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"Desperate Housewives" Trivia Quiz

We all love "Desperate Housewives" and watch it faithfully every Sunday. Now let's see who was paying attention!

A multiple-choice quiz by tracy97. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
tracy97

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
195,114

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
13933

Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (8/10), Guest 96 (10/10), Guest 94 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Marcia Cross plays which "Desperate Housewife"? Hint

Edie

Lynette

Susan

Bree

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the first few episodes, what is the name of the gardener with whom Gabrielle is having an affair? Hint

John

Jake

Jack

Jason

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Zach broke into the Van de Kamps' home, what did he do? Hint

messed everything up - but didn't steal anything

stole Bree's jewelry

decorated for Christmas

left his screwdriver

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Question 4 of 10

4. When Susan accidentally burnt down Edie's home, what did she leave behind? Hint

turkey baster

spatula

measuring cup

mixing bowl

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Question 5 of 10

5. What did Gabrielle buy a nosy neighborhood girl that saw her kiss John to keep the secret from her husband? Hint

new dress

doll house

new bike

scooter

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Question 6 of 10

6. Did Gabrielle mow her own lawn even though they have a gardener?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. How much money did Gabrielle's mother-in-law charge on her son's credit card? Hint

$5,000

$15,000

$10,000

$20,000

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the "Desperate Housewife" that killed herself in the first episode? Hint

Mary Alice

Mary Sue

Mary Ann

Mary Kate

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Mike's "alleged" profession? Hint

Plumber

Electrician

Carpenter

Pest Control Man

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Question 10 of 10

10. What school play did Lynette have to fight for to have it remain as the fairy tale had been originally told? Hint

Hansel & Gretel

The Old Woman in the Shoe

Robin Hood

Little Red Riding Hood

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 20 2024 : Guest 92: 8/10
Nov 19 2024 : Guest 96: 10/10
Nov 19 2024 : Guest 94: 7/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 40: 4/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 90: 9/10
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 89: 10/10
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 159: 10/10
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 50: 9/10
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 176: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Marcia Cross plays which "Desperate Housewife"?

Answer: Bree

Marcia Cross plays the obsessive compulsive Bree Van de Kamp.

2. In the first few episodes, what is the name of the gardener with whom Gabrielle is having an affair?

Answer: John

Jesse Metcalfe plays John the underage gardener spicing up Gabrielle's life.

3. When Zach broke into the Van de Kamps' home, what did he do?

Answer: decorated for Christmas

Earlier in the episode, Zach and Bree had discussed how Christmas always made them feel safe.

4. When Susan accidentally burnt down Edie's home, what did she leave behind?

Answer: measuring cup

When Susan accidentally set the house on fire, she dropped the measuring cup in the living room. She was later blackmailed when a nosy neighbor found it.

5. What did Gabrielle buy a nosy neighborhood girl that saw her kiss John to keep the secret from her husband?

Answer: new bike

A little girl walked up to the door to retrieve a ball she had accidentally kicked into Gabrielle's yard. Unfortunately, just as she got there, John and Gabrielle were getting a little "friendly".

6. Did Gabrielle mow her own lawn even though they have a gardener?

Answer: Yes

Gabrielle's husband was getting suspicious that the gardener was not doing his job properly, and was going to get rid of him. Since John is Gabrielle's lover on the side, she couldn't have that. She snuck out of a party and mowed the lawn herself in an evening gown and heels!

7. How much money did Gabrielle's mother-in-law charge on her son's credit card?

Answer: $15,000

Gabrielle agreed to cover the money up from her husband by selling old jewelry and paying off the bill.

8. What is the name of the "Desperate Housewife" that killed herself in the first episode?

Answer: Mary Alice

Mary Alice went about her normal chores that day, went to the cleaners, tidied up around the house, and then put a gun to her head, and ended it all.

9. What is Mike's "alleged" profession?

Answer: Plumber

Edie asked Mike to "look at her pipes" so Susan quickly created a clog in her own sink.

10. What school play did Lynette have to fight for to have it remain as the fairy tale had been originally told?

Answer: Little Red Riding Hood

Lynette thought that it wouldn't effect the kids, and to keep the same fairy tales that the women had grown up with.

Source: Author tracy97

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