Q 01/05

In the first Shrek film, what is the candle on Shrek's table made of?

A) Beeswax

B) Earwax

C) Slug slime

D) Pig fat

Answer · why

B) Earwax

Earwax from Shrek's own ear makes the candle he lights for a solitary meal, while Donkey, shut out of the house, sulks outside the door.

Q 02/05

Who provides the voice of Shrek in the film series?

A) Jack Black

B) Mike Myers

C) Adam Sandler

D) Ben Stiller

Answer · why

B) Mike Myers

Mike Myers voices Shrek, and after seeing a rough cut in 2000 he asked to record every line again in a new accent, which sent finished animation back ...

Q 03/05

What colour is Donkey's fur in the Shrek films?

A) Brown

B) Grey

C) Black

D) White

Answer · why

B) Grey

Grey is Donkey's colour from his first scene, where his owner, an old woman, tries to sell him to Farquaad's guards as a talking animal and he bolts s...

Q 04/05

What does Shrek compare ogres to when explaining that they have layers?

A) Cakes

B) Lasagne

C) Onions

D) Cabbages

Answer · why

C) Onions

Shrek says ogres are like onions because they have layers; Donkey objects that not everybody likes onions and proposes a sweeter alternative.

Q 05/05

Who is the villain in the first Shrek film?

A) Lord Farquaad

B) Fairy Godmother

C) Prince Charming

D) Rumpelstiltskin

Answer · why

A) Lord Farquaad

The diminutive ruler of Duloc banishes fairy tale creatures to the swamp and then sends the ogre off to fetch him a bride.

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