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Today’s trivia: Matt Groening


Matt Groening created the animated television series
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How much do you know about Matt Groening, the man behind the hit show “The Simpsons”?

1. Which of the following is NOT part of Matt Groening’s body of work?

A. “Futurama”

B. “Life in Hell”

C. “Family Guy”

D. “Work Is Hell”

2. While in high school, Groening’s title as student body president was stripped. Why?

A. He rigged the election.

B. His acceptance speech dissed the school principal.

C. He tried to amend the constitution to make himself an all-powerful president for life.

D. He failed French.

3. Which of the following famous writers is NOT a member of the Rock Bottom Remainders with Groening?

A. Stephen King

B. Amy Tan

C. Danielle Steel

D. Mitch Albom

4. What word rhymes with Groening’s last name?

A. Moaning

B. Preening

C. Raining

D. Boeing

5. True or false: Groening named the main “Simpsons” characters after his own family.

A. True

B. False