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Shake It Off Trivia Quiz


This quiz will test your knowledge of characters on television that have had to 'shake it off' after going through a divorce. Best of luck!

A photo quiz by Triviaballer. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Triviaballer
Time
5 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
379,833
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
747
Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (9/10), Guest 35 (8/10), MargaritaD (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Possibly the television queen of weddings and divorces would be the character of Erica Kane who was one of the main stars of an ABC soap opera that ran from 1970 to 2011. What was the name of this television show on which Erica Kane divorced Jeff Martin in 1971 and Phil Brent in 1975? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In both real life and television it seems that marriages can end because one party finds out their spouse is breaking the law. On the show "Breaking Bad" Walter White's wife files for divorce after she finds out about his criminal activity. What was the name of Walter's wife who would eventually join him in his crime endeavors? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. One classic way to be served divorce papers is to have extra-marital affairs. In addition to these affairs, the main character on "Mad Men" also lied to his wife about his real identity. What is the name of this suave character who was portrayed by Jon Hamm? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The television series "Reba" ran from 2001 to 2007 and it starred Reba McEntire in the title role. Which actor played the role of Reba's ex-husband who divorced her so that he could start a relationship with his dental hygienist? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Airing from 1985 to 1992 the show "The Golden Girls" told the stories of four older women that lived in a home in Miami, Florida. Which of the main characters was born in Brooklyn and married to a man Stan who divorced her after 38 years of marriage to pursue a young flight attendant? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. On the television show "Cheers" there were several main characters that had experienced a divorce. Which of them was a cynical waitress who divorced Nick and later married Eddie? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. For whatever reason it seems that many celebrities that appear on television reality shows together end up getting divorced shortly after. Which show was aired on MTV from 2003 to 2005, followed the marriage of two musicians, and is probably most famous for a discussion about a can of Chicken of the Sea tuna? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Robert Barone is the older brother of a title character from a popular show that ran from 1996 to 2005. Before the start of the show Robert was divorced from Joanne, possibly because of his quirks like touching food to his chin before eating it. On which show was the character of Robert Barone played by Brad Garrett? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Our next divorced television character lived on Wisteria Lane in the town of Fairview. Played by Eva Longoria, which "Desperate Housewives" character was abused by her father, ran away to New York City to model at the age of 15, and divorced from her husband Carlos after he was charged with importing items made from slave labor? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Our final character of the quiz wasn't divorced himself but he represented many people as a divorce attorney. Played by Zach Grenier on "The Good Wife" and sharing his name with a basketball player that won an NBA championship in 2015, what is the name of this character who loves to make money and has a crush on Alicia's mother? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Possibly the television queen of weddings and divorces would be the character of Erica Kane who was one of the main stars of an ABC soap opera that ran from 1970 to 2011. What was the name of this television show on which Erica Kane divorced Jeff Martin in 1971 and Phil Brent in 1975?

Answer: All My Children

Incredibly throughout the entire 41 year run of "All My Children" the character of Erica Kane was played by the same actress, Susan Lucci. Similar to many soap opera villains, Erica Kane used both her beauty and her intelligence to manipulate people into getting what she wanted.

In total the character of Erica Kane got married 10 times (many of which ending in divorce), had one vow renewal, and numerous romances outside of her marriages.
2. In both real life and television it seems that marriages can end because one party finds out their spouse is breaking the law. On the show "Breaking Bad" Walter White's wife files for divorce after she finds out about his criminal activity. What was the name of Walter's wife who would eventually join him in his crime endeavors?

Answer: Skyler White

On "Breaking Bad" the character of Skyler White was played by Anna Gunn during the show's run from 2008 to 2013 and in 2013 and 2014 she won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Skyler White is 11 years younger than Walter White and during the course of the show we learn that she has had jobs working as a bookkeeper, selling items on Ebay, and being a waitress at a diner.

While she initially despises her husband for his criminal ways the sheer amount of cash he is bringing in compels her to abet his criminal enterprise.
3. One classic way to be served divorce papers is to have extra-marital affairs. In addition to these affairs, the main character on "Mad Men" also lied to his wife about his real identity. What is the name of this suave character who was portrayed by Jon Hamm?

Answer: Don Draper

On "Mad Men" the real name of Don Draper was Richard (Dick) Whitman. He changed his name during the Korean War when his commanding officer, the real Don Draper, died during an explosion and he was able to switch dog tags so the military believed that he actually was Don Draper. Upon his return home Draper relocates to New York City where he meets his future wife Betty.

Although they have several children together his extramarital affairs and lying about his past compel Betty to divorce him.
4. The television series "Reba" ran from 2001 to 2007 and it starred Reba McEntire in the title role. Which actor played the role of Reba's ex-husband who divorced her so that he could start a relationship with his dental hygienist?

Answer: Christopher Rich

As played by Christopher Rich the character of Brock Hart is a self-absorbed dentist that loves golf and tanning. Throughout the "Reba" series there is tension caused by the divorce of Reba and Brock because of the strained relationships and difficulties it causes on their children.
5. Airing from 1985 to 1992 the show "The Golden Girls" told the stories of four older women that lived in a home in Miami, Florida. Which of the main characters was born in Brooklyn and married to a man Stan who divorced her after 38 years of marriage to pursue a young flight attendant?

Answer: Dorothy Zbornak

Dorothy's witty and strong-willed character on "Golden Girls" was played by Bea Arthur for the 183 episodes that the show aired. The character was born with the last name Petrillo and she took on the last name Zbornak after she married Stanley Zbornak when they became pregnant while she was in high school.

In the last episode of "Golden Girls" Dorothy moves to Atlanta, Georgia and marries Blanche's uncle, Lucas Hollingsworth.
6. On the television show "Cheers" there were several main characters that had experienced a divorce. Which of them was a cynical waitress who divorced Nick and later married Eddie?

Answer: Carla Tortelli

Rhea Perlman played the character of Carla from 1982 to 1993 and she won four Emmy Awards for her performance. On "Cheers" Carla had four children with Nick and eight children in total with three different men. In 1987 there was a "Cheers" spin-off called "The Tortellis" that appeared for one season that followed the lives of Carla's ex-husband Nick and his wife Loretta.
7. For whatever reason it seems that many celebrities that appear on television reality shows together end up getting divorced shortly after. Which show was aired on MTV from 2003 to 2005, followed the marriage of two musicians, and is probably most famous for a discussion about a can of Chicken of the Sea tuna?

Answer: Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica

"Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica" focused on the lives of 98 Degrees band member Nick Lachey and singer Jessica Simpson. The last episode of the show aired in March 2005, just nine months before the couple filed for divorce. Interestingly, the show was originally intended for the mega-marriage of Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley in 1994 but the couple decided not to take part in a reality show about their relationship.
8. Robert Barone is the older brother of a title character from a popular show that ran from 1996 to 2005. Before the start of the show Robert was divorced from Joanne, possibly because of his quirks like touching food to his chin before eating it. On which show was the character of Robert Barone played by Brad Garrett?

Answer: Everybody Loves Raymond

"Everybody Loves Raymond" was a comedy that originally aired on CBS and many of the laughs come from the 6 foot 8 inch Robert. While Robert loves his family he is often jealous of his brother Raymond's stable marriage and how his mother and father seem to favor him.

By the end of the show Robert has become a lieutenant for the NYPD and has married a woman named Amy. The main star of "Everybody Loves Raymond" was Ray Romano who may be best known for his work on the popular "Ice Age" series of movies in which he was the voice of Manfred the woolly mammoth.
9. Our next divorced television character lived on Wisteria Lane in the town of Fairview. Played by Eva Longoria, which "Desperate Housewives" character was abused by her father, ran away to New York City to model at the age of 15, and divorced from her husband Carlos after he was charged with importing items made from slave labor?

Answer: Gabrielle Solis

Eva Longoria appeared as Gabrielle Solis on all 180 episodes of "Desperate Housewives" which ran from 2004 to 2012. The final episode of the series shows Gabrielle opening up her own online shopper company and her and Carlos moving into a Los Angeles mansion together.

After her work on "Desperate Housewives" Eva Longoria became an executive producer of "Devious Maids" which included several cast members from "Desperate Housewives".
10. Our final character of the quiz wasn't divorced himself but he represented many people as a divorce attorney. Played by Zach Grenier on "The Good Wife" and sharing his name with a basketball player that won an NBA championship in 2015, what is the name of this character who loves to make money and has a crush on Alicia's mother?

Answer: David Lee

Premiering in 2009, "The Good Wife" tells the story of Alicia Florrick who is returning to work as a lawyer after being a stay-at-home mother for 13 years. Her return to work is prompted by her husband being arrested after being involved in political corruption and a sex scandal.

The idea for the show came to the writers after sex scandals like Eliot Spitzer, John Edwards, and Bill Clinton had made headlines. The divorce lawyer David Lee, while not liked by most characters, is a dependable resource for Alicia.

The picture associated with the question is a slingshot which was the weapon that was used by the Biblical character David in his battle against Goliath.
Source: Author Triviaballer

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