Thunder and Lightning Trivia Quiz

Answer: School Principal

Jefferson Pierce is the principal of Garfield High School in the community of Freeland. Black Lightning is a metahuman who has the ability to absorb and manipulate electricity and other forms of energy. The character of Black Lightning was created in 1977 by writer Tony Isabella and artist Trevor Von Eeden.

The character of Black Vulcan from Hanna-Barbera's "Superfriends" series is seen as heavily inspired by Black Lightning. Actor Cress Williams (born 1970) portrays Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning.

He has also appeared in other television series such as "Prison Break" and "Hart of Dixie".

Answer: She can increase her speed and take flight

Thunder/Anissa Pierce was created in 2003 by writer Judd Winick and artist Tom Rainey. Her ability to render herself bulletproof comes from her ability to increase the density of her body. Although a powerful mutant, she does not have abilities of super speed or flight.

In her civilian life, Anissa Pierce is a student in medical school and a part time teacher at Garfield High School. Anissa Pierce is portrayed by Nafessa Williams (born 1989) who has also appeared on the television series "One Life to Live" and "Code Black".

Answer: Black Lightning

Jennifer Pierce was created in 1996 by writer Mark Waid and artist Alex Ross. Like Black Lightning, Jennifer Pierce, who sometimes goes by the name Lightning, has powers that center around absorbing and manipulating electricity. Jennifer Pierce is a student in high school where she is a member of multiple athletic teams. Jennifer Pierce is portrayed by China Anne McClain (born 1998), an actress and singer who has also appeared in the television series "Tyler Perry's House of Payne".

Answer: He made a promise to someone.

Jefferson has been trying to reconcile with his ex-wife Lynn and he used the promise of refraining from using his powers as part of this attempt. When Jefferson and Lynn's daughters are kidnapped, she temporarily frees him from the promise so that he can rescue them.

The character of Lynn Pierce was created for the television series by Mara Brock Akil, one of the producers. Lynn Pierce is portrayed by Christine Adams (born 1974), an actress who has also appeared in the television series "The Whole Truth" and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.".

Answer: The 100 Gang

In the comics, the 100 Gang originated in Europe in the 1400s. Later they moved to the "Suicide Slum" section of Metropolis. In "Black Lightning", their actions are transferred to Freeland. In the premiere episode of "Black Lightning", members of the 100 gang kidnap Anissa and Jennifer.

The head of the 100 Gang is Tobias Whale. Tobias Whale is portrayed by Marvin "Krondon" Jones, an actor and rapper. The Royal Flush Gang is regularly faced by Batman. The Rogues' Gallery is a collective term for the opponents of the Flash.

The Legion of Doom was the opposition to the Superfriends in "The Challenge of the Superfriends".

Answer: Inspector Henderson

Inspector Henderson was a character actually created for the "Superman" radio series of the 1940s. He later appeared in comics featuring Superman and much later comics featuring Black Lightning. In "Black Lightning", Inspector Henderson is portrayed by Damon Gupton (born 1973), an actor who has also appeared on the television series "Deadline" and "Criminal Minds". Detective Harvey Bullock is most associated with Batman. Captain Quentin Lance works with the Green Arrow on the television series "Arrow". Officer Krupke is a supporting character from the musical "West Side Story".

Answer: Tailor

Peter Gambi works as a tailor, though he also has connections in local crime circles, including with Lady Eve (part of the 100 Gang). He encourages Jefferson Pierce to resume the mantle of Black Lightning. Peter Gambi is portrayed by James Remar (born 1953), an actor who has also appeared in the television series "Sex and the City" and "Dexter".

In the comics, Peter Gambi is the brother of Paul Gambi, who also works as a tailor to superheroes and supervillains alike.

Answer: The Seahorse Motel

The Seahorse Motel is a front for various operations of the 100 Gang including a prostitution ring. When Jefferson Pierce's daughters are kidnapped by the 100 Gang, they are held at the Seahorse Motel. Lala is in charge of the activities of the 100 Gang that are headquartered at the Seahorse Motel. William Catlett portrays Lala.

Answer: Leonard Snart

Leonard Snart is the alias of Captain Cold who is one of the best known adversaries of the Flash. Tori Whale (portrayed by Edwina Findley) is the sister of Tobias Whale, leader of the 100 Gang. Joey Toledo (portrayed by Eric Mendenhall) is one of Tobias Whale's enforcers. Syonide (portrayed by Charlbi Dean) is another one of Tobias Whale's enforcers.

Answer: Green Light

Black Lightning first encounters green light when he has to deal with a near-overdose suffered by Bernard, a student at Garfield High School. Initially Black Lightning traces the drug back to a street dealer named Two-Bits (who was a childhood friend). Later he makes a connection between the drug and 100 Gang member Joey Toledo.