About This Quiz
Charlie Brown is the main protagonist of one of the longest-running comic strips, The Peanuts. The strip was first seen in daily newspapers in 1950 but was soon featured in papers in over 75 countries all around the world, reaching an estimated 355 million readers. The strip originally ran from 1950 to 2000 and was written and illustrated by cartoonist, Charles M. Schulz.ÂÂ
The strip is centered around a group of young children, the main character being Charlie Brown. Readers also encounter popular characters like Snoopy (Charlie's pet), Linus, Peppermint, Franklin, Sally and Woodstock. Charlie is also known for being unable to fly a kite, kick a football (probably due to his friend Lucy pulling it away) and win a baseball game. The strip was so successful that it was adapted into a television series as well as different movies. The characters can also be seen in various advertisements, at different themed and amusement parks and books.
How much do you know about Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts family? If you were asked questions about this popular franchise, would you be able to get them all correct? To test your knowledge of all things Peanuts, you should take this quiz!
The special aired in the "My Three Sons" time slot and was sponsored by Coca-Cola.
Snoopy was Charlie Brown's dog, a beagle. He was quite independent, going on adventures all on his own.
"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" aired in prime time on November 20, 1973. The special won an Emmy.
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Schroeder played catcher on Charlie Brown's baseball team.
This 1967 production starred "M*A*S*H" alum Gary Burghoff as Charlie Brown.
Charles Schulz's nickname was Sparky. He died in 2000.
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The 1968 Apollo 10 crew named the characters as their quasi-mascots.
Charlie Brown celebrates his birthday on October 30th. The year is thought to be 1946.
Early in the life of the strip, Charlie lived in an apartment below his grandmother's apartment. Later he moved to a house.
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Lucy fancies herself quite the self-help guru. Linus is her younger brother.
Charlie Brown last appeared in an original comic strip on February 13, 2000. The day before, on February 12, creator Shultz had died.
Charlie Brown and Lucy are constantly at odds during their football games.
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Charlie Brown is both the pitcher and manager of a losing baseball team.
The Little Red-Haired Girl was Charlie Brown's love interest. However, he never had the courage to tell her to her face.
Peppermint Patty often referred to Charlie Brown as Chuck. He always seemed confused around her.
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Charlie Brown's kite-flying adventures were often stymied by the Kite-Eating Tree.
Charlie Brown wore a simple ghost costume. It was just a sheet with two holes for his eyes.
Getting rocks is a bummer. Better luck next year, Charlie Brown.
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Linus spent every Halloween in the Pumpkin Patch waiting for the Great Pumpkin to appear.
Linus and Charlie Brown were BFFs. Linus was convinced that the Great Pumpkin wold bring him toys.
Violet once sent Charlie Brown a valentine because she felt bad for him. However, it was a used valentine.
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Do you remember Lucy's full name? It was Lucy van Pelt.
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" first aired on December 9, 1965.
Charlie Brown was four in 1950. By 1979, he was eight years old.
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Woodstock and Snoopy are BFFs. Does anyone know what kind of bird Woodstock is?
Snoopy has seven brothers and sisters. They were all born at the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm.
Shy Marcie has a crush on Charlie Brown. Like Charlie, she's too shy to do anything about it.
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Sally is Charlie Brown's younger sister. She has blonde hair.
Pig-Pen's name is never revealed. He's good at playing the drums.
Most of use remember Charlie Brown as wearing a zig-zag shirt.
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Lucy bullies Charlie Brown, but the thought is that she really cares for him.
Charlie Brown's battle with the kite began on April 25, 1952.
"A Boy Named Charlie Brown" opened in theaters on December 4, 1969. It was a huge success, earning six times its budget.
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The drawing of Charlie Brown wearing a space suit now lives at the Kennedy Space Center.
"It's Magic, Charlie Brown" first aired on April 28, 1981. It was the 21st prime-time "Peanuts" special.