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All About 'Gideon's Crossing' Trivia Quiz

Though short-lived, 'Gideon's Crossing' was an indisputably good show. Have fun with the quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by hitachi. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Author
hitachi

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
74,417

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Dr. Ben Gideon was modeled after which real doctor? Hint

Dr. Ben Carson

Dr. Jerome Groupman

Dr. Max Cabranes

Dr. Nancy Sniederman

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the episode 'Dr. Cherry Must Be Stopped' how did a patient falsely accuse Dr. Cherry of sexual harrassment? Hint

in a tabloid called 'The Torrid Times'

in a suicide note

with a civil suit

after being arrested for trespassing in his apartment

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the series, which actor played the father of Aaron Boise? Hint

Samuel Jackson

Sidney Portier

Billy Dee Williams

LaVar Burton

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'Gideon's Crossing' won which Emmy? Hint

Outstanding Actor in a New Television Series

Favorite Television New Dramatic Series

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Outstanding Main Title Theme Music

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Question 5 of 10

5. Dr. O'Connor (played by Michael Pirandello) doesn't believe in what (in contrast with Dr. Gideon)? Hint

chiropractors

Shakespeare

cochlear implants

miracles

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which actress guest starred as the deaf mother of a deaf daughter who wants a cochlear implant? Hint

Marlee Maitlin

Meryl Streep

Linda Bove

Meredith Baxter

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ollie was thrown in jail overnight for what offense? Hint

abusing some of the prescription drugs

passing a sick inmate drugs through a kiss

a hit and run accident with a former patient

stalking an old boyfriend

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which actor from 'Gideon's Crossing' joined the cast of 'Crossing Jordon' the following season? Hint

Rona Mitra

Hamish Linklater

Ravi Kapoor

Eric Danes

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Question 9 of 10

9. The role of Dr. Bruce Cherry was played by which actor? Hint

Ravi Kapoor

Hamish Linklater

Sydney Goldstein

Michael Pirandello

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who admits to caring about Ollie even more than she knew? Hint

Joanne Cooper

Maya Stiles

Aaron Boise

Sid Shandar

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Dr. Ben Gideon was modeled after which real doctor?

Answer: Dr. Jerome Groupman

'Gideon's Crossing' is based on the book 'The Measure of Our Days' by Dr. Jerome Groopman, a professor at Harvard Medical School.

2. In the episode 'Dr. Cherry Must Be Stopped' how did a patient falsely accuse Dr. Cherry of sexual harrassment?

Answer: in a suicide note

That made it even more incriminating, and Dr. Cherry's sympathetic guilt impeded his ability to defend himself against the false accusation.

3. In the series, which actor played the father of Aaron Boise?

Answer: Billy Dee Williams

He was very charming, though his charm had little affect on his son.

4. 'Gideon's Crossing' won which Emmy?

Answer: Outstanding Main Title Theme Music

Composer James Howard Newton won. All of these are real nominations. The 'Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series' was an Emmy nomination for Andre {Braugher;} the 'Outstanding Actor in a New Television Series' was a ALMA nomination for Rueben {Blades;} and 'Favorite Television New Dramatic Series' was a People's Choice nomination. Gideon's also was nominated for other awards.

5. Dr. O'Connor (played by Michael Pirandello) doesn't believe in what (in contrast with Dr. Gideon)?

Answer: miracles

He only believes in coincidences.

6. Which actress guest starred as the deaf mother of a deaf daughter who wants a cochlear implant?

Answer: Marlee Maitlin

The consumate actress (a chronic guest star) Marlee Maitlin played the mother.

7. Ollie was thrown in jail overnight for what offense?

Answer: passing a sick inmate drugs through a kiss

The patient was homeless had participated in numerous clinical trials for the hospital for the monetary compensation. Finally, when he was actually ill, he got arrested for petty theft, and therefore was kicked out of a clinical trial. Ollie took matters into her own hands.

8. Which actor from 'Gideon's Crossing' joined the cast of 'Crossing Jordon' the following season?

Answer: Ravi Kapoor

On 'Crossing Jordan,' he plays Dr. Mahesh 'Bug' Surivanandamupurimahat. What a name!

9. The role of Dr. Bruce Cherry was played by which actor?

Answer: Hamish Linklater

Long before taking on Gideon's Crossing, Linklater was a thespian. He grew up performing with the Shakespeare and Company acting troupe in Lenox, Massachusetts.

10. Who admits to caring about Ollie even more than she knew?

Answer: Aaron Boise

His overprotection towards her active dating life was really envious affection.

Source: Author hitachi

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