Q 01/05

Which name did the author first choose for Clifford the Big Red Dog, before being talked out of it?

A) Rusty

B) Rufus

C) Tiny

D) Scarlet

Answer · why

C) Tiny

Tiny was his first pick for the enormous dog. The original paintings date from 1962, a year before the first book came out.

Q 02/05

The author of Clifford the Big Red Dog borrowed the name from the imaginary childhood friend of which person?

A) His wife

B) His editor

C) His art teacher

D) His brother

Answer · why

A) His wife

His wife had an imaginary friend called Clifford as a child, and she persuaded him that the name suited the giant dog better.

Q 03/05

Clifford the Big Red Dog is the official mascot of which children's publisher, known for its school book fairs?

A) Macmillan

B) Random House

C) Simon & Schuster

D) Scholastic

Answer · why

D) Scholastic

Scholastic published the first Clifford book in 1963, after other publishers had turned its creator's artwork down, and has published him ever since.

Q 04/05

Which Three's Company star voiced Clifford in the 2000 TV series and in Clifford's Really Big Movie?

A) Tim Allen

B) John Ritter

C) Jason Alexander

D) Ted Danson

Answer · why

B) John Ritter

John Ritter earned four Daytime Emmy nominations as Clifford. He died in September 2003, and the 2004 film was dedicated to his memory.

Q 05/05

Which of Clifford's best friends in the 2000 TV series is a hyperactive purple poodle owned by Mrs. Diller?

A) Cleo

B) Coco

C) Lola

D) Daisy

Answer · why

A) Cleo

Cleo spends most days out with Clifford rather than at home, and she strongly disliked baths until an episode devoted to changing her mind.