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"Criminal Minds" - Characters Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the main characters of the amazing show "Criminal Minds". Information from the first six seasons is used. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,985

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
8395

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (9/10), Guest 104 (10/10), Guest 183 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these characters grew up in Las Vegas and graduated high school when he was only 12? Hint

Derek Morgan

Spencer Reid

Jason Gideon

David Rossi

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these characters worked as a Chicago police officer before joining the FBI? Hint

Derek Morgan

Emily Prentiss

Spencer Reid

Jordan Todd

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these characters was the BAU's communications liaison (before season six)? Hint

Jennifer "J.J." Jareau

Ashley Seaver

Penelope Garcia

Elle Greenaway

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which character's nemesis was Adrian Bale? Hint

Emily Prentiss

Aaron Hotchner

Jason Gideon

Derek Morgan

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who's the BAU's technical analyst? Hint

Emily Prentiss

Jennifer "JJ" Jareau

David Rossi

Penelope Garcia

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these characters was first seen in the season two episode "The Last Word"? Hint

Elle Greenaway

Ashley Seaver

David Rossi

Emily Prentiss

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these characters left the BAU soon after shooting an alleged rapist in cold blood? Hint

Jason Gideon

Elle Greenaway

Ashley Seaver

Aaron Hotchner

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these characters killed George Foyet (the Reaper)? Hint

Penelope Garcia

Spencer Reid

Aaron Hotchner

Derek Morgan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these characters was the daughter of a serial killer? Hint

Jennifer "JJ" Jareau

Elle Greenaway

Ashley Seaver

Emily Prentiss

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these characters was famous for the books they had written about their time with the BAU? Hint

Aaron Hotchner

Penelope Garcia

David Rossi

Spencer Reid

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these characters grew up in Las Vegas and graduated high school when he was only 12?

Answer: Spencer Reid

Dr. Spencer Reid was a genius with an IQ of 187. He also had an eidetic memory, which means he could remember anything he sees or hears. He had many PhDs and BAs. His mother was schizophrenic. He was played by Matthew Gray Gubler.

2. Which of these characters worked as a Chicago police officer before joining the FBI?

Answer: Derek Morgan

Derek Morgan was played by Shemar Moore. Derek grew up in Chicago with his family. His father was murdered. At one point during the show Derek was the Unit Chief of the BAU.

3. Which of these characters was the BAU's communications liaison (before season six)?

Answer: Jennifer "J.J." Jareau

Jennifer "J.J." Jareau, played by A.J. Cook, was a member of the BAU for the first five seasons of the show. Director Erin Strauss forced her to take a job at the Pentagon. J.J., dated William LaMontagne Jr. and had a son named Henry.

4. Which character's nemesis was Adrian Bale?

Answer: Jason Gideon

Jason Gideon's first team was killed by Adrian Bale's bomb. Gideon was very close to Reid. In season three, he left the team due to stress and the need to find belief in himself again. He was played by Mandy Patinkin.

5. Who's the BAU's technical analyst?

Answer: Penelope Garcia

Penelope Garcia is played by Kirsten Vangsness. Garcia tended to be happy and funny. She also dressed in bright colors and dyed her hair. In one episode she was shot and almost died. She was asked to join the FBI due to her hacking skills.

6. Which of these characters was first seen in the season two episode "The Last Word"?

Answer: Emily Prentiss

Emily Prentiss was played Paget Brewster. Prentiss joined the BAU after Elle left. Her mother was a U.S. Ambassador and she (Emily) speaks many different languages. At 15, she got pregnant and had an abortion.

7. Which of these characters left the BAU soon after shooting an alleged rapist in cold blood?

Answer: Elle Greenaway

Elle Greenaway, played by Lola Glaudini, was in the show's first two seasons. After she was shot she became very distant and tense. That was what led her to shoot the man. She claimed that she had shot him in self-defense and got away with it.

8. Which of these characters killed George Foyet (the Reaper)?

Answer: Aaron Hotchner

Aaron Hotchner was played by Thomas Gibson. He was the BAU Unit Chief for most of the show. Hotchner was known as "Hotch" for short. George Foyet was Hotch's nemesis. He had killed Hotch's ex-wife, Haley. Hotch had a son named Jack.

9. Which of these characters was the daughter of a serial killer?

Answer: Ashley Seaver

Ashley Seaver was introduced in season six. She was an FBI cadet finishing her training with the BAU. Her father was known as the Redmond Ripper. She was played by Rachel Nichols.

10. Which of these characters was famous for the books they had written about their time with the BAU?

Answer: David Rossi

David Rossi first appeared in season three after Gideon left. He came out of early retirement to complete some unfinished business. Rossi was recognized for his books many times and was relatively rich. He was played by Joe Mantegna.

Source: Author zebra101

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