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Tom and Jerry Time Trivia Quiz

This quiz deals with all versions of Tom and Jerry throughout the decades. From the movie shorts to their three television series.

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

Author
Toucan

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
204,145

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
2118

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What instrument does Tom play on "Solid Serenade"? Hint

Sousaphone

Guitar

Bass fiddle

Violin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which character made its debut on the very first Tom and Jerry short of the 50's? Hint

Little Quacker

Tyke

Tuffy

The Maid

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "Neopolitan Mouse", the Italian mouse would cry after singing an Italian song.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Tom and Spike never had a onscreen master.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. The early 1960's Tom and Jerry shorts were done by Gene ____. Hint

Deitch

Rayburn

Elston

Kelly

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Question 6 of 10

6. The mid 60's cartoons were done by De-Patie Freleng.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. When did Tom and Jerry officially make their television debut? Hint

1975

1966

1970

1980

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Question 8 of 10

8. The 1975 Tom and Jerry had episodes where they competed in sports. Which sport didn't they play? Hint

Tennis

Motorcycle Racing

Football

Bowling

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which cartoon company had Tom and Jerry in 1980? Hint

Hanna Barbera

De-Patie Freleng

DIC

Filmation

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which is false about "Tom and Jerry Kids"? Hint

Tyke finally talks after 40 years

The return of Little Quacker

Fox had the series in 1990

Droopy had a son

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What instrument does Tom play on "Solid Serenade"?

Answer: Bass fiddle

He also sings "Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby".

2. Which character made its debut on the very first Tom and Jerry short of the 50's?

Answer: Little Quacker

The little duckling did eight Tom and Jerry shorts. Though he was referred as "Duckling", "Little Quacker" was his official name in the comic books. That character would also be known as Yakky Doodle from the Yogi Bear family.

3. In "Neopolitan Mouse", the Italian mouse would cry after singing an Italian song.

Answer: True

That heartwarming tune would always make him cry after he sings it.

4. Tom and Spike never had a onscreen master.

Answer: False

They had a husband and wife who did a couple of shorts in the late 50's.

5. The early 1960's Tom and Jerry shorts were done by Gene ____.

Answer: Deitch

Gene Deitch also worked on the 1960's Popeye cartoons as well.

6. The mid 60's cartoons were done by De-Patie Freleng.

Answer: False

Chuck Jones took the reins in 1965.

7. When did Tom and Jerry officially make their television debut?

Answer: 1975

Other than the movie shorts, ABC had all new episodes of the cat and mouse duo which debuted in 1975. They shared the billing with "Grape Ape" and later "Mumbly". Also, most of the episodes had Tom and Jerry become friends to mild the cartoon series.

8. The 1975 Tom and Jerry had episodes where they competed in sports. Which sport didn't they play?

Answer: Football

"Super Bowler", "The Tennis Menace" and "The Super Cyclists" are the sports episodes.

9. Which cartoon company had Tom and Jerry in 1980?

Answer: Filmation

Known for "Fat Albert", Filmation had the duo on CBS from 1980-82. It also marked the return of Droopy (voiced by Frank Welker).

10. Which is false about "Tom and Jerry Kids"?

Answer: The return of Little Quacker

No baby duck. But after 40 years of barking, puppy Tyke finally spoke. Patrick Zimmerman voiced him.

Source: Author Toucan

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