Seinfeld Trivia: Everything About Nothing, Multiple Choice
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Seinfeld Trivia: Everything About Nothing, Multiple Choice is authored by a sitcom expert who penned the greatest trivia quiz books on the most popular television sitcoms (e.g., The Big Bang Theory Trivia: Casual Fan, Modern Family Trivia: Casual Fan, and Cheers Trivia: It's a Little Known Fact...). His latest effort, Seinfeld Trivia: Multiple Choice, is the best source for accurate and well-written trivia questions about the sitcom voted "The #1 Greatest TV Series of All-Time" by TV Guide.
Seinfeld Trivia: Multiple Choice is the perfect book for every type of Seinfeld fan, from occasional viewer to rabid enthusiast. There are 500 questions ranging from easy to difficult with five multiple choice answer options for each question. Many answer options offer humorous alternatives to amuse the reader, while others list legitimate choices to challenge the quiz-taker. Unlike most trivia books that merely provide one-word answers, Seinfeld Trivia: Multiple Choice offers additional descriptive information to further enhance the reading experience, making it more enjoyable and entertaining.
In addition, every section of the book includes random text boxes featuring insider secrets about the show, its creators, the actors, and other contributors to the series. The text boxes supplement the hilarious question-answer format with fascinating fun facts to give the reader the full Seinfeld experience. Seinfeld Trivia: Multiple Choice contains more information than any other trivia quiz book written on the subject.
The first section encompasses general information about the show and its history, as well as noteworthy facts guaranteed to educate and enthrall the reader. The second chapter covers the Seinfeld environment with questions related to Monk's Cafe, local businesses, and social acquaintances.
The following sections provide questions about the primary characters (Jerry Seinfeld, George Costanza, Cosmo Kramer, Elaine Benes, and Newman)—highlighting the most uproarious scenes and episodes as well as testing every viewer's attention to detail. The reader will encounter a spectrum of question difficulty—easy, moderate, challenging, and head-scratching brainteasers.
In addition, Seinfeld Trivia: Multiple Choice goes beyond the cast nucleus, and delves into the lives of other noteworthy characters who helped make the show a success. There are quizzes on Jerry's parents, George's parents, memorable one-time and recurring characters, as well as unforgettable friends and neighbors. The list of characters include Tim Whatley, Mickey Abbott, David Puddy, Lloyd Braun, Babu Bhatt, Soup Nazi, Mr. Pitt, J. Peterman, Jackie Chiles, Kenny Bania, Sue Ellen Mischke, Susan Ross, yada, yada, yada…
There is something for everyone. Whether a casual watcher or avid fanatic, Seinfeld Trivia: Multiple Choice will provide hours of entertainment and laughter while reliving the finest moments of the show. Photos included, 500 multiple choice questions with answers, 161 pages paperback, available digitally.
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Seinfeld Trivia - Dennis Bjorklund
Seinfeld Trivia
Everything About Nothing, Multiple Choice
Author
Dennis Bjorklund
Published by Praetorian Publishing
Copyright 2023 Dennis Bjorklund
Last Revised and Updated November 2023
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First published in the United States of America in 1998
ISBN: 979-822350551-8
Discover all the amazing television sitcom print and ebook publications by Dennis Bjorkund:
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Table of Contents
Scoring
The Show
Seinfeld Milieu
Jerry Seinfeld
George Costanza
Cosmo Kramer
Elaine Benes
Newman
Jerry’s Parents
George’s Parents
Friends & Neighbors
Memorable Recurring Roles
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Scoring
Correct Answers - Seinfeld Skill Level
450-500 - Master of Your Domain
375-449 - King of the County
300-374 - Queen of the Castle
225-299 - The Wiz
150-224 - Not Spongeworthy
75-149 - Hipster Doofus
0-74 - Seinfeld Virgin
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The Show
Q1: Who were the two creators of Seinfeld?
(A) Jerry Seinfeld and George Costanza
(B) Larry David and Rob Reiner
(C) Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David
(D) Larry David and Michael Richards
(E) None of the above
C. Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David. They met in the late 1970s and became friends due to their shared comedic sensibilities.
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Q2: What was the original name of Jerry Seinfeld’s television series when it first aired in 1989?
(A) Seinfeld
(B) Jerry
(C) A Show About Nothing
(D) The Seinfeld Chronicles
(E) A Day in the Life
D.
D. The Seinfeld Chronicles. The project originated as a 90-minute comedy special called Seinfeld’s Stand-Up Diary, but after evolving into a sitcom it was initially renamed The Jerry Seinfeld Show.
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Q3: Which of the four main Seinfeld characters was NOT originally included in the pilot episode?
(A) Elaine
(B) Jerry
(C) George
(D) Claire
(E) Bania
A. Elaine. Her character was added after the pilot episode received low ratings. As a condition to renewing the series, NBC demanded a sexier woman who would be more involved in the lives of the other three male costars so Lee Garlington (Claire the waitress) was replaced.
Fun Fact
Prior to writing the Seinfeld pilot, Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David never worked together on a project out of mutual disrespect for each other’s work—David despised G-rated, mass appeal comedy, and Seinfeld spurned angst-driven, confrontational humor. Seinfeld only asked David for assistance because he had prior writing experience on Fridays and Saturday Night Live.
If you like this fun fact, there is an entire book on Seinfeld fun facts:
Seinfeld Secrets: 1500 Fun Facts About the Show
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Q4: In The Seinfeld Chronicles (pilot episode), what was the name of Jerry’s neighbor?
(A) Feldman
(B) Kaplan
(C) Kramer
(D) Kessler
(E) George
D. Kessler. He was the neighbor across the hall. His name was changed to Kramer after legal issues concerning naming rights were settled.
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Q5: The Seinfeld characters lived in which city?
(A) Chicago
(B) Los Angeles
(C) Boston
(D) Philadelphia
(E) New York City
E. New York City. It was filmed in Hollywood so a second unit film crew was hired to shoot New York City scenes to make the series appear authentic.
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Q6: What was the street address of Jerry and Kramer’s apartment?
(A) 129 West 81st Street
(B) 2880 Broadway Street
(C) 5 West 63rd Street
(D) 213 West 79th Street
(E) 237 West 72nd Street
A. 129 West 81st Street. It was located in the borough of Manhattan. Jerry once lived at this address in real-life. The building exterior projected in each episode was a Los Angeles apartment complex.
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Q7: In The Seinfeld Chronicles (pilot episode), what was the name of the diner where Jerry and George met for lunch?
(A) Monk’s Cafe
(B) Tom’s Restaurant
(C) Poppie’s
(D) Pete’s Luncheonette
(E) Dinky Donuts
D. Pete’s Luncheonette. This was the original set used in the movie The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984). The pilot episode had a small budget so money could not be spent on unnecessary set construction.
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Q8: After the pilot episode, what was the name of the diner where the gang frequently met?
(A) Monk’s Cafe
(B) Tom’s Restaurant
(C) Poppie’s
(D) Central Perk
(E) Dinky Donuts
A. Monk’s Cafe. It became the regular meeting place after the pilot episode, however, the name of the diner was not revealed until the The Statue
(episode 11).
Creators and cast: (left) Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Richards, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jason Alexander (1998)
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Q9: What was the name of the real-life Manhattan restaurant used by Seinfeld for exterior shots of the diner?
(A) Monk’s Cafe
(B) Tom’s Restaurant
(C) Poppie’s
(D) Pete’s Luncheonette
(E) Dinky Donuts
B. Tom’s Restaurant. Located at 2880 Broadway Avenue (on the corner of West 112th Street) in Manhattan, Tom’s Restaurant has been owned and operated by the Greek-American family of Minas Zoulis since the 1940s.
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Q10: Which musical artist popularized the real-life Manhattan restaurant in a 1987 song entitled, Tom’s Diner
?
(A) Nas
(B) Tupac Shakur
(C) Suzanne Vega
(D) Ice Cube
(E) MC Hammer
C. Suzanne Vega. The a cappella version did not make the US Billboard Hot 100 chart but a remake in 1990 by DNA featuring Suzanne Vega peaked at #5.
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Q11: Which Seinfeld costar NEVER won an Emmy Award for their work on the show?
(A) Jerry Seinfeld
(B) Julia Louis-Dreyfus
(C) Michael Richards
(D) Jason Alexander
(E) None of the above
D. Jason Alexander. This seems unfathomable since George Costanza remains one of the most memorable characters in television history.
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Q12: Which Seinfeld costar was the only person to function as actor and director for the show?
(A) Jerry Seinfeld
(B) Julia Louis-Dreyfus
(C) Michael Richards
(D) Jason Alexander
(E) None of the above
D. Jason Alexander. He directed The Good Samaritan
(episode 37).
Fun Fact
The original pitch to NBC was a 90-minute documentary on how comedians get their material. After laboring over the script, Jerry Seinfeld believed, at best, he could only handle 30 minutes of material. He and Larry David decided on a sitcom but continued using the same documentary premise.
If you like this fun fact, there is an entire book on Seinfeld fun facts:
Seinfeld Secrets: 1500 Fun Facts About the Show
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Q13: What was the name of the Seinfeld book that Jerry Seinfeld released in 1993?
(A) The Really Big Book About Nothing
(B) SeinLanguage
(C) I Saw the Sein
(D) Seining Off
(E) Much To Do About Nothing
B. SeinLanguage. It reached #1 on The New York Times Bestseller list on September 19, 1993 and stayed there five weeks.
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Q14: Who was the real-life inspiration for the character George Costanza?
(A) Larry David
(B) Jason Alexander
(C) Michael Costanza
(D) Jeremy Piven
(E) Jerry Seinfeld
A. Larry David. As cocreator, he based the character upon himself.
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Q15: Who was the real-life inspiration for the character Cosmo Kramer?
(A) Jerry Seinfeld
(B) Larry Hankin
(C) Kenny Kramer
(D) Larry David
(E) Mike Costanza
C. Kenny Kramer. He was Larry David’s neighbor in New York City, and possessed many of the same qualities as his fictional counterpart. He was paid $1,000 to have his life function as a model for the character.
Fun Fact
Seinfeld owed its success to Cheers. It wallowed in mediocrity for years on Wednesday night. However, in February 1993 Seinfeld permanently moved to follow Cheers (#1) where it became an instantaneous top-five sensation.
If you like this fun fact, there is an entire book on Seinfeld fun facts:
Seinfeld Secrets: 1500 Fun Facts About the Show
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Q16: Who was NOT a real-life inspiration for the character Elaine Benes?
(A) Carol Leifer
(B) Susan McNabb
(C) Monica Yates
(D) Julia Louis-Dreyfus
(E) A and C
D. Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Jerry Seinfeld dated Susan McNabb, Carol Leifer and Monica Yates. The Elaine character was a combination of all three women.
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Q17: All the main characters had an inner monologue (their thoughts were heard but not spoken) EXCEPT which one?
(A) Jerry
(B) Kramer
(C) George
(D) Elaine
(E) None of the above
B. Kramer. In at least one episode, all the other main characters had their inner thoughts verbalized so viewers would know what they were thinking.
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episode
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Q18: During a scene, Michael Richards was actually bitten on the arm by which actor?
(A) Jon Voight
(B) Fred Savage
(C) Corbin Bernsen
(D) George Wendt
(E) Anthony Quinn
A. Jon Voight. Michael Richards’ surprised look and loud scream was genuine because Voight never revealed his intention prior to shooting the scene. Afterwards, Richards was livid and ranted about those damn method actors.
Fun Fact
Larry David had the option of playing George Costanza but declined; he was self-conscious about criticism, and felt less pressure when writing than acting.
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