Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Trivia Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 Who created the character of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

A. Gene Autry

B. Clement Clarke Moore

C. Robert L. May

2 Rudolph first appeared in a 1939 booklet commissioned by which department store?

A. Montgomery Ward

B. Sears

C. Macy's

3 Which singer's 1949 recording turned 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' into a massive hit?

A. Frank Sinatra

B. Gene Autry

C. Bing Crosby

4 Who wrote the song 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'?

A. Irving Berlin

B. Burl Ives

C. Johnny Marks

5 In the 1964 Rankin/Bass TV special, which elf dreams of becoming a dentist?

A. Hermey

B. Buddy

C. Jingle

6 In the special, what is the name of the adventurous prospector who befriends Rudolph?

A. Yukon Cornelius

B. Prospector Pete

C. Kris Kringle

7 Where do Rudolph and Hermey find the unwanted playthings seeking new homes?

A. Toyland

B. The Island of Misfit Toys

C. Neverland

8 Who is the ruler of the Island of Misfit Toys?

A. King Moonracer

B. Santa Claus

C. Queen Winter

9 In the special, what nickname do the characters use for the Abominable Snow Monster?

A. The Grumble

B. The Bumble

C. The Rumbler

10 Which performer voices Sam the Snowman, the narrator of the 1964 special?

A. Andy Williams

B. Burl Ives

C. Fred Astaire

11 According to the classic song's lyrics, what kind of Christmas Eve leads Santa to seek Rudolph's help?

A. Snowy

B. Windy

C. Foggy

12 In the Rankin/Bass special, which reindeer is depicted as Rudolph’s father?

A. Donner

B. Blitzen

C. Dasher

13 At the Reindeer Games, what reveals Rudolph’s secret and causes the other reindeer to mock him?

A. He oversleeps and misses his turn.

B. He trips and knocks over Coach Comet.

C. His fake nose cover falls off, exposing his glowing red nose.

14 Which other holiday tune does Burl Ives famously sing within the 1964 special?

A. Jingle Bell Rock

B. A Holly Jolly Christmas

C. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

15 What notable change was made to later TV airings of the 1964 special after initial broadcasts?

A. It was colorized from an original black-and-white version.

B. The title was changed to 'Rudolph Saves Christmas.'

C. A new ending was added showing Santa returning to rescue the Misfit Toys.