College Really is "A Different World" Quiz

Answer: Josiah

This was revealed in the episode where Freddie discovered a part of the Underground Railroad in the laundry room of a Hillman dormitory. Freddie told Walter that it was a well-known fact that Josiah Hillman was an abolitionist.

Answer: Gary

During the hurricane, Jaleesa got drunk, Whitley's fur coat was ruined, and Freddie and Ron shared a passionately long kiss.

Answer: Sylvester Simon

Believe it or not, Shazza Zulu was born Sylvester Simon. This was revealed in the very first episode he appeared in, "Miss Understanding." Dean Hughes said his real name and mentioned that the book he was selling was nothing more than his rejected thesis. Shazza definitely fits him better than Sylvester.

Answer: Marion

It is also her mother's first name.

Answer: burgundy

Whitley tells Dwayne that her mother's favorite color is burgundy. This happens in the episode where Whitley is very anxious about her mother's coming to Hillman for Whitley and Dwayne's engagement party.

Answer: The Falcons

The Falcons crushed Virginia A & M in a football game, and caused a couple of racist guys from the other school to spray paint a derogatory term on Ron's car. Dean Cain guest starred in this episode.

Answer: Gemini

In the episode where Freddie is hiding her romance with Shazza, Lena is reading horoscopes. Gina said she doesn't read horoscopes because of her religious beliefs. However, after she hears Freddie telling Shazza that her horoscope predicted their union, Gina quickly told Lena that she was a Gemini and wanted to hear her own horoscope. Ajai Sanders did a wonderful job with this character.

Answer: Tupac Shakur

The late Tupac Shakur played the role of Piccolo. He was an amazing rapper and actor (even amazing in his death). Jada Pinkett recommended him for the role because the relationship that they had on that episode was very similar to the relationship they had in real life at that time. However in real life, it is no secret that Jada Pinkett was a very special woman in Tupac Shakur's life.

Answer: December 15

In an episode when Jaleesa and Whitley were still living togetheer, Jaleesa asked Whitley if she knew her birthday, and Whitley guessed November 15. Jaleesa corrected her with the afore-mentioned answer. That would make her zodiac sign Sagittarius.

Answer: Lisa

Actress, Debbi Morgan, played the role of Lisa. She was a teacher from Avery who reminded Dwayne of all the things he was missing in Whitley. It was so sad when Whitley called off the engagement, but the exciting season finale reunited them and more than made up for it.

Answer: Imani

In the last season, Jaleesa was no longer in the cast, but Colonel Taylor often made references to her and Imani. Jasmine Guy's daughter is also named Imani - she got the idea from the show.

Answer: February

Whitley was dating Byron at the time, but they were not an official couple yet. Byron and Dwayne were talking, and Byron could tell there was tension between Dwayne and Whitley. Dwayne was trying to discuss his campaign, but Byron cut him off saying, "February 1992, you and Whitley. It's obvious."

Answer: Hutchinson

Hutchinson lost the election, and it is a good thing. He was a dirty politician that cared more about his own image than his constituents.

Answer: Josie Webb

Tisha Campbell gave a very powerful and credible performance. This was a very educational and touchy episode that opened the eyes of many. At the time it aired, AIDS was just becoming a huge phenomenon, and it was great that a sitcom aimed at young African Americans dealt with this topic. Whoopi Goldberg also guest starred as the strong, quick-witted professor that provided extra comedy in what could have been a very dark episode.

Answer: Foster

Professor Barnabus Foster challenged everyone from Cliff and Clair Huxtable to Lena James. Roscoe Lee Browne's presence and speech really made me believe he was an English professor. It may have something to do with the fact that he taught both French and Literature at Lincoln University in real life.