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For Better or For Worse Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by LadyCaitriona. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
LadyCaitriona

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
58,540

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
2110

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. How old was Michael when Elizabeth was born? Hint

Four years

Five years

Six years

Eight years

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which character almost drowned in the Sharon River? Hint

Elizabeth

April

Mr. B

John

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Question 3 of 15

3. What does Michael's friend Lawrence do for a living? Hint

Landscape architect

Mechanic

Interior designer

Dentist

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Question 4 of 15

4. What colour streaks did April get in her hair? Hint

Purple

Green

Red

Blue

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which of these is a reason Lynn Johnston gives for creating the character April in 1991? Hint

She got tired of the other characters

With Liz and Michael grown up, the Pattersons' lives were too easy

She thought Elly would like another child

The strip needed a fresh face

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Question 6 of 15

6. What did Michael (age 8) use to clean Elly's guest soaps? Hint

The vacuum cleaner

He had Farley lick them

Kleenex

John's toothbrush

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Question 7 of 15

7. According to Elizabeth (at age 7), how does she know Elly is well enough to make cookies, among other things? Hint

She's standing up

She's yelling at her an' Michael

Her nose isn't dripping

She's making lunch

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who is older, Edgar or April?

Answer: (Edgar or April)

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Question 9 of 15

9. With what reptilian nickname did Michael torture Elizabeth when they were younger?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 10 of 15

10. What's the name of Elly's father? Hint

Jim

Henry

George

Frank

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Question 11 of 15

11. What store did Elly run? Hint

Lilliput's Bookstore

Club Soda

Elly's Antiques

Loblaw's

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Question 12 of 15

12. Eric was Elizabeth's two-timing boyfriend at Nipissing Universtiy. Do you remember what her first boyfriend's name was?

Answer: (First and last, or first only)

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Question 13 of 15

13. Michael Patterson and Deanna Sobinksi were reunited after she got in an automobile accident. How did they know each other before? Hint

From camp

From school

They were neighbours

Their parents were friends

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Question 14 of 15

14. When Mr. B died in December 2002, what was the name of the new rabbit that April got? Hint

Butterscotch

Hoppity

Mrs. B

Easter Bunny

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who was the teacher that inspired Elizabeth in high school? Hint

Miss Edwards

Mr. Harris

Ms. Johnston

Mr. Walker

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How old was Michael when Elizabeth was born?

Answer: Five years

Michael's birthday is April 28, 1976, and his sister Elizabeth was born on June 25, 1981.

2. Which character almost drowned in the Sharon River?

Answer: April

Farley (the family dog) rescued her, but was too old to survive the ordeal himself. That was a sad day. :(

3. What does Michael's friend Lawrence do for a living?

Answer: Landscape architect

Gordon is the mechanic and John is the dentist.

4. What colour streaks did April get in her hair?

Answer: Purple

Her friends thought it looked really cool.

5. Which of these is a reason Lynn Johnston gives for creating the character April in 1991?

Answer: The strip needed a fresh face

She also says that April stemmed from her own desire to have another child.

6. What did Michael (age 8) use to clean Elly's guest soaps?

Answer: John's toothbrush

Boy, was John ever surprised!

7. According to Elizabeth (at age 7), how does she know Elly is well enough to make cookies, among other things?

Answer: She's standing up

From the strip published on October 16, 1998.

8. Who is older, Edgar or April?

Answer: April

April was a little over three-and-a-half-years-old when the Pattersons got Edgar as a puppy.

9. With what reptilian nickname did Michael torture Elizabeth when they were younger?

Answer: Lizard Breath

"Lizard Breath" kind of sounds like "Elizabeth." Her favourite insult for Michael was "Ugly Brother."

10. What's the name of Elly's father?

Answer: Jim

Grandpa Jim is a retired gift shop owner.

11. What store did Elly run?

Answer: Lilliput's Bookstore

She bought it from its former owner, Elly's friend Lily.

12. Eric was Elizabeth's two-timing boyfriend at Nipissing Universtiy. Do you remember what her first boyfriend's name was?

Answer: Anthony

Anthony Caine and Elizabeth dated through most of high school.

13. Michael Patterson and Deanna Sobinksi were reunited after she got in an automobile accident. How did they know each other before?

Answer: From school

Michael and Deanna were on-again, off-again friends through elementary school, but then the Sobinksis moved away.

14. When Mr. B died in December 2002, what was the name of the new rabbit that April got?

Answer: Butterscotch

Poor Elly! She really didn't want another animal in the house!

15. Who was the teacher that inspired Elizabeth in high school?

Answer: Miss Edwards

Miss Edwards is one of the main reasons Elizabeth decided to become a teacher herself. Miss Edwards was in a bad motorcycle accident when she was a teenager that left her a paraplegic.

Source: Author LadyCaitriona

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