Multiple choice general knowledge

What was Mickey Mouse originally called?

  1. Maxwell

  2. Michel

  3. Myron

  4. Mortimer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Before Walt Disney settled on the name Mickey Mouse, his wife Lillian suggested the name Mortimer Mouse. Walt later changed it to Mickey because he felt it sounded catchier and more appealing.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the history of Mickey Mouse.

Option A) Maxwell - This option is incorrect because Mickey Mouse was not originally called Maxwell.

Option B) Michel - This option is incorrect because Mickey Mouse was not originally called Michel.

Option C) Myron - This option is incorrect because Mickey Mouse was not originally called Myron.

Option D) Mortimer - This option is incorrect because Mickey Mouse was not originally called Mortimer.

The correct answer is B) Michel. This option is incorrect because Mickey Mouse was not originally called Michel.

The correct answer is actually D) Mortimer. Mickey Mouse was initially named Mortimer by Walt Disney's wife, Lillian Disney. However, Walt Disney's colleague, Ub Iwerks, suggested the name Mickey instead, and that name was ultimately chosen.

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