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Quiz about As the World Turns vs Guiding Light
Quiz about As the World Turns vs Guiding Light

"As the World Turns" vs. "Guiding Light" Quiz


Just a few similarities and differences concerning the two soap operas that I've been watching since I was little. The similiarities will come first.

A multiple-choice quiz by jlozado. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
jlozado
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
164,642
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3206
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Linda_Arizona (6/10), Guest 173 (10/10), Guest 67 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" are set in this US state. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have one of these buildings referencing a location near water. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Sometimes actors switch soap operas (as different characters, of course). Hunt Block currently plays Craig Montgomery on "As the World Turns." What was the name of his character on "Guiding Light?" Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which American network was home to both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. As with many soap operas, most of the characters are rarely seen working. Characters Hal Munson of "As the World Turns" and Frank Cooper of "Guiding Light" seem to be on the job all the time. What job does each hold in their respective soap opera towns? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have hospitals. The hospital on "Guiding Light" is called Cedars.


Question 7 of 10
7. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have diners where the characters hang out. The diner on "Guiding Light" called Al's Diner.


Question 8 of 10
8. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have had serial killers. The serial killer on "As the World Turns" turned out to be Rick Decker.


Question 9 of 10
9. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have rich families. The Spaulding family is the rich family on "As the World Turns."


Question 10 of 10
10. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have characters with mob connections. "Guiding Light" has characters that were actually in the mob.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" are set in this US state.

Answer: Illinois

"As the World Turns" is set in Oakdale while "Guiding Light" is set in Springfield. Amazing how the characters never seem to run into each other!
2. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have one of these buildings referencing a location near water.

Answer: hotel

"As the World Turns" has the Lakeview Hotel while "Guiding Light" has the Beacon (near the old lighthouse, hence the name "Guiding Light").
3. Sometimes actors switch soap operas (as different characters, of course). Hunt Block currently plays Craig Montgomery on "As the World Turns." What was the name of his character on "Guiding Light?"

Answer: Ben Warren

Hunt Block played Ross' half brother, Ben Warren.
4. Which American network was home to both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light"?

Answer: CBS

Both aired for several decades, and were radio broadcast before moving onto TV. The final episode of "Guiding Light" aired in September 2009.
5. As with many soap operas, most of the characters are rarely seen working. Characters Hal Munson of "As the World Turns" and Frank Cooper of "Guiding Light" seem to be on the job all the time. What job does each hold in their respective soap opera towns?

Answer: chief of police

It seems that the only characters seen working on a regular basis are the police and doctors. Must be nice!
6. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have hospitals. The hospital on "Guiding Light" is called Cedars.

Answer: True

Oakdale's hospital is Oakdale Memorial ("As the World Turns").
7. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have diners where the characters hang out. The diner on "Guiding Light" called Al's Diner.

Answer: False

The diner on "As the World Turns" is Al's Diner. The diner on "Guiding Light" is called "Company" and is owned by Buzz Cooper.
8. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have had serial killers. The serial killer on "As the World Turns" turned out to be Rick Decker.

Answer: True

Dr. Rick Decker killed several people on "As the World Turns" by injecting them with potassium. Ben Reed turned out to be the serial killer on "Guiding Light."
9. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have rich families. The Spaulding family is the rich family on "As the World Turns."

Answer: False

Although many of the families on both shows have money, the Spauldings are the rich family of Springfield ("Guiding Light"). This family is probably the most powerful one in Springfield as well.
10. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have characters with mob connections. "Guiding Light" has characters that were actually in the mob.

Answer: True

Although some of the characters on "As the World Turns" are shady and have mob connections (Dusty Donovan), the Santos family was without a doubt once a part of the mob on "Guiding Light." They eventually went legit.
Source: Author jlozado

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