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Quiz about Rizzoli and Isles Actors and Their Roles

"Rizzoli and Isles" : Actors and Their Roles Quiz

When searching for a quiz about one of my favorites, "Rizzoli and Isles", I could only find one on the novels by Tess Gerritson so I figured it was time to create one about the TV show that the books inspired.

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

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Author
grayrider

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
394,521

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
386

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 192 (7/10), Guest 223 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Since the show starts with Rizzoli, let's start there as well. Who plays Detective Jane Rizzoli? Hint

Dana Delaney

Mary Steenburgen

Jill Hennessey

Angie Harmon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Here's another basic one. Who plays Maura Isles? Hint

Emily Wickersham

Cote de Pablo

Sasha Alexander

Pauley Perette

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Maura Isles' job? Hint

District Attorney

Chief Medical Examiner

Chief of Police

Consulting Psychiatrist

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Question 4 of 10

4. What character on "Rizzoli and Isles" is played by the great Lorraine Bracco? Hint

Maura's aunt

Maura's sister

Jane's mother

Jane's sister

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following is NOT true of Angela Rizzoli? Hint

She dated Jane's boss for a while.

She lives in Maura's guest house.

She is a widow.

She likes to be sure that those she cares about are well fed.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of Angela Rizzoli's sons is/are also in law enforcement? Hint

Neither Tommy or Frankie

Tommy

Frankie

Both Tommy and Frankie

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which character is played by a member of the famous family of actors with the last name Bridges? Hint

Frankie Rizzoli

Vince Korsak

Barry Frost

Tommy Rizzoli

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which character is killed in a car accident at the start of season 5? Hint

Nina Holiday, Frankie's girlfriend

Vince Korsak, Jane's former partner

Barry Frost, Jane's partner

Casey Jones, one of Jane's boyfriends

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following performers did NOT have a recurring role on the show? Hint

Sharon Lawrence

Colin Egglesfield

Jacqueline Bisset

Mark Wahlberg

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is Maura Isles' biological father? Hint

Doctor Kent Drake

Mob Boss Paddy Doyle

Serial Killer Charles Hoyt

Sargent Detective Vince Korsak

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 09 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 192: 7/10
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 223: 9/10
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 104: 8/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 67: 10/10
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 78: 9/10
Oct 17 2024 : Guest 90: 9/10
Oct 12 2024 : Guest 37: 9/10
Oct 10 2024 : Guest 172: 9/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Since the show starts with Rizzoli, let's start there as well. Who plays Detective Jane Rizzoli?

Answer: Angie Harmon

Many of you may also recall Angie Harmon from her stint on "Law and Order". I think Jane looks like a more fun character to play than Abbie Carmichael.

2. Here's another basic one. Who plays Maura Isles?

Answer: Sasha Alexander

Sasha previously played Agent Caitlin Todd on the first two seasons of "NCIS". She is notably more glamorous on "Rizzoli and Isles" and it took me a long time to realize she was the same person! (By the way, the other three choices also played characters on "NCIS".)

3. What is Maura Isles' job?

Answer: Chief Medical Examiner

Maura loves to shop and she has to be the best dressed medical examiner ever.

4. What character on "Rizzoli and Isles" is played by the great Lorraine Bracco?

Answer: Jane's mother

Ms Bracco is probably best known for her Emmy nominated role as Dr Jennifer Melfi on "The Sopranos". Her scenes as Jane's mom Angela are some of my favorites.

5. Which of the following is NOT true of Angela Rizzoli?

Answer: She is a widow.

In addition to daughter Jane, Angela has two sons named Frankie Jr and Tommy. Angela moved in with Maura after her husband took up with a younger woman who was also involved with Tommy. One episode of the show addresses the question of the paternity of Angela's grandson. Or is it her ex's child? Chazz Palminteri plays Angela's ex, Frank Sr.

6. Which of Angela Rizzoli's sons is/are also in law enforcement?

Answer: Frankie

Frankie Jr is a police officer who aspires to the same level of success as big sister Jane. Tommy's experience with the law is less positive and we meet him after he is released from prison.

7. Which character is played by a member of the famous family of actors with the last name Bridges?

Answer: Frankie Rizzoli

Jordan Bridges, who plays Frankie Rizzoli Jr, is the son of Beau, nephew of Jeff and grandson of Lloyd.

8. Which character is killed in a car accident at the start of season 5?

Answer: Barry Frost, Jane's partner

Sadly, the character of Barry Frost had to be written out of "Rizzoli and Isles" after actor Lee Thompson Young's untimely death in 2013.

9. Which of the following performers did NOT have a recurring role on the show?

Answer: Mark Wahlberg

Donny Wahlberg, NOT his brother Mark, played lieutenant Joey Grant. Lawrence played Maura's biological mother Hope, Bisset played Maura's adoptive mother Constance, and Egglesfield played Tommy Rizzoli.

10. Who is Maura Isles' biological father?

Answer: Mob Boss Paddy Doyle

Paddy (played by John Doman) is very protective of Maura despite her anger at him after she learns that he had placed her for adoption after telling Maura's mother Hope that the baby had died.

Source: Author grayrider

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