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Tales of the Gold Monkey Trivia Quiz

In the spirit of "Indiana Jones", this great one season TV series told of a macho and intelligent pilot who lived for his airplane and adventure.

A multiple-choice quiz by star_gazer. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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star_gazer

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
345,054

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the lead character? Hint

Jake Cutter

Joe Cutter

Bill Cutter

Nick Cutter

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Question 2 of 10

2. On what island did most of the story take place? Hint

Iwo Jima

Guam

Bora Gora

Christmas Island

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the lead character's best friend? Hint

Tippy

Corky

Bud

Bucky

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did the lead character call his dog? Hint

Bark

Jack

Spot

Pouch

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the first name of the lead character's girlfriend? Hint

Barbara

Sarah

Lucy

Beth

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Question 6 of 10

6. The lead character flew a Grumman Goose airplane; what did he call his plane? Hint

Silver Goose

Grumman Bird

Cutter's Goose

Sea Plane

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Question 7 of 10

7. What network was this TV show originally aired on? Hint

NBC

ABC

CBS

FOX

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the lead character's enemy? Hint

Dr. Klyde

Inspector Martin

Hamsone

Koji

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Bon Chance" Louie was the owner of the bar, as well as having what other occupation? Hint

Gun runner

French magistrate

Gambler

Pineapple farmer

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Question 10 of 10

10. The TV show was named after a statue of a monkey on the island. Specifically where was this statue located? Hint

Trading post

Government office

Bar

Shinto garden

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the lead character?

Answer: Jake Cutter

Jake Cutter attended Cornell University, served in the Army Air Corps, and worked as a travelling barnstormer.

2. On what island did most of the story take place?

Answer: Bora Gora

Bora Gora was a fictional island that was very typical of a small South Pacific island of the 1930s.

3. What was the name of the lead character's best friend?

Answer: Corky

Corky was the mechanic for Jake's airplane and he often drank too much.

4. What did the lead character call his dog?

Answer: Jack

Jack was a fitting name, as the dog was a Jack Russell terrier.

5. What was the first name of the lead character's girlfriend?

Answer: Sarah

Sarah Stickney White worked undercover for the US government and sang at the Monkey Bar.

6. The lead character flew a Grumman Goose airplane; what did he call his plane?

Answer: Cutter's Goose

The Grumman G-21 Goose first flew in 1937 and was designed as a small amphibious commuter plane.

7. What network was this TV show originally aired on?

Answer: ABC

Although "Tales of the Gold Monkey" was popular with audiences, it was cancelled after one season probably due to the high expense of production.

8. What was the name of the lead character's enemy?

Answer: Koji

Koji was a Japanese princess. She was very loyal to her homeland.

9. "Bon Chance" Louie was the owner of the bar, as well as having what other occupation?

Answer: French magistrate

He was a close friend of Jake's. He often would help Jake get out of difficult situations.

10. The TV show was named after a statue of a monkey on the island. Specifically where was this statue located?

Answer: Bar

Although called "gold", the monkey statue was actually bronze.

Source: Author star_gazer

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