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"Perfect Strangers" Part 1 Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about one of the funniest television shows. Have fun and good luck!

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

Author
DakotaNorth

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
58,777

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1711

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the country that Balki is from?

Answer: (One Word. Only ONE acceptable answer. There are NO variations.)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What state is Larry from? Hint

North Dakota

South Dakota

Wisconsin

Missouri

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Balki's last name? Hint

Bartogomus

Bartokomous

Bartakamousse

Bartagamusse

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the first two seasons, Larry works in a pawn shop. What is the name of his boss? Hint

Donald Twinkacetti

Donald Twingacetti

Ronald Twinkasetti

Ronald Twingasetti

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Larry's last name? Hint

Applewood

Appleby

Applebottom

Appleton

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Question 6 of 10

6. There was a spinoff of "Perfect Strangers."

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In later seasons, where did Larry and Balki work? Hint

Chicago Daily News

Chicago Chronicle

Chicago Herald

Chicago Times

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who played the character of Balki?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who played the character of Larry?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year did "Perfect Strangers" last air? Hint

1993

1992

1994

1991

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the country that Balki is from?

Answer: Mypos

Balki is from the island nation, Mypos. According to Balki, everyone on Mypos is heir to the throne.

2. What state is Larry from?

Answer: Wisconsin

In the season opener, Larry moves to Chicago from Wisconsin. A few months later, Balki moves from Mypos and finds his cousin Larry living in Chicago.

3. What is Balki's last name?

Answer: Bartokomous

This can be heard in almost every episode.

4. In the first two seasons, Larry works in a pawn shop. What is the name of his boss?

Answer: Donald Twinkacetti

Donald Twinkacetti, better known as Twinkie, was played by Ernie Sabella. The character of Twinkie was cheap, mean, and just plain nasty, especially to Balki and Larry. Twinkie was married and had three kids named Edwina, Marie, and Donnie. This information is in the episode 'Ladies and Germs'.

5. What is Larry's last name?

Answer: Appleton

'Applatoon' is how Balki pronounces Larry's last name. Larry's dream of dreams was to be a photojournalist. In season three, he finally gets his dream job, although it's hell on earth to Larry.

6. There was a spinoff of "Perfect Strangers."

Answer: True

The television series, "Family Matters" was a spinoff of "Perfect Strangers." The character Harriette Winslow was in charge of the elevator when Larry and Balki worked at the Chicago Chronicle.

7. In later seasons, where did Larry and Balki work?

Answer: Chicago Chronicle

Balki and Larry worked at the Chicago Chronicle. Their office was in the basement of the building. Balki worked in the mail department.

8. Who played the character of Balki?

Answer: Bronson Pinchot

Bronson was born on May 20, 1959 in New York, NY. His full name at birth was Bronson Alcott Pinchot. In 1975, Bronson organized International Wizard of Oz Club, Inc. Winkie Convention. He also played in the television series "Step by Step" and "Dumb and Dumber."

9. Who played the character of Larry?

Answer: Mark Linn-Baker

Mark was born on June 17, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1995, Mark married Adrianne Lobel and as of 2001, they are still married. Besides "Perfect Strangers," Mark also played the part of 'Marvelous' Mark Slackmeyer in the Broadway production of "Doonesbury - The Musical."

10. What year did "Perfect Strangers" last air?

Answer: 1993

"Perfect Strangers" aired from 1986 to 1993. The last episode was entitled "Up, Up, and Away." All information contained in this quiz can be found at www.sitcomsonline.com and www.imbd.com.

Source: Author DakotaNorth

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