What Do You Know About Mr. Magoo?

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    A character that often gets into the comical situation, Mr. Magoo is a wealthy retiree, short-statured voiced by Backus, what is his notable alias?

    • Peter Griffin
    • Queen Magoo
    • Quincy Magoo
    • Quicy Magoo
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A cartoon character Mr. Magoo created at the UPA animation studio in the 90s voiced by Jim Backus as wealthy retirees who have a knack of getting into a comical situation, take a quiz and see how much you know about Mr. Magoo.

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  • 2. 
    Mr. Magoo is a wealthy retiree with extreme nearsightedness, compounded by his stubborn refusal to admit the problem, who is his family? - ProProfs

    Mr. Magoo is a wealthy retiree with extreme nearsightedness, compounded by his stubborn refusal to admit the problem, who is his family?

    • Waldo and Mother Magoo

    • Granny Magoo

    • Tycoon Magoo

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Mr. Magoo is a wealthy retiree with extreme nearsightedness, and his family consists of Waldo, Mother Magoo, and Granny Magoo. The statement "All of the above" indicates that all three options mentioned (Waldo, Mother Magoo, and Granny Magoo) are correct. Therefore, Mr. Magoo's family includes Waldo, Mother Magoo, and Granny Magoo.

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  • 3. 
    Mr. Magoo character was originally conceived as a mean-spirited McCarthy-like reactionary whose mumbling would include as much outrageous misanthropic ranting as the animators could design, what is Mr. Magoo nationality? - ProProfs

    Mr. Magoo character was originally conceived as a mean-spirited McCarthy-like reactionary whose mumbling would include as much outrageous misanthropic ranting as the animators could design, what is Mr. Magoo nationality?

    • Canadian

    • Peruvian

    • Brazilian

    • American

    Correct Answer
    A. American
    Explanation
    The nationality of Mr. Magoo is American. This can be inferred from the fact that the character was originally conceived as a mean-spirited McCarthy-like reactionary, which suggests a connection to American politics and culture.

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  • 4. 
    Several cartoonist or production studios created series of cartoon character with their distinct behavior and appearance, Mr. Magoo was created by? - ProProfs

    Several cartoonist or production studios created series of cartoon character with their distinct behavior and appearance, Mr. Magoo was created by?

    • Millard Kaufman

    • John Hubley

    • Willis Pyle

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above" because all three individuals mentioned - Millard Kaufman, John Hubley, and Willis Pyle - were involved in the creation of the cartoon character Mr. Magoo.

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  • 5. 
    Mr. Magoo was a comical character in 1949 by UBA animation studio, he was played by and voiced by Jim Backus and? - ProProfs

    Mr. Magoo was a comical character in 1949 by UBA animation studio, he was played by and voiced by Jim Backus and?

    • Omar Epps

    • Candance Prit

    • Joy Boyce

    • Leslie Nielsen

    Correct Answer
    A. Leslie Nielsen
    Explanation
    Leslie Nielsen is the correct answer because he is known for his comedic roles and his distinctive voice. He is not only a renowned actor but also a skilled voice actor, making him a suitable choice to voice the comical character of Mr. Magoo. Omar Epps, Candance Prit, and Joy Boyce are not associated with the character or the animation studio mentioned in the question.

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  • 6. 
    In a legend circulating among medievalists, Harvard University professor is also said to have been the model for the character; however, there is no evidence that artist Hubley knew the Scholar, what is the professor name? - ProProfs

    In a legend circulating among medievalists, Harvard University professor is also said to have been the model for the character; however, there is no evidence that artist Hubley knew the Scholar, what is the professor name?

    • Harry Woodruff

    • Millard Kaufman

    • Francis P. Magoun

    • Francis Joyce

    Correct Answer
    A. Francis P. Magoun
  • 7. 
    Mr. Magoo’s first appearance was in the theatrical short cartoon ‘The Ragtime Bear’, scripted by Millard Kaufman, his creation was a collaborative effort, who was the animation director? - ProProfs

    Mr. Magoo’s first appearance was in the theatrical short cartoon ‘The Ragtime Bear’, scripted by Millard Kaufman, his creation was a collaborative effort, who was the animation director?

    • John Hubley

    • John Huey

    • Millard Kaufman

    • John Wu

    Correct Answer
    A. John Hubley
    Explanation
    The question asks for the animation director of Mr. Magoo's first appearance in the cartoon "The Ragtime Bear". The correct answer is John Hubley. This information is given in the question itself.

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  • 8. 
    Affected people consequently tend to think he is a lunatic, rather than just being nearsighted, in later cartoons he is also an actor, and generally competent one except for his? - ProProfs

    Affected people consequently tend to think he is a lunatic, rather than just being nearsighted, in later cartoons he is also an actor, and generally competent one except for his?

    • Status

    • Visual impairment

    • Nearsighted

    • Temperament

    Correct Answer
    A. Visual impairment
    Explanation
    The given answer, visual impairment, is supported by the statement that the affected people tend to think he is a lunatic. This suggests that the person's behavior or actions are unusual, which could be attributed to their visual impairment. Additionally, the statement mentions that the person is nearsighted, which is a type of visual impairment that affects one's ability to see objects clearly at a distance. Therefore, visual impairment is the most fitting explanation for the person's behavior and the mention of their nearsightedness further supports this answer.

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  • 9. 
    Magoo has won awards along with Tom and Jerry, The Pink Panther, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Silly Symphony and Looney Tunes, what type of awards did he win? - ProProfs

    Magoo has won awards along with Tom and Jerry, The Pink Panther, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Silly Symphony and Looney Tunes, what type of awards did he win?

    • Teen Choice

    • Oscar

    • Grammy

    • Golden Globe

    Correct Answer
    A. Oscar
    Explanation
    Magoo has won an Oscar award along with Tom and Jerry, The Pink Panther, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Silly Symphony and Looney Tunes. This implies that Magoo is a character in an animated film or series that has been recognized and awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with an Oscar.

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  • 10. 
    Kaufman has actually been blacklisted, and Mr. Magoo was a form of protest. Hubley was an ex-communist who has participated in the Disney animators’ strike in? - ProProfs

    Kaufman has actually been blacklisted, and Mr. Magoo was a form of protest. Hubley was an ex-communist who has participated in the Disney animators’ strike in?

    • 1960

    • 1939

    • 1941

    • 1940

    Correct Answer
    A. 1941

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