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Quiz about Recurring Stars of The West Wing

Recurring Stars of "The West Wing" Quiz

This is a quiz about the lesser-known characters who work in and around "The West Wing".

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

Author
Filmgal

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
147,635

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
1574

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (14/15), Guest 86 (13/15), Guest 174 (15/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which Republican joined the White House Counsel's Office at the beginning of the second season? Hint

Ainsley Hayes

Oliver Babish

Lionel Tribbey

Joe Quincy

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the name of the campaign manager, turned pollster, who told Josh that he had the "cutest little butt in professional politics"?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the name of C.J.'s assistant? Hint

Bonnie

Margaret

Carol

Ginger

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Question 4 of 15

4. Why did Donna begin working on Bartlet's election campaign? Hint

She wanted to show her support for the Democrats

Her boyfriend broke up with her

She thought Josh was hot

She had nothing better to do

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Question 5 of 15

5. What position in President Bartlet's administration does Admiral Percy Fitzwallace hold? Hint

Secretary of State

National Security Advisor

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Secretary of Defense

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which Senator was originally a third party candidate for the 2002 election, and had previously staged a very long filibuster after an amendment to a health bill was refused?

Answer: (One Word Surname Only)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which member of the Press Corps works for the "Washington Post", and gave President Bartlet a cigarette on Air Force One? Hint

Danny

Steve

Arthur

Katie

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Question 8 of 15

8. What was the name of the President's successful nominee for a position on the Supreme Court, who was later wrongfully arrested?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 15

9. Nancy, the assistant to Mrs. Landingham is played by a woman who, in real life, is related to Martin Sheen.

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. President Bartlet's opponent in the 2002 election, Robert Ritchie, was the Governor of which state? Hint

Florida

Michigan

California

Idaho

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Question 11 of 15

11. Leo's daughter, Mallory, is an Elementary School teacher. What grade does she teach? Hint

Third

Fifth

Fourth

Second

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Question 12 of 15

12. Toby was once married to Congresswoman Wyatt, and, later became involved with her again. From which state does she originate? Hint

Maryland

Illinois

Minnesota

Ohio

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Question 13 of 15

13. Ron Butterfield is the name of the agent who is Head of the President's Secret Service Detail.

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the name of the lawyer who represented Leo following the announcement of the President's illness? Hint

Betsy Watkins

Adam Kent

Jordan Kendall

Susan Thomas

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Question 15 of 15

15. What was the name of the N.A.S.A. employee who was keeping Toby up to date with news of his brother's shuttle mission? Hint

Scott Tate

Bryan Talmadge

Peter Jobson

David Narakawa

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Republican joined the White House Counsel's Office at the beginning of the second season?

Answer: Ainsley Hayes

Ainsley appeared on the debate show "Capital Beat" alongside Sam Seaborne. She did such an impressive job of showing Sam up, the President insisted that Leo hire her, despite her opposing political beliefs.

2. What was the name of the campaign manager, turned pollster, who told Josh that he had the "cutest little butt in professional politics"?

Answer: Joey Lucas

Joey first met Josh when she was the campaign manager for O'Dwyer, and she then began working for the White House. She was also the 20th person to be told about the President being ill.

3. What is the name of C.J.'s assistant?

Answer: Carol

Carol is well known for her inability to spell. Her mistakes can range from the incorrect spelling of Far-eastern countries, to words like Senator!

4. Why did Donna begin working on Bartlet's election campaign?

Answer: Her boyfriend broke up with her

She joined the campaign after breaking up with her boyfriend. Josh was, initially reluctant to take her on, but eventually grew to consider her indispensable.

5. What position in President Bartlet's administration does Admiral Percy Fitzwallace hold?

Answer: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Fitz, as he is known, is one of the most powerful people in the White House. He serves as the principal military advisor to the President.

6. Which Senator was originally a third party candidate for the 2002 election, and had previously staged a very long filibuster after an amendment to a health bill was refused?

Answer: Stackhouse

Senator Stackhouse has seven grandchildren, one of who is autistic. He wanted an amendment added to the Family Wellness act, that would see money allocated to the treatment of children suffering from Autism. In the 2002 election, he was originally running for office, but dropped out and endorsed Bartlet instead.

7. Which member of the Press Corps works for the "Washington Post", and gave President Bartlet a cigarette on Air Force One?

Answer: Katie

The cigarette incident was uncovered when Josh stepped in for C.J. and gave a briefing full of inconsistencies and untruths!

8. What was the name of the President's successful nominee for a position on the Supreme Court, who was later wrongfully arrested?

Answer: Mendoza

Judge Mendoza was the second choice for nominee, after Harrison, but ultimately was the better choice. Shortly after being nominated, Mendoza was subjected to a wrongful arrest in Connecticut, which resulted in Sam and Toby being sent to get him back.

9. Nancy, the assistant to Mrs. Landingham is played by a woman who, in real life, is related to Martin Sheen.

Answer: True

She is played by Renee Estevez, daughter of Martin Sheen, and sister to Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez.

10. President Bartlet's opponent in the 2002 election, Robert Ritchie, was the Governor of which state?

Answer: Florida

The Bartlet administration did not take Ritchie seriously as a candidate to begin with, and Toby was not at all happy when the election was left to hang on just one debate.

11. Leo's daughter, Mallory, is an Elementary School teacher. What grade does she teach?

Answer: Fourth

Sam first meets Mallory when she brings her class to the White House. He mistakenly thinks Mallory is a student and ends up greatly embarrassing himself.

12. Toby was once married to Congresswoman Wyatt, and, later became involved with her again. From which state does she originate?

Answer: Maryland

During Season 4, Andrea tells Toby that they are pregnant. It turns out that she is pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl, who they name Huck and Molly.

13. Ron Butterfield is the name of the agent who is Head of the President's Secret Service Detail.

Answer: True

Butterfield also sustained a shot to the hand during the assassination attempt at the end of the first season, and was responsible for getting the President safely into the car and back to the White House.

14. What is the name of the lawyer who represented Leo following the announcement of the President's illness?

Answer: Jordan Kendall

Jordan was also brought in by Leo to help with the aftermath of the Qumari Defence Minister assassination.

15. What was the name of the N.A.S.A. employee who was keeping Toby up to date with news of his brother's shuttle mission?

Answer: Peter Jobson

Peter Jobson was also involved with the Galileo mission, and was due to appear with the President on television, prior to the probe experiencing problems.

Source: Author Filmgal

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