What was the original name of Tom?
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Casper
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Whisper
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Jasper
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Tom
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Tom the cat was originally named 'Jasper' in his first appearance in the 1940 MGM cartoon 'Puss Gets the Boot.' This cartoon was the prototype for what would become the Tom and Jerry series. Jasper was a grey and white tuxedo cat who chased a brown mouse named Jerry.