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"Castle" Trivia for the Keen Eyed Fan Quiz

A quiz about the show. Questions range from basics to advance knowledge of things both in front of and behind the scenes on the show.

A multiple-choice quiz by Shadowmyst2004. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Shadowmyst2004

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Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. This actor, who plays the male lead on "Castle" has also been the lead on several other shows including "Firefly," "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place," and "Drive." Hint

Stana Katic

Nathan Fillion

Robert Paulsen

Seamus Dever

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which U.S. network's production company makes and distributes the show? Hint

The WB

CBS

NBC

ABC

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Question 3 of 10

3. The premise of the show is that Richard Castle is a ______, who is job shadowing a police detective. Hint

Intern

Writer

Private Investigator

Rookie Officer

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jon Huertas plays Det. Javier Esposito. What branch of the military was the character in prior to becoming a police officer? Hint

Navy

Army

Marines

Coast Guard

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Question 5 of 10

5. Captain Roy Montgomery was the head of the precinct for the first three seasons of the show. How was the character written off? Hint

Discovered to be a traitor/killed by the mob

Shot in a random drive by while walking home from work

Retired

Transferred to a new precinct

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Question 6 of 10

6. What actor portrayed Richard Castle's long-lost father? Hint

Sean Connery

Bill Bixby

William Shatner

James Brolin

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which "New York Times" bestselling author did not make a cameo on the show? Hint

James Patterson

Dennis LeHane

Stephen Cannell

Arthur C. Clarke

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Question 8 of 10

8. In August 2014, a spin-off show was announced based on a never seen on screen character from "Castle." What character was this new show to be centered on? Hint

Martha Focker

Nikki Heat

Derek Storm

Alexis Castle

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Question 9 of 10

9. The show's pilot was nominated for an Emmy. Over the first six seasons, how many Emmys did "Castle" win? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Despite having single episodes set in other parts of the country and the world, where is the show primarily set? Hint

Boston

New York City

Detroit

London

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This actor, who plays the male lead on "Castle" has also been the lead on several other shows including "Firefly," "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place," and "Drive."

Answer: Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion played Captain Mal Reynolds on "Firefly," for its one season, and was also in the half season show "Drive," before getting the lead in his biggest hit with "Castle."

2. Which U.S. network's production company makes and distributes the show?

Answer: ABC

The first seven seasons included 143 episodes. The first season began airing in the U.S. as a mid-season replacement show on ABC, and only had 10 episodes.

3. The premise of the show is that Richard Castle is a ______, who is job shadowing a police detective.

Answer: Writer

Through a friendship with the New York mayor (who is never named) world-famous writer Richard Castle is able to job shadow, or observe, Kate Beckett. Throughout the first seven seasons they become much more than casual acquaintances.

4. Jon Huertas plays Det. Javier Esposito. What branch of the military was the character in prior to becoming a police officer?

Answer: Army

Javi's experiences as an Army Ranger are often brought up on episodes to explain how he has knowledge or skills on certain topics.

5. Captain Roy Montgomery was the head of the precinct for the first three seasons of the show. How was the character written off?

Answer: Discovered to be a traitor/killed by the mob

He was killed by members of the mob, who were working for Sen. William Bracken. On the show Bracken and Montgomery had worked together in the NYPD and both covered up the death of Kate Beckett's mother.

6. What actor portrayed Richard Castle's long-lost father?

Answer: James Brolin

Castle grew up not knowing his father. During a two part episode it is revealed that his father is an international spy that has to stay away to protect his son.

7. Which "New York Times" bestselling author did not make a cameo on the show?

Answer: Arthur C. Clarke

In early seasons of the show, a poker game between Castle, Patterson, Cannell, LeHane and Michael Connelly was often shown at the end of episodes.

8. In August 2014, a spin-off show was announced based on a never seen on screen character from "Castle." What character was this new show to be centered on?

Answer: Derek Storm

The spin-off would be based on the character that, through seven seasons on "Castle" appeared only in the novels written by Richard Castle. Three separate Derek Storm novels have been referenced in the show's continuity, and published in the real world by ghost-writers. All three books have made the "New York Times" best seller list.

9. The show's pilot was nominated for an Emmy. Over the first six seasons, how many Emmys did "Castle" win?

Answer: 0

Despite having a big fan following the show didn't win any major awards during its first six seasons on the air.

10. Despite having single episodes set in other parts of the country and the world, where is the show primarily set?

Answer: New York City

The show is filmed in Los Angeles on a sound stage, though there have been trips exotic places around the globe for certain episodes. This is explained because as a world famous author, Richard Castle is a multi-millionaire and can afford to whisk himself and his friends off on a whim.

Source: Author Shadowmyst2004

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