7.8 "The World According to Matt" Quiz

Answer: Claudette Nevins

Nevins, born on April 10th, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania portrayed Constance Fielding, Matt's mother, in this "Melrose Place" show. Nevins was credited for playing the character for a total of nine episodes. She has also guest starred on the TV series, "7th Heaven", "One Day at a Time" and "M*A*S*H".

Answer: Steve Wilder

Wilder, a native of Cooperstown, New York landed the small role of Alex Bastian for this "Melrose Place" episode. Wilder held down the part for a total of eight episodes. He has also guest starred on the TV shows, "Beverly Hills, 90210", "Charmed" and "Love Boat: The Next Wave".

Answer: He died

A former "Melrose Place" character was brought up in this episode: Matt Fielding. It was revealed that Matt had died in a car accident but he left behind a journal. In the journal were secrets about his friends back at the apartment complex.

Answer: Jane Andrews

The episode began with Jane in a traffic jam since there was a car accident. She got on the phone with Michael since she wanted to let him know that she would be late for a dinner that Matt was hosting. She eventually put the phone down when she was instructed to move forward.

Answer: Megan Lewis

In Megan's first scene, she was with Lexi at Kyle's restaurant where they discussed men since Coop had just departed town. Lexi advised Megan that there was no need for her to have another relationship for a while since men were not worth it. Then, Peter walked in so Lexi got up to get away from him.

Answer: True

As the opening credits rolled, Peter was in Dr. Visconti's office for another session where he discussed the feelings he had with Amanda. He stated how he still was in love with her but the doctor advised him it was best to move on from her. Also, Peter brought up the fact that Matt had died the previous night.

Answer: True

Matt left a journal of secrets that the people of the apartment complex had. Amanda got it and she noticed Kyle browsing through it one day. She told him how shocked she was that he never mentioned his brother, Ryan. In a flashback, Kyle and Ryan got into a fist fight after Kyle accused Ryan of sleeping with Taylor.

Answer: Lexi Sterling

Midway through the episode, Amanda was at work when Lexi arrived in her office for a chat. Amanda said they could actually become allies instead of enemies but Lexi was not having it. Lexi claimed that she hated Amanda due to the fact that she blamed Amanda for Peter walking out on her. However, Amanda stated to Lexi how Peter kept coming to her, not the other way around.

Answer: Michael Mancini

In Matt's journal, there contained a secret about what Michael previously did in his past life: worked as a stripper. In a flashback, Michael recounted one of his routines where he dressed like a cowboy at a country western themed strip bar. After the flashback, he claimed that it was an embarrassing period of his life.

Answer: Peter Burns

Peter had a dirty secret as well that was revealed in Matt's journal. Years ago, he had gotten into legal trouble but he then cut a deal: he would operate on a patient in exchange for getting out of jail. However, Peter did not have a medical license at this time. Amanda knew of the secret but promised Peter she would not tell a soul.