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"Magnum P.I." Mania Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the 1980-1988 television series "Magnum P.I." I have no idea if it's easy or hard - you tell me.

A multiple-choice quiz by TS216. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
TS216

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
123,866

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2736

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (8/10), Guest 140 (8/10), Guest 172 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who plays Jonathan Quayle Higgins? Hint

Roger Mosely

John Hillerman

Theodore Calvin

Tom Selleck

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Magnum's full name? Hint

Thomas Sullivan Magnum

Thomas Everett Magnum

Thomas Magnum

His full name is never given

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the famous writer that owns the estate on which Magnum lives? Hint

R. J. Masters

Robin Masters

Truman Capote

Johnathan Higgins

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these is NOT a regular cast member? In other words, which actor did not have a recurring role? Hint

Jeff MacKay

Sharon Stone

Kathleen Lloyd

Gillian Dobb

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the first name of Magnum's wife? Hint

He doesn't have a wife

Marta

He has a wife, but she never appears in the show

Michelle

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what episode does Magnum supposedly die and go to heaven? Hint

"Limbo"

"Memories are Forever"

"Infinity and Jelly Donuts"

"Death and Taxes"

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the first episode in the first season of "Magnum P.I." called? Hint

Skin Deep

Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii

China Doll

Beauty Knows No Pain

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Rick's full name? Hint

Wilbur Wright

Orville "Rick" Wilbur Wright II

Richard Wright

Ricardo Wright III

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which famous singer guest starred in a "Magnum P.I." episode? Hint

Barry Manilow

Harry Belefonte

Frank Sinatra

Paula Abdul

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are the names of the dobermans who help Higgins guard the estate and often serve as listeners to his long stories? Hint

Zeus and Apollo

Butch and Bruno

Cupid and Aremis

Laurel and Hardy

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Most Recent Scores

Jan 29 2025 : Guest 172: 8/10
Jan 26 2025 : Guest 140: 8/10
Jan 25 2025 : Guest 172: 9/10
Jan 24 2025 : Guest 172: 8/10
Jan 20 2025 : Guest 99: 6/10
Jan 18 2025 : Guest 172: 8/10
Jan 18 2025 : Guest 96: 9/10
Jan 17 2025 : Guest 174: 9/10
Jan 16 2025 : Guest 50: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who plays Jonathan Quayle Higgins?

Answer: John Hillerman

John Hillerman, though he plays a British character, is really from Texas.

2. What is Magnum's full name?

Answer: Thomas Sullivan Magnum

3. What is the name of the famous writer that owns the estate on which Magnum lives?

Answer: Robin Masters

Robin Masters is never fully shown. He is voiced by Orson Welles.

4. Which of these is NOT a regular cast member? In other words, which actor did not have a recurring role?

Answer: Sharon Stone

Gillian Dobb played Higgins' friend Agatha Chumley. Kathleen Lloyd played Magnum's asst. DA friend who sometimes helped him on cases, Carol Baldwin. Jeff MacKay played Mac Reynolds until Mac was killed in "Did You See the Sunrise?" He then returned in "Mac's Back" to play con man Jim Bonic. Sharon Stone did appear in the show, but only in the episode "Echoes of the Mind."

5. What is the first name of Magnum's wife?

Answer: Michelle

Marta DuBois plays Michelle, who appears in the episodes "Memories are Forever," "The Little Girl Who," and "Limbo"

6. In what episode does Magnum supposedly die and go to heaven?

Answer: "Limbo"

This episode was the last of the seventh season. The series was supposed to be cancelled, but was unexpectedly renewed. The eighth season opener "Infinity and Jelly Donuts" explained that Magnum was not dead, but merely in a coma "dreaming" of heaven. (Or perhaps having a near-death experience.)

7. What was the first episode in the first season of "Magnum P.I." called?

Answer: Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii

8. What was Rick's full name?

Answer: Orville "Rick" Wilbur Wright II

Larry Manetti played Orville Rick Wright. Rick hated the name Orville, so he went by Rick.

9. Which famous singer guest starred in a "Magnum P.I." episode?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Sinatra guest starred as Sergeant Frank Dohenni in the episode "Laura." This episode is a personal favorite of Tom Selleck.

10. What are the names of the dobermans who help Higgins guard the estate and often serve as listeners to his long stories?

Answer: Zeus and Apollo

Source: Author TS216

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