Welcome to the Sesame Street Trivia Challenge! This is your ultimate test on everything related to the delightful and educational world of Sesame Street. Are you a die-hard fan of Elmo’s World or do you know the number of cookies devoured by Cookie Monster? Since its debut in 1969, Sesame Street has been capturing the hearts of children and adults alike with its blend of entertainment, education, and inclusivity. So, it’s time to take a stroll down memory lane to answer some questions about our beloved characters, unforgettable moments, and the amazing talent behind this long-standing show. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a devoted fan, this trivia post will surely make you smile and remember why we all love Sesame Street. Let’s get started!
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1. What year was Sesame Street first broadcasted? Reveal Answer 1969 2. Who created Sesame Street? Reveal Answer Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett 3. Who is the puppeteer behind Big Bird? Reveal Answer Caroll Spinney until 2018, then Matt Vogel 4. What was the original purpose of Sesame Street? Reveal Answer To help children prepare for school, especially those from low-income families 5. In what city is Sesame Street set? Reveal Answer It’s not specified, but it’s based on urban areas in New York City 6. What is the name of Elmo’s goldfish? Reveal Answer Dorothy 7. Which Muppet lives in a garbage can? Reveal Answer Oscar the Grouch 8. What is the name of Big Bird’s teddy bear? Reveal Answer Radar 9. Who are Bert and Ernie named after? Reveal Answer Bert the cop and Ernie the taxi driver in the movie ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ 10. Who is the longest-serving human character on Sesame Street? Reveal Answer Susan, played by Loretta Long 11. What character is known for their love of cookies? Reveal Answer Cookie Monster 12. What is Count von Count’s favorite activity? Reveal Answer Counting 13. What is the color of Elmo’s fur? Reveal Answer Red 14. What instrument does Hoots the Owl play? Reveal Answer Saxophone 15. What is Snuffy’s full name? Reveal Answer Aloysius Snuffleupagus 16. What color is Grover? Reveal Answer Blue 17. What language does Rosita speak? Reveal Answer English and Spanish 18. Who is Big Bird’s best friend? Reveal Answer Snuffy 19. What is the name of Oscar the Grouch’s pet worm? Reveal Answer Slimey 20. What is Abby Cadabby’s magical object? Reveal Answer A wand 21. What is Telly Monster’s favorite shape? Reveal Answer Triangle 22. Who runs the Fix-It Shop? Reveal Answer Maria and Luis 23. What pet does Bert have? Reveal Answer A pigeon named Bernice 24. Who is the fairy school teacher? Reveal Answer Mrs. Sparklenose 25. What kind of animal is Mr. Snuffleupagus? Reveal Answer A woolly mammoth 26. What does Super Grover wear on his head? Reveal Answer A knight’s helmet 27. Who performs the voice of Elmo? Reveal Answer Kevin Clash until 2012, then Ryan Dillon 28. Who is the shopkeeper at Hooper’s Store? Reveal Answer Alan 29. Which character is always carrying around a rubber ducky? Reveal Answer Ernie 30. Who is Cookie Monster’s best friend? Reveal Answer Gonger 31. What is Zoe’s favorite toy? Reveal Answer A doll named Mimi 32. Who is Elmo’s best friend? Reveal Answer Zoe 33. What is the color of Oscar the Grouch? Reveal Answer Green 34. What is the color of Abby Cadabby’s hair? Reveal Answer Pink 35. Which character on Sesame Street is a fairy-in-training? Reveal Answer Abby Cadabby 36. Who is the baker at Hooper’s Store? Reveal Answer Cookie Monster 37. What does The Count love to count? Reveal Answer Everything 38. Who provides the voice of Oscar the Grouch? Reveal Answer Caroll Spinney until 2015, then Eric Jacobson 39. What color is Big Bird? Reveal Answer Yellow 40. Who are the Two-Headed Monster’s puppeteers? Reveal Answer Originally Jerry Nelson and Richard Hunt, now David Rudman and Joey Mazzarino 41. Who are the Martians, also known as? Reveal Answer The Yip Yips 42. Who is the dance teacher on Sesame Street? Reveal Answer Zoe 43. Who is known for his love of trash? Reveal Answer Oscar the Grouch 44. What color is Telly Monster? Reveal Answer Purple 45. Who operates the Sesame Street News Flash? Reveal Answer Kermit the Frog 46. What is the color of Ernie’s skin? Reveal Answer Orange 47. What color is Bert’s skin? Reveal Answer Yellow 48. What is Rosita’s full name? Reveal Answer Rosita, La Monstrua de las Cuevas 49. What is Elmo’s favorite food? Reveal Answer Pizza 50. What species is Bert? Reveal Answer Humanoid Muppet 51. What species is Ernie? Reveal Answer Humanoid Muppet 52. What color is Cookie Monster? Reveal Answer Blue 53. What was the name of the first episode of Sesame Street? Reveal Answer Episode 0001 54. Who was the first human character to appear on Sesame Street? Reveal Answer Gordon 55. Who played the character of Gordon? Reveal Answer Matt Robinson, then Hal Miller, then Roscoe Orman 56. Who is the head writer of Sesame Street? Reveal Answer As of my last training cut-off in 2021, Ken Scarborough 57. What is the name of Big Bird’s nest maid? Reveal Answer Granny Bird 58. What are Bert’s favorite hobbies? Reveal Answer Collecting paper clips and bottle caps, and bird watching 59. What instrument does Bert play? Reveal Answer The oboe 60. Who are the inhabitants of Sesame Street? Reveal Answer A mix of humans, Muppets, and animals 61. Who visits Sesame Street from the moon? Reveal Answer The Martians or ‘Yip Yips’ 62. What is the name of the music teacher on Sesame Street? Reveal Answer Hoots the Owl 63. Who lives in the castle on Sesame Street? Reveal Answer The Count 64. What is Oscar the Grouch’s nationality? Reveal Answer He’s a Grouch, nationality is not specified 65. Which Sesame Street character has a lamb named Ovejita? Reveal Answer Murray 66. What is the name of Bert and Ernie’s pigeon? Reveal Answer Bernice 67. What is the name of the game show hosted by Guy Smiley? Reveal Answer Beat The Time 68. Who is Cookie Monster’s mom? Reveal Answer Muncha Lisa 69. What is the name of Abby Cadabby’s mom? Reveal Answer Fairy Godmother 70. Who is Snuffy’s little sister? Reveal Answer Alice 71. What is the name of the theater in Sesame Street? Reveal Answer The Furry Arms Hotel 72. What is the name of the alien who visits Sesame Street? Reveal Answer Zork 73. What is the color of Zoe’s skin? Reveal Answer Orange 74. Who is the Muppet vampire who loves counting? Reveal Answer Count von Count 75. What is the name of Big Bird’s camp counselor? Reveal Answer Mickey 76. What are Ernie’s favorite bedtime stories? Reveal Answer Bert’s adventures 77. Who is the author of ‘The Monster at the End of This Book’? Reveal Answer Grover 78. What does Ernie often lose in various sketches? Reveal Answer His Rubber Duckie 79. What kind of pet does Elmo have? Reveal Answer A goldfish named Dorothy 80. Who is Ernie’s roommate? Reveal Answer Bert 81. What is the name of Oscar’s elephant? Reveal Answer Fluffy 82. What is the species of Big Bird? Reveal Answer A big bird, canary-like 83. Who is the Muppet who refers to himself in the third person? Reveal Answer Elmo 84. Who are the two female Muppets who share a room? Reveal Answer Prairie Dawn and Zoe 85. What instrument does Bert love to play? Reveal Answer The oboe 86. Who is known for saying ‘Wubba Wubba Wubba’? Reveal Answer Grover 87. Who is the best friend of Big Bird? Reveal Answer Mr. Snuffleupagus 88. What does Grover work as besides being a superhero? Reveal Answer A waiter 89. What is the name of Ernie’s bath toy? Reveal Answer Rubber Duckie 90. Who is known for saying ‘Me want cookie!’? Reveal Answer Cookie Monster 91. Who is the Muppet known for his grumpiness? Reveal Answer Oscar the Grouch 92. Who is the owner of Hooper’s Store after Mr. Hooper? Reveal Answer David, then Mr. Handford, then Alan 93. Who is Big Bird’s cousin? Reveal Answer Abelardo 94. Who is the archeologist on Sesame Street? Reveal Answer Indiana Grover 95. What is Ernie’s most famous song? Reveal Answer ‘Rubber Duckie’ 96. What is the name of Grover’s mom? Reveal Answer Mommy Monster 97. What is the name of the song Oscar the Grouch often sings? Reveal Answer ‘I Love Trash’ 98. What is Bert’s pet’s name? Reveal Answer Bernice 99. Who is the Muppet that often visits fairy tale characters? Reveal Answer Kermit the Frog as a news reporter 100. Who is the green, grouchy character on Sesame Street? Reveal Answer Oscar the Grouch 101. What does Ernie use to bother Bert? Reveal Answer His drum set, his bugle, and his Rubber Duckie Sharing is Caring:
