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A Fan's 'Homicide' Quiz

In tribute to one of the best shows ever to air--an easy quiz on 'Homicide: Life on the Streets'. Message me if you like it, I'd love to do more quizzes! (Questions as of November 2001)

A multiple-choice quiz by Kiele. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Kiele

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,206

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 20

Plays
1320

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 20

1. First, a 'gimme', in what city is the show located? Hint

New York

Chicago

Los Angeles

Baltimore

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Question 2 of 20

2. What was the name of the first episode? Hint

'Blood Ties 1'

'Finnegan's Wake'

'Scene of the Crime'

'Gone for Goode'

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Question 3 of 20

3. Who did Beau Felton have an affair with? Hint

Rose Halligan

Emma Zoole

Kay Howard

Megan Russert

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Question 4 of 20

4. Who wrote the book on which the series was based? Hint

Tom Fontana

Barry Levinson

Gary D'Addario

David Simon

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Question 5 of 20

5. What couple on the show is married in real life? Hint

Frank and Mary

Munch and Billie Lou

Tim and Laura

Mike and Julianna

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Question 6 of 20

6. Who shot Felton, Howard and Bolander? Hint

Luther Mahoney

Alex Robey

Gordon Pratt

Tom Marans

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Question 7 of 20

7. What was Crosetti obsessed with? Hint

Lincoln Assassination

UFO's

Kennedy Assassination

Elvis

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Question 8 of 20

8. Who did Tim sleep with in a coffin? Hint

Chris Rawls

Alyssa Dyer

Emma Zoole

Terri Stivers

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Question 9 of 20

9. What legendary actor played Stanley Bolander? Hint

Ned Beatty

John Waters

Robin Williams

Tim Russert

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Question 10 of 20

10. Where did Detective Laura Ballard move to Baltimore from? Hint

New Jersey

Washington DC

Seattle

New Orleans

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Question 11 of 20

11. Before joining the murder police, what department was Mike Kellerman a member of? Hint

Vice

Sex Crimes

OCD

Arson

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Question 12 of 20

12. The lunch bandit was eventually revealed to be. . . Hint

Gaffney

Barnfather

Gee

Gharty

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Question 13 of 20

13. Which detective is suspended for punching Georgia Rae Mahoney? Hint

Lewis

Kellerman

Bayliss

Falsone

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Question 14 of 20

14. What is Bayliss doing when he finds out about Gee's shooting? Hint

Fishing

Watching TV

Working a case

At the Waterfront

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Question 15 of 20

15. What model of car do the detectives drive? Hint

Cavalier

Skylark

Corvair

Escort

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Question 16 of 20

16. Ed Danvers--what was his job? Hint

Assistant States Attorney

Homicide Detective

Chief Medical Examiner

Captain

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Question 17 of 20

17. What is the name of Kellerman's boat? Hint

Case Closed

Lucky Lady

Carpe Diem

Fun God

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Question 18 of 20

18. A velvet painting of singer Teddy Pendergrass hangs in which detective's house? Hint

Pembleton

Lewis

Munch

Stivers

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Question 19 of 20

19. 'The Daily Grind' is a . . . Hint

Restaurant

Bar

Coffeehouse

Gym

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Question 20 of 20

20. Who killed Luke Ryland?

Answer: (First and last name)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. First, a 'gimme', in what city is the show located?

Answer: Baltimore

Pronounced 'Bawl-mer' by many natives. Baltimore was the proud home of 'H:LotS'.

2. What was the name of the first episode?

Answer: 'Gone for Goode'

What a great beginning to a wonderful show! The Adena Watson murder was introduced at the end of this episode.

3. Who did Beau Felton have an affair with?

Answer: Megan Russert

4. Who wrote the book on which the series was based?

Answer: David Simon

The book 'Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets' is a must-read for fans.

5. What couple on the show is married in real life?

Answer: Frank and Mary

Andre Braugher and Ami Brabson are married in real life. The other couples dated on the show. Reed Diamond and Michelle Forbes (Mike and Julianna) also dated off the show.

6. Who shot Felton, Howard and Bolander?

Answer: Gordon Pratt

Pratt shot the three detectives when the attempted to enter his apartment (as it turns out, they were at the wrong apartment).

7. What was Crosetti obsessed with?

Answer: Lincoln Assassination

8. Who did Tim sleep with in a coffin?

Answer: Emma Zoole

She was obsessed with death and used a coffin for her bed. They later broke up when he confronted her boyfriend.

9. What legendary actor played Stanley Bolander?

Answer: Ned Beatty

Williams, Waters and Russert are celebrities who appeared on H:LotS as guests, but Ned Beatty was 'The Big Man'.

10. Where did Detective Laura Ballard move to Baltimore from?

Answer: Seattle

11. Before joining the murder police, what department was Mike Kellerman a member of?

Answer: Arson

He first appeared as an Arson investigator. He was instrumental in solving the case in 'Fire Part 1' and 'Fire Part 2'.

12. The lunch bandit was eventually revealed to be. . .

Answer: Gaffney

Revealed in Brodie's documentary. Kellerman had attempted to set traps for the bandit, but had been unsuccessful in catching him.

13. Which detective is suspended for punching Georgia Rae Mahoney?

Answer: Lewis

He confronts her in 'Shaggy Dog, City Goat'. She had been nothing but trouble to Lewis, Kellerman and Stivers since the shooting of Luther Mahoney.

14. What is Bayliss doing when he finds out about Gee's shooting?

Answer: Fishing

In the final episode before the movie, Tim had walked out of the squadroom with his stuff. He hadn't really quit, though, just taken some time off. He came back to help find Gee's shooter.

15. What model of car do the detectives drive?

Answer: Cavalier

Those white Cavaliers. . .they weren't Cadillacs, that's for sure!

16. Ed Danvers--what was his job?

Answer: Assistant States Attorney

Zeljko Ivanek, the actor who plays Danvers, should look familiar to those of you who are 'Law and Order' fans. He played several different parts in "L and O". He also has one of the coolest names I have ever heard of!

17. What is the name of Kellerman's boat?

Answer: Case Closed

Mikey lives on his boat. It is seen in several episodes.

18. A velvet painting of singer Teddy Pendergrass hangs in which detective's house?

Answer: Lewis

This was one u-g-l-y painting if I do say so myself. It was a point of contention between Meldrick and Barbara.

19. 'The Daily Grind' is a . . .

Answer: Coffeehouse

The detectives frequented 'The Daily Grind' for coffee. Many scenes took place just outside the door.

20. Who killed Luke Ryland?

Answer: Tim Bayliss

Ryland was set free on a technicality and taunted Tim that he would kill again. Tim shot him and then left with his belongings. When he returned after Gee's shooting, he confessed to Frank and asked for absolution. Frank said he could not give it to him. The movie was not clear about what happened to Tim afterward.

Source: Author Kiele

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