The Real American Heroes have been battling Cobra on land, sea, and air (and in space!) since 1982. Find out how much you know about G.I. Joe in this action-packed quiz.
In the movie "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," what is the relationship between Duke and the Baroness?
What professional wrestler became a regular character in the G.I. Joe cartoon series?
Sergeant Slaughter
Hulk Hogan
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan
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The "real" Sergeant Slaughter appeared in TV commercials promoting new G.I. Joe toys and introduced several episodes of the cartoon in which he appeared.
In the movie "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," Zartan has his appearance altered at the end of the movie so he can impersonate a key official. Who does he impersonate?
General Ross
The President of the United States
The Queen of England
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The movie ends with Zartan successfully taking over as President of the United States.
Why does Cobra Commander wear a mask in the original G.I. Joe Marvel comics series?
His face was horribly disfigured in an explosion.
to hide his civilian identity
to hide the fact that he is a mutant, half-man, half-snake
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In the comic book, Cobra Commander is just an ideologue with grandiose plans. In the cartoon series he is a snakelike creature from the realm of Cobra-La.
The first G.I. Joe movie, "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" was released direct-to-video and on TV in what year?
1979
1987
1993
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The 1987 movie was intended to be a theatrical release, but "Transformers: The Movie" did so poorly at the box office that the Joe movie received a lower profile release.
Who performed the voice of Sergeant Slaughter in the 1987 animated movie "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero?"
Sergeant Slaughter
R. Lee Ermey
Bill Murray
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While the real name of the cartoon Sergeant Slaughter was never revealed, he was voiced by Robert Remus, who was the professional wrestler Sergeant Slaughter.
Each episode of the 1980s G.I. Joe cartoon ended with a public service announcement that always included what line?
"Real Americans, Real Choices"
"Safe, Smart, and Strong -- the G.I. Joe Way"
"Now I Know, and Knowing is Half the Battle"
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While "Knowing is half the battle" is the line from the actual PSAs, you might be more familiar with "Porkchop sandwiches!" from a series of viral parody videos.
In 1986 Marvel comics produced a four-issue series in which G.I. Joe teamed up with another group -- a team-up rumored to be planned for the G.I. Joe film series as well. Who did they join forces with?
The Transformers
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Avengers
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The Joe's fought Cobra alongside the Transformers on several occasions, but the 1986 series was the first.
The Marvel G.I. Joe comic book, written by Larry Hama, began in 1982 and was a key part of the franchise's success. How many issues did the Marvel series last?
34
155
212
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The final issue, No. 155, was published in 1994. Since then, IDW has published several new G.I. Joe comic book series.
A female ninja has appeared in several different G.I. Joe comic books and cartoon series. What is her name in each incarnation?
Sable
Redeye
Jinx
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Jinx appeared in several of the Marvel comics issues and the movie "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" and played a more prominent role in the IDW comics series.
