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"West Wing" in General Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz encompassing all of the "West Wing" from seasons 1-7. Based on characters and plots only, nothing behind the scenes.

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

Author
flytecontrol

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
358,165

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1024

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (5/10), Guest 76 (7/10), Guest 108 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of Joey Lucas' substitute interpreter, whose name Josh think sounds like a television detective? Hint

Dale Bracket

Gale Bennett

Dick Gentry

Max Tracy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Of which author does Josh Lyman have a photograph on his desk? Hint

Truman Capote

George Orwell

W.C. Fields

John Steinbeck

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the organisation from which Abigail is in danger of being expelled, on account of one her ancestors being a privateer? Hint

Daughters of the American Revolution

Sisters of the American Revolution

American Daughters of the Revolution

American Sisters of the Revolution

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does Jed break when he collapses in the Oval Office? Hint

Ornamental china plate

Steuben glass pitcher

Lalique vase

A photograph of his father

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sam mistakenly attributes the concept of a "permanent revolution" to Chairman Mao. From what influential Communist does the phrase actually originate? Hint

Fidel Castro

Che Guevara

Josef Stalin

Leon Trotsky

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these is NOT codename of someone working in the "West Wing"? Hint

Princeton

Eagle

Flamingo

Bambi

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these does Bruno Gianelli NOT call Republicans? Hint

Reactionary

Racist

Xenophobic

Homophobic

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is NOT the location of a hostage situation which appears in the show? Hint

McClane, Idaho

Casey Creek

Holcomb, Kansas

Shaw Island

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where on her body does Helen Santos have a tattoo? Hint

Navel

Upper shoulder

Lower back

Upper back

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Jed Bartlett's favourite film? Hint

Dial M for Murder

The Wizard of Oz

The Lion in Winter

The Thirty-Nine Steps

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 21 2024 : Guest 24: 5/10
Dec 20 2024 : Guest 76: 7/10
Dec 19 2024 : Guest 108: 7/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 73: 5/10
Dec 09 2024 : Guest 184: 7/10
Dec 09 2024 : Guest 50: 4/10
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 86: 5/10
Dec 03 2024 : Guest 82: 7/10
Nov 27 2024 : bnoble617: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Joey Lucas' substitute interpreter, whose name Josh think sounds like a television detective?

Answer: Dale Bracket

Josh is jealous of his good looks.

2. Of which author does Josh Lyman have a photograph on his desk?

Answer: Truman Capote

Josh never mentions him as his favourite author, but he clearly visible in some shots.

3. What is the name of the organisation from which Abigail is in danger of being expelled, on account of one her ancestors being a privateer?

Answer: Daughters of the American Revolution

Marion Cotesworth-Haye is the member who wants her thrown out.

4. What does Jed break when he collapses in the Oval Office?

Answer: Steuben glass pitcher

It was a gift from the Christian Charity Network.

5. Sam mistakenly attributes the concept of a "permanent revolution" to Chairman Mao. From what influential Communist does the phrase actually originate?

Answer: Leon Trotsky

It is not explained why Sam misquotes. It is unlikely that a phrase borrowed from any Communist, however, would play well with the electorate.

6. Which of these is NOT codename of someone working in the "West Wing"?

Answer: Bambi

Eagle is Jed. Princeton is Sam. Flamingo is CJ. Bambi is a nickname given to Josh by Donna when she tricks him.

7. Which of these does Bruno Gianelli NOT call Republicans?

Answer: Racist

He says this in a list in the episode "Gone Quiet".

8. Which of these is NOT the location of a hostage situation which appears in the show?

Answer: Holcomb, Kansas

Holcomb is the scene of the crime in "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote.

9. Where on her body does Helen Santos have a tattoo?

Answer: Lower back

The media manage to capture it in a photograph when she is bent down on her front lawn.

10. What is Jed Bartlett's favourite film?

Answer: The Lion in Winter

Toby quotes a line from the film in "H. Con-172".

Source: Author flytecontrol

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