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Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Are you nostalgic for those charming stop-motion Christmas specials you grew up with? Well, let's see if those shows are still embedded in your brain. If so, you'll go down in history!
Where are the Three Kings traveling?
They are following the star of Bethlehem.
The Three Kings are following the star of Bethlehem, so they have no time to stop and enjoy the entertainment offered by Ben Haramed. They eventually reach the newborn baby Jesus.
They are touring the countries they rule.
They are traveling to the New World.
They are fleeing from people who want to overthrow them.
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What is stop-motion animation?
Pictures of cartoons
A series of still images that show movement when viewed in quick succession
Stop-motion animation is a series of still images that show movement when viewed in quick succession. Often the animations are made by posing dolls and objects, taking a picture, moving everything a teeny bit, taking another picture, and so on - thousands of times!
Shows about car chases
Picture book illustrations
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Which statement is true about “Rudolph”?
It’s the longest-running and highest-rated television special of all time.
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is the longest-running and highest-rated television special of all time. The animations were filmed in Japan.
It was a bomb, with very low ratings.
It was originally a story about mice.
Rudolph originally had glowing eyes.
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Near the end of “Rudolph,” what special talent does the Abominable Snowmonster reveal?
He can place the star on top of a Christmas tree without a ladder.
Of course, he can place the star on top of a Christmas tree without a ladder. He's a gentle giant now, and he's more than tall enough.
He's a great dentist.
He can sing like an angel.
He can guarantee a white Christmas.
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What is the first line of the song, "The Little Drummer Boy"?
"Little baby"
"Come, they told me"
The first line is "Come, they told me." The last line is "Me and my drum."
"Mary nodded"
"I have no gift to bring"
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In the "Rudolph" Christmas special, Sam the Snowman sings, "I don't know if there'll be snow/But have..." what?
A pint of beer
A look at these deer
A cup of cheer
Sam the Snowman sings, "I don't know if there'll be snow/But have a cup of cheer " He goes on to sing, "Have a holly jolly Christmas/And in case you didn't hear/Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas this year "
No more fear
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In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what is the name of the prospector?
Yukon Cornelius
Yukon Cornelius is prospecting for silver and gold. Believe it or not, in the very first airing of "Ruddolph" he was prospecting for a peppermint mine.
Cactus Jack
Indiana Jones
California Raisin
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What is Yukon Cornelius’ nickname for the Abominable Snowmonster?
Abby Normal
The Bumble
Yukon Cornelius calls the Abominable Snowmonster "the Bumble." It's important to remember that Bumbles bounce.
Frosty the Snowman
Sam the Snowman
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What does Hermey the elf want to be?
The first toymaker to the king
A video game designer
The best toymaker ever
A dentist
Hermey the elf wants to be a dentist. That's why he, like Rudolph, doesn't fit in.
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Who is the voice of Sam the Snowman?
Fred Astaire
Burl Ives
Burl Ives voiced Sam the Snowman. He was a well-known folk singer. He played another character named Sam in "East of Eden," back in 1955.
Mickey Rooney
Rodney Dangerfield
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On the Island of Misfit Toys, why is the train a misfit?
He falls off the tracks.
He has square wheels on his caboose.
For sure, a train shouldn't have square wheels. And a Jack-in-the-box shouldn't be named Charlie.
His whistle blows bubbles.
He has polka-dots.
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Which doe thinks Rudolph is cute?
Donatella
Bambi
Clarice
Clarice thinks Rudolph is cute, and she still likes him after she sees his shiny nose. Sadly, her father forbids her from seeing Rudolph.
Flower
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Who rules the Island of Misfit Toys?
Santa
The Abominable Snowmonster
King Moonracer
King Moonracer rules the Island of Misfit Toys. He's a winged lion, very majestic.
Rudolph
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On the Island of Misfit Toys, why is the water pistol a misfit?
He shoots jelly.
Everyone knows that water pistols should shoot water, not jelly. It's in the name, after all.
He's too violent.
His trigger is broken.
His barrel is bent.
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Who gave the little drummer boy his prized drum?
Baby Jesus
His father
Aaron's father had given him the drum, before he and Aaron's mother were killed by desert bandits. As we all know, the drum goes "pa rum pum pum pum."
A neighbor
His best friend
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What gift does Aaron give to the newborn King?
His lamb, Baba.
A song.
Aaron has brought no gift for the baby Jesus, so he plays his drum for the newborn King. Jesus smiles at him, helping the drummer boy to realize that his vow to hate all humans was wrong.
His shoes.
His drumsticks.
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What do Rudolph and Hermey decide to be?
Independent
Feeling as if they're misfits, they decide to be independent – together! In context, it sort of makes sense.
Rock stars
Santa's best helpers
Wealthy
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What does Ben Haramed do with Aaron’s camel?
He runs over it with a carriage.
He slaughters it for food.
He sells it to the Three Kings.
Ben Haramed learns that the Three Kings lost one of their camels and need a replacement. He sells Aaron’s camel, Joshua, to the kings.
He loses it.
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Who is Rudolph’s father?
Blitzen
Donner
Donner is Rudolph's father. He's the one who glops mud on poor Rudolph's nose, hoping to hide what made the little buck unique.
Dancer
Prancer
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Which young buck does Rudolph befriend before the Reindeer Games?
Fireball
Rudolph makes friends with Fireball. The young bucks notice that the does are watching!
Comet Jr.
Clarice
Herbie
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In “The Little Drummer Boy,” who is Baba?
Aaron's lamb
Aaron has three animal friends, including Baba the lamb. The others are Samson the donkey and Joshua the camel.
A genie
Aaron’s donkey
Aaron’s dog
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Some of the Misfit Toys made an appearance on what TV series?
"The Powerpuff Girls"
"Malcolm in the Middle"
"Sesame Street"
"The Simpsons"
Believe it or not, some of the Misfit Toys appeared on "The Simpsons"! Check out the episode, called "'Tis the Fifteenth Season."
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Who is the coach of the Reindeer Games?
Comet
Comet is the coach of the Reindeer Games. By today's standards, it's shocking that Comet bans Rudolph from the games, just because he's different. Even worse, Santa agrees!
Santa
Blitzen
Sam the Snowman
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What was the first stop-motion Christmas special, made by Rankin/Bass?
"Frosty the Snowman"
"The Sound of Music"
"A Charlie Brown Christmas"
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” first aired in 1964. Robert L. May had created the Rudolph story as a promotion for the Montgomery Ward department store, then May's brother-in-law wrote a song based on the story, and the rest is history.
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In “The Little Drummer Boy,” what is the drummer boy’s name?
Jesus
Samson
Joshua
Aaron
The drummer boy, whose parents were killed, is named Aaron. He was voiced by Ted Eccles, who later played Bobby Chandler on "General Hospital."
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"There's Always Tomorrow" is a song from which Christmas special?
"The Little Drummer Boy"
“Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”
"Frosty the Snowman"
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
"There's Always Tomorrow" is a lovely song from "Rudolph." Clarice the doe sings it to Rudolph.
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In what year did “The Little Drummer Boy” first air?
1968
“The Little Drummer Boy” first aired in 1968. Popular movies from the same year include "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Rosemary's Baby."
1962
1965
1168
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What stop-motion Christmas special did Rankin/Bass create after "The Little Drummer Boy"?
"Frosty the Snowman"
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
"A Charlie Brown Christmas"
“Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”
“Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” came after "The Little Drummer Boy," in 1970. That one featured the voices of Fred Astaire and Mickey Rooney.
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Which actor provided the voice of Ben Haramed in “The Little Drummer Boy”?
José Ferrer
José Ferrer voiced Ben Haramed. Ferrer is also known for his performances in “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Dune” and “The Caine Mutiny.”
Mickey Rooney
Fred Astaire
Burl Ives
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In the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," in what order are the other eight reindeer mentioned?
Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen
Dancer and Dasher and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen
Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen
"You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen/Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen,/But do you recall /The most famous reindeer of all? "
Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Cupid and Comet and Donner and Blitzen
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What song does Aaron the drummer boy perform for a crowd in Jerusalem?
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
"There's Always Tomorrow"
"Silent Night"
"Why Can’t the Animals Smile?"
The crowd loves Aaron’s performance of “Why Can’t the Animals Smile?” Unfortunately, Aaron doesn’t understand how people can be happy while he’s still traumatized by the death of his parents, so he vows to hate all humans.
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Who captures Aaron the drummer boy and his friends?
Burgermeister Meisterburger
Desert bandits
Ben Haramed
Ben Haramed, a greedy wandering performer, captures Aaron and his animal friends. Haramed hopes to add Aaron to his act.
The Abominable Snowmonster
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What is the first commercially released stop-motion film?
“The Humpty Dumpty Circus”
“The Humpty Dumpty Circus” was released way back in 1898! It showed a day in the life of a toy circus.
"Citizen Kane"
"Bambi"
"Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
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How many reindeer help Rudolph pull Santa’s sleigh at the end of the show?
Eight
Six
Only six reindeer fly with Rudolph, because the reindeer models were expensive to make. But they made it through the snowstorm and delivered all the toys made by elves, plus they found loving homes for the Misfit Toys. So who's counting?
Twelve
None
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What year is represented in the copyright notice at the end of "Rudolph," written as MCLXIV?
1164
Even though the show debuted in 1964, the copyright year shown in Roman numerals is 1164! Major typo. The Roman numeral for 1964 is MCMLXIV, not MCLXIV.
1964, of course
1966
1974
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