Quiz: Simpsons

This quiz was played on Friday, 19 June, 2020.


The high and low scores were 46 and 19 out of a possible 52.5 points.

Round One – The Family

1. What does the J. Stand for in Homer J Simpson’s middle name?
2. In the episode ‘Fear of Flying’, Marge Simpson discovers her father had lied about his job when she was a child. He told her he was a pilot. What was his actual job?
3. In the episode ‘Bart gets an Elephant’, Bart Simpson wins an elephant in a radio contest. What does he call it?
4. What is the name of the Jazz musician who befriends Lisa and encourages her skill at playing Saxophone?
5. Which Oscar-winning actress voiced Maggie Simpson when she said her first ever word on the show, in the episode ‘Lisa’s First Word’?

Round Two – Adults of Springfield

6. In the Season 16 episode “there’s something about Marrying”, which Simpsons character finally came out of the closet, ending years of speculation about their sexuality?
7. Which two popular supporting characters were largely retired in 1998 following the death of voice xactor Phil Hartman?
8. In the season 3 episode ‘When Flanders failed’, Ned Flanders opened a store specializing in products for left-handed people. What was the store called?
9. According to the controversial season 9 episode ‘The Principal and the Pauper’, what is Principal Skinner’s real name?
10. In the season 5 episode Cape Feare, Sideshow Bob is revealed to have a tattoo on his chest. What does it say?

Round Three- Kids of Springfield

11. With which Springfield Elementary student did Lisa Simpson share her first kiss?
12. To whom does Bart sell his soul in the season 7 episode “Bart sells his soul”?
13. What is the name of the German exchange student famous for the line “Don’t make me run! I’m full of chocolate!”
14. What two things does Ralph Wiggum claim to want to be when he grows up?
15. In the Season 7 episode ‘Bart on the Road’, Nelson Muntz forces Bart, Milhouse and Martin to sit through a concert by which famous crooner?

Round Four – Mr Burns

16. In the famous two-part episode ‘Who Shot Mr Burns’, who was ultimately revealed to have shot the villainous millionaire?
17. Who was Mr Burns comparing himself to when he said “We both made shells for the Nazis, but mine worked damn it!”
18. What is the name of Mr Burns illegitimate son, who re-enters his father’s life in the episode ‘Burns Baby Burns’?
19. In the episode ‘Marge gets a Job’, which pop singer did Mr Burns kidnap in an attempt to impress Marge Simpson?
20. According to the episode ‘Blood Feud’, what is the title of Mr Burns’ Autobiography?

Round Five – Quotes (Who said it)

21. To beer, the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems
22. I’m filled with piss and vinegar! At first, I was just filled with vinegar…
23. Shoplifting is a victimless crime… like punching somebody in the dark
24. Me fail English? That’s unpossible!
25. Bonjour, you cheese-eating surrender monkeys!

Round Six – Other Springfield Residents

26. Which of these Springfield Residents has Aunt Selma not been married?
– Troy McClure
– Moe Syzlack
– Sideshow Bob?
– Grandpa Simpson
27. What is the secret ingredient of a Flaming Moe?
28. How many children does Apu have?
29. What is the name of Comic Book Guy’s store?
30. In the episode ‘A Milhouse Divided’, what is the name of the song Kirk Van Houten sings to his wife in a failed attempt to win her back?

Round Seven – Songs (Complete the next line)

31. What about us brain-dead slobs?
32. I hate every ape I see…
33. Our skimpy costumes ain’t so bad
34. See my loafers, former gophers
35. Who holds back the electric car?

Round Eight – The Movie

36. Who is the President of the United States in The Simpsons Movie?
37. Which famous punk band made a cameo appearance in The Simpsons Movie?
38. Which character do you see naked?
39. Who is the celebrity presenter (playing themselves) used in the advert for the new Grand Canyon?
40. Which recurring Simpsons character is apparently killed in the movie after being impaled by a shard of falling glass?

Are you sure? The answers to ALL questions will be displayed below.

Round One – The Family

1. What does the J. Stand for in Homer J Simpson’s middle name? (Jay)
2. In the episode ‘Fear of Flying’, Marge Simpson discovers her father had lied about his job when she was a child. He told her he was a pilot. What was his actual job? (Flight Attendant)
3. In the episode ‘Bart gets an Elephant’, Bart Simpson wins an elephant in a radio contest. What does he call it? (Stampy)
4. What is the name of the Jazz musician who befriends Lisa and encourages her skill at playing Saxophone? (Bleeding Gums Murphy)
5. Which Oscar-winning actress voiced Maggie Simpson when she said her first ever word on the show, in the episode ‘Lisa’s First Word’? (Elizabeth Taylor)

Round Two – Adults of Springfield

6. In the Season 16 episode “there’s something about Marrying”, which Simpsons character finally came out of the closet, ending years of speculation about their sexuality? (Patty)
7. Which two popular supporting characters were largely retired in 1998 following the death of voice xactor Phil Hartman? (Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure)
8. In the season 3 episode ‘When Flanders failed’, Ned Flanders opened a store specializing in products for left-handed people. What was the store called? (The Leftorium)
9. According to the controversial season 9 episode ‘The Principal and the Pauper’, what is Principal Skinner’s real name? (Armin Tamzarian)
10. In the season 5 episode Cape Feare, Sideshow Bob is revealed to have a tattoo on his chest. What does it say? (Die Bart Die)

Round Three – Kids of Springfield

11. With which Springfield Elementary student did Lisa Simpson share her first kiss? (Nelson Muntz)
12. To whom does Bart sell his soul in the season 7 episode “Bart sells his soul”? (Milhouse Van Houten)
13. What is the name of the German exchange student famous for the line “Don’t make me run! I’m full of chocolate!” (Üter)
14. What two things does Ralph Wiggum claim to want to be when he grows up? (A principal or a caterpillar)
15. In the Season 7 episode ‘Bart on the Road’, Nelson Muntz forces Bart, Milhouse and Martin to sit through a concert by which famous crooner? (Andy Williams)

Round Four – Mr Burns

16. In the famous two-part episode ‘Who Shot Mr Burns’, who was ultimately revealed to have shot the villainous millionaire? (Maggie Simpson)
17. Who was Mr Burns comparing himself to when he said “We both made shells for the Nazis, but mine worked damn it!” (Oskar Schindler)
18. What is the name of Mr Burns illegitimate son, who re-enters his father’s life in the episode ‘Burns Baby Burns’? (Larry)
19. In the episode ‘Marge gets a Job’, which pop singer did Mr Burns kidnap in an attempt to impress Marge Simpson? (Tom Jones)
20. According to the episode ‘Blood Feud’, what is the title of Mr Burns’ Autobiography? (Will there ever be a rainbow?)

Round Five – Quotes (Who said it)

21. To beer, the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems (Homer)
22. I’m filled with piss and vinegar! At first, I was just filled with vinegar… (Grandpa Simpson)
23. Shoplifting is a victimless crime… like punching somebody in the dark (Nelson Muntz)
24. Me fail English? That’s unpossible! (Ralph Wiggum)
25. Bonjour, you cheese-eating surrender monkeys! (Groundskeeper Willie)

Round Six – Other Springfield Residents

26. Which of these Springfield Residents has Aunt Selma not been married?
– Troy McClure
– Moe Syzlack
– Sideshow Bob?
– Grandpa Simpson
27. What is the secret ingredient of a Flaming Moe? (Cough Syrup)
28. How many children does Apu have? (Eight)
29. What is the name of Comic Book Guy’s store? (The Android’s Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop)
30. In the episode ‘A Milhouse Divided’, what is the name of the song Kirk Van Houten sings to his wife in a failed attempt to win her back? (Can I Borrow a Feeling?)

Round Seven – Songs (Complete the next line)

31. What about us brain-dead slobs? (You’ll be given cushy jobs)
32. I hate every ape I see… (from Chimpan-A to Chimpan-zee)
33. Our skimpy costumes ain’t so bad (they seem to entertain your dad)
34. See my loafers, former gophers (It was that or skin my chauffeurs)
35. Who holds back the electric car? (Who made Steve Guttenberg a star?)

Round Eight – The Movie

36. Who is the President of the United States in The Simpsons Movie? (Arnold Schwarzenegger)
37. Which famous punk band made a cameo appearance in The Simpsons Movie? (Green Day)
38. Which character do you see naked? (Bart)
39. Who is the celebrity presenter (playing themselves) used in the advert for the new Grand Canyon? (Tom Hanks)
40. Which recurring Simpsons character is apparently killed in the movie after being impaled by a shard of falling glass? (Dr Nick Riviera)

Celebrity Guest Voices

A. Uncle Herb (Danny DeVito)
B. Mr Bergstrom (Dustin Hoffman)
C. Jessica Lovejoy (Meryl Streep)
D. Number One Stonecutter (Patrick Stewart)
E. The Coyote (Johnny Cash)

Name that animal

F. Santa’s little helper
G. Snowball 2
H. Poochy
I. Spider-Pig
J. Mr Teeny

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