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In which country was the 2022 winter Olympics held?
Beijing, China
What was the name of Forrest's hometown?
Greenbow, Alabama
In the Cartoon Network show "Ed, Edd, N' Eddy", what is Edd's nickname?
Double D
Which superhero got their power after inhaling nuclear fumes?
The Flash
A survey done in the early nineties revealed that Mario was more recognizable to American children than_______.
A) Jesus Christ; B) Scooby Doo; C) Mickey Mouse; D) Santa Clause
C) Mickey Mouse
Which COVID variant was first detected in South Africa in 2022 that later spread rapidly at the beginning of 2022?
Omicron
In the opening credits, a feather drifted down and landed between Forrest's feet. What was the name of the book he put it inside of for safekeeping?
A) Where the Wild Things Are; B) Goodnight Moon; C) The Little Toaster that Could; D) Curious George
D) Curious George
Angelica Pickles is the bossy, spoiled cousin of Tommy Pickles in one of Nickelodeon's most successful TV shows, 'Rugrats'. What was the name of Angelica's favorite doll & most prized possession?
Cynthia
What was Wonder Woman originally named?
Suprema
What was Princess Peach's name originally?
A) Princess Bubblegum; B) Princess Tangerine; C) Princess Mushroom; D) Princess Toadstool
D) Princess Toadstool
In what month in 2022 did Russian Federation invade Ukraine?
Who was Forrest named after?
A) Forrest Gander (American Poet, essayist, novelist, critic, and translator); B) Nathan Bedford Forrest (U.S. General); C) Forrest Goodwin (US Representative from Alabama); D) Edwin Forrest (American Actor and Politician)
B) Nathan Bedford Forrest (U.S. General)
Which character did SpongeBob sacrifice his wants for when he let it go to live free in the wild?
Mystery the Seahorse
Which DC Comics character, nicknamed the 'Main Man', did Stan Lee famously say was his all-time favorite?
A) Kilowog; B) Arisia; C) Darkseid; D) Lobo
D) Lobo
[Before they settled on the name Mario] Mario had been named all of the following names at one time or another by creators EXCEPT what?
A) Haikan ko (translated in English as "The Super Plumber"); B) Jumpman; C) Mr. Video; D) Ossan (translated in English as "Middle-Aged Guy")
A) Haikan ko (translated in English as "The Super Plumber")
Which 1973 law did the U.S. Supreme Court overturn in 2022 that triggered protests around the country (and even around the world!)
Roe v. Wade
What was Jenny's prayer she would recite when hiding from her abusive father as a child?
Dear God, make me a bird. So I could fly far. Far, far away from here.
In the TV show 'Courage the Cowardly Dog", what is Courage's favorite toy to chew on?
A) An Anchor; B) A Pair of Eustice's Reading Glasses; C) A Turkey Leg Bone; D) An Old Boot
A) An Anchor
Which Batman villain formerly worked as a zoologist at the Gotham City Zoo?
A) Killer Croc; B) The Penguin; C) ManBat; D) Firefly
C) ManBat
In which video game is the only once in which Mario officially stars as the antagonist? (In the game's promotional material, Mario even gets a specially twirled mustache, highlighting his evil nature!)
A) Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2004); B) DK King of Swing (2005); C) Donkey Kong Jr (1982); D) Donkey Kong Country (1994)
C) Donkey Kong Jr (1982);
The highest grossing film of 2022 was which movie?
Top Gun: Maverick (grossed over $1 billion worldwide)
When asked during an interview if he had ever cried while watching one of his movies, Tom Hanks admitted there was a scene in Forrest Gump that turned on his waterworks. Which scene was it?
A) When Bubba was dying in Forrest's arms; B) When Forrest's mother tells him she is dying from Cancer; C) When Lt Dan introduces Forrest to his fiancé with his Titanium legs; D) When Forrest met his some for the first time.
C) When Lt Dan introduces Forrest to his fiancé with his Titanium legs
What was the name of the mouse from 'CatDog' that found the pair as babies and cared for them ever since?
A)Walter Ottobaum; B) Wilfred C. Audobaum; C) Bobby Boo-Nackle; D) Winslow T. Oddfellow
D) Winslow T. Oddfellow
____________ made his first appearance in Batman #92 (June, 1955). This character was a German Shepherd found by Batman and Robin after his master was kidnapped by a gang of counterfeiters.
A) Lucky the Bat-Dog; B) Champ the Bat-Beast; C) Burt the Bat-Hound; D) Ace the Bat-Hound
D) Ace the Bat-Hound
In the Super Mario Sunshine game, Mario uses a tool strapped to his back to clean up messes on Isle Delfine called FLUDD. What does FLUDD stand for?
Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device