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1. In the opening scene we saw Cliff greet his father Digger soon after Digger had returned to Texas. At the same time, same place we saw J.R. and Sue Ellen as they greeted Patricia and Kristin. Where was the scene of this action?


Answer: An airport

Interesting Information:
As J.R. and Sue Ellen waited for her mother and sister's plane to arrive, J.R. became extremely discontented when he saw the headlines on the front page (of the local paper) that read, "Civic Group Names Barnes Man of the Year". Of course, Sue Ellen enjoyed every bit of J.R.'s misery. Cliff had invited his father back to Texas to share his "moment of glory" as he basked in the success of his latest award. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 3.3 "The Silent Killer"
 
Some incorrect choices:
Southfort, The Cattleman's Club, On a downtown street

2. Sue Ellen got lucky when John Ross was proven to be J.R.'s biological son, but which other character was also a serious possibility to have been John Ross' father?


Answer: Cliff Barnes

Interesting Information:
Cliff and J.R. were fierce enemies and if Cliff had turned out to be John Ross' father, chaos would surely have erupted at Southfork. Cliff even told television reporters that he was the father and Digger called John Ross his grandson. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "Dallas" Character Profile: John Ross Ewing
 
Some incorrect choices:
Jock Ewing, Ray Krebbs, Jack Ewing

3. In the first episode of "Dallas," we find out that Pamela has previously had a romantic relationship with another resident at Southfork besides Bobby. Who is it?


Answer: Ray Krebs

Interesting Information:
While not much is known about their relationship, it is understood that it ended friendly. This is hardly ever mentioned again on the series, although Ray does bring it up to Jenna Wade when the two begin seeing one another. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: "Dallas" Character Profile: Pamela Barnes-Ewing
 
Some incorrect choices:
J.R. Ewing, Jock Ewing, Clayton Farlow

4. The very first scene of the whole series is of Bobby and Pam, recently married, driving in a car. Who did they tell beforehand about their nuptials?


Answer: No one

Interesting Information:
No one knew ahead of time of Bobby and Pam's marriage. This lead to some awkward moments when Pam first arrived at Southfork. The only Ewing she connected to at first was Lucy. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "Dallas" Character Profile: Bobby Ewing
 
Some incorrect choices:
Jock and Miss Ellie , J.R. and Sue Ellen, Ray Krebs

5. In the first season finale, what does J.R. respond when Sue Ellen asks him if he cares that Bobby and Pam had lost their baby?


Answer: He doesn't say anything

Interesting Information:
The incident occurs when J.R. and Pam are arguing in the barn and Pam falls off and lands on her stomach. Sue Ellen first asks J.R. if he pushed Pam. He said he did not, but does not answer her when she asks if J.R. cares. It is let up to the viewer to decide. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 'Dallas' Character Profile: J.R. Ewing
 
Some incorrect choices:
"No, I do not.", "Yes, I most certainly do care.", "You think I am some kind of monster?"

6. "Ray, go fetch me the shotgun out of the hall closet."


Answer: Miss Ellie Ewing

Interesting Information:
This is from the episode "Survival", in which JR and Bobby's plane crashes. Miss Ellie is saying this about a reporter who has come to Southfork wanting information on JR and Bobby. Considering Miss Ellie's demeanor, this quote is pretty memorable to Dallas fans. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Memorable Quotes From "Dallas"
 
Some incorrect choices:
Lucy Ewing, Jock Ewing, JR Ewing

7. What was the very first line in the episode "Digger's Daughter"?


Answer: "Bobby James Ewing, I don't believe you!"

Interesting Information:
This line was said by Pam after she and Bobby marry and she is going to meet his family. The others were part of a conversation by Pam and Bobby. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: How well do you know....The "Dallas" Miniseries
 
Some incorrect choices:
"Your folks are gonna throw me off the ranch.", "Well this is a fine state of affairs.", "Don't worry Pammy."

8. In the episode, "Jock's Trial part I," who is Jock accused of murdering?


Answer: Hutchinson McKinney

Interesting Information:
As it turns out, Hutch McKinney is later found to be Pamela's biological father.

Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Ultimate "Dallas" Quiz part II
 
Some incorrect choices:
Digger Barnes, Amos Krebbs, Fenton Washburn

9. Where does JR meet his future wife Callie Harper?


Answer: Haleyville

Interesting Information:
JR, Bobby, John Ross and Christopher go on their first hunting trip together in Haleyville. Haleyville's exact location is never revealed, but was made clear that it is in a state that borders Texas. I suspect that it is Arkansas, but I've no proof of that. They say they are hunting in the Arkansas/Louisiana area and there is a real Haleyville, Alabama, but it remained a mystery! JR lags behind when Bobby and the boys return to Dallas and gets himself into a load of trouble when he beds the innocent Callie Harper. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: My Memories Of "Dallas" Pt. 7
 
Some incorrect choices:
Harpertown, Houston, Harrisburg

10. In season 11, Clayton becomes restless and begins an involvement with a lady named ___ ____.


Answer: Laurel Ellis

Interesting Information:
Annabel Schofield played Laurel, the tree sculptor, throughout season 11. She and Clayton form a quick attachment after Clayton buys a portrait of her from a man named David Shulton. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: My Memories Of "Dallas" Pt. 6
 
Some incorrect choices:
Laura Ellsman, Lisa Alden, Lisette Elder

11. At the reading of Bobby's will JR is all set up to take over Ewing Oil. What happens to shock and infuriate him?


Answer: Bobby leaves Pam in charge of Christopher's share

Interesting Information:
Bobby seemed to think Pam could make the best decisions over Christopher's inherited share of the company. After Mark Graison returns to her life she initially decides to sell it to Jeremy Wendell, but changes her mind at the Oil Baron's Ball. Later in the season she changes her mind again and sells the company completely to JR. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: It Was All A Dream?
 
Some incorrect choices:
Bobby donates his share to charity, Bobby leaves control of his share to Ray, Bobby divides his shares equally between Pam and Jenna

12. While in the hospital, what promise does Mickey make Ray give him?


Answer: Ray would not allow Mickey to live in a vegetative state

Interesting Information:
Ray did not want to make that promise to Mickey, but he did. In the end, Ray did not allow Mickey to live that way. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: My Memories Of "Dallas" Pt. 5
 
Some incorrect choices:
Ray would not let Lucy waste her life on him (Mickey), Ray would not allow Lil to stay in Dallas during Mickey's recovery, All of these

13. As season six headed for a close, JR and Walt Driscoll's attempt to make $40 million dollars from an illegal sell of oil to Cuba is foiled. Which two people were the architects of this plan?


Answer: Bobby Ewing and Ray Krebbs

Interesting Information:
Holly did deliver the information to Bobby, but it was he and Ray that carried out the plan to stop Walt Driscoll from meeting their Cuban contact in Puerto Rico. As Walt was headed to the airport, Ray ran into his car and caused a minor accident. The police showed up and took Walt to jail, because Bobby had planted a briefcase with illegal concealed weapons in the front seat of the car while no one was looking. This happened in the episode "The Sting". Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: My Memories Of "Dallas" Pt. 4
 
Some incorrect choices:
Bobby Ewing and Mark Graison, Cliff Barnes and Marilee Stone, Cliff Barnes and Holly Harwood

14. How many children did Jock Ewing have?


Answer: 4

Interesting Information:
There were four, J.R. (John Ross Jr.), Bobby, Gary and then Ray, who was Jock's son from an affair he had. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Dallas
 
Some incorrect choices:
3, 5, 2

15. When Jock's helicopter disappears in South America, three of his sons go down to help look for him. What is the item Bobby finds that convinces him his father is dead?


Answer: medallion

Interesting Information:
In season 5's "The Search," Bobby joins in the search by diving into a small lake they believe the helicopter went down in. When he retrieves Jock's medallion on a chain he is convinced his daddy is gone for good. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: My Memories Of "Dallas" Pt. 1
 
Some incorrect choices:
signet ring, cuff links, belt buckle

16. What was Jock Ewing's real name?


Answer: John Ross Sr.

Interesting Information:
Jock named his eldest son John Ross (J.R.) and Jock's brother was Jason. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: 'Dallas' Original Series
 
Some incorrect choices:
Jack Ewing, JR Ewing, John Ross Jr.

17. Earlier in the series actor David Wayne portrayed Digger Barnes. In this episode another actor was seen in that part. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s he would have been more likely to be seen on stage than on television. Who was it?


Answer: Keenan Wynn

Interesting Information:
Keenan Wynn was a very talented character actor but as the question mentions he was more likely to be seen on the stage than on the small screen. One popular source reported that Keenan Wynn had been a long time friend of David Wayne (who had portrayed Digger earlier in the series) before he was the second actor to portray Digger Barnes. Wayne had previously been written into the role of Dr. Amos Weatherby on the TV show "House Calls" (1979-1982) when "Dallas" needed him to portray Digger. The story goes then Wayne suggested his friend, Keenan Wynn, for the part. Wynn would go on to appear as Digger for this season and the fourth season, too - many more episodes than Wayne was Digger. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 3.3 "The Silent Killer"
 
Some incorrect choices:
Lorene Greene, James Arness, George Kennedy

18. In season two, Ray meets his first wife, Donna Culver, but they cannot strike up a relationship despite their mutual attraction toward one another. What is keeping them apart?


Answer: Donna is still married.

Interesting Information:
Donna was still married to Sam Culver at the time she met Ray. In addition to falling for Krebbs, Donna also had a brief relationship with Cliff Barnes after Sam Culver died. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: "Dallas" Character Profile: Ray Krebbs
 
Some incorrect choices:
Donna is self-conscious of her looks., Ray feels like he would ruin Donna's career., Donna lives in New York City.

19. How did Christopher find out he was adopted?


Answer: He overheard Miss Ellie and Clayton talking.

Interesting Information:
Bobby and Pamela were going to wait until Christopher was older to tell him, but he found out before time. This was a pivotal point in Christopher's character development that continues on into the revival series where he always felt like an outsider for not being a blood Ewing. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "Dallas" Character Profile: Christopher Ewing
 
Some incorrect choices:
He found his birth certificate., The kids at school told him., Bobby told him after Pamela ran away.

20. Pamela supports her brother, Cliff Barnes, when he decides to run for Texas state senate, but accidentally foils it when she tells J.R. what damaging piece of information?


Answer: Cliff once dated a woman in New York

Interesting Information:
J.R could not stand the thought of Cliff winning a state senate seat. When he tells Pam that he is going to tell everyone Cliff is gay, Pamela responds and says that no one will believe it because Cliff once a girlfriend in New York City. When J.R. investigated, he found out the woman died during an illegal abortion procedure. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "Dallas" Character Profile: Pamela Barnes-Ewing
 
Some incorrect choices:
Cliff is gay, Cliff accepted a bribe from a oilman, Cliff has been embezzling from his mother's company

21. After feeling neglected and unimportant at Ewing Oil during season 2, what kind of business does Bobby decide to get into?


Answer: Construction and real estate

Interesting Information:
Bobby teams up with his friend Guzzler Bennett. This upsets Jock who wants his sons to stay together at Ewing Oil. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "Dallas" Character Profile: Bobby Ewing
 
Some incorrect choices:
Fashion boutiques, Natural gas, Politics

22. "A Ewing is a Ewing is a Krebbs."


Answer: Sue Ellen Ewing

Interesting Information:
Sue Ellen says this to Donna in the episode "Return to Camelot." She asks where all the men are and that she does not see any of them. Donna tells Sue Ellen to stop whining and that she's not the only one with problems. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Memorable Quotes From "Dallas"
 
Some incorrect choices:
Ray Krebbs, Donna Krebbs, Bobby Ewing

23. How was Jock killed?


Answer: helicopter crash

Interesting Information:
Jock was on his way back from South America when his helicopter went down due to inclement weather. J.R., Bobby, and Ray flew down to South America to hopefully rescue him, but they were unable to find him. They finally had to accepted that he had died when Bobby found his necklace in the bottom of a lake. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: The Best of "Dallas"
 
Some incorrect choices:
heart attack, cancer, shot

24. During the first scene with the whole of the Ewing family, where does Bobby say he and Pam got married?


Answer: New Orleans

Interesting Information:
"I said 'I love you,' and she said 'I love you,' I said 'then why don't we get married in this charming city of New Orleans.' Pam said 'why Bobby James Ewing, that is the craziest idea I ever heard!' Twenty minutes later, in the Orleans Parish courthouse, we said 'I will' and 'I will,' and that was that." Bobby's explanation on how he and Pam got married. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: How well do you know....The "Dallas" Miniseries

25. In the episode "Whatever Happened To Baby John part I," Jock, Bobby, and Ray are dealing with rounding up cattle with a particular disease. What disease are the cattle on Southfork suffering from?


Answer: Screwworm

Interesting Information:
J.R. tells Jock and Bobby that they need to get the screwworm under control, for they could lose lots of money on beef sales if the disease spread.
Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Ultimate "Dallas" Quiz part II
 
Some incorrect choices:
Ringworm, Tapeworm, Athlete's Foot

26. Which two women did Casey Denault use to finance his independent oil company in season 12?


Answer: April and Lucy

Interesting Information:
When April put all the pieces together, she warned Lucy and the two women sent Casey packing! Andrew Stevens played the con-artist Casey Denault. He started his career as a model and went on to have an excellent career in show business. He starred in many low budget movies (over 50), was both writer and producer in the "Night Eyes" series of films, and was executive producer on such movies as "Angel Eyes", "Alex and Emma" and "The Whole Ten Yards". Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: My Memories Of "Dallas" Pt. 7
 
Some incorrect choices:
Lucy and Sue Ellen, April and Michelle, Lucy and Marilee

27. After Jenna marries Ray, Charlie begins to push her luck. She starts dating a boy played by newcomer Brad Pitt. What was this boy's name?


Answer: Randy

Interesting Information:
Brad guest starred in 4 episodes that season (1987 and 1988). He was also in the movie "Less Than Zero" and on an episode of "21 Jumpstreet" in that same time frame. Ray caught Charlie and Randy getting a little carried away, romantically speaking, in the barn one day, and forbid her to ever see him again. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: My Memories Of "Dallas" Pt. 6
 
Some incorrect choices:
Jeff, Chris, Adam

28. What does Jenna Wade spend most of the season believing?


Answer: She cheated Bobby out of his greatest wish

Interesting Information:
On his deathbed Bobby looks up at Pam and Jenna and says that they wasted all that time, and all he really wanted was to marry her. He was talking to Pam, but Jenna believed for months that he was directing that at her. She felt guilty for cheating him out of that wish, because she followed Naldo's manipulation. She actually knew the truth before he died, but blocked it all out until the end of the dream season. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: It Was All A Dream?
 
Some incorrect choices:
Bobby was going to marry Pam when he died, Bobby would not forgive her for dating Jack, Pam was responsible for Bobby's murder

29. In what place does Bobby run across his former love Jenna Wade for the first time in several years?


Answer: Billy Bob's

Interesting Information:
Bobby finds her waitressing in the cowboy hangout Billy Bob's in the episode "Ray's Trial". They begin to slowly rekindle their former romance, much to the distress of both Pam and Katherine. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: My Memories Of "Dallas" Pt. 5
 
Some incorrect choices:
Bubba Ray's, Baby Boys, Bad Boys

30. How many times was Jock married?


Answer: 2

Interesting Information:
Jock was married to Amanda, who was put away for delusions. Then he married Miss Ellie. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Dallas
 
Some incorrect choices:
1, 3, 4

31. How much time did Jock's will state Bobby and JR had to prove their leadership of Ewing Oil?


Answer: 12 months

Interesting Information:
Jock's will stated the boys each had 12 months to use exactly half of Ewing Oil assets to make a profit. Whomever had the bigger financial gain would become the head of the company.

The will also gave Ray and Gary each a $10 million lump sum, but Gary's portion had a stipulation to prevent him from using it unwisely. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: My Memories Of "Dallas" Pt. 2
 
Some incorrect choices:
18 months, 6 months, This was not part of Jock's will

32. What is baby Christopher's middle name?


Answer: Mark

Interesting Information:
I am not sure when this may have ever been spoken aloud, though I am sure it was at some point, but in season 5's "The Prodigal" we see it written on his birth certificate. JR is figuring out that Christopher is Kristen's baby and most likely his as well. When he receives the birth certificate, you can see it is clearly typed on there. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: My Memories Of "Dallas" Pt. 1
 
Some incorrect choices:
Patrick, John, Ross

33. Who was Jock's first wife?


Answer: Amanda

Interesting Information:
Amanda was committed to an insane asylum early in their marriage. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 'Dallas' Original Series
 
Some incorrect choices:
Miss Ellie, Mrs. Krebbs, Rebecca Barnes

34. J.R. arrived at Southfork with a very incoherent Sue Ellen followed by two detectives. As the detectives placed the tap on the household phones what incident - besides the baby's kidnapping - was discussed that certainly put J.R. on the defensive?


Answer: Bobby had been kidnapped and the Ewings "handled it themselves".

Interesting Information:
J.R. all too quickly told the policeman when Bobby was kidnapped and the family acted on its own behalf to "get Bobby back, no one was hurt and it did not cost ... a cent". The lead detective summed up his concerns about how the Ewings handled themselves when Bobby had been kidnapped by simply saying, "You were lucky". By then news of the baby's kidnapping had made all of the local media outlets. Pam heard about it from a street vendor's radio as she walked on a downtown street. Pam arrived at The Store (her place of employment) just as Bobby arrived to look for her there. Bobby and Pam argued because Bobby blamed Cliff for the baby's kidnapping. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 3.2 "Whatever Happened to Baby John?, Part 2"
 
Some incorrect choices:
J.R. had angered a lot of people with his "shady deals"., Lucy had been friends with people who were or associated with known drug dealers., Sue Ellen had recently been in a facility for treatment of depression.

35. Which topic was a constant source of tension between Ray and Donna throughout their marriage?


Answer: Donna's career

Interesting Information:
Donna was constantly surrounded by Washington politicians, having several in her family. Donna's desire to have a high-powered career of her did not sit well with Ray, who wanted a more traditional wife. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "Dallas" Character Profile: Ray Krebbs
 
Some incorrect choices:
Ray's career, Ray's relationship with the Ewings, Donna's constant affairs.

36. In season 3, Miss Ellie is diagnosed with kind of cancer that forces her to have surgery and is cause for her depression throughout the remainder of the season?


Answer: Breast

Interesting Information:
Miss Ellie goes through with the mastectomy fine, but it is the recovery that is difficult for her. She feels self-conscious and unattractive especially when she discovers that Jock had a secret wife before her that he divorced when she became ill. Later on the series, Miss Ellie struggles with whether or not she should tell Clayton Farlow about her surgery since she fears he will be put off with the scars from the mastectomy. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: "Dallas" Character Profile: Miss Ellie
 
Some incorrect choices:
Lung, Brain, Stomach

37. When Lisa Alden came to Dallas and fought for custody of Christopher, her nephew, why did Christopher think Bobby would not fight to keep him?


Answer: Bobby had Lucas

Interesting Information:
Charley let it slip to Christopher that Lucas was really Bobby's son. Since Christopher already felt excluded because he was adopted, he assumed Bobby didn't want him any more since he now had a biological son. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "Dallas" Character Profile: Christopher Ewing
 
Some incorrect choices:
Pamela didn't want him either., Bobby was too distracted with the oil business., J.R. told him not to.

38. During the course of the original series, Sue Ellen and J.R. divorced twice. Each time, there was a fierce custody battle. Who did the court give custody of John Ross to the first time his parents divorced?


Answer: Sue Ellen

Interesting Information:
John Ross lived with Sue Ellen and Dusty on the Southern Cross Ranch even before a decision could be made. The judge agreed to let John Ross stay in Sue Ellen's care because she was the mother and was no longer drinking at that time. J.R. tried all kinds of schemes to get John Ross back to Southfork, including trying to get Miss Ellie to kidnap him. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "Dallas" Character Profile: John Ross Ewing
 
Some incorrect choices:
J.R., Sue Ellen and J.R. reconciled before it can be decided, Custody was equally divided between the two of them

39. In season three, Pamela finds herself pregnant for the second time and for the second time, she miscarries. What happened this time that caused her to lose her baby?


Answer: She fell off a horse

Interesting Information:
While riding a horse, Pam lost control and fell off. Pamela was initially hesitant about her pregnancy after discovering that her family has a history of the inherited genetic disorder called neurofibromatosis, which may have caused the early deaths of her baby sister. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "Dallas" Character Profile: Pamela Barnes-Ewing
 
Some incorrect choices:
She was kicked in the stomach by a bull, She was hit by a car, She fell down the stairs

40. What is the name of J.R.'s faithful secretary who doubled as his spy on Cliff Barnes?


Answer: Sly

Interesting Information:
Cliff originally blackmailed Sly into spying on J.R. so her brother could be released from prison. After he was out and J.R. found out, the tables were turned and Sly spied on Cliff and gave him false information intended to ruin him financially. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 'Dallas' Character Profile: J.R. Ewing
 
Some incorrect choices:
Mandy Winger, Jackie, Phyllis
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