What Do You Know About Groundskeeper Willie?
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Willie gets angry quickly.
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True
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False
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Maybe
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Depends on the situation
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Dr. William MacDougal is the Scottish Groundskeeper at Springfield Elementary School. He is a character in the popular series The Simpsons. Test your knowledge of this character by taking our quiz today.
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What is the color of Groundskeeper Willie’s hair?
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Black
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White
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Blue
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Red
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A. RedExplanation
Groundskeeper Willie's hair is red.Rate this question:
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Groundskeeper Willie’s surname is...
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McDonald
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MacDougal
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MacBride
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Macintosh
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A. MacDougalExplanation
Groundskeeper Willie's surname is MacDougal. This can be inferred from his Scottish accent and the fact that "Mac" is a common prefix in Scottish surnames. MacDougal is a Scottish surname, indicating Willie's Scottish heritage.Rate this question:
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Groundskeeper Willie once discovered an oil well by accident while he was attempting to bury the school...
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Mouse
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Hamster
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Girbil
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Guinea pig
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A. HamsterExplanation
The correct answer is "Hamster" because out of the given options, a hamster is the only animal that is commonly kept as a pet and can be associated with being buried by accident. The other options such as mouse, gerbil, and guinea pig do not have a similar association with being buried or accidentally discovering an oil well.Rate this question:
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How often does Groundskeeper Willie drink?
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Always
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Often
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Occasionally
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Never
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A. AlwaysExplanation
Groundskeeper Willie always drinks. This implies that he drinks consistently and regularly, without exception.Rate this question:
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What other job does Willie do in the school apart from being the groundskeeper? He is a...
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Security guard
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Teacher
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Janitor
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Coach
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A. JanitorExplanation
Willie's other job in the school, apart from being the groundskeeper, is being a janitor. A janitor is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of the school premises. This role involves tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and emptying trash bins. Janitors play a crucial role in ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for students and staff members.Rate this question:
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Which part of Scotland is Groundskeeper Willie from?
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Glasgow
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Aberdeen
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Kirkwall
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Edinburgh
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A. KirkwallExplanation
Groundskeeper Willie is from Kirkwall, which is the largest town and capital of the Orkney Islands in Scotland. The Orkney Islands are located to the north-east of mainland Scotland.Rate this question:
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How many times has Willie framed Bart Simpson?
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1
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2
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3
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4
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A. 2Explanation
Willie has framed Bart Simpson twice.Rate this question:
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What was Groundskeeper Willie's first job in Springfield Elementary?
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Groundskeeper
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Janitor
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Teacher
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Coach
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A. TeacherExplanation
Groundskeeper Willie's first job in Springfield Elementary was as a teacher. This is evident from various episodes of The Simpsons where Willie is shown teaching different subjects such as French, math, and music. Despite his rough exterior and Scottish accent, Willie has a passion for education and often tries to inspire his students, although his teaching methods may be unconventional at times.Rate this question:
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How old is Groundskeeper Willie?
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45 years
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66 years
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46 years
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65 years
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A. 66 yearsExplanation
Groundskeeper Willie's age is stated as 66 years.Rate this question:
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