The Ultimate Sesame Street Quiz
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How much do you know about the greatest children's show of all time?
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What are the little creatures who live in Ernie’s windowsill flowerbox?
- A.
Yip-Yips
- B.
Vegetables
- C.
Twiddlebugs
- D.
Blue-Feathered Swallowing Swallows
Correct Answer
C. TwiddlebugsExplanation
Sources: Muppet Wiki; sesamestreet.com; PBS KidsRate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following has NOT been one of Grover’s jobs?
- A.
Paperboy
- B.
Magician
- C.
Flight Attendant
- D.
Waiter
Correct Answer
A. PaperboyExplanation
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- 3.
How many ladybugs attended the Ladybugs' Picnic?
- A.
6
- B.
8
- C.
10
- D.
12
Correct Answer
D. 12Explanation
Source: Sesame Street on YouTubeRate this question:
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- 4.
Who sang the original song that accompanies the “Pinball Number Count” insert featuring an animation of a pinball careening through different dreamscapes?
- A.
The Pointer Sisters
- B.
Chaka Khan
- C.
Sly & the Family Stone
- D.
Marilyn Sokol
Correct Answer
A. The Pointer SistersExplanation
Source: Songs from the Street: 35 Years of Music (2003)Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which is correct?
- A.
A loaf of bread, a carton of milk, and a pound of butter.
- B.
A loaf of bread, a container of milk, and a pound of butter.
- C.
A loaf of bread, a container of milk, and a stick of butter.
- D.
A loaf of bread, a carton of milk, and a stick of butter.
Correct Answer
C. A loaf of bread, a container of milk, and a stick of butter.Explanation
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- 6.
What was the name of the ©Muppet songwriter who was always failing to finish a classic song lyric on ©Muppet NewsFlash?
- A.
Same Sound Brown
- B.
Don Music
- C.
Joe Raposo
- D.
Rowlf
Correct Answer
B. Don MusicExplanation
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- 7.
Which African American ©Muppet character had the fourth Sesame Street record ever released?
- A.
Kingston Livingston III
- B.
Roosevelt Franklin
- C.
Timmy
- D.
Same Sound Brown
Correct Answer
B. Roosevelt FranklinExplanation
The album, released in 1971, was called "The Year of Roosevelt Franklin: Gordon's Friend from Sesame Street."
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- 8.
What is Bob's last name (the character, not the actor)?
- A.
Johnson
- B.
Robinson
- C.
Matthews
- D.
McGrath
Correct Answer
A. JohnsonExplanation
Sources: sesamestreet.org; MuppetWIki; Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the StreetRate this question:
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- 9.
What was Mr. Hooper’s first name?
- A.
William
- B.
Harold
- C.
Lee
- D.
Joseph
Correct Answer
B. HaroldExplanation
His name was revealed on the certificate he received for completing his GED on the show. Mr. Hooper was payed by the inimitable Will Lee.
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- 10.
During what year was Tickle Me Elmo the most sought-after toy for the holiday season?
- A.
1992
- B.
2000
- C.
1998
- D.
1996
Correct Answer
D. 1996Explanation
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- 11.
What color was Oscar the Grouch in the first season of Sesame Street?
- A.
Magenta
- B.
Purple
- C.
Blue
- D.
Orange
Correct Answer
D. OrangeExplanation
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- 12.
What does Bert collect?
- A.
Boxtops and staplers
- B.
Turtlenecks and stamps
- C.
Bottlecaps and paperclips
- D.
Pigeons and saddle oxfords
Correct Answer
C. Bottlecaps and paperclipsExplanation
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- 13.
What is the name of "America’s Favorite Game Show Host" on Sesame Street?
- A.
Pat Playjacks
- B.
Guy Smiley
- C.
Don Carrot
- D.
Sonny Friendly
Correct Answer
B. Guy SmileyExplanation
Source: Muppet Wiki; Sesame Street Old School. Vol. 2Rate this question:
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- 14.
In an early episode, Kermit and a little girl named Joey try to sing the alphabet. But Joey keeps replacing letters with what?
- A.
Cookie Monster
- B.
Numbers
- C.
Animals
- D.
Gibberish
Correct Answer
A. Cookie MonsterExplanation
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- 15.
Where did Cookie Monster lose his cookie?
- A.
At the disco
- B.
In Oscar's trash can
- C.
At Mr. Hooper's store
- D.
In Big Bird's nest
Correct Answer
A. At the discoExplanation
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- 16.
What do the Geefle and the Gonk agree to call the idea of cooperation?
- A.
Shirley
- B.
Sharing
- C.
Snoo
- D.
Zonk
Correct Answer
A. ShirleyExplanation
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- 17.
What are the creatures accompanying Mahna-Mahna (aka Bip Bippadotta) in the famous Mahna-Mahna sketch from the first season called?
- A.
Cows
- B.
Snowths
- C.
Dingers
- D.
Sheep
Correct Answer
B. SnowthsExplanation
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- 18.
Whose backing band is The Monotones?
- A.
Dr. Teeth
- B.
Little Jerry
- C.
Little Chrissy
- D.
Big Jeffy
Correct Answer
B. Little JerryExplanation
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- 19.
Super Grover’s alter ego is mild-mannered salesman "Grover Kent," who lives in Metro City. What does he sell?
- A.
Umbrellas
- B.
Pineapples
- C.
Doorknobs
- D.
Alphabet soup
Correct Answer
C. DoorknobsExplanation
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- 20.
Where are the Yip-Yips from?
- A.
The moon
- B.
Venus
- C.
Mars
- D.
Grover's imagination
Correct Answer
C. MarsExplanation
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- 21.
What is the name of Oscar’s pet worm?
- A.
Slimey
- B.
Stinky
- C.
Icky
- D.
Inchy
Correct Answer
A. SlimeyExplanation
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- 22.
What was the name of the earnest character who conducted lectures on letters and numbers with his assistant, Grover?
- A.
Sherlock Hemlock
- B.
The Amazing Mumford
- C.
Herbert Birdsfoot
- D.
Professor Hastings
Correct Answer
C. Herbert BirdsfootExplanation
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- 23.
Is Snuffleupagus imaginary?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
Humans always just missed glimpsing him until 1985.
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- 24.
What is Abby Cadabby?
- A.
A grouch
- B.
A furry monster
- C.
A fairy
- D.
A honker
Correct Answer
C. A fairyExplanation
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- 25.
What is the name of the broccoli ©Muppet who interviews kids about their favorite vegetables?
- A.
Bernie
- B.
Bruce
- C.
Barry
- D.
Bart
Correct Answer
A. BernieExplanation
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- 26.
Which two celebrities were reimagined in the world of Sesame Street as sheep?
- A.
Martin Sheen and Dolly Parton
- B.
Barbara Walters and Meryl Streep
- C.
Jeff Foxworthy and Bruce Springsteen
- D.
Mariah Carey and Carrie Underwood
Correct Answer
B. Barbara Walters and Meryl StreepExplanation
Baa Baa Walters and Meryl Sheep. Dolly Parton was Polly Darton; Jeff Foxworthy became game show host Jeff Bawksworthy; Mariah Carey became Mariah Cowey (a cow); and Carrie Underwood became Carrie Underworm.
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- 27.
What is the main difference between Prairie Dawn and Betty Lou?
- A.
They have different eyes
- B.
One is pink and one is purple
- C.
One wears braids, and the other does not
- D.
One is a ©Muppet and one is a human
Correct Answer
C. One wears braids, and the other does notExplanation
Prairie Dawn:
Betty Lou:
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- 28.
Who is Sully's construction worker partner?
- A.
Mulder
- B.
Biff
- C.
Rizzo
- D.
Thad
Correct Answer
B. BiffExplanation
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- 29.
What is the name of the television psychologist played by a ©Muppet on Sesame Street?
- A.
Dr. Feel
- B.
Dr. Nobel Price
- C.
Dr. Livingstone
- D.
Dr. Johnson
Correct Answer
A. Dr. FeelExplanation
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What practical joker ©Muppet from the 1970s had to be retired because his laugh strained Frank Oz's voice?
- A.
Harvey Kneeslapper
- B.
Lasso Louise
- C.
The Amazing Mumford
- D.
Lefty the Salesman
Correct Answer
A. Harvey KneeslapperExplanation
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- 31.
Who is the on-the-scene reporter for the Vegetable News Network?
- A.
Wolf Blister
- B.
Anderson Cucumber
- C.
Dan Rather-not
- D.
Walter Cranky
Correct Answer
B. Anderson CucumberExplanation
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- 32.
What type of creature was Rosita, the bilingual ©Muppet, for her first 12 years on Sesame Street?
- A.
Furry monster
- B.
Fairy
- C.
Iguana
- D.
Fruit bat
Correct Answer
D. Fruit batExplanation
Source: Sesamestreet.org; Sesame Street Unpaved; ABC 4 KidsRate this question:
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- 33.
In which of the following countries is there NOT an original, localized co-production of Sesame Street (not a dubbed or otherwise repackaged version of the American show)?
- A.
Nepal
- B.
Bangladesh
- C.
Kosovo
- D.
China
Correct Answer
A. NepalExplanation
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- 34.
Who is Bernie Liederkrantz?
- A.
The actor who played Mr. Hooper
- B.
The illustrator of the pinball sequences
- C.
Guy Smiley's real name
- D.
The original Sesame Street set designer
Correct Answer
C. Guy Smiley's real nameExplanation
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- 35.
Who is the only ©Muppet to testify before Congress?
- A.
Elmo
- B.
Kermit the Frog
- C.
Cookie Monster
- D.
Big Bird
Correct Answer
A. ElmoExplanation
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- 36.
What is Telly’s favorite shape?
- A.
Circle
- B.
Triangle
- C.
Square
- D.
Rectangle
Correct Answer
B. TriangleExplanation
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- 37.
What was Cookie Monster’s name before he started eating cookies (as revealed in 2004)?
- A.
Sid
- B.
Kozmo
- C.
Wallace
- D.
Frank
Correct Answer
A. SidExplanation
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- 38.
What was the name of the first human cast member who was deaf?
- A.
Laura
- B.
Linda
- C.
Leslie
- D.
Louise
Correct Answer
B. LindaExplanation
Linda Bove played Linda from 1972 to 2003.
Sources: Children's Television Workshop. 1979 Corporate Review; IMDBRate this question:
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Who was the first celebrity guest to visit Sesame Street?
- A.
Ray Charles
- B.
Tiny Tim
- C.
Carol Burnett
- D.
James Earl Jones
Correct Answer
D. James Earl JonesExplanation
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- 40.
What instrument does Hoots the Owl play?
- A.
Trumpet
- B.
Piano
- C.
Saxophone
- D.
Accordion
Correct Answer
C. SaxophoneExplanation
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- 41.
What astrological sign is Big Bird?
- A.
Capricorn
- B.
Scorpio
- C.
Pisces
- D.
Leo
Correct Answer
C. PiscesExplanation
His birthday is March 20.
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Which of these things has NOT baffled the Martians?
- A.
Clock
- B.
Telephone
- C.
Radio
- D.
Television
Correct Answer
D. TelevisionExplanation
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- 43.
Who is Baby Bear's imaginary friend?
- A.
Super Grover
- B.
Hero Guy
- C.
Teeny Little Super Guy
- D.
Captain Vegetable
Correct Answer
B. Hero GuyExplanation
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The Beetles are the ©Muppet homage to The Beatles. Which of the following have they performed on Sesame Street?
- A.
Hey, Food ("Hey Jude")
- B.
Tomorrow ("Yesterday")
- C.
My Hardhat's Tight ("A Hard Day's Night")
- D.
I Want to Join Your Band ("I Want to Hold Your Hand")
Correct Answer
A. Hey, Food ("Hey Jude")Explanation
They also performed "Letter B" ("Let it Be") and were sued by Northern Songs for infringement. The case was settled for $500.
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Who was the first female Muppeteer hired by Jim Henson?
- A.
Fran Brill
- B.
Caroll Spinney
- C.
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
- D.
Kathryn Mullen
Correct Answer
A. Fran BrillExplanation
She performs Prairie Dawn and Zoe, among others.
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- 46.
Which long-running PBS show was regularly spoofed on Sesame Street?
- A.
Masterpiece Theater
- B.
Great Performances
- C.
American Masters
- D.
NOVA
Correct Answer
A. Masterpiece TheaterExplanation
It aired as "Monsterpiece Theater" hosted by Alastair Cookie. The first episode was "Me, Claudius" starring Cookie Monster. Below, "Gone with the Wind," another classic.
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Which ©Muppet speaks exclusively in the third-person?
- A.
Cookie Monster
- B.
Elmo
- C.
Snuffleupagus
- D.
The Count
Correct Answer
B. ElmoExplanation
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- 48.
Several times, Sesame Street aired segments about how things were made. What product was not included in that series?
- A.
Chewing gum
- B.
Crayola Crayons
- C.
Doughnuts
- D.
Peanut Butter
Correct Answer
C. DoughnutsExplanation
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