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30 Unforgettable Sesame Street Trivia Questions and Answers

By Stefanie·Updated May 2025·4 min read

Welcome to the Sesame Street Trivia Challenge! This is your ultimate test on everything related to the delightful and educational world of Sesame Street.

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  1. 1What is the full name of the character commonly known as Mr. Snuffleupagus?

  2. 2Before becoming known as Cookie Monster, what was this character's original name?

  3. 3What is the address where Big Bird resides on Sesame Street?

  4. 4Which Muppet character testified before the U.S. Congress to advocate for music education in schools?

  5. 5What was the originally proposed name for the "Sesame Street" show?

  6. 6Which character on "Sesame Street" has a British cousin named Biscuit Monster?

  7. 7How many fingers do most Muppet characters on "Sesame Street" have?

  8. 8Which character was introduced to "Sesame Street" to address the topic of autism?

  9. 9What is the name of Ernie's favorite bath toy?

  10. 10Which character is known for his love of counting and has a pet bat named Grisha?

  11. 11What is the name of the store on "Sesame Street" where characters often gather?

  12. 12Which character has a pet worm named Slimey?

  13. 13What is the name of the fairy-in-training who joined "Sesame Street" in 2006?

  14. 14Which Muppet character is known for his unibrow?

  15. 15Who were the original human characters that appeared on "Sesame Street"?

  16. 16What is the name of the segment featuring Elmo exploring various topics, which debuted in 1998?

  17. 17Which character is known for carrying around a blanket and has a teddy bear named Radar?

  18. 18What is the name of the game show host character on "Sesame Street" known for his enthusiastic personality?

  19. 19Who was the first celebrity guest to appear on "Sesame Street"?

  20. 20What is the name of the newspaper reporter character on "Sesame Street"?

  21. 21Which "Sesame Street" character is known for his love of triangles?

  22. 22What is the name of the Fix-It Shop owners on "Sesame Street"?

  23. 23What is the name of the fairy school teacher on "Sesame Street"?

  24. 24Which "Sesame Street" character plays the saxophone?

  25. 25What is the name of the segment where real children discuss words on "Sesame Street"?

  26. 26Which "Sesame Street" character has a pet elephant named Fluffy?

  27. 27What is the name of the hotel featured on "Sesame Street"?

  28. 28What year was Sesame Street first broadcasted?

  29. 29Who created Sesame Street?

  30. 30What was the original purpose of Sesame Street?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Aloysius Snuffleupagus. Mr. Snuffleupagus's full name is Aloysius Snuffleupagus.
  2. 2. Sid. Cookie Monster was originally named Sid before his cookie obsession took over.
  3. 3. 123 Sesame Street. Big Bird lives at 123 Sesame Street.
  4. 4. Elmo. Elmo appeared before Congress to support funding for music education.
  5. 5. "123 Avenue B." The show was initially going to be called "123 Avenue B" before being renamed "Sesame Street." ​
  6. 6. Cookie Monster. Cookie Monster's British cousin is known as Biscuit Monster.
  7. 7. Four. Most Muppets have four fingers, except for Cookie Monster, who has five.
  8. 8. Julia. Julia is a Muppet character introduced to represent children with autism.
  9. 9. Rubber Duckie. Ernie's beloved bath toy is called Rubber Duckie.
  10. 10. Count von Count. Count von Count is the number-obsessed vampire with a pet bat named Grisha.
  11. 11. Hooper's Store. Hooper's Store is the neighborhood shop frequented by the characters.
  12. 12. Oscar the Grouch. Oscar the Grouch's pet worm is named Slimey.
  13. 13. Abby Cadabby. Abby Cadabby is the fairy-in-training who became a character in 2006.
  14. 14. Bert. Bert is recognizable by his single unibrow.
  15. 15. Gordon, Susan, Mr. Hooper, and Bob. The original human cast included Gordon, his wife Susan, store owner Mr. Hooper, and music teacher Bob.
  16. 16. "Elmo's World." "Elmo's World" is the segment where Elmo explores different subjects.
  17. 17. Big Bird. Big Bird has a teddy bear named Radar.
  18. 18. Guy Smiley. Guy Smiley is the energetic game show host
  19. 19. James Earl Jones. James Earl Jones was the first celebrity guest on "Sesame Street," appearing in the first season to recite the alphabet.
  20. 20. Kermit the Frog. Kermit the Frog often appeared as a roving reporter for the "Sesame Street News Flash" segments.
  21. 21. Telly Monster. Telly Monster has a particular fondness for triangles and often expresses his enthusiasm for them.
  22. 22. Maria and Luis. Maria and Luis run the Fix-It Shop, where they repair various items for the neighborhood.
  23. 23. Mrs. Sparklenose. Mrs. Sparklenose teaches fairy school to characters like Abby Cadabby.
  24. 24. Hoots the Owl. Hoots the Owl is the resident jazz musician who plays the saxophone. ​
  25. 25. "Word on the Street." "Word on the Street" features real children discussing the meaning of various words.
  26. 26. Oscar the Grouch. Oscar the Grouch's unseen pet elephant is named Fluffy.
  27. 27. The Furry Arms Hotel. The Furry Arms Hotel is a location on "Sesame Street" where various Muppet characters stay.
  28. 28. 1969
  29. 29. Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett
  30. 30. To help children prepare for school, especially those from low-income families.

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