If you enjoy watching Disney shows or any animated film, Shrek will capture your attention thanks to its beautiful script and well-built characters. This franchise is among the highest-grossing animated series today.
Shrek is based on a picture book written by an 85-year-old – William Steig. He was an American cartoonist for The New Yorker and a children’s writer.
The name Shrek originates from German and Yiddish roots meaning ‘fear’ or ‘terror’. Although Shrek was a frightening ogre at the beginning of the movie, he turned out to be a favorite ogre.
Shrek Facts Trivia Questions and Answers
Thanks to the success of the film it was able for DreamWorks to continue making movies. Shrek made a whopping $484.4 million at the box office thus saving DreamWorks. This eventually led the studio to make other popular animation franchises such as Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon.
The internet has put Shrek at the forefront of pop culture, with the beloved character frequently used as a meme and a reminder of nostalgia.
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1. The original movie ‘Shrek’ was based on a book. What is the name of the book?
2. What are the names of Shrek and Fiona’s children?
3. What were the names of the four ‘Shrek’ movies, and what years were they released in?
4. The beginning of the movie is a flashback. The King and Queen are making a deal with Rumpelstiltskin to have Fiona’s curse broken. What are they giving to Rumplestiltskin in exchange for this service?
5. What do the Shrek fans call themselves?
6. Who is the one other heir to the throne, besides Shrek?
7. Which of the four movies won an academy award under the ‘Animated Feature category?
8. When they are imprisoned in the dungeon, Fiona finds out about Charming’s plans for Shrek. She realizes that it is essential for them to break out and tries to rally the other girls to her cause. Snow White takes charge and says “Ladies, assume the position!” What are they doing?
9. Who were the villainous characters in all the movies?
10. Why are Shrek and Fiona back in the Kingdom of Far Far Away?
11. Which two production companies were involved in the production of the Shrek film franchise?
12. What happens to the mermaid who kisses Shrek?
13. Who wanted to make an adaptation film of the book ‘Shrek!’ in the first place?
14. What is the very first thing Shrek says in the movie?
15. The National Film Registry by the Library of Congress selected which movie of the ‘Shrek’ franchise for preservation and when.
16. As the movie opens, we are treated to the story of Princess Fiona’s life, up until she is rescued from the tower. Who narrated this part of the story?
17. What is the name of the spin-off movie, and when was it made?
18. Who did Prince Charming find sleeping in the bed where he expected to find Fiona?
19. In the first movie, what does Shrek put in his drink?
20. When Shrek and Fiona get back from their honeymoon, who do they find in Shrek’s house?
21. When does “Shrek 2” take place in relation to “Shrek”?
22. Who gave their voices for Shrek, and whose made it to the screen?
23. What is Princess Fiona being guarded by?
24. Who turned down the role of Shrek?
25. What does the Gingerbread Man say when Lord Farquaad asks him where the rest of the fairytale creatures are?
26. Which character did Cameron Diaz voice in the Shrek franchise?
27. Here’s an easy one to start: where does Shrek live?
28. Who voiced Shrek’s best friend, Donkey?
29. During the opening credits, Shrek is seen in a mud bath… what does he use to wash his back?
30. Eddie Murphy was nominated for which award for his voice acting as Donkey?
31. When Shrek and Donkey get to Duloc, it’s set up like Disney World. There’s a sign that tells how long the wait is from a certain point. How long is the wait?
32. In Steven Spielberg’s take on ‘Shrek’, who would have been cast as the main characters of ‘Shrek’?
33. What was Chris Farley known for?
34. What band sang both the first and last songs in the movie?
35. Which famous actor gave his voice for the English, Spanish and Italian versions of the ‘Shrek’ movies?
36. Which actor made his debut in voicing for animated movies with ‘Shrek the Third’?
37. ‘I’m not the monster here — you are! You and the rest of that Fairy Tale trash poisoning my perfect world!’ Who says this?
38. Who suggested that the character of ‘Shrek’ has a Scottish accent, and what was it inspired?
39. What does one of Lord Farquaad’s guards call Pinnochio?
40. Who voiced the character of Rumpelstiltskin in ‘Shrek Forever After’?
41. According to Shrek, why are ogres like onions?
42. Where does Shrek live?
43. What was the name of the executioner?
44. Till when did Shrek stay with his parents?
45. What does Shrek push out of the log at the beginning of the movie?
46. What is Shrek’s most famous dialogue?
47. What kind of creature is Shrek?
48. When do Shrek and Donkey bond in the first ‘Shrek’ movie?
49. How tall was Lord Farquaad?
50. What was the green guy?
51. Who does Fiona fight using martial arts?
52. What is Shrek asked to do at his kids’ party, by a plump and annoying little boy?
53. Who does Donkey fall in love with?
54. What happy event are Shrek and Fiona preparing for?
55. What was Lord Farquaad, the ruler of?
56. What does Arthur do before he leaves his school?
57. What was Shrek’s height?
58. Who is it who actually breaks the princesses out of the prison?
59. Who are Princess Fiona’s parents?
60. Who does the King name first as his heir?
61. Which movie does Puss in Boots make an entry?
62. How many babies do Dragon and Donkey have?
63. When did we see Shrek with hair?
64. Who comes knocking on the door when Shrek and Fiona are staying at the honeymoon cottage?
65. Who rescues Puss in Boots, Shrek, and Donkey from the prison in ‘Shrek 2’?
66. Who provided the voice for Fiona’s mother, the Queen?
67. What was Shrek’s accent?
68. What do the wanted posters say?
69. Who was Prince Charming in Shrek 2?
70. During the introduction to the film, a man says to Shrek, “Back, beast, back!” and he waves a lighted torch at Shrek. What does Shrek do to that lighted torch?
71. Which Smash mouth song was featured in the movie?
72. Which is the bar in Far Far Away that the villains of all fairy tales meet called?
73. What did it say that Cinderella liked?
74. What are the names of the Donkeys?
75. How many wooden singers are there on the main stage in the ‘Welcome to Duloc’ show?
76. How does Donkey show the Exit clause in Rumpelstiltskin’s contract to Shrek?
77. What does Donkey say that the guards and the crowd have never seen?
78. Who wrote ‘Shrek The Musical’ and composed the music for it?
79. After completing Shrek’s dialogue, Mike Myers decided to give Shrek a Scottish accent. The studio agreed, and spent {$_____} to re-animate Shrek with the new dialogue.
80. Where was the first trial run for this musical?
81. Which OTT platform has this musical?
82. What is the name of Lord Farquaad’s city?
83. Which countries did ‘Shrek The Musical’ show their productions?
84. What is the name of the only parking lot seen in the movie?
85. The franchise of ‘Shrek’ contains its own hilarious twists on the many famous fairy tales and Disney movies. What similarity did the Broadway incarnation have to the ideology of the film franchise?
86. Where does Shrek find Rumpel?
87. What awards did the musical win?
88. Once out of the dungeon, the princesses become mean fighting machines. Which princess sings a pretty song to call the birds and animals to her aid?
89. “No! Not the buttons! Not my gumdrop buttons!” Who says this?
90. When Shrek is leaving on the ship, Fiona is trying to tell him something but can’t find the right words. She finally hollers her news as the ship is pulling away, having to repeat it a couple of times because the captain keeps blowing his horn. What is her news?
91. “Yeah, right, brimstone. Don’t be talking about no brimstone. I know what I smelled, it was no brimstone, and it didn’t come off no stone either.” Who cracks this joke?
92. What does Shrek use for lights at the mud hole?
93. “But remember, dear. If you should ever need me… happiness… is just a teardrop away.” Who says this to whom?
94. Who provides the vocal talents for Fiona’s father (King Harold)?
95. “Fire up the ovens, Muffin Man! We’ve got a big order to fill!” Who said this?
96. At the beginning of the movie, Shrek smiles in a mirror, which then cracks. To what other Mike Myers’ movie character does this happen?
97. What does Shrek use to make his candle for dinner?
98. What was the type of flower that Shrek was going to give Princess Fiona?
99. What is the first thing that the King says in the movie?
100. When Shrek is in bed with Fiona (who is asleep), he rolls around and notices a poster directly above him. Who was on the poster?
101. What color were the Gingerbread Man’s eyebrows?
102. What is Shrek’s waistcoat made of?
103. What rhyme do the Gingerbread Man and King Farquaad say?
104. What color are Shrek’s teeth?
105. Who is the dead broad on the table?
106. What does Shrek use his ear wax for?
107. Who fell in love with the donkey?
108. What is Shrek’s shack built into?
109. Who does Donkey say he doesn’t want to work for?
110. Where is Shrek’s home?
111. What does Shrek shower with?
112. What does Rumpelstiltskin keep changing, depending on his mood and what he has to do?
113. What happens to birds when Princess Fiona sings?
114. Shrek, Donkey and Puss In Boots set out on a journey to find Arthur. Where do they find him?
115. What does the Magic Mirror tell Lord Farquaad that he must do to become king?
116. Once Shrek, Fiona and Donkey get to Far Far Away, what two Princess’ gates do they pass on their way to the castle?
117. How do you get into Duloc?
118. When Fiona, Shrek and Donkey arrive in Far far Away, and Shrek says “we’re definitely not in the swamp anymore”, what movie is this line a parody of?
119. During dinner with the King and Queen, Shrek chokes on a spoon, which he thankfully manages to cough back up. What event caused him to choke on his spoon in the first place?
120. What happens to Princess Fiona when Shrek kisses her and breaks the spell?
121. At night, the King goes to an inn to find somebody who could take care of an ogre. When he is waiting at the bar, what kind of talking animal seems to recognize the King?
122. Why does the donkey say that a relationship between him and the dragon wouldn’t work out?
123. When Shrek was talking about onions having layers, what other food did Donkey say also had layers?
124. Why does Princess Fiona stop the Merry Men and Monsieur Hood from singing?
125. Besides the Magic Mirror, what other fairy tale character is seen in Lord Farquaad’s bedchamber?
126. Who was in Shrek’s bed?
127. What is Donkey afraid of?
128. At what time does the princess turn into an ogre?
129. When the king goes to The Poison Apple to find someone who can help him get rid of Shrek, who does he ask to speak to?
130. How does one summon the Fairy Godmother?
131. When the Fairy Godmother’s carriage arrives at the fast food restaurant, what does Charming order (it is the equivalent of a McDonald’s Happy Meal)?
132. When Donkey runs away from the soldiers, what does he run into?
133. Which line follows this, ‘I can’t feel my toes! I have no toes!’?
134. In Far Far Away, the other princesses are giving Fiona a baby shower. What gift does Snow White give her?
135. Where does Princess Fiona spend her first night after being rescued?
136. Captain of the Guard:
137. What does the Gingerbread Man curse at Lord Farquaad in the torture chamber?
138. What animal does Shrek cook for Fiona and how does he cook it?
139. What does the blind mouse think Shrek’s ear is?
140. After the movie, there is a surprise ending where Dragon comes in with babies. Complete Donkey’s quote. “Look at my little ______ babies!”
141. What was wrong with Donkey’s girlfriend, the dragon, from the first movie?
142. What does the dragon reek of?
143. What was the response of the fairytale creatures to Shrek telling them they were not welcome in his swamp and that he was off to tell Lord Farquaad that he wanted them evicted?
144. When Shrek tells Donkey he can stay with him for one night, what does Donkey want to cook for breakfast?
145. ‘Do you think he’s ____________ for something?’
146. How did Shrek know where in the castle Princess Fiona was being held?
147. What does donkey say Shrek needs?
148. ‘I’m on my way, from misery to ___________ today’: What is the missing word?
149. What does Shrek brush his teeth with?
150. How long was the wait at the turnstile to get into Duloc?