Cartoons & Comics Comic Strip History 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which comic strip features a lazy orange cat who hates Mondays?
- Garfield (Correct answer)
- Heathcliff
- Felix the Cat
- The Cat in the Hat
Correct answer: Garfield
Garfield, created by Jim Davis in 1978, stars a lasagna-loving cat famous for despising Mondays.
Question 2: Who created the 'Peanuts' comic strip featuring Charlie Brown?
- Charles M. Schulz (Correct answer)
- Bill Watterson
- Garry Trudeau
- Mort Walker
Correct answer: Charles M. Schulz
Charles M. Schulz created Peanuts in 1950, which ran until his death in 2000.
Question 3: What is the name of Charlie Brown's dog in 'Peanuts'?
- Snoopy (Correct answer)
- Spike
- Fido
- Beagle
Correct answer: Snoopy
Snoopy is Charlie Brown's imaginative beagle who often dreams of being a World War I flying ace.
Question 4: Which comic strip features a young boy and his stuffed tiger?
- Calvin and Hobbes (Correct answer)
- Peanuts
- Dennis the Menace
- The Family Circus
Correct answer: Calvin and Hobbes
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson ran from 1985 to 1995 and is celebrated as one of the greatest comic strips.
Question 5: In which year did the 'Doonesbury' comic strip by Garry Trudeau first appear?
- 1970 (Correct answer)
- 1965
- 1975
- 1980
Correct answer: 1970
Doonesbury debuted in 1970 and became famous for its political satire and commentary.
Question 6: What is the name of the bumbling comic strip soldier created by Mort Walker?
- Beetle Bailey (Correct answer)
- Dagwood Bumstead
- Hi Flagston
- Sergeant Snorkel
Correct answer: Beetle Bailey
Beetle Bailey is a lazy army private who debuted in 1950 and is constantly bullied by Sgt. Snorkel.
Cartoons & Comics Comic Strip History 1
Which comic strip features a lazy orange cat who hates Mondays?