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Simpsons Media References 2 Trivia Quiz

I wanted to expand the references beyond those of movies, so here is a new quiz that asks for the references in all media. I will supply a certain scene or Simpsons character and you must point out the person or media that is being parodied.

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

Author
gilbertsrival

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,667

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following characters (as of Jan. 2001) has not parodied Stanley from 'A Streetcar Named Desire'? Hint

Homer Simpson

Troy McClure

Montgomery Burns

Ned Flanders

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Question 2 of 10

2. The episode 'Brother From Another Series' borrowed heavily from what sitcom? Hint

The Cosby Show

Cheers

Frasier

Seinfeld

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Question 3 of 10

3. Prof. Frink is based heavily on a character created by what famous comedian? Hint

Steve Martin

Dana Carvey

Steve Allen

Jerry Lewis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Besides 'The Raven', what other work of Poe was used in the original 'Treehouse of Horror'? Hint

Mask of the Red Death

Murders in the Rue Morgue

The Gold Bug

The Fall of the House of Usher

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mr. Burns trained Santa's Little Helper to be an attack dog using a technique from what movie? Hint

Top Gun

Blade Runner

A Clockwork Orange

Police Academy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which computer game gets a nod in 'Treehouse of Horror VI'? Hint

Tetris

Quake

Myst

Doom

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Question 7 of 10

7. The closing credits of the episode 'The Springfield Connection' were supplied by which police drama? Hint

Law and Order

Cops

Hill Street Blues

NYPD Blue

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Question 8 of 10

8. The episode of 'Itchy and Scratchy' that Quentin Tarantino directs is taken from which two of his movies? Hint

'From Dusk Til Dawn' and 'Reservoir Dogs'

'Pulp Fiction' and 'Desperado'

'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Pulp Fiction'

'Desperado' and 'From Dusk Til Dawn'

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Question 9 of 10

9. Krusty the Clown came from the same town as what famous performer? Hint

Robert Redford

Jerry Lewis

Elvis Presley

Jimmy Hendrix

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Question 10 of 10

10. McGarnigal is based off what Hollywood tough guy? Hint

Clint Eastwood

Lee Marvin

John Wayne

Gary Cooper

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following characters (as of Jan. 2001) has not parodied Stanley from 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?

Answer: Troy McClure

Homer came out to yell for Marge in 'Oh Streetcar'. Also in that episode, Ned played Stanley in the play. Burns yelled for Smithers in a dream when Smithers mentioned that he was once married.

2. The episode 'Brother From Another Series' borrowed heavily from what sitcom?

Answer: Frasier

Cecil and Bob are essentially Niles and Frasier, both being voiced by David Hyde Pierce and Kelsey Grammer respectively.

3. Prof. Frink is based heavily on a character created by what famous comedian?

Answer: Jerry Lewis

Prof. Frink is a take-off of Jerry Lewis' 'Absent Minded Professor'.

4. Besides 'The Raven', what other work of Poe was used in the original 'Treehouse of Horror'?

Answer: The Fall of the House of Usher

At the end of 'Bad Dream House' the house implodes, just as the House of Usher did.

5. Mr. Burns trained Santa's Little Helper to be an attack dog using a technique from what movie?

Answer: A Clockwork Orange

Santa's Little Helper's eyes are forced open while he watches scenes of canine cruelty. This is similar to the 'conditioning' seen in 'A Clockwork Orange'.

6. Which computer game gets a nod in 'Treehouse of Horror VI'?

Answer: Myst

The Myst library and background music are seen in the dimension Homer stumbles into in 'Homer3'.

7. The closing credits of the episode 'The Springfield Connection' were supplied by which police drama?

Answer: Hill Street Blues

8. The episode of 'Itchy and Scratchy' that Quentin Tarantino directs is taken from which two of his movies?

Answer: 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Pulp Fiction'

Itchy dowses a bound Scratchy with gasoline and then cuts off his ear. Afterwards they cut off Tarantino's head and then Itchy and Scratchy dance a la John Travolta and Uma Thurman.

9. Krusty the Clown came from the same town as what famous performer?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Both Krusty and Elvis got their starts in Tupelo, Mississippi.

10. McGarnigal is based off what Hollywood tough guy?

Answer: Clint Eastwood

McGarnigal is essentially 'Dirty Harry'.

Source: Author gilbertsrival

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