'M*A*S*H' - 'Welcome to Korea' (Part 1) Quiz

Answer: Dwight Eisenhower

In his 1952 campaign, Eisenhower promised that he would visit Korea, and would look for a possible end to the war. Raymond W. Bliss served as surgeon general of the Army during the Korean War, and was largely responsible for building the system of hospitals that achieved a high degree of success (the death rate for soldiers was only 2% during the Korean War, as compared with over 4% during WWII).

Answer: Clipboard

As any long-time fan of 'M*A*S*H' knows, Radar isn't the greatest speller in the world. He does properly place his bugle under the letter 'B', which I find rather commendable.

Answer: He threatens to promote Klinger

Of course we all know that the worst possible thing that could happen to Klinger would be an extension of his service and/or an addition to his military duties. Frank mentions only hats and brassieres during his threat. So far as I understand it, Larry Gelbart and the writers tried to fit in as many 'bra' jokes as possible during the early years.

Answer: Hawkeye and Trapper

Hawkeye shows up halfway through the event, arriving in a makeshift rickshaw, but he does not 'attend'. He makes a mockery of Frank's mock military discipline before heading off to the shower for a soak. In the shower he discovers via Radar that Trapper has left for the states.

Answer: A kiss

Radar hates the mushy stuff, but plants a generous smooch on Hawkeye's soaked right cheek. I think the writers decided that the character Trapper would leave abruptly, with virtually no sentiment, very much in the fashion of Wayne Rogers' departure. How sad...

Answer: Kimpo

Kimpo was a U.S. Air Force base during the Korean War. Kimpo is now the international airport for the South Korean capital Seoul. By the time Hawkeye and Radar reach Kimpo, Trapper has left...and B. J. has arrived.

Answer: Neurapraxia

According to Hawkeye, neurapraxia is a 'temporary loss of nerve function' that causes the victim to 'foam at the mouth' and 'crawl on the ground, try(ing) to bite his nose'. And naturally, it's very contagious. Naturally, only the first part of his description is true, but the M.P. doesn't want to take any chances. Off to Kimpo!

Answer: 10 minutes

While Radar goes to locate B. J., Hawkeye goes to check out the records of departures at the airbase. He discovers that Trapper has left just 10 minutes prior to their arrival at Kimpo.

Answer: Corporal captain

Hawkeye gives Radar a 'field promotion' for 'being brave and near-sighted above and beyond the call (of duty)'. One colonel in the officer's club doesn't like the newfangled idea of this 'corporal-captain' rank...no sir, he doesn't like it at all!

Answer: We don't use straws in combat, fella.

This is one of my very favorite Radar lines. His delivery here is very John Waynesque, I must say. After receiving their drinks, they give B.J. a 'welcome to Korea' toast, and a new 'M*A*S*H' era is officially born. Thanks for trying this quiz, I invite you to try part II (and to try some of my other 'M*A*S*H' episode quizzes as well.)