Are You a Master of Satire?

Are You a Master of Satire?

Test your knowledge and see if you can identify the satirical elements in this humorous quiz!

published on December 07, 2023
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Satire is a form of humor that uses irony, sarcasm, and wit to criticize or mock people or societal issues. True or false?

Satire is a form of humor that uses irony, sarcasm, and wit to criticize or mock people or societal issues. True or false?
True
False
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Who is the renowned author of the satirical novel 'Catch-22'?

Joseph Heller
George Orwell
Mark Twain
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Which television show satirizes American politics by following the lives of White House staff?

Which television show satirizes American politics by following the lives of White House staff?
The West Wing
The Office
Parks and Recreation
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What famous novel by George Orwell is a satirical critique of totalitarianism and government surveillance?

1984
Animal Farm
Brave New World
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In the satirical TV show 'South Park', which character mocks society through his constant cynicism and sarcasm?

In the satirical TV show 'South Park', which character mocks society through his constant cynicism and sarcasm?
Eric Cartman
Stan Marsh
Kenny McCormick
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Who wrote the famous satirical novel 'Gulliver's Travels'?

Jonathan Swift
Charles Dickens
Jane Austen
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Which satirical film revolves around the story of a man who becomes a spokesperson for a corporation after being surgically altered?

Idiocracy
Office Space
The Big Lebowski
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What satirical news organization is known for its humorous take on current events?

What satirical news organization is known for its humorous take on current events?
The Onion
CNN
BBC
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Which famous satirical novel by Miguel de Cervantes follows the adventures of a delusional knight?

Don Quixote
Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
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What satirical animated sitcom features a dysfunctional family living in the fictional town of Springfield?

The Simpsons
Family Guy
American Dad!
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Which famous satirical novel by Voltaire addresses social and political issues through the adventures of its naïve protagonist?

Candide
Pride and Prejudice
To Kill a Mockingbird
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The satirical news show 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' provides humorous and critical commentary on what topics?

Current events and politics
Celebrity gossip
Sports