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1 What team jerseys are Dwayne and Ron wearing when the enter the apartment?
Answer: Nets and Clippers

Dwayne and Ron were coming in from playing basketball and they began playing with Whitley's student's Game Boy.
  From Quiz: "A Different World" - "When One Door Closes"
2 Who had a relationship?
Answer: Ron and Kim

Kim and Ron were going together when Ron hooked up with Freddy.
  From Quiz: This is "A Different World"
3 What are Dwayne and Whitley's middle names?
Answer: Cleofus/Marion

In the the episode when Dwayne and the gang are on vacation, Dwayne's middle name is read from the rental car contract. Woodson is Dwayne's father's name. In the "Whitley Scrooge" episode, her mother, Marion, played one of the visiting spirits. She called Whitley by her full name. "Whitley Marion Gilbert."
  From Quiz: The Princess And The Pauper
4 What was the first name of the man that Hillman College is named after?
Answer: Josiah

This was revealed in the episode where Freddie discovered a part of the Underground Railroad in the laundry room of a Hillman dormitory. Freddie told Walter that it was a well-known fact that Josiah Hillman was an abolitionist.
  From Quiz: College Really is "A Different World"
5 There was a tease, or foreshadow, of things to come for this duo early on in the series when Whitley dreams of Dwayne as her lover. In the episode Dwayne also receives gifts from which secret admirer?
Answer: Freddie

Freddie arrives at Hillman and falls into instant "crush" with Dwayne. He never sees her as anything more than a friend, despite her brownies and poetry.
In this episode, "Dream Lover", Whitley and Dwayne share a dance and he attempts to touch a part of her that is off limits. This is one of the earliest signs he is romantically interested in her, and later her subconscious shows the same early signs. She goes to Lettie for advice, because she is inexperienced and is not sure what the dream actually means.
    Your options: [ Susanne ] [ Freddie ] [ Whitley ] [ Michelle ]
  From Quiz: True Love - Whitley And Dwayne
6 What was the name of the cook/maid that worked at Whitley's mom's house in Richmond, Virgina?
Answer: Queenie

She made references to Queenie on more than on occasion, and in the episode where Whitley was supposed to marry Byron, we actually get to see Queenie's face.
  From Quiz: Welcome to "A Different World"
7 Who played Lettie Bostic?
Answer: Mary Alice

Mary Alice has been in such films as "The Inkwell", "Down in the Delta", and "Bonfire of the Vanities". She voiced the part of The Oracle for the 2003 release of the "Enter the Matrix" video game.
  From Quiz: After Lettie Joined Them
8 What is Whitley's maiden name?
Answer: Gilbert

She later married and became Mrs. Whitely Gilbert-Wayne. She said that Whitley Wayne didn't have a nice "wing to it."
  From Quiz: Off To "A Different World"
9 What is Whitley Gilbert's middle name?
Answer: Marion

Whitley Marion Gilbert was played by Jasmine Guy. In the final season she became Whitley Marion Gilbert-Wayne after marrying Dwayne Wayne.
  From Quiz: "A Different World" Characters
10 Who plays Dwayne Wayne?
Answer: Kadeem Hardison

Kadeem Hardison also had a guest role in 'The Cosby Show' as Theo's friend.
  From Quiz: 'Different World'
11 What was Whitley's father's profession?
Answer: Judge
  From Quiz: New 'Different World' Quiz
12 What did Whitley's father do for a living?
Answer: Judge
  From Quiz: 'A Different World'
13 What did Whitley tell Kim that she believed was the cause of her feeling ill?
Answer: allergic to children

Whitley went to Kim as a med student to ask her about her symptoms. Naturally it took Kim no time at all to suspect that Whitley was pregnant but Whitley blew it off.
  From Quiz: "A Different World" - "When One Door Closes"
14 Who started the fire in Dorothy Height Hall?
Answer: Lena

Lena was making her famous gumbo in her room.
  From Quiz: This is "A Different World"
15 In the first season, why did Whitley slap Dwayne?
Answer: She thought he lied about being in her room past curfew

Dwayne was tutoring Denise in the study lounge of the girls dorm. When they realized they'd lost track of time, it was already past curfew. The only way to sneak out was through Whitley's room. Whitley was asleep, so she didn't see him. Dwayne let people think more was going on in that room than "sneaking out."
  From Quiz: The Princess And The Pauper
16 In the fifth season, what was the name of the hurricane that hit Hillman?
Answer: Gary

During the hurricane, Jaleesa got drunk, Whitley's fur coat was ruined, and Freddie and Ron shared a passionately long kiss.
  From Quiz: College Really is "A Different World"
17 According to Freddie and Shazza, how do humans give birth to themselves?
Answer: by telling the truth

They had gone to a seminar, and came away feeling refreshed every time they told the truth. The two of them were so weird.
  From Quiz: Welcome to "A Different World"
18 "Wild Child", season one episode 14, was about a young woman named ______, who pretended to be a Hillman student.
Answer: Cougar

Katie Rich starred in this episode as Cougar. Cougar was a brilliant young woman, but not actually a student at the school. Cougar told Denise that her father named her 'Cougar' after the car he could have had if she'd never been born. Lettie pulled some strings with Dean Leslie and Cougar received a scholarship to Hillman.
Katie Rich also starred for one season on "Another World" and one on the short lived spin-off from "21 Jumpstreet" called "Booker".
  From Quiz: After Lettie Joined Them
19 How many full seasons did Denise Huxtable appear on this wonderful show?
Answer: 1

"A Different World" is a spin-off of "The Cosby Show" where Denise goes off to college. I think it is cool that the show managed to be even better after she left. She came back in season three to guest star in the episode "Forever Hold Your Peace".
  From Quiz: Off To "A Different World"
20 Which actor portrayed Dwayne Wayne?
Answer: Kadeem Hardison

Kadeem Hardison has also had roles in "Touched By an Angel" and "White Man Can't Jump".
    Your options: [ Sinbad ] [ Malcolm Jamal Warner ] [ Kadeem Hardison ] [ Darryll Bell ]
  From Quiz: "A Different World" Characters
21 What section of Dwayne's SATs does he get a perfect score?
Answer: Math

Dwayne prides himself on his knowledge of math.
  From Quiz: 'Different World'
22 Who was Freddie in love with when she first started on the show?
Answer: Dwayne

Remember the episode where she kept sending Dwayne candy and notes from a 'secret admirer?'
  From Quiz: New 'Different World' Quiz
23 What did Dewayne's mother often call Whitley?
Answer: Miss Thang

Dewayne's mother was played by Patti Labelle.
  From Quiz: 'A Different World'
24 Who made out during the hurricane?
Answer: Ron and Freddy

They were stuck in the radio station and everyone in the pit heard them making out.
  From Quiz: This is "A Different World"
25 Over the years Dwayne and Whitley just couldn't seem to get together and stay together. Who was NOT one of their obstacles?
Answer: Suzanne

Suzanne, also Col. Taylor's daughter, dated Dwayne BEFORE he and Whitley really started to like each other.
  From Quiz: The Princess And The Pauper
26 Gary Dourdan gave an outstanding performance as the Afro-centric, and overly verbose, Shazza Zulu. It is a surprise to most that Shazza Zulu was not his real name. What was his character's birth name?
Answer: Sylvester Simon

Believe it or not, Shazza Zulu was born Sylvester Simon. This was revealed in the very first episode he appeared in, "Miss Understanding." Dean Hughes said his real name and mentioned that the book he was selling was nothing more than his rejected thesis. Shazza definitely fits him better than Sylvester.
  From Quiz: College Really is "A Different World"
27 What famous actor did Whitley have a crush on?
Answer: Denzel Washington

She kept a picture of him hanging up in her apartment in the dorm, and when the dorm was in danger of burning down, she actually rescued the picture of Denzel.
  From Quiz: Welcome to "A Different World"
28 Also in "Wild Child", Whitley suspects she has broken a bone. What specific part of her body was injured?
Answer: foot

Whitley makes a huge ordeal about her injury, but at the end of the episode she jumps out of her chair in frustration and we see she isn't that badly hurt after all.
  From Quiz: After Lettie Joined Them
29 At what college was the show set?
Answer: Hillman

Hillman is the school where Dr. Huxtable, Clair, and Russel Huxtable (from "The Cosby Show") all graduated from. Sondra went to Princeton, and Theo went to N Y U.
  From Quiz: Off To "A Different World"
30 The Pit was owned by which character?
Answer: Mr. Gaines

Mr. Gaines was introduced in season 2, but joined the cast in season 3. Velma Gaines was his wife and Lena James was employed at The Pit.
    Your options: [ Verna Gaines ] [ Lena James ] [ Mr. Gaines ] [ Dean Davenport ]
  From Quiz: "A Different World" Characters
31 What is Dwayne's best friend's name?
Answer: Ron Johnson

Dwayne and Ron have been main characters on the show since the first season and lasted the life of the series.
  From Quiz: 'Different World'
32 What was the name of the singer that made a special visit to Hillman and wound up eating Mr. Gaines' Southern cooking in the Pit?
Answer: Lena Horne

Poor Whitley planned that whole fancy celebration and all Ms. Horne wanted was a home-cooked meal!
  From Quiz: New 'Different World' Quiz
33 How many children did Colonel Taylor have?
Answer: three

His oldest daughter Suzanne dated Dewayne in the first season, Terrance had a crush on Lena, and he had a baby girl with Jalesa once they married.
  From Quiz: 'A Different World'
34 What is the name of the game that Dwayne created?
Answer: "Grammar Boy"

He and Ron were discussing a fun way to get students interested in learning grammar and the "Gameboy" that Whitley's student was playing triggered the "Grammar Boy" idea.
  From Quiz: "A Different World" - "When One Door Closes"
35 Who were roommates?
Answer: Jalissa and Freddy

When Freddy was a freshman she lived with Jalissa. Kim lived with Whitley.
    Your options: [ Ron and Terrance ] [ Dwayne and Terrance ] [ Whitley and Freddy ] [ Jalissa and Freddy ]
  From Quiz: This is "A Different World"
36 What was Whitley's nickname for Dwayne?
Answer: Pookie

Whitley to Dwayne: "I'm never letting you go, not my Pookie."
  From Quiz: The Princess And The Pauper
37 What is Whitley's middle name?
Answer: Marion

It is also her mother's first name.
  From Quiz: College Really is "A Different World"
38 While she is dating Julian, Whitley sets Dwayne up with whom?
Answer: Megan Lewis

Megan was played by an actress named Torri Whitehead. I never did spot her in any other TV roles or movies in the years immediately following this episode.
  From Quiz: True Love - Whitley And Dwayne
39 When Freddie first arrived at Hillman, which student did she have a crush on?
Answer: Dwayne

Freddie really liked Dwayne, and he really liked Whitley.
  From Quiz: Welcome to "A Different World"
40 In "The Show Must Go On" who wrote a play about Adam and two Eves?
Answer: Maggie

Maggie's play was about Adam, Eve Woman, and Eve Girl. Denise was cast as Eve Girl and Whitley as Eve Woman. The girls end up falling all over a student named Rick Evans, who was playing their Adam. After making fools of themselves, the girls find out Rick already has a girlfriend named Sarah. Marisa Tomei (Maggie) left the show after one season and won an Oscar for her role in "My Cousin Vinny". Marisa's brother, Adam, has had small roles in "Independence Day", "The Truman Show", and "The Banger Sisters".
  From Quiz: After Lettie Joined Them
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