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The Ultimate TV Jobs Quiz | Things in Common

In this quiz, I will give you a character from a television show and you will choose his or her correct occupation.

A multiple-choice quiz by wmsmr6. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
wmsmr6

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
281,221

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2543

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (10/10), Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 76 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the occupation of Dr. Ross Geller in "Friends"? Hint

Paleontologist

Surgeon

Dermatologist

Museum curator

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Question 2 of 10

2. What job does Ray's brother Robert Barone have in "Everybody Loves Raymond"? Hint

Dancer

Writer

Fireman

Policeman

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Question 3 of 10

3. The bubbly Kitty Forman in "That 70's Show" holds what job? Hint

Maid

Nurse

Cook

Waitress

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the job of Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City"? Hint

Newspaper columnist

Lawyer

Sketch writer

Artist

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Question 5 of 10

5. Dr. Niles Crane of "Frasier" holds what type of job? Hint

Cartographer

Restauranteur

Psychiatrist

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Question 6 of 10

6. The career of Ari Gold in "Entourage" is what? Hint

Advertising researcher

Agent

Singer

Insurance salesman

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Question 7 of 10

7. Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable holds what occupation in "The Cosby Show"? Hint

Lawyer

Science teacher

Educational consultant

Gynecologist

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Question 8 of 10

8. The popular character Cliff Clavin swells with pride because of his employer in "Cheers". What is his job? Hint

Secret shopper

Postal worker

Bartender

Airline pilot

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Question 9 of 10

9. In "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", Will's cousin Hilary finally lands what job later on in the series? Hint

Author

Stewardess

Daytime talk show host

Painter

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jerry Seinfeld, in his self-titled sitcom "Seinfeld," makes a living as what? Hint

Transponster

Executive for the New York Yankees

Underwear model

Comedian

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Most Recent Scores

Oct 21 2024 : Guest 107: 10/10
Oct 15 2024 : Guest 24: 8/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 76: 9/10
Sep 20 2024 : Guest 47: 9/10
Sep 20 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the occupation of Dr. Ross Geller in "Friends"?

Answer: Paleontologist

During the course of the series, Ross works at a museum and a university. In both cases he works in the field of paleontology, fulfilling his lifelong love of dinosaurs.

2. What job does Ray's brother Robert Barone have in "Everybody Loves Raymond"?

Answer: Policeman

Robert works for the NYPD throughout the series, though he leaves the force temporarily. During his hiatus he works, among other things, as a telemarketer.

3. The bubbly Kitty Forman in "That 70's Show" holds what job?

Answer: Nurse

In the season seven finale, Eric goes to get his shots with Kelso. In a touching moment between the two, Kitty interrupts, injecting Eric in the hind end.

4. What is the job of Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City"?

Answer: Newspaper columnist

Carrie's column is the basis of the show's format. Each episode is a narrative that inspires one of her upcoming columns.

5. Dr. Niles Crane of "Frasier" holds what type of job?

Answer: Psychiatrist

Niles is a psychiatrist with degrees from Cambridge and Yale. He takes after his older brother (Frasier) and mother as both are also psychiatrists.

6. The career of Ari Gold in "Entourage" is what?

Answer: Agent

In the show, Gold represents Vince Chase. He also represents real celebs Vin Diesel, Bow Wow, Hugh Jackman, and Jessica Biel among others.

7. Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable holds what occupation in "The Cosby Show"?

Answer: Gynecologist

"The Cosby Show" ran from 1984 to 1992. Originally, Cosby's character was supposed to be a chauffeur, but was changed in order to allow for more family interaction on the show.

8. The popular character Cliff Clavin swells with pride because of his employer in "Cheers". What is his job?

Answer: Postal worker

The character of Cliff Clavin also appeared on an episode of "Frasier". He wasn't fond of retiring because of his love for the United States Postal Service.

9. In "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", Will's cousin Hilary finally lands what job later on in the series?

Answer: Daytime talk show host

Late in the series, Hilary was asked to co-host a morning show with Regis, though she tries to steal the spotlight from him. She also has star power draw on her own show, having guests such as William Shatner.

10. Jerry Seinfeld, in his self-titled sitcom "Seinfeld," makes a living as what?

Answer: Comedian

"Seinfeld" was based on the real life stand-up comedy material of Jerry Seinfeld. There is also a ironic series of plot events in the show in which Jerry and George have an idea for a television show based on nothing at all.

Source: Author wmsmr6

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