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A Quiz For "Brady" Fans

"Here's a quiz about a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls. All of them had hair of gold, like their mother. The youngest one in curls. Here's the quiz about a man named Brady, who was busy with three boys of his own."

A multiple-choice quiz by DakotaNorth. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
DakotaNorth

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
38,789

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

Plays
17568

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (15/25), Guest 136 (14/25), Guest 98 (24/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. What did Greg call the basket of food that Carol and Alice made for the camping trip? Hint

macho food

women's food

sissy food

tough men's food

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who did Sherwood Schwartz want to originally play Mike Brady? Hint

Harrison Ford

Neil Simon

Gene Hackman

Michael Landon

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Question 3 of 25

3. Who did Marcia think was groovier than Captain Kangaroo? Hint

Desi Arnaz, Jr.

Joe Namath

Davy Jones

Barry Williams

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Question 4 of 25

4. In the Grand Canyon episodes, what was the name of the Native American boy? Hint

Raven

Jimmy

Eddie

Wolf

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Question 5 of 25

5. What color was the Brady's kitchen counter? Hint

White

Black

Orange

Blue

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Question 6 of 25

6. In the episode where Marcia gets braces, who was her date for the dance? Hint

Alec

Alex

Alan

Anthony

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Question 7 of 25

7. In the episode where Alice's cousin fills in for Alice, what does she have the Bradys do every morning? Hint

Make their beds

Calisthenics

Mow the lawn

Jump around in potato sacks

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Question 8 of 25

8. What was the name of Alice's cousin? Hint

Emma

Alexis

Emaline

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Question 9 of 25

9. In the episode where Peter had no personality, what was Alice making for dinner? Hint

chicken and rice

pork chops and applesauce

spaghetti and meatballs

meatloaf

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Question 10 of 25

10. What world record did Bobby and Cindy try to break? Hint

The jungle gym record

The swingset record

The safety monitor record

The teeter totter record

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Question 11 of 25

11. What was the name of Carol's cousin who was getting married in the episode where Bobby and Cindy tried to break a world record? Hint

Glinda

Gretchen

Gertrude

Gabby

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Question 12 of 25

12. What gift did Carol pick out for her cousin the episode where Bobby and Cindy tried to break a world record? Hint

A gold frog

A silver frog

A green frog

A blue frog

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Question 13 of 25

13. In the Hawaii episode, what was the name of the old man who gave the boys directions to the ancient burial ground? Hint

Mr. Hanalai

Mr. Hand

Mr. Hanley

Long Duck Dong

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Question 14 of 25

14. What did the mad archaeologist call his giant Tiki? Hint

Oliver

George

Olly

Simon

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Question 15 of 25

15. In the episode where Jan was sneezing, what was really causing Jan to sneeze? Hint

Tiger's new bone

Tiger's new dog cologne

Tiger's new shampoo

Tiger's new flea powder

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Question 16 of 25

16. In the episode where Jan thought she won the essay contest, who really won? Hint

Nora Coombs

Jenna Lee

Margie Whipple

Maureen McCormick

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Question 17 of 25

17. In one classic episode, who played Great Grandma Hutchins and Great Grandpa Brady? Hint

Mike Lookinland and Florence Henderson

Christopher Knight and Eve Plumb

Maureen McCormick and Barry Williams

Florence Henderson and Robert Reed

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Question 18 of 25

18. In the Grand Canyon episode, who played the crazy miner? Hint

Alan Hale

Jim Backus

Russel Johnson

Jim Buckman

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Question 19 of 25

19. In the amusement park episode, what were Bobby and Cindy warned NOT to eat? Hint

Too many peas

Too much health food

Too many carrots

Too much junk food

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Question 20 of 25

20. Which Brady alumni became a country singer? Hint

Susan Oleson

Barry Williams

Eve Plumb

Maureen McCormick

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Question 21 of 25

21. What kind of stamps did the Brady kids collect?

Answer: (Think Board Game - three words)

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Question 22 of 25

22. What did the Brady girls buy with the stamps? Hint

A sewing machine

A new vacuum for Alice

A black and whiteTV For the kitchen

A color TV for the living room

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Question 23 of 25

23. Who played the Reverend when Michael Brady and Carol Martin got married?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 24 of 25

24. In the episode where Jan bought a black wig, what actress portrayed the saleslady? Hint

Marcia Wallace

Nancy Cartwright

Julie Kavner

Jean Smart

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Question 25 of 25

25. Who played the mad archaeologist in the Hawaii episode?

Answer: (Think Thriller)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What did Greg call the basket of food that Carol and Alice made for the camping trip?

Answer: sissy food

"Dad! Don't eat that! It's sissy food!"

2. Who did Sherwood Schwartz want to originally play Mike Brady?

Answer: Gene Hackman

Sherwood Schwartz originally wanted Gene Hackman to play Mike Brady. Luckily for Gene Hackman, they cast Robert Reed instead. Otherwise, he might not have the movie career he has. Once a Brady, ALWAYS a Brady!

3. Who did Marcia think was groovier than Captain Kangaroo?

Answer: Desi Arnaz, Jr.

This was the episode where Cindy gave Marcia's diary to the Goodwill. In it, her dream of dreams was to become Mrs. Desi Arnaz, Jr.! Lucky for Marcia, Alice just happened to know the Arnaz's housekeeper. Alice, you're the sweetest!

4. In the Grand Canyon episodes, what was the name of the Native American boy?

Answer: Jimmy

This is when Bobby and Cindy were lost in the Grand Canyon. Jimmy gave them directions to get back to their camp in exchange for food.

5. What color was the Brady's kitchen counter?

Answer: Orange

It was an ugly shade of orange Formica! Very groovy for the 70s!

6. In the episode where Marcia gets braces, who was her date for the dance?

Answer: Alan

Remember, Alan had to get braces, too. He flew over the handlebars of his bike. His full name, by the way, was Alan Anthony.

7. In the episode where Alice's cousin fills in for Alice, what does she have the Bradys do every morning?

Answer: Calisthenics

She always blew that darn whistle!

8. What was the name of Alice's cousin?

Answer: Emma

Emma was her name, and calisthenics was her game! She drove the Bradys crazy; they were trying to get her to take the rest of the week off while Alice was away. That's NOT very Brady.

9. In the episode where Peter had no personality, what was Alice making for dinner?

Answer: pork chops and applesauce

Peter tried different voices to find his own personality. Unfortunately for Peter, the voices only worked for the people who originally had them. "Pork Chops and Applesauce, that's what we're having for dinner? Pork Chops and applesauce."

10. What world record did Bobby and Cindy try to break?

Answer: The teeter totter record

This is the episode where Bobby and Cindy felt left out because they were not invited to a relative's wedding. So, they set out to break the world's Teetertotter record. Unfortunately for the littlest Bradys, they fell asleep while teetering and or tottering, but they broke the record anyway for their age group. And, because of their celebrity status, they were invited to go to the wedding and they declined. All they wanted was to be asked in the beginning.

11. What was the name of Carol's cousin who was getting married in the episode where Bobby and Cindy tried to break a world record?

Answer: Gertrude

Cousin Gertrude was finally tying the knot. Mike thought it was about time.

12. What gift did Carol pick out for her cousin the episode where Bobby and Cindy tried to break a world record?

Answer: A silver frog

A frog is placed inside a vase to hold flowers upright. Carol and Mike bought Cousin Gertrude a silver frog. I always thought that was the most tacky looking gift!

13. In the Hawaii episode, what was the name of the old man who gave the boys directions to the ancient burial ground?

Answer: Mr. Hanalai

In this episode, Mr. Hanalai was very reluctant to give the boys the directions to the ancient burial ground. But, being the nice man he is, he finally gave into their pleas. They wanted to return the idol so they could get rid of the bad luck that had befallen them.

14. What did the mad archaeologist call his giant Tiki?

Answer: Oliver

"Oh Oliver!" Thanks to Bobby the boys almost got caught making fun of the archaeologist. But, Greg saved the day by telling Bobby to "SSHHH!"

15. In the episode where Jan was sneezing, what was really causing Jan to sneeze?

Answer: Tiger's new flea powder

In this classic episode, the Bradys were willing to sacrifice their beloved pet for the sake of Jan. What were they thinking?! Luckily, Alice saved the day. Alice forgot to give Mike the new flea powder, and Jan said she'd give it to him. As she was walking to the door, she started to sneeze. It turned out that Jan wasn't allergic to Tiger, just his new flea powder.

16. In the episode where Jan thought she won the essay contest, who really won?

Answer: Nora Coombs

When Jan was adding up all the scores, she found out that Nora Coombs really won. Her little voice kept telling her that no one would know. But, being the good Brady that she was, Jan told her teacher.

17. In one classic episode, who played Great Grandma Hutchins and Great Grandpa Brady?

Answer: Florence Henderson and Robert Reed

In this episode, the Brady kids were preoccupied trying to fix up Grandma and Grandpa. The roles were played by Florence Henderson and Robert Reed.

18. In the Grand Canyon episode, who played the crazy miner?

Answer: Jim Backus

Jim Backus also played Millionaire Thurston Howell III, in another Sherwood Schwartz sitcom, "Gilligan's Island."

19. In the amusement park episode, what were Bobby and Cindy warned NOT to eat?

Answer: Too much junk food

Awwww...poor Bobby and Cindy. They got sick from eating too much junk food.

20. Which Brady alumni became a country singer?

Answer: Maureen McCormick

Our beloved Marcia became a country singer...Hmmmm, I wonder if she still wears those short skirts and nifty shoes.

21. What kind of stamps did the Brady kids collect?

Answer: Checker Trading Stamps

In this episode, the Brady kids were collecting Checker trading stamps.

22. What did the Brady girls buy with the stamps?

Answer: A color TV for the living room

In this episode, the girls wanted a sewing machine, and the boys wanted a rowboat. When they got to the store to cash in the stamps, the girls saw the rowboat less than 50 ft. away and felt badly. They decided on a color TV for the living room for the ENTIRE Brady family. Up until then, they didn't have a TV.

23. Who played the Reverend when Michael Brady and Carol Martin got married?

Answer: Dabbs Greer

Dabbs Greer played the Reverend when Mike and Carol were married. He went on to play Reverend Alden in "Little House On The Prairie." He also played in the movie the "Green Mile." Did you know he played in an episode of "Jeff's Collie" as an escaped criminal that Lassie helped to capture as well?

24. In the episode where Jan bought a black wig, what actress portrayed the saleslady?

Answer: Marcia Wallace

In this classic Brady episode, Jan told the saleslady that she would like a wig like hers. The saleslady replied that she was not wearing a wig. The saleslady was portrayed by funny lady, Marcia Wallace of "The Bob Newhart Show."

25. Who played the mad archaeologist in the Hawaii episode?

Answer: Vincent Price

The great actor played the mad archaeologist. He was such a wonderful actor that he even made you think he was going to leave the boys tied to the giant Tikis. He also did the talking in Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

Source: Author DakotaNorth

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