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Puppet Shows On TV Trivia Quiz

Did you realize how many puppet shows have been on TV? Here are a few from the US and UK.

A multiple-choice quiz by suenickmarch. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
suenickmarch

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
128,704

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the ruler of the "Neighborhood of Make-Believe"? Hint

King Gustav

King Tuesday V

King Friday XIII

Queen Elizabeth II

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is Hector's neighbor in the show "Hector's House"? Hint

ZaZa the Cat

Kiki the Frog

Mimi the Poodle

Herbie the Hippo

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Question 3 of 10

3. What kind of animal is Hector in "Hector's House"? Hint

Dog

Owl

Turtle

Mouse

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the creator of the "Kukla, Fran and Ollie" show? Hint

Fran Allison

Burr Tillstrom

Rich Samuels

John Skinner

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is Ernie's friend on "Sesame Street"? Hint

Kermit

Elmo

Bert

Oscar

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the 1960s British adventure puppet show featuring the "International Rescue" team.

Answer: (one word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of island where the "International Rescue" Team is based? Hint

Tracy Island

Macy Island

Stacy Island

Casey Island

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what decade did the show "Gigglesnort Hotel" air? Hint

1980s

1960s

1970s

1950s

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the puppet on "Mystery Science Theater 3000" that looks like a gumball machine? Hint

Joel

Crow T. Robot

Tom Servo

Gypsy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who created the Muppets?

Answer: (two words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the ruler of the "Neighborhood of Make-Believe"?

Answer: King Friday XIII

His wife is Queen Sara. His son is called Prince Tuesday.

2. Who is Hector's neighbor in the show "Hector's House"?

Answer: Kiki the Frog

This is a classic children's puppet show from the UK. Kiki the Frog was often on her ladder, looking over the fence at Hector's house.

3. What kind of animal is Hector in "Hector's House"?

Answer: Dog

Hector and friends were often in his garden. They would meet there to play games and have adventures.

4. What was the name of the creator of the "Kukla, Fran and Ollie" show?

Answer: Burr Tillstrom

Burr Tillstrom was originally from Chicago. The show was a favorite in the 1950s.

5. Who is Ernie's friend on "Sesame Street"?

Answer: Bert

"Sesame Street" began in 1969. It was developed to help children learn with songs and humor.

6. Name the 1960s British adventure puppet show featuring the "International Rescue" team.

Answer: Thunderbirds

Created by Gerry Anderson, featuring doll-like puppets. The puppets' lips move through an electrical network enabling the sound to be in sync.

7. What is the name of island where the "International Rescue" Team is based?

Answer: Tracy Island

It looked like a luxurious Pacific island. However, it was actually a top secret base where the control center was located.

8. In what decade did the show "Gigglesnort Hotel" air?

Answer: 1970s

Another successful Chicago based puppet show. This show was created by Bill Jackson.

9. What is the name of the puppet on "Mystery Science Theater 3000" that looks like a gumball machine?

Answer: Tom Servo

A man is held captive in outer space by mad scientists on Earth. He made several puppets and together they made fun of bad movies.

10. Who created the Muppets?

Answer: Jim Henson

The Muppets were featured in "Sesame Street" and "The Muppet Show". Jim Henson also created the TV show "Fraggle Rock" in the 1980s.

Source: Author suenickmarch

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