Sonic the Hedgehog: 20th Anniversary Quiz
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Who was the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in the TV series?
Sean Astin
Jaleel White
Ricky Schroder
ANSWER: Urkel was Sonic! Urkel was Sonic!
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What was the early internal codename for Sonic the Hedgehog?
Spiny
Mr. Needlemouse
Mario Slayer
ANSWER: From SonicRetro.org: "Mr. Needlemouse was a name given to several prototypes of the character Sonic the Hedgehog on an early concept art sheet by designer Naoto Ohshima." From SonicRetro.org: "Mr. Needlemouse was a name given to several prototypes of the character Sonic the Hedgehog on an early concept art sheet by designer Naoto Ohshima."
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Sonic the Hedgehog has a gene named after him. Where is this gene found?
Horses
Fruit Flies
Rabbits
ANSWER: From Science Beat: "Sonic the Hedgehog was such a popular video game hero in the 1990s that when a new protein whose mutation created spiny backs in fruit flies was discovered in 1993 it was named after him. The original Sonic Hedgehog video game may have gone the way of the eight-track audio cassette or the five-and-a-quarter-inch floppy disk, but the Sonic hedgehog protein has only just begun its rise to fame." From Science Beat: "Sonic the Hedgehog was such a popular video game hero in the 1990s that when a new protein whose mutation created spiny backs in fruit flies was discovered in 1993 it was named after him. The original Sonic Hedgehog video game may have gone the way of the eight-track audio cassette or the five-and-a-quarter-inch floppy disk, but the Sonic hedgehog protein has only just begun its rise to fame."
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Sonic the Hedgehog was the first video game character to be featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. What year did he make his debut?
1993
1996
1998
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Which of the following descriptions of Sonic the Hedgehog (the character) has NOT been included in SEGA materials?
He "dislikes tears."
He's "a drifter who lives as he wants."
He "enjoys a good steam."
ANSWER: Wikipedia at its best: "According to various official materials from Sega, Sonic is described as a character who is "like the wind":[25] a drifter who lives as he wants,[26] and makes life a series of events and adventures.[1] Sonic hates oppression and staunchly defends freedom.[27] Although he is mostly easy-going[26] he has a short temper[26] and is often impatient with slower things.[25] Sonic is a habitual daredevil hedgehog who is honest, loyal to friends, keeps his promises,[1] and dislikes tears.[28] He took the young Tails under his wing like a little brother,[29] but is uninterested in marital proposals from Amy Rose.[30] In times of crisis, he focuses intensely on the challenge[25] as if his personality had undergone an astonishing change." Wikipedia at its best: "According to various official materials from Sega, Sonic is described as a character who is "like the wind":[25] a drifter who lives as he wants,[26] and makes life a series of events and adventures.[1] Sonic hates oppression and staunchly defends freedom.[27] Although he is mostly easy-going[26] he has a short temper[26] and is often impatient with slower things.[25] Sonic is a habitual daredevil hedgehog who is honest, loyal to friends, keeps his promises,[1] and dislikes tears.[28] He took the young Tails under his wing like a little brother,[29] but is uninterested in marital proposals from Amy Rose.[30] In times of crisis, he focuses intensely on the challenge[25] as if his personality had undergone an astonishing change."
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Sonic the Hedgehog was the game that came with the Sega Genesis. What pack-in game was included with Genesis before Sonic?
Ecco the Dolphin
Altered Beast
Budokan: The Martial Spirit
ANSWER:


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What is Sonic the Hedgehog’s favorite food?
Blueberry Pancakes
Apple Cinnamon Cheerios
Chili Dogs
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According to probably false internet rumors, which legendary artist helped compose music for the Sonic franchise?
Paul McCartney
Jay-Z
Michael Jackson
ANSWER: Our sources at Sega would not confirm or deny, but they did supply this picture:
Our sources at Sega would not confirm or deny, but they did supply this picture:


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Which video game character was Sonic designed to compete with?
Mario
Samus Aran
Kid Icarus