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Mayberry Mixup Trivia Quiz

Can you figure out the professions of the major and minor members of the town of Mayberry?

A matching quiz by Ygdjh. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Ygdjh

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
388,192

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
977

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (4/10), Paddyirish57 (10/10), Guest 174 (10/10).

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Questions		Choices
1. Floyd Lawson is a nervous man who appears quite often in the show. What is his profession?		Pharmacist
2. Helen Crump doesn't appear until later in the show, but she soon becomes Andy's sweetheart. What is her profession?		Department Store Owner
3. Speaking of sweethearts, Andy also had a girlfriend named Ellie Walker. What was her profession?		Valet
4. Barney's main sweetheart is Thelma Lou, but he also seems to spend time with a woman named Juanita. What is Juanita's profession?		Marine
5. Warren Ferguson, Floyd's nephew, only appeared for one season. What was his profession?		Teacher
6. Gomer Pyle was a mechanic, but during the fourth season he left and took up what profession?		Deputy
7. Malcolm Merriweather is a curious character. While he's not a member of the town, he does visit occasionally and has what profession?		Security Guard
8. Ben Weaver is, among other things, a landlord. What other profession does he have?		Barber
9. Howard Sprague comes later in the show and struggles with an overprotective mother. What is his profession?		Waitress
10. Asa Breeney is always sleeping on the job. He works as a clerk for the Mayberry Hotel and has what other profession?		County Clerk

Select each answer

1. Floyd Lawson is a nervous man who appears quite often in the show. What is his profession?

2. Helen Crump doesn't appear until later in the show, but she soon becomes Andy's sweetheart. What is her profession?

3. Speaking of sweethearts, Andy also had a girlfriend named Ellie Walker. What was her profession?

4. Barney's main sweetheart is Thelma Lou, but he also seems to spend time with a woman named Juanita. What is Juanita's profession?

5. Warren Ferguson, Floyd's nephew, only appeared for one season. What was his profession?

6. Gomer Pyle was a mechanic, but during the fourth season he left and took up what profession?

7. Malcolm Merriweather is a curious character. While he's not a member of the town, he does visit occasionally and has what profession?

8. Ben Weaver is, among other things, a landlord. What other profession does he have?

9. Howard Sprague comes later in the show and struggles with an overprotective mother. What is his profession?

10. Asa Breeney is always sleeping on the job. He works as a clerk for the Mayberry Hotel and has what other profession?

Most Recent Scores

Nov 19 2024 : Guest 107: 4/10
Nov 16 2024 : Paddyirish57: 10/10
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 75: 10/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 216: 10/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 99: 10/10
Nov 06 2024 : Guest 195: 7/10
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 107: 10/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 192: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Floyd Lawson is a nervous man who appears quite often in the show. What is his profession?

Answer: Barber

Floyd Lawson's original last name was actually Colby. The main actor who plays Floyd, Howard McNear, suffered from a stroke during the third season. He had limited use of his limbs, and so from then on he is seen mainly sitting down.

2. Helen Crump doesn't appear until later in the show, but she soon becomes Andy's sweetheart. What is her profession?

Answer: Teacher

Ms. Crump actually teaches Opie Taylor, Andy's son. She ends up marrying Andy but not in any seasons of the regular show (she marries Andy in "Mayberry R.F.D" and ends up having a son).

3. Speaking of sweethearts, Andy also had a girlfriend named Ellie Walker. What was her profession?

Answer: Pharmacist

Ellie mysteriously disappeared from the show during the first season, and the reason is still largely unknown. Andy Griffith said it was his fault for not showing enough affection for her on screen, while personal issues have also been rumoured to be the cause.

4. Barney's main sweetheart is Thelma Lou, but he also seems to spend time with a woman named Juanita. What is Juanita's profession?

Answer: Waitress

Juanita is never actually seen or heard in the show, though Barney is often seen calling her and talking to her on the phone. Not much is known about her, other than the fact that she is a waitress at the diner.

5. Warren Ferguson, Floyd's nephew, only appeared for one season. What was his profession?

Answer: Deputy

After Don Knotts (as deputy Barney Fife) left the show, the character Warren Ferguson was brought in as a new deputy. Warren served as deputy for a short while before he was taken out due to unpopularity.

6. Gomer Pyle was a mechanic, but during the fourth season he left and took up what profession?

Answer: Marine

Gomer Pyle actually got his own show, "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." The show featured Gomer's life in the Marine Corps. He later returned to being a mechanic, as shown in "Return to Mayberry".

7. Malcolm Merriweather is a curious character. While he's not a member of the town, he does visit occasionally and has what profession?

Answer: Valet

Malcolm Merriweather was from England. He was fond of riding his bike everywhere he goes and served as a valet for the Taylors. First appearing in season three, Malcolm was only in three episodes, so kudos to anyone who remembers him!

8. Ben Weaver is, among other things, a landlord. What other profession does he have?

Answer: Department Store Owner

Ben Weaver is seen off and on throughout the entire show. He is an older man, generally shown as having a sour disposition. Ben was originally played by Will Wright, but after the actor died, Tol Avery took over the part.

9. Howard Sprague comes later in the show and struggles with an overprotective mother. What is his profession?

Answer: County Clerk

Howard Sprague first appeared in season six. While he lived much under his mother's rule at first, he attempted a different lifestyle after she moved away. This didn't quite work out, but in "Return to Mayberry" he periodically changed his hair color.

10. Asa Breeney is always sleeping on the job. He works as a clerk for the Mayberry Hotel and has what other profession?

Answer: Security Guard

Asa Breeney is an older man, so perhaps you can't blame him for the fact that he always seems to be sleeping, or otherwise not doing what he is supposed to be doing. Not much is known about him other than his career and his name.

Source: Author Ygdjh

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