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Another "What's Happening" Quiz

Another "What's Happening" quiz for all of us who loved the show. Some knowledge of the actors is required for this quiz.

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

Author
Patreese

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
179,953

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1452

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was Shirley's last name on the show? Hint

Wilson

Williams

Hemphill

Hartman

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Question 2 of 10

2. Did Millie fall asleep while telling Dee a story?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. How old was Ernest Thomas when he began to play the role of 16 year old, Roger "Raj" Thomas? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Rerun never graduated from high school.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. How much did Raj pay Millie to look after Dee? Hint

$5.00

$1.00

$3.00

$10.00

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Question 6 of 10

6. Did Raj and Rerun move into an apartment together?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who played Shirley's pregnant sister, Norma? Hint

Norma Hemphill

Tina Turner

Chip Hurd

Sheila Rogers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Raj got a whipping for trying to steal a blouse.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Raj was known to be a great dancer.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. How much did Dee charge Raj, not to tell that he went to Betty's party? Hint

$0.50

$1.00

$0.25

$2.00

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Shirley's last name on the show?

Answer: Wilson

Shirley Wilson was played by Shirley Hemphill.

2. Did Millie fall asleep while telling Dee a story?

Answer: Yes

Millie fell asleep after saying the first three words of the story.

3. How old was Ernest Thomas when he began to play the role of 16 year old, Roger "Raj" Thomas?

Answer: 26

Ernest Thomas was 26 years old. The first telecast was August 5, 1976 and he was born March 26, 1950.

4. Rerun never graduated from high school.

Answer: False

Rerun graduated in the third season.

5. How much did Raj pay Millie to look after Dee?

Answer: $1.00

Raj gave Millie the dollar that Dwayne gave him.

6. Did Raj and Rerun move into an apartment together?

Answer: Yes

Raj and Rerun shared an apartment after they graduated high school.

7. Who played Shirley's pregnant sister, Norma?

Answer: Chip Hurd

Shirley's sister was played by Chip Hurd. Later credited as Chip Fields and Chip Fields Hurd.

8. Raj got a whipping for trying to steal a blouse.

Answer: True

Raj attempted to take a blouse without paying for it. However, he did intend to bring the money back on Monday. His mom whipped him when she found out.

9. Raj was known to be a great dancer.

Answer: False

Everyone said Raj was an awful dancer.

10. How much did Dee charge Raj, not to tell that he went to Betty's party?

Answer: $0.25

In season 1, Dee would always tell Raj to pay her a quarter not to tell on him.

Source: Author Patreese

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