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The Lieutenant Columbo Quiz

This is a quiz all about Lieutenant Columbo and his television murder mystery series. If you love the show 'Columbo' as much as I do, this quiz should be very easy. I will make more quizzes soon. Oh, just one more thing, have fun!

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

Author
featheredfriendsmack

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,167

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3164

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (6/10), Guest 188 (7/10), Guest 99 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What kind of dog does Columbo have? Hint

German Shepherd

Basset Hound

Boxer

Cocker Spaniel

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which Columbo episode did Dog make his debut? Hint

'The Greenhouse Jungle'

'A Stitch In Crime'

'Etude In Black'

'Troubled Waters'

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Question 3 of 10

3. What name did Columbo try to name Dog but he didn't like it? Hint

Beethoven

Max

Jet

Sammy

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Question 4 of 10

4. What food does Dog enjoy eating? Hint

Pork chops

Chilly

Ice cream

Cake

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Question 5 of 10

5. Does Columbo have any allergies?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does Columbo usually eat for breakfast? Hint

Scrambled eggs

Waffles

Sausage

Hard boiled egg

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Question 7 of 10

7. What kind of car does Columbo drive? Hint

1950 Peugeot

1949 Plymouth

1957 Chevy Nomad

1951 Falcon

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the original license plate number on Columbo's car when the show 'Columbo' was still at NBC? Hint

385- JLS

044- APD

448- DBZ

219- FGB

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many brothers and sisters did Columbo said he had growing up? Hint

5 brothers and 1 sister

3 brothers and 2 sisters

4 brothers and 2 sisters

2 brothers and 2 sisters

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Columbo's favorite food to eat? Hint

Steak with carrots

Ice cream

Chili with crackers

Mrs. Columbo's soup

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 20 2024 : Guest 81: 6/10
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 188: 7/10
Dec 09 2024 : Guest 99: 10/10
Nov 25 2024 : Guest 138: 6/10
Nov 24 2024 : Guest 108: 10/10
Nov 22 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 98: 8/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 23: 5/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 104: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What kind of dog does Columbo have?

Answer: Basset Hound

2. In which Columbo episode did Dog make his debut?

Answer: 'Etude In Black'

Columbo spent much of the episode trying to come up with a name for Dog.

3. What name did Columbo try to name Dog but he didn't like it?

Answer: Beethoven

When he took Dog to the vet, the vet recommended calling his dog Fido, Jet, or Munch.

4. What food does Dog enjoy eating?

Answer: Ice cream

Dog also likes to watch some television.

5. Does Columbo have any allergies?

Answer: yes

6. What does Columbo usually eat for breakfast?

Answer: Hard boiled egg

He also likes to have his coffee black.

7. What kind of car does Columbo drive?

Answer: 1950 Peugeot

Columbo says it is a 1950 Peugeot, but it is actually a 1959 Peugeot, Model 403.

8. What was the original license plate number on Columbo's car when the show 'Columbo' was still at NBC?

Answer: 044- APD

After the shows movement to ABC, the license number changed to 448- DBZ.

9. How many brothers and sisters did Columbo said he had growing up?

Answer: 5 brothers and 1 sister

10. What is Columbo's favorite food to eat?

Answer: Chili with crackers

He likes his chili with some ketchup, some salt, and especially some saltine crackers smashed into his chili.

Source: Author featheredfriendsmack

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