in early 1968, during LBJ's final year in office.

2. When Homer tried to get in free to the state fair, by claiming veteran status, what was wrong with the battles he named?

Answer: They were Chinese Food companies

"Did Charlie ask for ID when I was at La Choy or Chun King!?"

3. Principal Skinner served with John McCain, and was put in the Hanoi Hilton with him.

Answer: False

McCain was in the Navy, and Skinner the Army, and although they were both captured, Skinner did not go to the Hanoi Hilton.

4. How did Armin Tanzarian (Principal Skinner) get sent to Vietnam?

Answer: He stole a purse from an old lady, and crashed his bike in front of a judge

"He gave me three options, jail, the Army, or appologize. Had I known there was war going on, I probably would have apologized."

5. True or False, Krusty mentioned Tet in his holiday special.

Answer: True

He listed as many holidays, and salutations as he could. Tet falls in late January, and early Feburary.

6. According to him, what was the worst thing that Skinner did in Vietnam?

Answer: He ate cupcakes meant for officers

"I'll give you a parade, right down my esophagus."

7. Abe Simpson was at Wooodstock.

Answer: True

He was holding a sign that said "Bowser for President!" Didn't know he was a Shanana fan.

8. Vietnam produced Skinner's first interaction with "Mad Magazine". What did the iron-on slogan say?

Answer: Up with Mini-Skirts

Although Skinner didn't understand the joke, he laughed along with his men. The ensuing laughter resulted in giving away their position, and they were attacked by the Viet Cong.

9. Although he thought the real Skinner was KIA, what was he really doing for 20 years after he was captured?

Answer: He was in a Chinese labor camp

Because Agnes Skinner thought Armin Tanzarian was her son, he stole Skinner's identity, and lives out his life. The real Skinner was sent off on a train to wherever.

10. What dish was served to Skinner in the POW camp?

Answer: Rice Soup

He can't get the right blend of spices in the country.

Source: Author jsonitsac

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