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Single Parents On Television Trivia Quiz

Single parents have it tough in my opinion. This quiz features different television shows that have single parents on them. Have fun and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by kitkat121080. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kitkat121080

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,517

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2126

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 35 (9/10), Guest 216 (8/10), Guest 24 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Hannah Montana" is a show about a single dad who is busy raising his two teenagers, one of whom is a pop star. Who plays the role of Hannah Montana's dad? Hint

Toby Keith

Garth Brooks

Billy Ray Cyrus

Robby Stewart

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Question 2 of 10

2. Single dad Danny Tanner raised his three girls with a little help from his friend, and their uncle, in what television show? Hint

"Perfect Strangers"

"Family Matters"

"Full House"

"Step By Step"

3. A single dad is forced to take a job as a housekeeper to a divorced advertising executive in order to support his daughter in the show, "Who's the Boss?". How did Tony Micelli become a single parent? Hint

He adopted a child by himself.

None of these

He was divorced from her mother.

His wife died.

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Murphy Brown" was a show featuring Candice Bergen as an investigative reporter and news anchor. Murphy Brown became a single mom on the show in the 1991-1992 season, and it caused a certain politician to criticize the character of Murphy Brown for ignoring the importance of the role of father's in their children's lives. Who was the politician who criticized the character of Murphy Brown? Hint

Ronald Reagan

Al Gore

Dan Quayle

George Bush

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Question 5 of 10

5. "One Tree Hill" is a show about two half brothers who are very different, and all of their friends. In the show, one of the brothers is raised by his mother Karen, while the other is raised by both his parents, Dan and Deb. What is the name of the brother who is raised by his single mom? Hint

Lucas

Jamie

Nathan

Marvin

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Question 6 of 10

6. The show "Gilmore Girls" is about a single mom who is raising her daughter in the quirky town of Stars Hollow. Lorelai shocked her parents when she became pregnant at a very young age. How old was Lorelai when she became pregnant with Rory? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of the earliest shows featuring a single parent was "The Andy Griffith Show", featuring Andy Griffith as a sheriff and single father living in a small southern town. What year did "The Andy Griffith Show" make it's television debut? Hint

1962

1959

1960

1968

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Judging Amy" is a television show featuring an attorney, who after separating from her husband, moves back to her hometown with her daughter. Who is the show based on? Hint

Senator Amy Klobuchar's life

Tyne Daly's mother's actual life.

Amy Brenneman's mother's actual life.

Amy Fisher's life.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Enrico Colantoni plays the single father of a teenage private eye in the show, "Veronica Mars". What show did Enrico Colantoni star on before he played this role? Hint

"Just Shoot Me"

"Friends"

"ER"

"Lost"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Last, but not least, is my favorite single parent of all time. Reba is not only a single mom but she is also a very young grandmom. What is the name of Reba's granddaughter? Hint

Cheyenne

Elizabeth

Kira

Emily

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Hannah Montana" is a show about a single dad who is busy raising his two teenagers, one of whom is a pop star. Who plays the role of Hannah Montana's dad?

Answer: Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Ray Cyrus plays the role of Hannah Montana's father, Robby Stewart. Before acting on this show, he was best known for his song, "Achy Breaky Heart".

2. Single dad Danny Tanner raised his three girls with a little help from his friend, and their uncle, in what television show?

Answer: "Full House"

Bob Saget played the part of Danny Tanner, a single dad of three girls who lived in San Francisco and worked as a television host. Initially, Bob Saget wasn't going to play the role of Danny Tanner but when he got fired from the show he was on, he was available to take it.

Answer: His wife died.

In a shocking gender role reversal, Tony Micelli played a man who stayed at home and took care of the house while Angela Bower was the powerful employer. In my opinion, this show proved that a single mom can amount to something.

Answer: Dan Quayle

Dan Quayle caused much controversy when he declared in a presidential campaign that the character of Murphy Brown ignored the importance of fathers by bearing a child alone. The show then did an episode as a reaction to Quayle's comments with the cast pranking him titled "You Say Potatoe, I Say Potato".

Answer: Lucas

Lucas Scott was left to be raised by his mother, Karen, after his father, Dan, decided to leave her and go away to college. While at school, he meets Deb and she becomes pregnant, but he marries her and raises their son, Nathan.

Answer: 16

Lorelai Gilmore was 16 when she became pregnant by her boyfriend at the time. She caused tension with her upper class parents when she decided that she was going to keep the baby, but not marry the father.

Answer: 1960

"The Andy Griffith Show" made it's television debut on October 3, 1960 and lasted 8 seasons. It also spawned two spin off shows titled "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." and "Mayberry R.F.D."

8. "Judging Amy" is a television show featuring an attorney, who after separating from her husband, moves back to her hometown with her daughter. Who is the show based on?

Answer: Amy Brenneman's mother's actual life.

Although the character of Amy Grey does quit her job as a judge in order to run for U.S. Senate, the show isn't based on an actual Senator's life. Amy Brenneman's mother was a Connecticut State Supreme Court judge.

9. Enrico Colantoni plays the single father of a teenage private eye in the show, "Veronica Mars". What show did Enrico Colantoni star on before he played this role?

Answer: "Just Shoot Me"

Enrico Colantoni played the character of Elliot DiMauro on the comedic show, "Just Shoot Me". He has also had guest roles on "Monk", "Numb3rs", and "Brothers & Sisters".

10. Last, but not least, is my favorite single parent of all time. Reba is not only a single mom but she is also a very young grandmom. What is the name of Reba's granddaughter?

Answer: Elizabeth

Reba becomes a very young grandmom when her teenage daughter, Cheyenne, becomes pregnant. Reba helps to take care of baby Elizabeth in spite of everything else she has going on in her life.

This quiz is dedicated to all of the single parents out there. God bless you for everything you do for your children.

Source: Author kitkat121080

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