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Quiz about Before They Were Blue Heelers

Before They Were "Blue Heelers" Quiz

This quiz is about what the stars of "Blue Heelers" did before they starred in the show, and also about what is mentioned about happening to the characters before we first meet them.

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

Author
nicolekrocks

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
195,933

Updated
Aug 06 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
494

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Lisa McCune starred in Coles advertisements before starring in "Blue Heelers."

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Senior Constable Nick Shultz was married with a daughter before we met him in the show. What was his daughter's name? Hint

Zoe

Maggie

Jennifer

Susan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Maggie had a brief affair with PJ while at the police academy.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Constable Dash McKinley grew up in Mt. Thomas.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many McKinley siblings are there, including Constable Dash? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Maggie's mother died some years before we first met Maggie in the show.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What short-lived pay TV drama series did Simone McAullay star in prior to "Blue Heelers?"

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Both Jane Allsop and Tasma Walton had guest roles on "Blue Heelers" before getting core roles as police officers.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which reputable drama school did Lisa McCune attend before starring in "Blue Heelers?" Hint

She didn't go to drama school

NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art)

WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts)

VCA (Victorian College of the Arts)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which reputable drama school did Caroline Craig attend prior to starring in "Blue Heelers?" Hint

She didn't go to drama school

WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts)

NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art)

VCA (Victorian College of the Arts)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lisa McCune starred in Coles advertisements before starring in "Blue Heelers."

Answer: True

This is a little-known TV fact - most people just assume that Lisa starred in Coles advertisements after starring in "Blue Heelers." It is true that she has starred in more since leaving "Blue Heelers" in 2000, but unlike in her pre-"Heelers" ads where she was a checkout chick, she is now a customer who is referred to by first name in some of the advertisements, and in others, is simply portrayed as being a celebrity.

For example, in the advertisement for a Coles Express petrol station, she pays for her petrol in cash, but she is asked to sign something.

She says, "But I'm paying in cash." The man replies, "It's for the wife. Big fan." It is also a little-known fact, as printed in a number of articles about Lisa, that she actually does shop at Coles supermarkets.

2. Senior Constable Nick Shultz was married with a daughter before we met him in the show. What was his daughter's name?

Answer: Zoe

Every now and again, Nick's grief over the death of his wife Jennifer and daughter Zoe in a car accident comes back to him.

3. Maggie had a brief affair with PJ while at the police academy.

Answer: False

It was actually Wayne she had a brief affair with. But after leaving the academy, they were stationed at different locations until Maggie arrived in Mt. Thomas in the first episode of "Blue Heelers." Maggie later fell in love with PJ while working in Mt. Thomas.

4. Constable Dash McKinley grew up in Mt. Thomas.

Answer: True

The senior officers are sometimes concerned about this because Dash sometimes knew the victims and criminals involved in investigations.

5. How many McKinley siblings are there, including Constable Dash?

Answer: 8

The McKinleys grew up on a farm. Dash was the youngest.

6. Maggie's mother died some years before we first met Maggie in the show.

Answer: True

Sadly, this is true. Maggie's family during the show really just consisted of herself, her father and her two brothers, Mick and Robbie. Maggie's father was one of the most respected police officers in the state, and her brother Mick was a police officer also (until he was involved in corruption and shot Maggie dead because she knew too much, that is).

7. What short-lived pay TV drama series did Simone McAullay star in prior to "Blue Heelers?"

Answer: Crash Palace

As most of her fans will know, Simone appeared in "Crash Palace" with red hair (it was blonde on "Blue Heelers") and an Irish accent.

8. Both Jane Allsop and Tasma Walton had guest roles on "Blue Heelers" before getting core roles as police officers.

Answer: True

Tasma starred in a 1995 episode, and Jane starred in a 1997 episode with her naturally blonde hair which she had to dye brown in order to play Constable-come-Senior-Constable Jo Parrish from 1999-2004.

9. Which reputable drama school did Lisa McCune attend before starring in "Blue Heelers?"

Answer: WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts)

Lisa grew up in Perth and was accepted to study for a degree in musical theatre when she was just 16, which is an extraordinary achievement as most large drama schools in Australia rarely accept younger students (it's not necessarily an age thing, but something about having more life experience to use in acting).

10. Which reputable drama school did Caroline Craig attend prior to starring in "Blue Heelers?"

Answer: NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art)

The role of Sergeant Tess Gallagher was Caroline's first professional role after graduating from NIDA shortly before.

Source: Author nicolekrocks

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