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Quiz about Inanities of Gilligans Island
Quiz about Inanities of Gilligans Island

Inanities of 'Gilligan's Island' Quiz


More wacky questions about my favorite 60's television show.

A multiple-choice quiz by 417myrtle. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
417myrtle
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
57,778
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1797
Last 3 plays: Guest 204 (4/10), Guest 71 (8/10), Guest 199 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the name of the band that the girls come up with to compete with The Mosquitos, a rock and roll band that suddenly showed up on the island? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the homing pigeon that visits the island with a message attached to its leg? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the name of the famous painter who visits the island? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The castaways perform a musical for famous director Harold Hecubah. On which Shakepseare play is this musical based? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What do Mr. Howell and the Professor do to sabotage Ginger's performance in the 'Miss Castaway' talent contest? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What are the names of the four members of The Mosquitos, a rock and roll band that suddenly appears on the island? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In what country did the Skipper swear he once saw a giant vampire bat? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who is trying to catch a 'pussycat swallowtail'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What kind of seeds do the castaways plant in order to save themselves from vitamin C deficiency? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of the world-famous big game hunter who tries to stalk and hunt Gilligan down with a rifle?

Answer: (He flew in on a helicopter.)

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Most Recent Scores
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 204: 4/10
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 71: 8/10
Oct 13 2024 : Guest 199: 9/10
Sep 09 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Sep 08 2024 : Guest 195: 5/10
Sep 02 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Sep 02 2024 : Guest 67: 8/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the name of the band that the girls come up with to compete with The Mosquitos, a rock and roll band that suddenly showed up on the island?

Answer: The Honey Bees

Dressed in fabulous swinging 60's garb, the three sing their own hit 'You Need Me' and impress The Mosquitos into leaving the island without the castaways.
2. What is the name of the homing pigeon that visits the island with a message attached to its leg?

Answer: Walter

The pigeon attacks a giant spider (its natural enemy, according to The Professor) and rescues the trapped castaways from a cave.
3. What is the name of the famous painter who visits the island?

Answer: Dubov

Dubov insults Ginger by painting a hideous abstract portrait of her.
4. The castaways perform a musical for famous director Harold Hecubah. On which Shakepseare play is this musical based?

Answer: 'Hamlet'

Hecubah (played by Phil Silvers) flees the island. According to one of those timely radio bulletins, the genius is subsequently credited with producing the musical, and receives rave reviews on Broadway.
5. What do Mr. Howell and the Professor do to sabotage Ginger's performance in the 'Miss Castaway' talent contest?

Answer: Shoot her in the rear end with pea-shooters

With a kiester like Ginger's, this was the only possible option.
6. What are the names of the four members of The Mosquitos, a rock and roll band that suddenly appears on the island?

Answer: Bingo, Bango, Bongo and Irving

Irving was the one with the stovepipe hat and dark glasses. The parts were played by the Wellingtons, who sang the theme song during the first season.
7. In what country did the Skipper swear he once saw a giant vampire bat?

Answer: Mexico

This is from the episode where Gilligan is convinced he is a vampire after being bitten by a bat. The Skipper exclaims 'I once saw one of those in Mexico!'
8. Who is trying to catch a 'pussycat swallowtail'?

Answer: Lord Beasley

The pussycat swallowtail was supposedly a rare butterfly.
9. What kind of seeds do the castaways plant in order to save themselves from vitamin C deficiency?

Answer: Orange

Gilligan lets the plants die from the cold when he falls asleep and the tiki torches burn out.
10. What is the name of the world-famous big game hunter who tries to stalk and hunt Gilligan down with a rifle?

Answer: Jonathan Kincaid

Gilligan had 24 hours to keep from being killed.
Source: Author 417myrtle

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