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30 Unforgettable Sesame Street Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Stefanie Zaldarriaga, Author·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.
  2. 2. Sid.
  3. 3. 123 Sesame Street.
  4. 4. Elmo.
  5. 5. "123 Avenue B."
  6. 6. Cookie Monster.
  7. 7. Four.
  8. 8. Julia.
  9. 9. Rubber Duckie.
  10. 10. Count von Count.
  11. 11. Hooper's Store.
  12. 12. Oscar the Grouch.
  13. 13. Abby Cadabby.
  14. 14. Bert.
  15. 15. Gordon, Susan, Mr. Hooper, and Bob.
  16. 16. "Elmo's World."
  17. 17. Big Bird.
  18. 18. Guy Smiley.
  19. 19. James Earl Jones.
  20. 20. Kermit the Frog.
  21. 21. Telly Monster.
  22. 22. Maria and Luis.
  23. 23. Mrs. Sparklenose.
  24. 24. Hoots the Owl.
  25. 25. "Word on the Street."
  26. 26. Oscar the Grouch.
  27. 27. The Furry Arms Hotel.
  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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