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That's Our Mama Test 1 of 2 Trivia Quiz

This is a test combined from various episodes featuring Thelma 'Mama' Harper. The questions are taken from six seasons of "Mama's Family".

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

Author
valjoedg

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
347,113

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
561

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (8/10), stephedm (9/10), Guest 74 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Mama Gets A Job"
Where did Thelma get her first job? Hint

Food Circus

Raytown Travel Agency

Ray Lanes

Ray Airport

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Mama Learns To Drive"
Who first taught her to drive? Hint

Ellen

Naomi

Fran

Buzz

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Mama Buys a Car"
What was Willie Potts' nickname in school? Hint

Willie the Hippo

Willie Nilly

Willie the Rat

Willie the Weasel

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Where There's A Will"
Mama, Vint and Naomi will inherit $31,500 according to Fran's will; but only if Mama can keep from losing her temper for a period of ____________. Hint

Two months

Two years

Two days

Two weeks

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Question 5 of 10

5. "An Ill Wind"
What did Aunt Effie bring to Thanksgiving? Hint

Rum pies

Rum cookies

Rum balls

Rum cakes

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Educating Mama"
What book did Thelma read and no one else did? Hint

"Catcher In The Rye"

"Where The Sidewalk Ends"

"Gone With The Wind"

"The Scarlett Letter"

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend"
Who was the seller on KRAY who sold Thelma numerous items? Hint

Taylor

Travis

Timothy

Thomas

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Teacher's Pet"
Iola: "Well Thelma, I told you. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach."
Mama: "Oh yeah? And just how many men have sliced your cake, ____________." Hint

Gold Medal

Duncan Hines

Betty Crocker

Martha Stewart

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Mama on Jeopardy"
Who did Thelma NOT mention on whom she'd rather take on her trip for four to Hawaii? Hint

Robert Redford

Tom Selleck

Harrison Ford

Paul Newman

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Bed and Breakdown"
The family rented out their rooms so Thelma could get her Chefomatic. She said for the Chefomatic she'd sleep in where? Hint

Naked outside

Snake pit

Army barracks

Jail cell

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Today : Guest 173: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Mama Gets A Job" Where did Thelma get her first job?

Answer: Raytown Travel Agency

They needed money so Thelma went and got a job only to have her family call her every few minutes. She ended losing the job, thanks to her family.

2. "Mama Learns To Drive" Who first taught her to drive?

Answer: Ellen

At first Thelma was being stubborn and refused to learn to drive so the family decided not to drive her anywhere. Her daughter Ellen decided to teach her to drive and she hit a cement pot in the mall parking lot.

3. "Mama Buys a Car" What was Willie Potts' nickname in school?

Answer: Willie the Weasel

After Willie the Weasel sold Thelma a lemon car she tried to get her money back. Vint suddenly remembered his nickname "The Weasel" because he could weasel anything out of anyone.

4. "Where There's A Will" Mama, Vint and Naomi will inherit $31,500 according to Fran's will; but only if Mama can keep from losing her temper for a period of ____________.

Answer: Two weeks

Thelma could easily lose her temper. Remember when she caught Naomi leaving Vint's room? Or when Vint pawned her silver for Claude's bail money? She kept her cool only when the executor of Fran's estate said her dress didn't do a thing for her she flipped her lid.

5. "An Ill Wind" What did Aunt Effie bring to Thanksgiving?

Answer: Rum balls

Iola was asking Thelma if Aunt Effie was bringing her famous rum balls. Thelma said they were her Christmas specialty. When they were driven into the basement by the tornado they used the rum balls to play poker. Iola passed out on Vint and Naomi's bed.

6. "Educating Mama" What book did Thelma read and no one else did?

Answer: "The Scarlett Letter"

Everyone else read the Ray Notes version of "The Scarlett Letter". Earlier Thelma had mentioned dreading getting in front of the class. The teacher called her up front and asked her on her own interpretation of the book.

7. "Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend" Who was the seller on KRAY who sold Thelma numerous items?

Answer: Travis

She used her credit card on all her purchases running the bill into more than $10,000. Reluctantly she sent all the things back at the behest of her family and Iola.

8. "Teacher's Pet" Iola: "Well Thelma, I told you. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach." Mama: "Oh yeah? And just how many men have sliced your cake, ____________."

Answer: Betty Crocker

Thelma had a crush on her teacher Mr. Hanson and wanted to tempt him. Iola suggested cooking cause nothing satisfies a man's heart like food.

9. "Mama on Jeopardy" Who did Thelma NOT mention on whom she'd rather take on her trip for four to Hawaii?

Answer: Harrison Ford

Alex Trebek: "Thelma who are you taking on this trip?"
Thelma: "Oh Alex I would just love to take Tom Selleck, Paul Newman and Robert Redford but I'm sure they're busy. I guess I'm just gonna take my worthless family!"

10. "Bed and Breakdown" The family rented out their rooms so Thelma could get her Chefomatic. She said for the Chefomatic she'd sleep in where?

Answer: Snake pit

Thelma rented out her room to a couple going to a flower show. Vint and Naomi rented out their room to a nephew of Naomi's boss. Bubba rented out his room to cheerleaders. Thelma figured with the money from three rented rooms she could afford her new stove.

Source: Author valjoedg

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