Trivia Quiz on American Comics
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made pop-culture and literature quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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Test your knowledge of classic American newspaper comic strips, their iconic characters, and the artists who drew them. From mischievous kids to space-faring heroes, this quiz celebrates the golden age of panels and punchlines.
Gather your crew for a fast-paced group challenge that dives into the creators, characters, and milestones of classic American comic strips. Designed for teams or mixed groups, this trivia works perfectly in online meetings and live settings—duplicate it with one click and play together on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick, or in-person meetups. Host it as a stand‑alone round or insert it into a larger trivia night; it fits neatly into a 10–20 minute segment and scales for small or large audiences. Encourage team discussion, lock in answers, and keep energy high with brisk timing between questions. It’s ideal for office socials, classrooms, community events, watch parties, or stream intermissions—anywhere you want nostalgia, laughs, and a little friendly competition. No deep comics expertise required; there’s a satisfying mix of classic facts and guessable gems to keep everyone engaged.
1. Who created 'dennis the menace'
A) Mort Walker
B) Charles Schulz
C) Hank Ketcham
D) Bill Watterson
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2. Calvin and Hobbes artist.
A) Charles Schulz
B) Bill watterson
C) Jim Davis
D) Berkeley Breathed
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3. Who created Gomez, Mortia and Uncle Fester as a cartoon
A) Charles Adams
B) Charles Schulz
C) Bill Watterson
D) Jim Davis
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4. Alex Raymond created which comic strip character in 1934
A) Buck Rogers
B) Prince Valiant
C) Flash Gordon
D) Dick Tracy
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5. Alfred Gerald Caplin is better known as this (first+last name)
A) Al Capone
B) Al Pacino
C) Al Caplin
D) Al capp
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6. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' is a critically-acclaimed and very popular animated halloween television special based on a comic strip by which American cartoonist
A) Charles M. Schulz
B) Jim Davis
C) Bill Watterson
D) Charles M. Schultz
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7. What is Dennis the Menace's last name?
A) Carter
B) Lawson
C) Mitchell
D) Bennett
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8. What was the original name Charles Schultz had for Peanuts
A) Li'l folk s
B) Li'l Folks
C) Little Folks
D) Tiny Tots
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9. In what year did both Peanuts and Beetle Bailey first appear
A) 1947
B) 1952
C) 1950
D) 1958
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10. Who is stationed at Camp Swampy in the comic strips
A) Sgt. Snorkel
B) Beetle bailey
C) General Halftrack
D) Miss Buxley
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11. What is the mother's name in Family Circus
A) Edna
B) Mabel
C) Ethel
D) Thelma
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12. What is the mother's name in Family Circus?
A) Thelma
B) Mildred
C) Ethel
D) Barbara
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