FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

10 Question Television Quiz: The Andy Griffith Show | Television

Find out how much you really know about "The Andy Griffith Show".

A multiple-choice quiz by rb05. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rb05

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
247,173

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
25451

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (10/10), Guest 184 (6/10), Guest 40 (8/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was the character Andy's last name on the show? Hint

Taylor

Johnson

Griffith

Fife

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Andy and Barney were really brothers.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the county clerk in Mayberry? Hint

Goober Pyle

Howard Sprague

Floyd Lawson

Emmett Clark

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Which actor won an Emmy for his work on "The Andy Griffith Show"? Hint

Don Knotts (Barney)

Ron Howard (Opie)

Andy Griffith (Andy)

George Lindsey (Goober)

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Who does Barney try to arrest for jaywalking in Mayberry? Hint

Opie

Emma Watson

Clara Edwards

Helen Crump

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Where does Barney keep his bullet? Hint

in his gun

in his right sock

under his hat

in his shirt pocket

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. How much money did Opie donate to the Underprivileged Children's Drive? Hint

three cents

one dollar

ten cents

five dollars

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Who does Andy marry on the show "Mayberry RFD"? Hint

Ellie

Flora

Peggy

Helen

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Which character is known in Mayberry as the town drunk? Hint

Barney

Otis

Mayor Spooner

Ben Weaver

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. What state is Mayberry set in? Hint

North Carolina

Georgia

South Carolina

Virginia

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Today : Guest 75: 10/10
Today : Guest 184: 6/10
Today : Guest 40: 8/10
Today : Guest 174: 10/10
Today : Guest 68: 7/10
Dec 20 2024 : Guest 97: 10/10
Dec 20 2024 : Guest 166: 7/10
Dec 20 2024 : Guest 98: 9/10
Dec 20 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the character Andy's last name on the show?

Answer: Taylor

In the series, Andy Griffith portryed Mayberry's sheriff named Andy Taylor.

2. Andy and Barney were really brothers.

Answer: False

They were actually cousins! In the first episode, Barney tells Andy that he is grateful for the opportunity of being his deputy, and that even though they are related, he wants Andy to be able to depend on him.

3. Who was the county clerk in Mayberry?

Answer: Howard Sprague

Howard was on "The Andy Griffith Show" from 1966-1968, played by Jack Dodson. He became one of Sheriff Taylor's best friends.

4. Which actor won an Emmy for his work on "The Andy Griffith Show"?

Answer: Don Knotts (Barney)

Don Knotts won five Emmys for his portrayal of Barney on "The Andy Griffith Show".

5. Who does Barney try to arrest for jaywalking in Mayberry?

Answer: Emma Watson

Emma's jaywalking was accepted by Andy because she was old and fragile.

6. Where does Barney keep his bullet?

Answer: in his shirt pocket

He keeps it in his shirt pocket and not in his gun because he often has an itchy trigger finger.

7. How much money did Opie donate to the Underprivileged Children's Drive?

Answer: three cents

Much to Andy's dismay, Opie donated a whopping 3 cents, the lowest amount in his class.

8. Who does Andy marry on the show "Mayberry RFD"?

Answer: Helen

Andy and Helen met when she became Opie's teacher. They were attracted to each other (almost) instantly, after she yelled at Andy for telling Opie and his friends that doing homework was not important.

9. Which character is known in Mayberry as the town drunk?

Answer: Otis

Otis would often get drunk on Friday and Saturday nights. Otis' drinking was usually accepted by Andy and the rest of the town, because he was a good citizen and a loyal friend.

10. What state is Mayberry set in?

Answer: North Carolina

The fictional town was set in the north part of North Carolina, near the real city of Mount Airy.

Source: Author rb05

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor ladymacb29 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.