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"American Gothic" Frenzy Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz with some general questions about the television series "American Gothic".

A multiple-choice quiz by Gitana1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Gitana1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
364,238

Updated
Mar 24 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
160

Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what fictional town did the series "American Gothic" take place? Hint

Smallville, Kansas

Amityville, New York

Twin Peaks, Washington

Trinity, South Carolina

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which "American Gothic" character said, "All guilt is relative. Loyalty counts. And never let your conscience be your guide."? Hint

Sheriff Lucas Buck

Gail Emory

Caleb Temple

Dr. Matt Crower

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the profession of character Selena Coombs? Hint

Journalist

Police officer

Prostitute

Teacher

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who killed Merlyn Temple? Hint

No one. She was accidentally killed in a car wreck.

Gage Temple, Merlyn's father hit her in the head and killed her.

Sheriff Lucas Buck broke her neck.

Merlyn committed suicide by jumping off a bridge.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who got pregnant by Sheriff Lucas Buck but later miscarried? Hint

Selena Coombs

Melanie Temple

Merlyn Temple

Gail Emory

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which character was drinking and killed his wife and daughter on "American Gothic"? Hint

Dr. Matt Crower

Melanie Temple

Gage Temple

Deputy Ben Healy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Whose favorite pen was found in the throat of Gage Temple? Hint

Gage Temple

Deputy Ben Healy

Sheriff Lucas Buck

Caleb Temple

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which character on "American Gothic" said, "I smell a ghost"? Hint

Caleb Temple

Gail Emory

Sheriff Lucas Buck

Selena Coombs

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Question 9 of 10

9. Whose birthday was being celebrated in the "Pilot" episode of "American Gothic"? Hint

Sheriff Lucas Buck

Gage Temple

Caleb Temple

Merlyn Temple

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who helped Gail Emory find out what really happened to her parents? Hint

Sheriff Lucas Buck

Gail Emory

Deputy Ben Healy

She never find out.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what fictional town did the series "American Gothic" take place?

Answer: Trinity, South Carolina

"American Gothic" took place in Trinity, South Carolina. The series "Smallville" took place in Smallville, Kansas. The series "Twin Peaks" took place in Twin Peaks, Washington. Amityville, New York is where the movie "Amityville Horror" took place.

2. Which "American Gothic" character said, "All guilt is relative. Loyalty counts. And never let your conscience be your guide."?

Answer: Sheriff Lucas Buck

Sheriff Lucas Buck was played by actor Gary Cole. Gary Cole was born on September 20, 1956 in Park Ridge, Illinois. He married actress Teddy Siddall and they have one daughter, Mary Cole, who was diagnosed with Autism. Therefore, the family is involved with many charities involving Autism.

3. What was the profession of character Selena Coombs?

Answer: Teacher

Selena Coombs was a teacher on "American Gothic", whereas Gail Emory was a journalist.

4. Who killed Merlyn Temple?

Answer: Sheriff Lucas Buck broke her neck.

Sheriff Lucas Buck broke Merlyn's neck after her father, Gage Temple, hit her in the head. Meryln came back in the episode called "Rebirth" when she stole the soul of Gail's friend Christy's unborn baby. Merlyn jumped off the bridge whenever her brother, Caleb, convinced her to give the baby back its soul or it would die.

5. Who got pregnant by Sheriff Lucas Buck but later miscarried?

Answer: Gail Emory

Gail Emory miscarried when she was attacked by Caleb in the episode called "Requiem". Melanie Temple was raped by Sheriff Lucas Buck and conceived and gave birth to Caleb Temple. Selena Coombs never got pregnant by Sheriff Lucas Buck.

6. Which character was drinking and killed his wife and daughter on "American Gothic"?

Answer: Dr. Matt Crower

Dr. Matt Crower was involved in a drunk driving accident that killed his wife and daughter years before coming to Trinity.

7. Whose favorite pen was found in the throat of Gage Temple?

Answer: Deputy Ben Healy

It was Deputy Ben Healy's favorite pen, put there by Sheriff Lucas Buck.

8. Which character on "American Gothic" said, "I smell a ghost"?

Answer: Caleb Temple

Caleb was frequently visited by his deceased sister, Merlyn Temple, after she was murdered to help guide Caleb in the right direction.

9. Whose birthday was being celebrated in the "Pilot" episode of "American Gothic"?

Answer: Caleb Temple

In the beginning of the "Pilot" episode, Caleb was celebrating his birthday with his father and sister.

10. Who helped Gail Emory find out what really happened to her parents?

Answer: Sheriff Lucas Buck

In the episode called "Ring of Fire", Lucas Buck showed Gail the truth through visions and dreams about her parents' deaths.

Source: Author Gitana1

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