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"Jericho" - The "Pilot" Trivia Quiz

"Jericho" premiered in the US on September 20, 2006 and is one of my favorites! This quiz is on general information about the show, focusing on the pilot episode.

A multiple-choice quiz by cinnam0n. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cinnam0n

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
261,271

Updated
Jul 23 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. We find that Jericho is the name of a town. But where is it? Hint

South Dakota

Montana

Kansas

Idaho

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Question 2 of 10

2. The storyline of Jericho opens during the aftermath of a devastating event. What is it? Hint

a week-long string of tornado activity

a series of nuclear explosions

a disease which has wiped out all their crops

a fire which has destroyed much of the town

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the main characters in Jericho is Jake Green, played by Skeet Ulrich. He has just shown up in town after being away for five years. Where does he tell people he has been? Hint

All of these

the Navy

the Army

playing minor league baseball

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why has Jake come back to Jericho? Hint

His mother sent for him because his father was sick

He misses his family and friends

For the inheritance his grandfather left him

He has a new job there

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Question 5 of 10

5. What important position does Jake's father hold? Hint

Mayor of Jericho

Chief of Police

a doctor in Jericho's medical center

owner of the salt mine

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is Heather Lisinski? Hint

Jake's old girlfriend

Jake's sister-in-law

an elementary school teacher

the owner of the local supermarket

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Question 7 of 10

7. How are Sheriff Dawes and Deputy Riley killed? Hint

They were at a conference in Denver and died in the explosion.

There is an electrical accident while trying to restore power.

They find a crashed prison bus and are shot by prisoners.

They are trapped in the salt mine and suffocate.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mayor Green tries to calm the town by assuring them that the attack on Denver was only an isolated incident. How do they find out differently? Hint

Dale gets a message from his mother on the answering machine.

A group of people from a nearby town tell them.

They hear it on emergency radio.

The mayor is notified by the government.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What happens as everyone is rushing to the gas station to fill up their tanks with gas? Hint

There is another massive explosion outside town.

An group of armed men walk into town.

Someone drops a match and the gas explodes.

Electrical power fails.

10. Emily Sullivan is unaware of all the events that have transpired so far, and the pilot episode ends with her driving to the airport to meet her fiance. She stops the car and gets out - why? Hint

The bridge has been blown up.

She sees the mushroom cloud in the sky.

She runs out of gas.

Dead birds are all over the road.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We find that Jericho is the name of a town. But where is it?

Answer: Kansas

Jericho, Kansas, is a fictional town, but there once was a post office of that name in Larabee Township, Kansas, until it closed in 1923.

2. The storyline of Jericho opens during the aftermath of a devastating event. What is it?

Answer: a series of nuclear explosions

In the first episode, the residents of Jericho witness a nuclear detonation over nearby Denver, Colorado. They later find out that attacks have destroyed 23 American cities.

3. One of the main characters in Jericho is Jake Green, played by Skeet Ulrich. He has just shown up in town after being away for five years. Where does he tell people he has been?

Answer: All of these

Jake is very secretive about where he has been, and viewers don't find out for several more episodes.

4. Why has Jake come back to Jericho?

Answer: For the inheritance his grandfather left him

Jake's father refuses to give him the money his grandfather left him until he leads a "more productive life."

5. What important position does Jake's father hold?

Answer: Mayor of Jericho

Johnston Green is a capable mayor, and was at one time in the Army Rangers. He is played by veteran actor, Gerald McRaney.

6. Who is Heather Lisinski?

Answer: an elementary school teacher

Heather breaks her leg when the bus that is returning from a field trip hits a deer and runs off the road. Jake comes and rescues them.

7. How are Sheriff Dawes and Deputy Riley killed?

Answer: They find a crashed prison bus and are shot by prisoners.

The officers are searching for the school bus, which was late returning from the field trip. They mistake the prison bus for the school bus and are shot.

8. Mayor Green tries to calm the town by assuring them that the attack on Denver was only an isolated incident. How do they find out differently?

Answer: Dale gets a message from his mother on the answering machine.

Dale Turner is a teenager who works at Gracie's store. He finds a message from his mother on his answering machine, and he hears a huge explosion in the background before the message ends. Dale's mother was visiting Atlanta.

9. What happens as everyone is rushing to the gas station to fill up their tanks with gas?

Answer: Electrical power fails.

With the power out, Jericho is essentially cut off from all communication with the outside world.

10. Emily Sullivan is unaware of all the events that have transpired so far, and the pilot episode ends with her driving to the airport to meet her fiance. She stops the car and gets out - why?

Answer: Dead birds are all over the road.

Emily grew up with Jake, and they were romantically involved before he went away.

Source: Author cinnam0n

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