2.45 "Batman's Anniversary" Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jim Lefebvre

Lefebvre, born on January 7th, 1942 in Inglewood, California, portrayed Across in this episode. He played the character for a total of two episodes of "Batman". He has also guest starred on the TV series' "Gilligan's Island", "M*A*S*H" and "St. Elsewhere".

Answer: Ken Scott

Scott, born on October 13th, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, guest starred as Down in this episode. He portrayed the character for two episodes. He has also guest starred on the TV shows "Daniel Boone", "Mission: Impossible" and "Charlie's Angels".

Answer: False

Even though Frank Gorshin was well known for his portrayal of The Riddler on "Batman", he missed out on this episode due to a contract dispute. John Astin was tapped to be a recast of The Riddler. Astin was best known for his portrayal of Gomez Adams on the TV show "The Addams Family".

Answer: Math

The episode started off at Wayne Manor when Dick whined about his math homework involving fractions. He asked Bruce what the point was in knowing the maximum number of pie slices you could achieve after making six cuts. Harriet informed Dick how useful that information was when putting together a party.

Answer: False

Alfred told Bruce that the Batphone had rung off so he and Dick went into the study to take Commissioner Gordon's call. Bruce asked him what the problem was so Commissioner Gordon said that the matter was of grave importance and that it would be best not to discuss it over the phone. Bruce and Dick then got into costume and went to the location where Commissioner Gordon told them to be.

In actuality, this was all a way for Commissioner Gordon to surprise Batman with a party commemorating his crime fighting anniversary.

Answer: Golden calf

Batman and Robin sat down at the anniversary party where they were honored by people, including the Mayor of Gotham City. However, it was during the festivities that The Riddler crashed the event and stole a golden calf. The calf had been used to collect money for charity.

Answer: Gotham City Herald

Batman and Robin got into the Batmobile in order to chase after The Riddler but they were unable to determine the vehicle which they were using since it looked too similar to other cars on the road. As they were stopped, a delivery man approached the Batmobile and asked Batman if he wanted a copy of that day's "Gotham City Herald". Batman paid the gentleman ten cents and took that day's edition.

Answer: Jigsaw puzzle factory

Viewers were taken to The Riddler's hideout, which was at a jigsaw puzzle factory, and The Riddler asked his men to let him know that he was the king. The men confirmed that The Riddler was indeed the king. The Riddler felt like he was royalty due to his ability to snag a priceless golden calf from underneath the Dynamic Duo's very eyes

Answer: Basin Street Hotel

Batman and Robin looked over the clue that The Riddler gave them in the newspaper to figure out where he would make his next move. They both realized that the clue meant he would strike next at the Basin Street Hotel. Batman and Robin immediately darted off there to thwart The Riddler's plan.

Answer: Giant cake

Batman and Robin were told to go to a bakery where they would stand atop a gigantic cake and take pictures to celebrate Batman's anniversary. When they got there, a baker instructed them to take the stairs up to the top of the cake and simply put their hands at their side.

However, the baker worked for The Riddler and managed to cement Batman and Robin in place when they stepped onto the cake. The Riddler then told both crimefighters how the cake was actually filled with quicksand and they would drown in a short while.

The Riddler and his men facetiously wished Batman a happy anniversary as they ran off.