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Quiz about Inanities of Gilligans Island

Inanities of 'Gilligan's Island' Quiz

More wacky questions about my favorite 60's television show.

A multiple-choice quiz by 417myrtle. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
417myrtle

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,778

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1802

Last 3 plays: Guest 70 (8/10), Guest 152 (7/10), Guest 68 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the band that the girls come up with to compete with The Mosquitos, a rock and roll band that suddenly showed up on the island? Hint

The Honey Bees

Groovy Gals

The Red Aunts

The Hula Hoops

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the homing pigeon that visits the island with a message attached to its leg? Hint

Fenwick

Stanley

Walter

Homer

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the famous painter who visits the island? Hint

Dubov

Smirnov

Krakov

Voltov

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Question 4 of 10

4. The castaways perform a musical for famous director Harold Hecubah. On which Shakepseare play is this musical based? Hint

'Much Ado About Nothing'

'Romeo and Juliet'

'Hamlet'

'MacBeth'

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Question 5 of 10

5. What do Mr. Howell and the Professor do to sabotage Ginger's performance in the 'Miss Castaway' talent contest? Hint

Laugh loudly

Shoot her in the rear end with pea-shooters

Blow sneezing powder in her face

Play the phonograph at high speed

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Question 6 of 10

6. What are the names of the four members of The Mosquitos, a rock and roll band that suddenly appears on the island? Hint

Bingo, Bango, Bongo and Irving

Bim, Bam, Boom and Simon

Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee and Marky

Eeny, Meeny, Miney, and Moe

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what country did the Skipper swear he once saw a giant vampire bat? Hint

Phillippines

Mexico

Guam

Guatemala

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is trying to catch a 'pussycat swallowtail'? Hint

Lord Beasley

Count Brunhaus

Prince Wensleydale

Wrongway Feldman

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Question 9 of 10

9. What kind of seeds do the castaways plant in order to save themselves from vitamin C deficiency? Hint

Orange

Lime

Lemon

Grapefruit

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the world-famous big game hunter who tries to stalk and hunt Gilligan down with a rifle?

Answer: (He flew in on a helicopter.)

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 08 2024 : Guest 70: 8/10
Nov 23 2024 : Guest 152: 7/10
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 68: 4/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 4: 4/10
Nov 06 2024 : Guest 147: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the band that the girls come up with to compete with The Mosquitos, a rock and roll band that suddenly showed up on the island?

Answer: The Honey Bees

Dressed in fabulous swinging 60's garb, the three sing their own hit 'You Need Me' and impress The Mosquitos into leaving the island without the castaways.

2. What is the name of the homing pigeon that visits the island with a message attached to its leg?

Answer: Walter

The pigeon attacks a giant spider (its natural enemy, according to The Professor) and rescues the trapped castaways from a cave.

3. What is the name of the famous painter who visits the island?

Answer: Dubov

Dubov insults Ginger by painting a hideous abstract portrait of her.

4. The castaways perform a musical for famous director Harold Hecubah. On which Shakepseare play is this musical based?

Answer: 'Hamlet'

Hecubah (played by Phil Silvers) flees the island. According to one of those timely radio bulletins, the genius is subsequently credited with producing the musical, and receives rave reviews on Broadway.

5. What do Mr. Howell and the Professor do to sabotage Ginger's performance in the 'Miss Castaway' talent contest?

Answer: Shoot her in the rear end with pea-shooters

With a kiester like Ginger's, this was the only possible option.

6. What are the names of the four members of The Mosquitos, a rock and roll band that suddenly appears on the island?

Answer: Bingo, Bango, Bongo and Irving

Irving was the one with the stovepipe hat and dark glasses. The parts were played by the Wellingtons, who sang the theme song during the first season.

7. In what country did the Skipper swear he once saw a giant vampire bat?

Answer: Mexico

This is from the episode where Gilligan is convinced he is a vampire after being bitten by a bat. The Skipper exclaims 'I once saw one of those in Mexico!'

8. Who is trying to catch a 'pussycat swallowtail'?

Answer: Lord Beasley

The pussycat swallowtail was supposedly a rare butterfly.

9. What kind of seeds do the castaways plant in order to save themselves from vitamin C deficiency?

Answer: Orange

Gilligan lets the plants die from the cold when he falls asleep and the tiki torches burn out.

10. What is the name of the world-famous big game hunter who tries to stalk and hunt Gilligan down with a rifle?

Answer: Jonathan Kincaid

Gilligan had 24 hours to keep from being killed.

Source: Author 417myrtle

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