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Muppets Trivia Quiz

If you like the Muppets then you might as well take this. Test your knowledge of the Muppets, their show, and their performers!

A multiple-choice quiz by 2474c. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
2474c

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
290,625

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
398

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What are the names of the two old men who sit in the balcony? Hint

Waldorf and Statler

Ricky and Bob

Uncle Deadly and George

Bert and Ernie

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is not a Muppet performer? Hint

Richard Hunt

Jerry Nelson

Ricky Clayton

Dave Goelz

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Muppet did Frank Oz and Richard Hunt take turns performing during season one of "The Muppet Show"? Hint

Fozzie

Sweetums

Scooter

Miss Piggy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which character was performed by Jim Henson? Hint

Waldorf

George the Janitor

Sgt. Floyd Pepper

Janice

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the recurring sketch "Veterinarian's Hospital", the role of Dr. Bob was played by Rowlf the Dog. Which two female Muppets play the roles of Dr. Bob's nurses? Hint

Hilda and Wanda

Miss Piggy and Janice

Wanda and Janice

Miss Piggy and Hilda

6. Statler is performed by Steve Whitmire. Steve gained the role once Jerry Nelson retired from performing with the Muppets due to health reasons. However, Jerry Nelson did not always perform Statler. Who was Statler's original performer? Hint

Jim Henson

Dave Goelz

Frank Oz

Richard Hunt

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following Muppets was NOT performed by Frank Oz? Hint

Sam the Eagle

The Great Gonzo

Fozzie

George the Janitor

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which character was performed by Jerry Nelson? Hint

Dr. Teeth

Floyd Pepper

Zoot

Animal

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Question 9 of 10

9. What were the two pink characters in the "Mahna Mahna" sketch known as? Hint

The Woozles

The Yip Yips

The Snowths

The Birdos

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Question 10 of 10

10. After season 2, George the Janitor was no longer a part of "The Muppet Show". Which of the following Muppets replaced George in season 3? Hint

Waldorf

Beauregard

Hilda

Sam the Eagle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the names of the two old men who sit in the balcony?

Answer: Waldorf and Statler

Statler and Waldorf are named after hotels in New York.

2. Which of the following is not a Muppet performer?

Answer: Ricky Clayton

Jerry Nelson first joined the Muppets in 1965, Richard Hunt in 1969, and Dave Goelz in in 1973.

3. What Muppet did Frank Oz and Richard Hunt take turns performing during season one of "The Muppet Show"?

Answer: Miss Piggy

Miss Piggy was originally performed by both Richard and Frank, but as she became more of a main character, Frank took over.

4. Which character was performed by Jim Henson?

Answer: Waldorf

Floyd Pepper is performed by Jerry Nelson, George by Frank Oz, and Janice by Richard Hunt.

5. In the recurring sketch "Veterinarian's Hospital", the role of Dr. Bob was played by Rowlf the Dog. Which two female Muppets play the roles of Dr. Bob's nurses?

Answer: Miss Piggy and Janice

Miss Piggy, who would later be voiced by Frank Oz only, was sometimes voiced by Richard Hunt during season one. Ironically, Hunt would later go on to voice Janice.

Answer: Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt performed Statler until his death in 1992.

7. Which of the following Muppets was NOT performed by Frank Oz?

Answer: The Great Gonzo

The Great Gonzo was Dave Goelz's character.

8. Which character was performed by Jerry Nelson?

Answer: Floyd Pepper

Dr. Teeth was done by Jim Henson, Zoot by Dave Goelz, and Animal by Frank Oz.

9. What were the two pink characters in the "Mahna Mahna" sketch known as?

Answer: The Snowths

The Snowths were thus called as they have a cross between a snout and a mouth.

10. After season 2, George the Janitor was no longer a part of "The Muppet Show". Which of the following Muppets replaced George in season 3?

Answer: Beauregard

Beauregard was performed by Dave Goelz.

Source: Author 2474c

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