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Christmas Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know The Simpsons Christmas specials?

Do you remember how the Simpsons’ dog joined the family?
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THE SIMPSONS HAVE been entertaining us since the first episode of the animated sitcom aired in 1989 – but did you know that this episode was Christmas-themed?

‘Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire’ sees Homer getting a job as Santa after Marge has to spend all the family’s Christmas present money getting Bart’s tattoo removed.

After 34 seasons, the show has produced over 20 Christmas specials starring Springfield’s favourite family.

Let’s see if you can remember some of them. 

In 'Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire', Homer works as a mall Santa when he doesn't get his Christmas bonus. But how much does he get paid for being Santa?
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$13
$45

$62
$200
'She Of Little Faith' sees Lisa search for a new religion after Mr Burns commercialises the Christian church. Which faith does she convert to?
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Judaism
Hinduism

Islam
Buddhism
In 'Marge Be Not Proud', which video game does Bart try to steal from the Try-N-Save?
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Dingo Dash
Bonestorm

Lee Carvallo's Putting Challenge
Grand Theft Walrus
In 'Grift of the Magi', this was the toy that every kid in Springfield wanted to have. What was it called?
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Mrs Fun
Fungus

Funzo
Attila the Fun
In 'Skinner's Sense of Snow', the kids of Springfield Elementary get snowed in the day before Christmas break. What is the name of the school hamster that helps to save the day?
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Snowball
Blinky

Superdude
Nibbles
In 'Miracle on Evergreen Terrace', what does Bart do to make sure he wakes up early on Christmas morning?
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He sets six alarm clocks
He has Milhouse call him on their Krusty the Clown Walkie-Talkies

He drinks 12 glasses of water the night before
He stays up all night
Which singer makes an appearance as Moe's girlfriend in 'The Fight Before Christmas'?
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Lady Gaga
Katy Perry

Mariah Carey
Bette Midler
What is the name of this Grinch-like character that appears in 'Kill Gil, Volumes I & II' threatening to steal the holiday cheer at Krusty’s Kristmas On Ice show?
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The Grumple
The Grouch

The Green Demon
The Grumbler
When Gil gets fired as the mall Santa in 'Kill Gil, Volumes I & II‎', the Simpsons let him stay with them for Christmas. How long does he end up staying?
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3 weeks
5 months

11 months
2 years
In 'Dude, Where's My Ranch?', Homer plans to write a Christmas carol and ends up writing a hit song called Everybody Hates - who?
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Santa Claus
Ned Flanders

Patty and Selma
Frank Grimes
After Homer forgets to get Marge a present and all the stores are closed in 'Simpsons Christmas Stories', what gift does Marge give to Homer?
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A year's supply of Duff beer
A box of festive doughnuts

A Christmas jumper
A gift for him to give to her (because she knew he would forget)
Finally, 'Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire' saw the Simpsons' dog join the family. What is his name?
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Santa's Little Helper
Santos L. Halper

Laddie
Poochie
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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Woo Hoo!
You are so smart! S-M-R-T! I mean S-M-A-R-T!
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Excellent!
Not perfect, but almost. Bravo.
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You scored out of !
Meh
Not too bad, not too good. A perfectly cromulent score.
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You scored out of !
Ay, caramba!
You need to watch more Simpsons Christmas specials.
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You scored out of !
D'oh!
Worst. Score. Ever.
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