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The Assistants - Donna Trivia Quiz

Following up from my Margaret quiz, here's Donna!

A multiple-choice quiz by ilovemb20. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ilovemb20

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,912

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1453

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (7/10), Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 208 (5/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who is Donna played by?

Answer: (Full Name or just Surname)

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Question 2 of 10

2. She has never got a message wrong.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. When the series began, how long had Donna been working for Josh? Hint

14 months

12 months

18 months

22 months

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Question 4 of 10

4. She was the _________ assistant to find out about the President's MS. Hint

second

third

last

first

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the first of the two words that, according to Donna, should be Yiddish but aren't? Hint

fartoost

spatula

far-fetched

spade

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Question 6 of 10

6. Donna told Amy that you have to know Josh.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Donna was there when Josh found the ransom note demanding the release of three prisoners and Islamabad.

True

False

8. 'As it turns out, you actually gave me more money than I needed to buy what you asked for. However, knowing you - as I do - I'm afraid I can't trust you to spend the money wisely. I've decided to invest it for you.' What had Donna bought for Josh when she said this? Hint

beer

a new suit

a book titled 'How to Prove You Really Are a Lawyer'

sandwiches

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the communist who Donna, accidently, met with in Orange County? Hint

Ivan Perez

Gretchen Tyler

Jamie Schwartz

Terry Webber

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Question 10 of 10

10. Donna's mother is _________ and her father is _________. Hint

French, Canadian

Italian, Irish

American, South African

Scottish, English

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Most Recent Scores

Oct 08 2024 : Guest 86: 7/10
Oct 05 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Oct 02 2024 : Guest 208: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is Donna played by?

Answer: Janel Moloney

She was also in the series 'Sports Night' which was written by Aaron Sorkin.

2. She has never got a message wrong.

Answer: True

'Look, I think I can be good at this. I think you might find me valuable.'

3. When the series began, how long had Donna been working for Josh?

Answer: 18 months

She started working for him in the campaign and stayed on (except for the brief period when she went back to 'Dr. Freeride').

4. She was the _________ assistant to find out about the President's MS.

Answer: first

Donna and Margaret seem to have taken on Mrs Landingham's role the leaders of the assistants since her death.

5. What was the first of the two words that, according to Donna, should be Yiddish but aren't?

Answer: spatula

'I'm perfectly serious, Toby. He's recovering from an attempted murder. He's supposed to be resting and I don't want people going over there getting him fuhtushed.' 'Fartoost. Don't bring the Yiddish unless you know what you're doing.' 'You know what word should be Yiddish but isn't?' 'Donna.' 'Spatula.' 'Thank you.' 'Also far-fetched.'

6. Donna told Amy that you have to know Josh.

Answer: False

She said you have to get Josh. 'His sister died in a fire when she was babysitting him. She tried to put it out and he ran outside. He went off campaigning and his father died. He woke up in the hospital and discovers the President's been shot. He goes through every day worrying someone he likes is going to get hurt and it's going to be his fault. Why do you think he walks so fast?'

7. Donna was there when Josh found the ransom note demanding the release of three prisoners and Islamabad.

Answer: False

It was she who found it whilst sorting through faxes.

Answer: sandwiches

'I want my money back.'

9. What was the name of the communist who Donna, accidently, met with in Orange County?

Answer: Ivan Perez

Josh sent her to meet with him to check him out before he met with him. They didn't know he was a communist then.

10. Donna's mother is _________ and her father is _________.

Answer: Italian, Irish

They own a home in Madison, Wisconsin. I hope you liked my quiz!

Source: Author ilovemb20

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