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The Universe of "Firefly" Trivia Quiz

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

Author
outmywindow

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
177,084

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2239

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Jayne's "very favorite gun," first seen in the episode "Our Mrs. Reynolds," goes by what name?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. At what location did the Browncoats' last stand against the Alliance take place? Hint

Tranquility Valley

The war isn't over yet

Persephone

Serenity Valley

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following was NOT one of the three episodes of "Firefly" which never aired? Hint

"The Message"

"Heart of Gold"

"Trash"

"Niska"

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Question 4 of 10

4. At the end of "Shindig," the crew finds themselves smuggling what unconventional item? Hint

Slaves

Settlers

Human organs

A herd of cattle

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Question 5 of 10

5. After seeing the new cargo (the correct answer to question 4), Wash comments that he'd much rather have smuggled something else. What item does he mention?

Answer: (1 word, a dog breed)

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the episode entitled "Ariel," River slashes at Jayne with a kitchen knife. What was her reasoning for doing so? Hint

River mistook Jayne for the enemy

Jayne brandished a knife at her first

River thinks Jayne looks better in red

Jayne is teaching River how to fight with knives

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Question 7 of 10

7. The walls of the kitchen on the ship are painted what color? Hint

White

Blue

They aren't painted

Yellow

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "Out of Gas," Simon's birthday is marked by what? Hint

Simon and Kaylee finally kissing

The first communication with his parents in years

A fire which sweeps through the ship

River giving him a handmade gift

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Question 9 of 10

9. When he first joins the passenger list of the ship, Book gives Kaylee a surprise. What is it?

Answer: (one word - type of fruit)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Inara is a trained companion. What exactly is her job? Hint

Counselor

Professional housekeeper

Legal prostitute

Nanny

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jayne's "very favorite gun," first seen in the episode "Our Mrs. Reynolds," goes by what name?

Answer: Vera

Jayne attempts an unsuccessful trade with Mal: Vera for the woman who claims to be Captain Reynolds' wife.

2. At what location did the Browncoats' last stand against the Alliance take place?

Answer: Serenity Valley

Mal and Zoe fought together at the Battle of Serenity Valley, hence the name of his ship.

3. Which of the following was NOT one of the three episodes of "Firefly" which never aired?

Answer: "Niska"

All three of these episodes can be found on the DVD release of the series.

4. At the end of "Shindig," the crew finds themselves smuggling what unconventional item?

Answer: A herd of cattle

Unfortunately, the crew runs into a bit of trouble trying to unload their cargo...

5. After seeing the new cargo (the correct answer to question 4), Wash comments that he'd much rather have smuggled something else. What item does he mention?

Answer: Beagles

Wash claims they have "smallish droppings!"

6. In the episode entitled "Ariel," River slashes at Jayne with a kitchen knife. What was her reasoning for doing so?

Answer: River thinks Jayne looks better in red

In one of the never aired episodes, River threatens Jayne with the fact that she can "kill you with my brain."

7. The walls of the kitchen on the ship are painted what color?

Answer: Yellow

The decorative vines painted along the walls are supposedly the work of Kaylee, although we receive that information in one of Joss Whedon's episode commentaries.

8. In "Out of Gas," Simon's birthday is marked by what?

Answer: A fire which sweeps through the ship

River specifically mentions that she did not get Simon anything, and while Simon and Kaylee do almost kiss for the first time in this episode, they are rudely interrupted by Book.

9. When he first joins the passenger list of the ship, Book gives Kaylee a surprise. What is it?

Answer: strawberry

Book also brings a variety of vegetables, which he shares with the entire crew.

10. Inara is a trained companion. What exactly is her job?

Answer: Legal prostitute

Although she is a prostitute, Inara is one of the highest class individuals on the ship.

Source: Author outmywindow

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