Fictional Characters from New York Quiz

Answer: Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper from "The Big Bang Theory"

Leonard and Sheldon from "The Big Bang Theory" live in Pasadena, California.

On "Friends", Joey and Chandler (Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry) often fight like a married couple but usually make up quickly. They remain roommates for most of the series until Chandler marries Monica (Courteney Cox).

Felix and Oscar (Tony Randall and Jack Klugman) were total opposites. Both men were divorced and Felix moves in with Oscar when his wife throws him out. Felix is somewhat neurotic and a perfectionist neat freak while Oscar is lazy, messy and carefree. Their lifestyles often cause them to fight but the two always remain friends.

On "Will & Grace", Will (Eric McCormack) is a gay man who lives with his best friend Grace (Debra Messing). Will and Grace are also opposites. Will is high strung while Grace is more relaxed. Their relationship often causes tension with their romantic partners, who often feel like Will and Grace put each other first.

Answer: Nero Wolfe

Nero Wolfe is the creation of Rex Stout. He lived in New York City and was known for his enormous weight. His cook, Fritz, often prepared him extravagantly gourmet meals which was the only food Wolfe would eat. He also grew prize-winning orchids in his house. Wolfe was also known for almost never leaving his home as he preferred comfort to doing the legwork.

The physical work was almost always done by Archie Goodwin, Wolfe's much younger and handsome assistant who often wooed attractive women.

Answer: NYPD Blue

"NYPD Blue" was known for its ensemble cast that frequently changed throughout the season. It was also known for its dramatic plotlines and sex scenes. The most prominent character was Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz), a recovering alcoholic and police detective.

Other characters were Arthur Fancy (James McDaniel), an African-American detective who was often the victim of racist schemes and plots, Bobby Simone (Jimmy Smits), Sipowicz's second partner and Diane Russell (Kim Delaney), another detective and romantic partner to Simone.

Answer: Christmas Eve

George Bailey (James Stewart) is the main character in the holiday film "It's a Wonderful Life". After a series of tragic and devastating events, Bailey decides to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge on Christmas Eve. He is saved by Clarence (Henry Travers), an angel looking to earn his wings. Clarence shows George what everyone in Bedford Falls lives would have been like if George had never been born.

The plot of this film has been borrowed extensively by various television programs, films, plays etc since the film debuted in 1946.

Answer: Nanny

Fran Fine was the main character on "The Nanny". Played by Fran Drescher, Fran Fine exhibit some behavior and had similar life experiences to the real life actress who played her.

Fran's boyfriend dumped her for another woman and gave her Fran's job. Fran was forced to sell makeup door-to-door until she was mistaken for a nanny applicant for Maxwell Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessy), a Broadway producer. She had no experience but was hired temporarily and eventually became the permanent, live-in nanny. Fran's style was outspoken and often classless which was in stark contrast to the rigid and conservative way the Sheffields lived. Over time, the children started adapting Fran's ways.

Answer: Long Island

Tony Stark was originally from Long Island where his father was a wealthy industrialist. Tony inherited Stark Industries. He became Iron Man after he was captured and injured by a Chinese supervillain. The shrapnel in his chest cannot be removed and Tony constructed a suit of armor to disguise it.

He thus became Iron Man. Iron Man is known for his vast knowledge in engineering and various sciences. In the films, he portrayed by Robert Downey Jr.

Answer: Kurt Vonnegut

Billy Pilgrim debuted in "Slaughterhouse-Five" in 1969. Billy is a skinny, physically weak young man who is drafted into World War II. He is later committed to a home after suffering from PTSD. After his release, he marries a woman named Valencia. Billy is then abducted by aliens and brought to their planet. Throughout the course of the novel, Billy suffers from misfortune after misfortune culminating in his assassination by an old friend, an event he predicted.

Answer: Katrina Van Tassel

Sleepy Hollow is a real town in New York state where the short story is set. The town is plagued by a number of ghosts and spirits, the most famous of which is the Headless Horseman who rides through town searching for his head. Meanwhile, Katrina Van Tassel is the daughter of the wealthiest man in town and is sought after by a few men. Ichabod Crane and Brom Bones constantly fight for her affections (and each other).

Answer: God

Jim Carrey plays Bruce Nolan, a TV reporter for whom nothing ever goes right. After complaining to God, God gives Bruce the chance to become God. At first, everything goes right for Bruce as he is able to manipulate things in his favor. However, things go awry when he realizes he must answer (or not answer) everyone's prayers. Bruce's newfound powers also cause tension between him and his girlfriend Grace (Jennifer Anniston).

Answer: Jaws

Chrissie Watkins is the woman who was skinny dipping at the beginning of the novel "Jaws" and is the shark's first victim. "Jaws" takes place in the seaside town of Amity. Jaws, as he is popular called by readers, is a great white shark who has killed several people.

However, the town's leaders a reluctant to close the beaches, fearing a drop in tourism during the summer, and the shark attacks are hushed up. Police Chief Matt Brody assembles a crew to find, capture and kill the shark before he claims any more victims.