Test Your Knowledge About Popeye The Sailorman

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Test Your Knowledge About Popeye The Sailorman - Quiz

Popeye the sailor man was not only a very funny character, but he also reminded us that eating spinach as a kid was supposed to make us grow stronger. He was always taunted by his enemies as they, most of the time, fought him for the his girlfriend's attention. Can you say that you know everything about Popeye? Take our quiz and find out.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who created Popeye the Sailorman?

    • A.

      Leopold Crisler Segar.

    • B.

      Leopold Senghor Sedar

    • C.

      Elsa Crisler Segar

    • D.

      Elzie Crisler Segar.

    Correct Answer
    D. Elzie Crisler Segar.
    Explanation
    Elzie Crisler Segar is the creator of Popeye the Sailorman. He is an American cartoonist who introduced the character in 1929 in a comic strip called "Thimble Theatre". Popeye quickly became a popular character known for his spinach-fueled strength and his love for Olive Oyl. Segar's creation of Popeye revolutionized the comic strip industry and the character has since become an iconic figure in popular culture.

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  • 2. 

    When did the first theatre strip come out?

    • A.

      In 1929

    • B.

      In 1919

    • C.

      In 1920

    • D.

      In 1930

    Correct Answer
    A. In 1929
    Explanation
    In 1929, the first theatre strip was released. This suggests that prior to this year, theatre strips were not yet available.

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  • 3. 

    Which actor portrayed him in 1980?

    • A.

      Tom Hanks

    • B.

      Bobby Brown

    • C.

      Robin Williams

    • D.

      Bobby Williams

    Correct Answer
    C. Robin Williams
    Explanation
    Robin Williams portrayed the character in 1980.

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  • 4. 

    How many authors have the series had so far?

    • A.

      Seven

    • B.

      Six

    • C.

      Eight

    • D.

      Three

    Correct Answer
    A. Seven
    Explanation
    The series has had seven authors so far.

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  • 5. 

    What's Popeye's girlfriend's name?

    • A.

      Miss Olive

    • B.

      Olive Oyl

    • C.

      Yellow Oil

    • D.

      Virginia

    Correct Answer
    B. Olive Oyl
    Explanation
    Olive Oyl is Popeye's girlfriend's name. This is a well-known fact from the Popeye cartoon and comic strip series. Olive Oyl is a fictional character who is often depicted as tall, thin, and with a distinctive hairstyle. She is a love interest for Popeye and is known for her distinctive voice and clumsy nature. The name "Olive Oyl" has become synonymous with Popeye's girlfriend, making it the correct answer to this question.

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  • 6. 

    How many nephews does he have?

    • A.

      Four

    • B.

      Two

    • C.

      Three

    • D.

      Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    The correct answer is four because the question asks for the number of nephews "he" has, implying that there is a specific person being referred to. Since the answer is four, it means that this person has four nephews.

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  • 7. 

    How is Popeye's rival called? 

    • A.

      Pluto

    • B.

      Bluto

    • C.

      Sluto

    • D.

      Weirdo

    Correct Answer
    B. Bluto
    Explanation
    Bluto is Popeye's rival. This is a well-known fact in popular culture, particularly from the Popeye cartoons and comic strips. Bluto often appears as a villain who constantly tries to outdo Popeye and win the affections of Olive Oyl. His character is known for his brute strength and aggressive nature, making him a formidable opponent for Popeye.

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  • 8. 

    In what year did the series become an animated cartoon?

    • A.

      In 1929

    • B.

      In 1930

    • C.

      In 1932

    • D.

      In 1940

    Correct Answer
    C. In 1932
    Explanation
    The series became an animated cartoon in 1932. This means that prior to 1932, the series was not in animated form.

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  • 9. 

    Who composed the theme song to the show "I'm Popeye the sailor man?"

    • A.

      Sammy Later

    • B.

      Sammy Lerner

    • C.

      Sammy Learner

    • D.

      Samson Lerner

    Correct Answer
    B. Sammy Lerner
    Explanation
    Sammy Lerner is the correct answer because he composed the theme song to the show "I'm Popeye the sailor man."

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  • 10. 

    Which voice actor borrows his voice to this character in the current running show?

    • A.

      Val Sunny

    • B.

      Bob Kenny

    • C.

      Tom Kenny

    • D.

      Bob Valentine

    Correct Answer
    C. Tom Kenny
    Explanation
    Tom Kenny is the voice actor who lends his voice to this character in the current running show.

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