The Simpsons Quiz

When did the Simpsons first Premiere?

• 1987

• 1989

• 1991

• 1993

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Who created The Simpsons?

• Seth MacFarlane

• Trey Parker

• Steven Spielberg

• Matt Groening

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What character did Hank Azaria step away from voicing due to controversy?

• Ned Flanders

• Bart

• Apu

• Homer

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Why did The Simpsons episode “Much Apu About Nothing” become controversial in recent years?

• It promoted violence

• It promoted stereotypes of an ethnicity

• It mocked a religion

• It talked about spider pig

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What real-world issue does the episode “Much Apu About Nothing” deal with?

• Immigration

• Freedom of speech

• Social media

• Climate change

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What 2017 documentary criticized the portrayal of Apu in The Simpsons?

• The Simpsons Exposed

• The Problem with Apu

• Cartoon Controversy

• Apu: The Truth

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What Character would say "D'oh!"?

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How did The Simpsons respond to the controversy over Apu in a 2018 episode?

• They Ignored it

• They made an apology

• They removed Apu

• They made an episode and it caused more controversy

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Why would The Simpsons be considered nostalgic?

• Its the longest running show in history

• It was influenced by other adult cartoons

• It uses humor to tackle real life problems

• All of the above

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