Cartoon Trivia Quiz

9 – 38 Questions 10 min

This cartoon trivia quiz focuses on classic and 2000s animated series, from Saturday morning staples to cable originals. Use it to check how well you remember voice actors, studios, theme songs, and storylines, and to spot the gaps in your knowledge of Western TV cartoons.

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Part 1 — Questions

Answer each question on paper. Do not turn the page until you are ready to check your work.

In "Tom and Jerry," what kind of animal is Jerry?

Cat
Mouse
Dog
Bird

Mickey Mouse's shorts are traditionally red in classic Disney cartoons.

True
False

You are answering cartoon trivia questions and get asked who created "The Simpsons." Which name should you pick?

Matt Groening
Mike Judge
Trey Parker
Seth MacFarlane

In many 2000s cartoon trivia questions and answers, you will see this one: which series features a boy whose life changes when he gets fairy godparents?

Invader Zim
The Fairly OddParents
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Danny Phantom

In "The Flintstones," the family pet Dino is a woolly mammoth.

True
False

In the classic "Scooby-Doo" cartoons, Velma is usually the one who exclaims "Jinkies!" when she makes a discovery.

True
False

In a general cartoon quiz, you are asked which animated sitcom was created by Seth MacFarlane. Which option should you choose?

King of the Hill
Family Guy
The Simpsons
Bob's Burgers

During a cartoon quiz, you're asked who provides the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants in the long running Nickelodeon series. Which actor is correct?

H. Jon Benjamin
Billy West
Tom Kenny
John DiMaggio

You are revising for a 2000s cartoon trivia quiz and get asked which show starts its theme song by singing about "a hundred and four days of summer vacation." Which series is that?

Steven Universe
Gravity Falls
The Loud House
Phineas and Ferb

10.

You are tackling some tougher 2000s cartoon trivia questions and get one about "Avatar: The Last Airbender": when the heroes infiltrate a Fire Nation school, which character pretends to be a student named Kuzon?

Aang
Sokka
Toph
Zuko

11.

You rewatch "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and notice that Zuko begins the series already able to generate his own lightning in combat.

True
False

12.

In a cartoon trivia game, you are asked which show features the recurring villain Shego as the sarcastic sidekick to the main antagonist. Which series is correct?

Danny Phantom
Totally Spies!
Ben 10
Kim Possible

13.

In "Futurama," the same voice actor plays both Philip J. Fry and Professor Farnsworth.

True
False

14.

In the 2000s "Teen Titans" cartoon, Beast Boy can only transform into animals from his home planet and not into normal Earth animals.

True
False

15.

Arrange these key stages in the main story of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" from earliest to latest in the series timeline.

Put these in the correct order (write 1–4 beside each):

____Aang confronts Fire Lord Ozai during the comet enhanced invasion
____Aang learns waterbending with Master Pakku at the Northern tribe
____Aang trains in earthbending under Toph
____Aang is discovered frozen in an iceberg by Katara and Sokka

16.

You are writing advanced cartoon trivia questions and need to know which series was created by Genndy Tartakovsky. Which show should you use as the correct answer?

Over the Garden Wall
Regular Show
Batman: The Animated Series
Samurai Jack

17.

A friend challenges you with a tough 2000s cartoon trivia question: which of these aliens was NOT part of Ben's original Omnitrix lineup in the first "Ben 10" series?

Humungousaur
Upgrade
Ghostfreak
Four Arms

18.

When creating hard 2000s cartoon trivia questions and answers about "Avatar: The Last Airbender," fans sometimes ask which special technique Aang ultimately uses to defeat Fire Lord Ozai. Which technique does he use?

Lightning redirection
Bloodbending
Energybending
Sandbending

19.

You are working through some niche 2000s cartoon trivia and get asked about "Code Lyoko": what is the name of the virtual world where the heroes battle the program X.A.N.A.?

Cyberspace
Sector V
Lyoko
Gridlock

Part 2 — Answer key

Compare your answers after you have finished Part 1.

In "Tom and Jerry," what kind of animal is Jerry?
Mouse
Mickey Mouse's shorts are traditionally red in classic Disney cartoons.
True
You are answering cartoon trivia questions and get asked who created "The Simpsons." Which name should you pick?
Matt Groening
In many 2000s cartoon trivia questions and answers, you will see this one: which series features a boy whose life changes when he gets fairy godparents?
The Fairly OddParents
In "The Flintstones," the family pet Dino is a woolly mammoth.
False
In the classic "Scooby-Doo" cartoons, Velma is usually the one who exclaims "Jinkies!" when she makes a discovery.
True
In a general cartoon quiz, you are asked which animated sitcom was created by Seth MacFarlane. Which option should you choose?
Family Guy
During a cartoon quiz, you're asked who provides the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants in the long running Nickelodeon series. Which actor is correct?
Tom Kenny
You are revising for a 2000s cartoon trivia quiz and get asked which show starts its theme song by singing about "a hundred and four days of summer vacation." Which series is that?
Phineas and Ferb
You are tackling some tougher 2000s cartoon trivia questions and get one about "Avatar: The Last Airbender": when the heroes infiltrate a Fire Nation school, which character pretends to be a student named Kuzon?
Aang
You rewatch "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and notice that Zuko begins the series already able to generate his own lightning in combat.
False
In a cartoon trivia game, you are asked which show features the recurring villain Shego as the sarcastic sidekick to the main antagonist. Which series is correct?
Kim Possible
In "Futurama," the same voice actor plays both Philip J. Fry and Professor Farnsworth.
True
In the 2000s "Teen Titans" cartoon, Beast Boy can only transform into animals from his home planet and not into normal Earth animals.
False
Arrange these key stages in the main story of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" from earliest to latest in the series timeline.
Correct order: Aang is discovered frozen in an iceberg by Katara and Sokka → Aang learns waterbending with Master Pakku at the Northern tribe → Aang trains in earthbending under Toph → Aang confronts Fire Lord Ozai during the comet enhanced invasion
You are writing advanced cartoon trivia questions and need to know which series was created by Genndy Tartakovsky. Which show should you use as the correct answer?
Samurai Jack
A friend challenges you with a tough 2000s cartoon trivia question: which of these aliens was NOT part of Ben's original Omnitrix lineup in the first "Ben 10" series?
Humungousaur
When creating hard 2000s cartoon trivia questions and answers about "Avatar: The Last Airbender," fans sometimes ask which special technique Aang ultimately uses to defeat Fire Lord Ozai. Which technique does he use?
Energybending
You are working through some niche 2000s cartoon trivia and get asked about "Code Lyoko": what is the name of the virtual world where the heroes battle the program X.A.N.A.?
Lyoko

1In "Tom and Jerry," what kind of animal is Jerry?

2Mickey Mouse's shorts are traditionally red in classic Disney cartoons.

True / False

3You are answering cartoon trivia questions and get asked who created "The Simpsons." Which name should you pick?

4In many 2000s cartoon trivia questions and answers, you will see this one: which series features a boy whose life changes when he gets fairy godparents?

5In "The Flintstones," the family pet Dino is a woolly mammoth.

True / False

6In the classic "Scooby-Doo" cartoons, Velma is usually the one who exclaims "Jinkies!" when she makes a discovery.

True / False

7In a general cartoon quiz, you are asked which animated sitcom was created by Seth MacFarlane. Which option should you choose?

8During a cartoon quiz, you're asked who provides the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants in the long running Nickelodeon series. Which actor is correct?

9You are revising for a 2000s cartoon trivia quiz and get asked which show starts its theme song by singing about "a hundred and four days of summer vacation." Which series is that?

10You are tackling some tougher 2000s cartoon trivia questions and get one about "Avatar: The Last Airbender": when the heroes infiltrate a Fire Nation school, which character pretends to be a student named Kuzon?

11You rewatch "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and notice that Zuko begins the series already able to generate his own lightning in combat.

True / False

12In a cartoon trivia game, you are asked which show features the recurring villain Shego as the sarcastic sidekick to the main antagonist. Which series is correct?

13In "Futurama," the same voice actor plays both Philip J. Fry and Professor Farnsworth.

True / False

14In the 2000s "Teen Titans" cartoon, Beast Boy can only transform into animals from his home planet and not into normal Earth animals.

True / False

15Arrange these key stages in the main story of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" from earliest to latest in the series timeline.

Put in order

1Aang confronts Fire Lord Ozai during the comet enhanced invasion

2Aang learns waterbending with Master Pakku at the Northern tribe

3Aang trains in earthbending under Toph

4Aang is discovered frozen in an iceberg by Katara and Sokka

16You are writing advanced cartoon trivia questions and need to know which series was created by Genndy Tartakovsky. Which show should you use as the correct answer?

17A friend challenges you with a tough 2000s cartoon trivia question: which of these aliens was NOT part of Ben's original Omnitrix lineup in the first "Ben 10" series?

18When creating hard 2000s cartoon trivia questions and answers about "Avatar: The Last Airbender," fans sometimes ask which special technique Aang ultimately uses to defeat Fire Lord Ozai. Which technique does he use?

19You are working through some niche 2000s cartoon trivia and get asked about "Code Lyoko": what is the name of the virtual world where the heroes battle the program X.A.N.A.?

Frequent Pitfalls on Cartoon Trivia Questions

Mixing Up Decades and Reboots

Cartoon trivia often asks which decade a series premiered or which version of a franchise a character comes from. Players confuse 1990s originals with 2000s reboots. Pay attention to art style, aspect ratio, and character redesigns to anchor each show in the right era.

Confusing Channels, Blocks, and Studios

People regularly swap Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, Fox Kids, and WB. They also blur studios such as Cartoon Network Studios and Nickelodeon Animation Studio. When you rewatch old shows, notice the logo at the end credits and the network bumpers. These cues help on attribution questions.

Ignoring Supporting Characters and One-Offs

Many questions target sidekicks, villains, or single episode guest characters. Fans focus only on protagonists and catchphrases. During revisits, track who mentors the hero, who provides comic relief, and recurring minor villains. Quiz writers love those details.

Overlooking Creators and Voice Actors

Players often know a character’s personality but miss who created or voiced them. Connect shows to key names like Genndy Tartakovsky or Tara Strong by grouping them in your notes by creator or performer. Patterns emerge quickly and make credit questions much easier.

Assuming Memes Reflect Canon

Online jokes and fan theories distort memory of actual plots. People answer based on edited clips or out of context screenshots. Rely on full episodes or reputable summaries instead of memes. That habit keeps your recall aligned with what really appears on screen.

Authoritative Resources on Animation and Cartoon History

Further Study for Cartoon and Animation Trivia

These resources deepen your understanding of animation history, production, and style. Strong background knowledge gives you better recall during cartoon trivia games.

Library of Congress: Origins of American Animation: Historical shorts, context, and essays on early American cartoons and their techniques.
Moving Image Education: Guides for analyzing moving images, including story structure, visual language, and character design in animated works.
Museum of the Moving Image Free Curriculum: Activities and study guides that cover film and animation form, history, and production for different age groups.
UWE Bristol Animation Resources: Academic databases and guides that support deeper research into animation and cartoon studies.
ACMI: The Story of the Moving Image Resources: Materials on the evolution of animation techniques and characters within broader screen culture.

Cartoon Trivia Quiz: Topic-Specific FAQ

Cartoon Trivia Quiz: Common Questions Answered

How can I prepare for 2000s cartoon trivia questions and answers?

Rewatch openings and first episodes from early and mid 2000s series. Focus on premiere dates, network, main cast, and the central premise. Keep a short list of standout episodes, crossovers, and finales. Those moments often appear in cartoon trivia questions and answers.

Do I need to know anime for this cartoon trivia quiz?

This quiz focuses mainly on Western television cartoons, especially popular cable and broadcast series. Some anime inspired shows may appear, for example action titles that aired on Toonami or similar blocks. You do not need specialist knowledge of deep catalog Japanese series.

What details show up most often in cartoon trivia questions?

Expect questions about character names, relationships, and catchphrases. Creators, voice actors, and studios appear often, especially for cult favorite series. Locations such as fictional cities or schools, as well as recurring pets, gadgets, and vehicles, also feature heavily in cartoon quiz items.

How can I remember creators, studios, and voice actors more easily?

Group shows by shared credits. For example, list every series that a specific creator or voice actor worked on, then notice patterns in tone, character types, or art style. Review your list before a practice session so those connections feel automatic during a game.

Will this quiz help me host a cartoon trivia game with friends?

Yes. Use the quiz to gauge which areas you find hardest, such as 2000s cartoon premieres or secondary villains. Turn missed questions into custom prompts for your own cartoon trivia game, and mix easier character questions with tougher creator and network items.