Rabbit Trivia

This week marks our celebration of the Chinese New Year! 2023 ushers in the Year of the Rabbit. To honor this occasion, join me for a trivia challenge all about rabbits in various aspects of popular culture!

Questions

1. 1. What is the name of the pet rabbit owned by former vice president Mike Pence, who is also the focus of two popular books?
2. 2. Which rabbit character featured in a 1942 film by Disney, and what was the title of that film?
3. 3. In the anthology of Winnie-the-Pooh, which character does Rabbit have a strong dislike for?
4. 4. Which battery company has a rabbit as its mascot figure?
5. 5. What do children say to the Trix Rabbit when he attempts to deceive them into sharing their cereal?
6. 6. What type of clothing does the White Rabbit wear in Alice in Wonderland?
7. 7. In the song \"White Rabbit\" by Jefferson Airplane, which chess piece is said to speak in reverse?
8. 8. In which 1950 film featuring Jimmy Stewart does an invisible rabbit play a central role?
9. 9. True or false – Any model featured in Playboy magazine is called a 'Playboy bunny'?
10. 10. In which children's story can you find the line, 'Typically, by the time you become Real, most of your hair has been loved away, and your eyes may fall out, leaving you loose at the joints and rather shabby.'?
11. 11. Why is a bunny a symbol of Easter?
12. 12. Bugs Bunny frequently goes astray because he makes a wrong left turn where?
13. 13. Hazel is the protagonist in which novel that explores a community of rabbits?
14. 14. What Elton John song features the word 'rabbit' in its title?
15. 15. Can you name the five books in the 'Rabbit' series written by John Updike?

Answers

1. 1. Marlin Bundo
2. 2. Thumper appeared in the movie Bambi.
3. 3. Tigger
4. 4. Energizer
5. 5. “Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids!”
6. 6. A waistcoat and pocket watch.
7. 7. The white knight.
8. 8. Harvey
9. 9. False. To truly be classified as a 'Playboy bunny', one must be a centerfold model.
10. 10. The Velveteen Rabbit
11. 11. In addition to commemorating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, Easter also corresponds with the spring equinox. As spring symbolizes renewal, the rabbit, which is known for its rapid reproduction, is an apt emblem for this season.
12. 12. Albuquerque
13. 13. Watership Down
14. 14. Jack Rabbit
15. 15. Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux; Rabbit is Rich; Rabbit at Rest; Rabbit Remembered.

Written by: Michael Shackleford