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"The O.C." Season 1 Trivia Quiz

These questions are about episodes 1-14, "The Pilot" through "The Countdown".

A multiple-choice quiz by Minnie85. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Minnie85

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
169,492

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Last 3 plays: Guest 2 (4/10), Guest 49 (4/10), Guest 203 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who first reveals that Ryan is from Chino to a large group of people? Hint

Luke

Marissa

Seth

Julie

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Ryan's dad in jail for? Hint

possession of illegal drugs

rape and assault

armed robbery

identity theft

3. In "The Gamble" (the one where Ryan's mom comes back), when Seth goes to ask Marissa to go visit Ryan with him, he sees Summer without her top on. Marissa steps out of her room to talk with Seth, and not wanting Summer to know what they're talking about, she loudly asks him if he needs a ride to what? Hint

comic book convention

"Star Wars" convention

The "X-Men" Fan Club meeting

sailing lessons

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Question 4 of 10

4. In "The Debut" (the one with cotillion), what does Ryan say to Marissa when they are dancing? Hint

I hate dancing.

I'm sorry about you and Luke.

Thank you.

You look beautiful.

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Question 5 of 10

5. In "The Girlfriend" (the one with Caleb's birthday party), Seth recalls how in third grade, Summer would share her lunch with a skinny animal. What kind of animal was it? Hint

stray dog

rabbit

squirrel

stray cat

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Question 6 of 10

6. What food does Marissa want to have at the carnival, which takes place after the first week of school? Hint

cheese sticks

funnel cakes

cotton candy

snow cones

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Question 7 of 10

7. What part did Ryan play in his 8th grade musical? Hint

Riff in "Westside Story"

Charlie Brown in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

Snoopy in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

Tony in "Westside Story"

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "The Secret" (the one where it is revealed that Luke's dad is gay), before partners are assigned, Marissa suggests that she and Ryan do a project on what? Hint

the Spanish Inquisition

the Crusades

the Holocaust

the Nazi Regime

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is not included in the Seth Cohen Starter Pack that he plans to give to Summer and Anna for Chrismukkah? Hint

Bright Eyes

Goonies

Death Cab

Stiff Little Fingers

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the first thing Marissa says after Ryan tells her he loves her for the first time? Hint

"Thank you."

She doesn't say anything. She just kisses him.

"I love you too."

"What?"

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Nov 12 2024 : Guest 2: 4/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 49: 4/10
Oct 29 2024 : Guest 203: 4/10
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 50: 6/10
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 172: 5/10
Oct 13 2024 : Guest 206: 7/10
Oct 12 2024 : Guest 76: 7/10
Oct 12 2024 : Guest 174: 3/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who first reveals that Ryan is from Chino to a large group of people?

Answer: Seth

In "The Pilot" at the party following the fashion show, Seth gets drunk. He sees a drunk Summer hitting on Ryan, gets angry and tells him to steal another car and go back to Chino.

2. What is Ryan's dad in jail for?

Answer: armed robbery

In "The Model Home" (the one where the house burns down), Marissa asks Ryan if he could call his dad, since he doesn't know where his mom is, and Ryan says that his dad is in jail for armed robbery. "Impressive, huh?"

Answer: "Star Wars" convention

Seth says, "The 'Star Wars' convention? I'm sorry. Her top was off. You couldn't have at least said 'X-Men' for me?"

4. In "The Debut" (the one with cotillion), what does Ryan say to Marissa when they are dancing?

Answer: I hate dancing.

Ryan says he hates dancing. Marissa laughs and says, "Wow, thanks." Ryan then says, "No, with you...it's not horrible." She replies, "You're sweet."

5. In "The Girlfriend" (the one with Caleb's birthday party), Seth recalls how in third grade, Summer would share her lunch with a skinny animal. What kind of animal was it?

Answer: squirrel

Summer admits that she only came to Caleb's party with Seth so that she could meet other guys. Seth gets upset and says, "Listen to me. The point is that that guy doesn't know you. He doesn't care about who you really are. In fact, he has no idea that every day of third grade you shared your lunch with that little skinny squirrel who kept getting his nuts stolen by that fat squirrel." Summer exclaims, "I hated that mean squirrel!" After that, Seth goes on to talk about her poem, "I Wish I Was a Mermaid" and she kisses him for the first time.

6. What food does Marissa want to have at the carnival, which takes place after the first week of school?

Answer: cotton candy

Marissa says that the social committee meeting shouldn't last long because they're voting on cotton candy or funnel cakes. Ryan says, "Cotton candy, no question," and Marissa agrees.

7. What part did Ryan play in his 8th grade musical?

Answer: Snoopy in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

In "The Homecoming" (the Thanksgiving episode), when Marissa and Ryan go back to Chino to get a car, Marissa notices a picture of Ryan on his friend's refrigerator. She then learns that he did musicals up until high school, and he played Snoopy in his 8th grade musical.

8. In "The Secret" (the one where it is revealed that Luke's dad is gay), before partners are assigned, Marissa suggests that she and Ryan do a project on what?

Answer: the Crusades

Marissa passes a note to Ryan that reads, "We could do the Crusades?" But Ryan is assigned to do a project on the Spanish Inquisition with Luke.

9. What is not included in the Seth Cohen Starter Pack that he plans to give to Summer and Anna for Chrismukkah?

Answer: Stiff Little Fingers

Marissa mentions that Stiff Little Fingers is one of the bands she likes in the second episode, but it is not part of the Seth Cohen Starter Pack. Both girls give the gift back when he tells them he just wants to be friends with them.

10. What is the first thing Marissa says after Ryan tells her he loves her for the first time?

Answer: "What?"

Ryan races to the party and bursts in the door at 11:59:57. As everyone yells, "Happy New Year!" Ryan and Marissa kiss. When he pulls back, he says, "I love you," and Marissa's first response is, "What?" He repeats, "I love you." She smiles and says, "Thank you."

Source: Author Minnie85

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