The Carmen Sandiego Quiz
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The first appearance of Carmen Sandiego was, of course, the computer game “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego.” What was her second game?
Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?
Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?
Where in the U.S.A. is Carmen Sandiego?
Where in Europe is Carmen Sandiego?
ANSWER: There would later be editions about world history, Japan, Europe, American history and space. There would later be editions about world history, Japan, Europe, American history and space.
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After the PBS shows went off the air, FOX aired a cartoon called “Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?” Which of the following was NOT a new feature on the cartoon?
Sibling protagonists named Zack and Ivy
A computerized Chief
Carmen's time machine
A talking dog sidekick that could speak 12 languages
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According to Rockapella’s theme song, which of the following did Carmen steal?
The grease from Turkey
The rice from China
The beans from Lima
The sheep from New Zealand
ANSWER: She also pick-pocketed Perth, stole the Seoul from South Korea and took the Mekong from the jungle. She also pick-pocketed Perth, stole the Seoul from South Korea and took the Mekong from the jungle.
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Which of the following was not a thief on the PBS “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?”
Miss DeMeaner
Eartha Brute
Vic the Slick
Sarah Nade
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Who portrayed The Chief on the PBS shows “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” and “Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?”
Whoopi Goldberg
S. Epatha Merkerson
Sandra Bullock
Lynne Thigpen
ANSWER: Interestingly, Sandra Bullock was at one point tied to a movie adaptation of Carmen Sandiego that never materialized. Interestingly, Sandra Bullock was at one point tied to a movie adaptation of Carmen Sandiego that never materialized.
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In the original computer game, Carmen was said to be a former spy for Monaco. However, in later versions her backstory was revised to be what?
She was a lifelong thief that continually tried to top herself
She was a former ACME agent
She was the Chief's scorned lover out for revenge
She was a former Soviet spy
ANSWER: According to the story, Carmen grew bored with catching criminals and decided outsmarting ACME would be a better challenge. According to the story, Carmen grew bored with catching criminals and decided outsmarting ACME would be a better challenge.
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What is the name of Carmen Sandiego’s crime syndicate?
E.V.I.L.
V.I.L.E.
T.H.E.F.T.
C.R.I.M.E.
ANSWER: It's still unclear what V.I.L.E. stands for. It's still unclear what V.I.L.E. stands for.
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Which of the following cities was NOT available in the initial game?
New Dehli, India
Sydney, Australia
Reykjavík, Iceland
Chicago, Illinois
ANSWER: The only American location available in the first game was New York City. The only American location available in the first game was New York City.
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What company produced the original Carmen Sandiego games?
Broderbund
MECC
The Learning Company
Atari
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Based on this conversation intercepted between Carmen and Double Trouble, in what country are they meeting up?
Carmen: Head for Kyoto. When you see fire on a mountain in the shape of a symbol for "big," you'll know you're there.
Double Trouble: Sounds like fun. What's the occassion?
Carmen: It's the Daimonji festival, the end of the O-Bon season when the spirits of the dead return to the Earth.
China
Japan
South Korea
Thailand
ANSWER: This was an actual question taken from a YouTube clip of the PBS show. Check it out. This was an actual question taken from a YouTube clip of the PBS show. Check it out.
