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The Very First "Adventures in Odyssey" Quiz

This is a quiz about the radio show "Adventures in Odyssey", from Focus on the Family. It has aired since 1987. If you know anything about the show, this quiz should be simple.

A multiple-choice quiz by sweetypie45. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sweetypie45

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
199,392

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
676

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the main character and owner of the local ice cream store? Hint

Edwin Blackgaard

Tom Riley

John Avery Whitaker

Jack Allen

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of Whit's ice cream shop? Hint

Whit's Ice Cream Shop

John's Ice Cream

The Odyssey Ice Cream Parlor

Whit's End

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of Whit's invention that brings events from the past to life? Hint

The Room of Time Travel

The Time Machine

The Imagination Station

The Adventure Train

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these characters never worked at Whit's End? Hint

Tasha Forbes

Connie Kendall

Eugene Meltsner

Jason Whitaker

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the notorious bully and gang leader in Odyssey? Hint

Alex Jefferson

Robert Mitchell

Rodney Rathbone

Jimmy Barclay

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is Eugene Meltsner in love with? Hint

Connie Kendall

Aubrey Shepherd

Margaret Faye

Katrina Shanks

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which long time friend of Whit's ran for and was elected mayor of Odyssey? Hint

Bart Rathbone

Tom Riley

Jack Allen

Regis Blackgaard

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of Whit's children was killed in Vietnam? Hint

Jason

Jerry

Janna

Mitch

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Question 9 of 10

9. Whit helped several local kids repair some old radio equipment and start a radio station called Kids' Radio. What is the motto of the radio station? Hint

Created by kids, for kids!

Where you never know what's going to happen next!

Odyssey--a little town with a lot of talent!

The station that has what today's kids like!

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the narrator who introduces the show at the beginning of each episode? Hint

Chris

Peter

Sarah

Emma

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the main character and owner of the local ice cream store?

Answer: John Avery Whitaker

John Avery Whitaker, or "Whit," is a Christian inventor, author, and businessman who brings adventure to the small town of Odyssey.

2. What is the name of Whit's ice cream shop?

Answer: Whit's End

After his wife was suddenly struck ill and died, Whit renovated an abandoned community center into an ice cream shop and local hangout for kids.

3. What is the name of Whit's invention that brings events from the past to life?

Answer: The Imagination Station

The Imagination Station is an invention of Whit's that is something like a time machine that takes people back to given points in history with the help of their imaginations. Some other inventions of Whit's are the Room of Consequences and the Transmuter.

4. Which of these characters never worked at Whit's End?

Answer: Tasha Forbes

Connie began working at the shop when she moved to Odyssey from California; Eugene got a job there to gain work experience from Whit; Jason (Whit's son) took over at the shop when Whit left for an archaelogical dig in the Middle East; Tasha Forbes was one of Jason's colleagues when he worked for the government.

5. What is the name of the notorious bully and gang leader in Odyssey?

Answer: Rodney Rathbone

Rodney is that kid you find in every town. He and his gang, the Bones of Wrath, cause every form of mischief imaginable in Odyssey, but they always end up getting caught!

6. Who is Eugene Meltsner in love with?

Answer: Katrina Shanks

Eugene is a recognized genius at Campbell County College. Katrina, also an exceptional student, is almost his exact equal, which makes the two an intriguing and comical couple.

7. Which long time friend of Whit's ran for and was elected mayor of Odyssey?

Answer: Tom Riley

Tom Riley is a farmer and former city councilman who has been Whit's friend since he had the idea to create Whit's End. He ran against Bart Rathbone, the sneaky but harmless owner of the local hardware store.

8. Which of Whit's children was killed in Vietnam?

Answer: Jerry

Jerry, Whit's oldest son, was killed only a few months after being shipped out to Vietnam.

9. Whit helped several local kids repair some old radio equipment and start a radio station called Kids' Radio. What is the motto of the radio station?

Answer: Created by kids, for kids!

Kids' Radio originally lasted only a few weeks until the kids who ran it were asked to perform regularly for a larger station. It was later launched back on the air and was very popular in Odyssey.

10. What is the name of the narrator who introduces the show at the beginning of each episode?

Answer: Chris

Most episodes begin with the words, "Hi, I'm Chris! Welcome to Adventures in Odyssey"!

Source: Author sweetypie45

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