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"A Different World" Characters Quiz

This quiz is about the actors and characters involved in "A Different World".

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

Author
cordyfan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
84,201

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
3696

Last 3 plays: Guest 171 (4/5), Guest 108 (3/5), Guest 174 (5/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. What is Whitley Gilbert's middle name? Hint

Sydney

Andrea

Cornelia

Marion

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Question 2 of 5

2. Which actor portrayed Dwayne Wayne? Hint

Sinbad

Malcolm Jamal Warner

Kadeem Hardison

Darryll Bell

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Question 3 of 5

3. The Pit was owned by which character? Hint

Lena James

Verna Gaines

Dean Davenport

Mr. Gaines

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who did Kim Reese agree to marry in the series finale? Hint

Spencer Boyer

Ron Johnson

Shazza Zulu

Walter Oakes

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Question 5 of 5

5. Maggie Lauten and Denise Huxtable were characters on the show for how many seasons?

Answer: (One Word)

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 07 2025 : Guest 171: 4/5
Apr 01 2025 : Guest 108: 3/5
Mar 27 2025 : Guest 174: 5/5
Mar 25 2025 : Guest 98: 5/5
Mar 22 2025 : Guest 12: 3/5
Mar 18 2025 : Faye12345: 5/5
Mar 16 2025 : Guest 90: 4/5
Mar 09 2025 : Guest 172: 5/5
Mar 05 2025 : Guest 156: 4/5

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Whitley Gilbert's middle name?

Answer: Marion

Whitley Marion Gilbert was played by Jasmine Guy. In the final season she became Whitley Marion Gilbert-Wayne after marrying Dwayne Wayne.

2. Which actor portrayed Dwayne Wayne?

Answer: Kadeem Hardison

Kadeem Hardison has also had roles in "Touched By an Angel" and "White Man Can't Jump".

3. The Pit was owned by which character?

Answer: Mr. Gaines

Mr. Gaines was introduced in season 2, but joined the cast in season 3. Velma Gaines was his wife and Lena James was employed at The Pit.

4. Who did Kim Reese agree to marry in the series finale?

Answer: Spencer Boyer

Spencer was introduced in the final season. He repeatedly asked Kim to marry him and she repeatedly turned him down. In the final episode she finally agreed to marry him.

5. Maggie Lauten and Denise Huxtable were characters on the show for how many seasons?

Answer: One

Maggie Lauten was a journalism student portrayed by Oscar winner Marisa Tomei. Denise Huxtable was portrayed by Lisa Bonet. She spent several years on "The Cosby Show". Both Bonet and Tomei left after one season.

Source: Author cordyfan

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