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'Gilligan's Island' Quiz: Mary Ann

This is quiz 5 in my series of quizzes over the castaways of 'Gilligan's Island', this quiz being focused on Mary Ann.

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

Author
randyaimee

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,595

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4602

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (10/10), JP3D75 (10/10), Guest 73 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which state did Mary Ann come from? Hint

Nebraska

Oklahoma

Iowa

Kansas

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Question 2 of 10

2. The actress who played Mary Ann, Dawn Wells, represented which state in the 1960 Miss America Title? Hint

Kansas

Nevada

Texas

California

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Dawn was growing up, she took lessons to become what? Hint

Actress

Softball player

Piano player

Ballerina

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the show, what was Mary Ann not allowed to show back in that time of television?

Answer: (1 or 2 words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the episode 'Goodbye Island', Mary Ann is out looking for sap from a tree to make syrup for pancakes. Who else was with her when she discovered the syrup that held like glue? Hint

Professor

Ginger

Gilligan

Skipper

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the episode 'The Matchmaker', Mrs Howell tries to match up Mary Ann with whom? Hint

Professor

Gilligan

Skipper

Mr. Howell

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who represents Mary Ann in the episode about the beauty contest? Hint

Professor

Gilligan

Skipper

Mr. Howell

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the episode 'The Postman Cometh', Mary Ann overhears a conversation and thinks she is dying from eating poison what? Hint

Mushrooms

Plants

Berries

Fish

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the episode 'Pass the Vegetables Please', the castaways eat radioactive veggies. Which one did Mary Ann eat? Hint

Spinach

Carrots

Beets

Turnips

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or False. Dawn Wells received the most fan mail out of all the castaways on the show.

True

False

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 13 2024 : Guest 67: 10/10
Dec 11 2024 : JP3D75: 10/10
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Dec 02 2024 : Guest 38: 5/10
Dec 01 2024 : Guest 68: 6/10
Dec 01 2024 : Guest 23: 9/10
Nov 29 2024 : Guest 136: 7/10
Nov 26 2024 : Guest 204: 6/10
Nov 25 2024 : Guest 107: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which state did Mary Ann come from?

Answer: Kansas

She came from Winfield, Kansas, where she learned how to bake those wonderful coconut cream pies. She once mentioned she had a boyfriend from Horners Corners, Kansas.

2. The actress who played Mary Ann, Dawn Wells, represented which state in the 1960 Miss America Title?

Answer: Nevada

She represented Nevada, not sure what place she got.

3. When Dawn was growing up, she took lessons to become what?

Answer: Ballerina

Acting was not one of her goals, but she fell into it in college.

4. In the show, what was Mary Ann not allowed to show back in that time of television?

Answer: Navel

That was too much skin back in the 60s.

5. In the episode 'Goodbye Island', Mary Ann is out looking for sap from a tree to make syrup for pancakes. Who else was with her when she discovered the syrup that held like glue?

Answer: Gilligan

She and Gilligan found the syrup that only bounded for about 24 hours.

6. In the episode 'The Matchmaker', Mrs Howell tries to match up Mary Ann with whom?

Answer: Gilligan

With Gilligan, but the plan backfires and almost costs The Howells their marriage!

7. Who represents Mary Ann in the episode about the beauty contest?

Answer: Professor

The Professor tries to help her win, but in the end, an ape wins with Gilligan's approval.

8. In the episode 'The Postman Cometh', Mary Ann overhears a conversation and thinks she is dying from eating poison what?

Answer: Mushrooms

Actually she was quite healthy, and came into the conversation at the wrong time.

9. In the episode 'Pass the Vegetables Please', the castaways eat radioactive veggies. Which one did Mary Ann eat?

Answer: Carrots

Her eyesight was so good she could see a ship miles offshore.

10. True or False. Dawn Wells received the most fan mail out of all the castaways on the show.

Answer: True

She was the most popular, even though Ginger was supposed to be the sexy one.

Source: Author randyaimee

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