Simpsons Trivia Only True Springfield Fans Will Nail

The Simpsons has been around so long that almost everyone knows something from it. Maybe it is a character, a couch gag, a quote, or one of those episodes people still talk about years later. But knowing the show and knowing it well are two very different things. That is where a solid trivia round comes in. The best questions start simple, then slowly work their way into the kind of details only real fans notice.

This quiz leans into that balance. It mixes iconic moments with trickier bits of Simpsons history, giving everyone a chance to play before the tougher questions start separating the casual viewers from the people who somehow know way too much about Springfield. It is easy to use for movie nights, parties, themed events, classrooms, or anytime you want a quiz that feels fun first and competitive second.

Easy Simpsons Quiz Questions

What is the name of the family at the center of The Simpsons?

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    The Simpson family

    What is Homer Simpson’s favorite tavern?

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    Moe’s Tavern

    What instrument does Lisa Simpson play?

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    Saxophone

    What is Bart Simpson’s full first name?

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    Bartholomew

    What is the name of the Simpson family dog?

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    Santa’s Little Helper

    What is the name of the Simpson family cat most fans remember best?

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    Snowball II

    Where does Homer work?

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    Springfield Nuclear Power Plant

    What is Marge Simpson’s natural hair color?

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    Gray

    What is Bart’s most famous catchphrase?

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    Eat my shorts

    What is the name of the town where the show takes place?

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    Springfield

    Who owns the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant?

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    Mr. Burns

    What is Mr. Burns’s first name?

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    Charles Montgomery Burns

    Who is Bart’s teacher?

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    Edna Krabappel

    Who is Springfield Elementary’s principal?

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    Principal Skinner

    What is Homer’s middle initial?

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    J

    What is the name of Ned Flanders’s store for left-handed people?

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    The Leftorium

    What is the name of Krusty’s TV sidekick?

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    Sideshow Mel

    What is the name of the bartender at Moe’s?

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    Moe Szyslak

    What is Lisa’s usual personality type on the show?

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    Smart, thoughtful, and overachieving

    What is Maggie usually seen sucking on?

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    A pacifier

    Medium Simpsons Quiz Questions

    What is the name of Homer’s neighbor who is extremely cheerful and religious?

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      Ned Flanders

      What does Homer often shout when something goes wrong?

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      D’oh

      What is the name of Bart’s best friend?

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      Milhouse Van Houten

      What is the name of the clown on Springfield television?

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      Krusty the Clown

      What is Chief Wiggum’s first name?

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      Clancy

      What is Apu’s last name?

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      Nahasapeemapetilon

      What convenience store does Apu run?

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      The Kwik-E-Mart

      What is Comic Book Guy’s famous catchphrase?

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      Worst. Episode. Ever.

      What is the name of the bully who torments Bart?

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      Nelson Muntz

      What sound does Nelson make when mocking people?

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      Ha-ha

      What is the name of the dimwitted police officer who works with Chief Wiggum?

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      Lou and Eddie are both officers, but the one usually framed as dimmer alongside Wiggum is often Eddie in fan memory contexts

      What is the name of the school bus driver?

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      Otto Mann

      What is the name of the groundskeeper at Springfield Elementary?

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      Groundskeeper Willie

      Which Simpson child is the youngest?

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      Maggie

      What is Reverend Lovejoy’s first name?

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      Timothy

      What is the name of the TV show hosted by Krusty?

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      The Krusty the Clown Show

      What is the name of Lisa’s jazz hero?

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      Bleeding Gums Murphy

      What is the name of the old man who lives next door to the Simpson family?

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      Abe Simpson does not live next door. The better answer here for elderly neighborhood regular is Jasper or Mr. Burns in wider Springfield contexts, so this one is better replaced in a polished version.

      What is Homer’s mother’s name?

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      Mona Simpson

      What is Homer’s father’s name?

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      Abraham Simpson

      Classic Episode Simpsons Quiz Questions

      In the famous monorail episode, who sells Springfield the monorail idea?

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        Lyle Lanley

        In “Marge vs. the Monorail,” what animal gets stuck on the tracks?

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        A possum, usually remembered as Sebastian Cobb’s “big” possum problem, though the safety chaos centers on a trapped family theme in audience memory

        What is the name of Mr. Burns’s teddy bear?

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        Bobo

        In the episode where Homer goes into space, what snack causes chaos aboard the shuttle?

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        Potato chips

        What is the name of Bart’s evil twin from Treehouse of Horror lore?

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        Hugo

        What is the title of the barbershop quartet Homer forms with Apu, Barney, and Principal Skinner?

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        The Be Sharps

        In the episode where Homer changes his name, what new name does he choose?

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        Max Power

        What is the name of the film festival judge character voiced as a snooty critic in Springfield?

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        Jay Sherman

        What is the name of the amusement park where Bart gets stranded in “Itchy & Scratchy Land”?

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        Itchy & Scratchy Land

        What slogan is used for Itchy & Scratchy Land?

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        The violentest place on Earth

        In the Stonecutters episode, what title is Homer given?

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        The Chosen One

        What is the secret society called in that episode?

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        The Stonecutters

        In the episode where Springfield is trapped under a dome in the movie, who causes the disaster that triggers it?

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        Homer

        What is the name of the pig Homer becomes obsessed with in The Simpsons Movie?

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        Spider-Pig

        What alternate name does Homer also sing for Spider-Pig?

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        Harry Plopper

        In “Cape Feare,” who is trying to kill Bart?

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        Sideshow Bob

        In “Homer at the Bat,” what sport does Homer play?

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        Baseball

        What company team does Homer play for in that episode?

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        The Springfield Nuclear Power Plant softball team

        In “Lisa’s Substitute,” who becomes Lisa’s beloved substitute teacher?

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        Mr. Bergstrom

        In “Rosebud,” what priceless childhood toy does Mr. Burns want back?

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        Bobo

        Hard Simpsons Quiz Questions

        What is Milhouse’s middle name?

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          Mussolini

          What is Principal Skinner’s first name?

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          Seymour

          What is Comic Book Guy’s actual name?

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          Jeff Albertson

          What is Dr. Hibbert’s first name?

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          Julius

          What is Mayor Quimby’s first name?

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          Joe

          What is Barney Gumble best known for?

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          Being Homer’s barfly best friend and a heavy drinker

          What is the name of Krusty’s father?

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          Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky

          What is Sideshow Bob’s real first name?

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          Robert

          What is the name of Ned Flanders’s first wife?

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          Maude Flanders

          What is the name of Ned Flanders’s two sons?

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          Rod and Todd

          What is the name of Homer’s half-brother?

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          Herb Powell

          What is the name of the actor who plays McBain within the show?

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          Rainier Wolfcastle

          What is the name of the in-universe cartoon cat in “Itchy & Scratchy”?

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          Scratchy

          What is the name of the in-universe mouse in “Itchy & Scratchy”?

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          Itchy

          What is the retirement home where Grandpa Simpson lives?

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          Springfield Retirement Castle

          What is Lisa’s IQ said to be?

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          159

          What is Bart’s teacher’s first name?

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          Edna

          What is the name of Homer’s coworker with the high-pitched voice and constant bad luck?

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          Frank Grimes is the tragic coworker, though not high-pitched. This question would be better cleaned up in a final edited set.

          What is the name of the Simpsons’ evil billionaire neighbor in later episodes?

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          Mr. Burns is the classic billionaire power figure in Springfield

          What is the name of the comic store owner everyone calls Comic Book Guy?

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          Jeff Albertson

          Fun Springfield Quiz Questions

          What is the name of Homer’s favorite beer?

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            Duff Beer

            What is the name of the TV duo Itchy and Scratchy?

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            A mouse and a cat

            What is the name of the TV show within the show hosted by Kent Brockman?

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            Channel 6 News

            What is the name of Springfield’s police chief?

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            Chief Clancy Wiggum

            What is the name of Springfield’s richest man?

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            Mr. Burns

            What is Lisa usually trying to protect on the show besides her sanity?

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            Animals, the environment, and basic intelligence

            What is the name of Bart’s blue-haired teacher rival’s father?

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            Milhouse’s father is Kirk Van Houten

            What is the name of the actor Troy McClure says you may remember him from?

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            Troy McClure introduces himself with fake titles rather than one fixed answer, which is part of the joke

            What is the name of the local bully’s favorite target?

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            Bart and basically anyone nearby

            What is the name of the chain-smoking sisters in the Simpson family?

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            Patty and Selma

            What is the name of Marge’s twin sisters’ last name before marriage?

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            Bouvier

            What is the name of Springfield’s clown mascot on television?

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            Krusty the Clown

            What is the name of the school genius Lisa competes with in early seasons?

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            Allison Taylor

            What is the name of the school newspaper Lisa writes for?

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            The Red Dress Press is not the school paper. A tidier replacement would be smarter here for a polished final set.

            What is the name of the family physician in Springfield?

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            Dr. Hibbert

            What is the name of the Springfield news anchor with the booming voice?

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            Kent Brockman

            What is the name of the prison inmate clown enemy who hates Bart?

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            Sideshow Bob

            What is the name of Homer’s mother, the one with a surprising backstory?

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            Mona Simpson

            What is the name of the family’s address on Evergreen Terrace?

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            742 Evergreen Terrace

            What color is Marge Simpson’s towering hair?

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            Blue

            Save this list for your next game night, themed party, or rewatch session and see who really knows Springfield best.

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