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Quiz about China Beach  The Characters Part 3
Quiz about China Beach  The Characters Part 3

"China Beach" - The Characters Part 3 Quiz


Guess the name of each character.

A multiple-choice quiz by Polaris101. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Polaris101
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
173,274
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
331
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Question 1 of 10
1. You didn't see me much, but you sure heard about me a lot. That sister of mine was always talking about finding me. She did find me, but she didn't like what she found. When K.C. told me she had died, I tried to use it as a way to get out of Vietnam. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Vietnam is a hotbed of opportunity, at least from my point of view. I'm an entrepreneur who has sold everything from cars to myself to make money. I got knocked up by a man that I really liked, but it wouldn't have worked out. Later, I ended up sending my daughter back to the States to live with my friend Boonie. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. I took over command of the 510th from Major Garreau, and she didn't like it too much. K.C. asked me for help when one of her employees was killed, but there wasn't much I could do. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I was a friend of Boonie and Dodger, and frequently in trouble with the MPs. I was injured by a grenade, and then the Vietnamese woman who was involved in the incident saved my life in the hospital. Dodger visited me in the States after he returned to the world. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. I was the commanding officer at China Beach for a good while, until someone was sent to take over. I ran a tight ship when I was in charge and all regulations were followed, I even taught all of the women how to fire a weapon after Tet. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I met this doctor who had been in Vietnam and was really interested in me. I'm not sure if it was because of my name or what, but we ended up getting married. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I also loved Colleen, but I actually got to marry her. We met at a mutual friend's wedding. We had some difficulties, but once she started getting counseling, things got better. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I was a grouchy old Sarge working in the motor pool until I met my lovely Lila. She and I were married at China Beach and had a wonderful marriage. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. I was a nurse at the 510th. I was always there in the background, doing my job. You mostly saw me talking with McMurphy. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. I did patrols and stuff, but after this one incident, I decided I couldn't go back out. So I stayed at China Beach and ran the Jet Set, as well as being a lifeguard. After I lost my leg in a freak accident, I went back home and met a nice nurse. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. You didn't see me much, but you sure heard about me a lot. That sister of mine was always talking about finding me. She did find me, but she didn't like what she found. When K.C. told me she had died, I tried to use it as a way to get out of Vietnam.

Answer: Rick White

Fredric Lehne played Rick White. He has guested on "Touched by an Angel", "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "JAG", as well as appearing in "Men in Black", "Con Air" and "From the Earth to the Moon".
2. Vietnam is a hotbed of opportunity, at least from my point of view. I'm an entrepreneur who has sold everything from cars to myself to make money. I got knocked up by a man that I really liked, but it wouldn't have worked out. Later, I ended up sending my daughter back to the States to live with my friend Boonie.

Answer: K.C. Koloski

K.C. from K.C. was played by Marg Helgenberger. She was nominated for three Best Supporting Actress Emmy awards for her role in "China Beach", and won once. She has appeared in "Always", "Species" and "Erin Brockovich", and is a series regular on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation".
3. I took over command of the 510th from Major Garreau, and she didn't like it too much. K.C. asked me for help when one of her employees was killed, but there wasn't much I could do.

Answer: Melvin Otis

Maj. Melvin P. Otis was played by Dorian Harewood. He has been a regular on "I'll Fly Away" and "Trauma Center", and also appeared in "Full Metal Jacket", "The Falcon and the Snowman" and "Gothika".
4. I was a friend of Boonie and Dodger, and frequently in trouble with the MPs. I was injured by a grenade, and then the Vietnamese woman who was involved in the incident saved my life in the hospital. Dodger visited me in the States after he returned to the world.

Answer: Sweetness Elroy

Sweetness was played by Bobby Hosea. He was also a series regular on "The Cape" and "Pensacola: Wings of Gold". He has appeared in "Jack's Back" and "Independence Day".
5. I was the commanding officer at China Beach for a good while, until someone was sent to take over. I ran a tight ship when I was in charge and all regulations were followed, I even taught all of the women how to fire a weapon after Tet.

Answer: Lila Garreau

Maj. Lila Garreau was played by Concetta Tomei. She has also appeared in "Don't Tell Mom, the Babysitter's Dead", "Deep Impact" and "View From the Top", as well as being a series regular on "Providence".
6. I met this doctor who had been in Vietnam and was really interested in me. I'm not sure if it was because of my name or what, but we ended up getting married.

Answer: Colleen Flaherty

Colleen Flynn played Colleen Flaherty, and later became Colleen Richard after she married Dr. Richard. Colleen Flynn has also appeared in "Late for Dinner", "Last Exit to Brooklyn", "Clear and Present Danger" and "Pay it Forward", as well as guesting on "The Practice", "Judging Amy", "ER" and "Crossing Jordan".
7. I also loved Colleen, but I actually got to marry her. We met at a mutual friend's wedding. We had some difficulties, but once she started getting counseling, things got better.

Answer: Joe Arneberg

Joe was played by Adam Arkin. He has appeared in "Hanging Up", "Lake Placid" and "Halloween H20", and has also guested on "The West Wing", "Knots Landing" and "Northern Exposure", as well as being a series regular on "Chicago Hope".
8. I was a grouchy old Sarge working in the motor pool until I met my lovely Lila. She and I were married at China Beach and had a wonderful marriage.

Answer: Sgt. Bob Pepper

Troy Evans, who played Sgt. Pepper, is a Vietnam veteran, having served with the 25th Infantry Division in 1968-69. He has also appeared in "Teen Wolf", "The Frighteners", "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective", "Phenomenom" and "View From the Top", as well as being a series regular on "ER".
9. I was a nurse at the 510th. I was always there in the background, doing my job. You mostly saw me talking with McMurphy.

Answer: Jody Kass

Nurse Jody Kass appeared in many episodes and was always there administering to the injured. She was played by Marcia Magus, who has appeared on "Life Goes On", and was a series regular on the short-lived "Earth 2".
10. I did patrols and stuff, but after this one incident, I decided I couldn't go back out. So I stayed at China Beach and ran the Jet Set, as well as being a lifeguard. After I lost my leg in a freak accident, I went back home and met a nice nurse.

Answer: Boonie Lanier

Cpl. Boonwell G. Lanier was played by Brian Wimmer. He has appeared in "Late For Dinner", "Less Than Zero" and "Tank Girl" (with castmate Jeff Kober), and was a series regular on "Flipper".
Source: Author Polaris101

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