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"McHale's" Mania (The Characters) Quiz

Prepare to test your knowledge on the classic TV sit-com, "McHale's Navy". We'll focus on the characters in this quiz.

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

Author
h_munster

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,168

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
394

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (10/10), Guest 1 (10/10), Guest 99 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Quinton McHale was in charge of the PT-73. What was McHale's military rank? Hint

Commander

Lieutenant

Skipper

Lieutenant Commander

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Question 2 of 10

2. McHale's Commanding Officer is Capt. Wallace B. Binghamton. What does the B. stand for? Hint

Barton

Burton

Brimly

Brimford

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Executive Officer of the PT-73 was Ensign Charles Parker. What was Mr. Parker's hometown? Hint

Pontiac, Michigan

Bullfrog, North Dakota

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Muncie, Indiana

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of McHale's crew was from Brooklyn, NY? Hint

Lester Gruber

"Tinker" Bell

Willy Moss

"Christy" Christopher

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Question 5 of 10

5. Binghamton's aide on the show was Elroy S. Carpenter. What was Carpy's rank? Hint

Lieutenant

Ensign

Chief Petty Officer

Midshipman

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Question 6 of 10

6. George "Christy" Christopher had what duty on the '73? Hint

Torpedoman

Quartermaster

Radioman

Gunner's Mate

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which crew member, who was also a hit with the ladies, was the Gunner's Mate for the '73? Hint

Virgil Edwards

"Tinker" Bell

Lester Gruber

"Happy" Haines

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the "cutthroats" was from the "great state of Tennessee"? Hint

Willy Moss

"Christy" Christopher

Virgil Edwards

Gilligan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the "pirates" was the Machinist Mate for the '73? Hint

"Christy" Christopher

"Happy" Haines

"Tinker" Bell

Willy Moss

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Question 10 of 10

10. Capt. Binghamton was often scheming to get a promotion. What rank was he after? Hint

Commodore

Lieutenant Colonel

Major

Rear Admiral

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Quinton McHale was in charge of the PT-73. What was McHale's military rank?

Answer: Lieutenant Commander

Skipper is not US Navy Officer Rank. The crew of the '73 would often refer to McHale as "Skip" or "Skipper". While sometimes referred to as Commander McHale, his true rank was Lt. Commander.

2. McHale's Commanding Officer is Capt. Wallace B. Binghamton. What does the B. stand for?

Answer: Burton

McHale and the crew took a less formal approach when talking about the Capt., "Leadbottom". Wally had a whole list of terms to describe McHale and his crew such as "cutthroats", "pirates", "bandits", "highwaymen", "yo-yos" and "brigands".

3. The Executive Officer of the PT-73 was Ensign Charles Parker. What was Mr. Parker's hometown?

Answer: Chagrin Falls, Ohio

For most of the series, Chagrin Falls, served as Parker's hometown, however, in season 1, episode 3, it was mentioned that Parker was from Schenectady, NY.

4. Which of McHale's crew was from Brooklyn, NY?

Answer: Lester Gruber

Grube would often reference Brooklyn in his schemes to make a quick buck. He even went as far as mentioning the neighborhood, Bensonhurst. He was a big Brooklyn Dodger fan.

5. Binghamton's aide on the show was Elroy S. Carpenter. What was Carpy's rank?

Answer: Lieutenant

As well as an aide to the Capt., Carpy was often given command of a PT boat.

6. George "Christy" Christopher had what duty on the '73?

Answer: Quartermaster

A quartermaster, in naval terms, specializes in navigation of the ship.

7. Which crew member, who was also a hit with the ladies, was the Gunner's Mate for the '73?

Answer: Virgil Edwards

Virgil showed off his skill with a 50 Cal. on numerous episodes.

8. Which of the "cutthroats" was from the "great state of Tennessee"?

Answer: Willy Moss

Willy ran the still for McHale's bootlegging operations.

9. Which of the "pirates" was the Machinist Mate for the '73?

Answer: "Tinker" Bell

Haines and Gruber were Torpedomen. Willy Moss was the Radioman. Although not often mentioned, Bell's first name was Harrison.

10. Capt. Binghamton was often scheming to get a promotion. What rank was he after?

Answer: Rear Admiral

None of the other ranks are US Naval officer ranks. Commodore is the equivalent in some navies.

Source: Author h_munster

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