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1 What was Mrs. Raybourn's first name?
Answer: Cornelia

In one of the very first episodes, Beaver tells Miss Canfield his father has been in the hospital, so Mrs. Raybourn sends flowers.
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2 The title of this show in the pilot episode was not "Leave It To Beaver". What was the name of the show in this pilot?
Answer: It's A Small World

I don't know why the title was changed when the series made it to the air. One choice for the series that was rejected was "Wally and Beaver", because sponsors thought it sounded too much like a nature show.
  From Quiz: 'Leave It To Beaver'- The Pilot Episode!
3 Which was *not* one of Beaver's teachers?
Answer: Mr. Blumegarten

Mr. Blumegarten (William Schallert) played Wally's 8th grade teacher and later was the Assistant Principal, but was never Beaver's teacher. Miss Canfield was Beaver's 2nd grade teacher. Miss Landers was Beaver's teacher until sixth grade when he then had Mr. Blair.
    Your options: [ Mr. Blumegarten ] [ Miss Landers ] [ Miss Canfield ] [ Mr. Blair ]
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4 Why was June so upset when Beaver gave himself a horrible haircut?
Answer: he was going to play an angel in a school pageant

Beaver played an angel in a stocking cap!
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5 Which vegetable does Beaver refuse to eat?
Answer: brussels sprouts

It seemed strange to me that no one had a choice in what was served with the roast beef-a frequent entree at the Cleavers.
    Your options: [ beets ] [ brussels sprouts ] [ squash ] [ turnips ]
  From Quiz: Rembering the Cleavers and Their Friends
6 Who played the part of Ward Cleaver in this episode?
Answer: Casey Adams

Casey Adams was a stage name used by actor Max Showalter, who appeared in many movies and TV shows from the '50s to the '70s. His last on-screen appearance was in 1984's "Sixteen Candles".

As Ward Cleaver, he wore a smoking jacket, and was seen smoking cigarettes several times, something Hugh Beaumont's Ward never did.

Richard Crenna starred in "The Real McCoys" and Robert Young was in "Father Knows Best", among other shows. "Ben Casey" WAS a tv show.
  From Quiz: 'Leave It To Beaver'- The Pilot Episode!
7 What was the name of Ward Cleaver's father?
Answer: Ward Cleaver

In the episode 'Beaver's Library Book', Beaver borrows Ward's library card on which is printed 'Ward Cleaver Jr.'
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8 Beaver and Wally tried selling perfume door-to-door so they could win what cool prize?
Answer: movie projector

The perfume smelled so badly that Ward had to bribe June's friends to buy it!
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9 What was Mrs. Mondello's profession before she married?
Answer: dental nurse

Mrs. Mondello was played by Madge Blake, born in 1899. Larry was played by Rusty Stevens, born in 1948. Mrs. Mondello would have been 49 when Larry was born. She was really old enough to be his grandmother.
  From Quiz: Rembering the Cleavers and Their Friends
10 Where did the boys usually go to play football in Mayfield?
Answer: Metzger Field

Beaver's football team, The Lightning Eleven, played against Richard Rickover's team, The Grant Avenue Tigers', on Metzger Field in 'Beaver's Team.'
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11 When Beaver and Wally were babysitting, who got locked in their bathroom?
Answer: Puddin'

The fire department came to the rescue!
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12 What was the name of the newspaper Wally and Beaver delivered?
Answer: Sun-Courier

The job didn't last long. Wally and Beaver did not like the boss they were working for and Ward and June ended up doing much of the work. One day, Ward and June delivered the wrong papers.
  From Quiz: Rembering the Cleavers and Their Friends
13 How many bottle caps did Beaver need to collect to win the bike?
Answer: 1000

That's a lot of bottle caps! I forget exactly how he managed it, but Wally, played by an actor named Paul Sullivan (NOT Tony Dow), helped him. Paul Sullivan did not have much of an acting career outside of this pilot.
  From Quiz: 'Leave It To Beaver'- The Pilot Episode!
14 What was Miss Landers' first name?
Answer: Alice

When Miss Landers (Sue Randall) decided to get married, the newspaper carried a story about it wherein her name, Alice, was given.
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15 What was Fred Rutherford's nickname for the place where he and Ward Cleaver worked?
Answer: The Salt Mines

Otherwise known as 'The Office'!
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16 What was the name of Eddie's landlady?
Answer: Mrs. Evans

Eddie briefly has an apartment in a boarding house comprised mostly of senior citizens-not the young women he brags about. Wally helps the landlady get in touch with Eddie's parents so he can move home.
  From Quiz: Rembering the Cleavers and Their Friends
17 Who played Gwendolyn Rutherford, wife of Ward Cleaver's friend and co-worker, Fred Rutherford?
Answer: Majel Barrett

Majel Barrett is most well-known for being Gene Roddenberry's wife and for the parts she played in the 'Star Trek' series, but she played Fred Rutherford's wife, Gwendolyn in 'Beaver and Violet' before those roles.
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18 What was June Cleaver's maiden name?
Answer: Bronson

June Bronson Cleaver!
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19 What was the name of the exclusive sporting goods store that Beaver and Wally buy Ward a hunting jacket at?
Answer: Abernathy-Potts

The Belamys lived across the street from the Cleavers. McMann and Tate was the firm Darrin Stephens worked for on "Bewitched".
  From Quiz: Rembering the Cleavers and Their Friends
20 Miss Simms introduces Beaver to the local manager of the Churchill Milk Company, Mr. Baxter. He looks very familiar to "Beaver" fans. Who plays the local manager of Churchill Milk?
Answer: Richard Deacon

Richard Deacon, of course, went on to play Fred Rutherford, Ward's co-worker and father of Clarence "Lumpy" Rutherford. Burt Mustin played Gus the Fireman at Auxiliary Fire Station Number 7, and Edgar Buchanan played Captain Jack, who owned the alligator farm.
  From Quiz: 'Leave It To Beaver'- The Pilot Episode!
21 Name Eddie Haskell's 'genuine police dog.'
Answer: Wolf

Wolf appeared in 'Beaver's Bad Day.' Eddie claims that Wolf was in the war and was trained to attack the enemy.
    Your options: [ Wolf ] [ Killer ] [ Tiger ] [ King ]
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22 Why did a collection agency threaten to sue Beaver?
Answer: he owed money to a record club

Beaver loved his records but just kept forgetting to return the order cards...
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23 What was the name of the library book Beaver loses?
Answer: "Treasure Island"

Eddie convinces Beaver that the police will put Ward in jail over the lost book, so Beaver confesses to the head librarian and begs him not to have Ward arrested.
  From Quiz: Rembering the Cleavers and Their Friends
24 Mr. Baxter is unaware of any contest being held, so he decides to call his boss, Mr. Fred Crowley, to check on Beaver's story. Mr. Crowley is another familiar face, but why? Who plays Mr. Crowley?
Answer: Joe Kearns

Joe (Joseph) Kearns played the long-suffering George Wilson on "Dennis The Menace". "HELLOOO MR. WILSON!"

Fred Gwynne played Herman Munster, Adam West was Batman, and Walter Brennan won multiple Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor (and was in "The Real McCoys").
  From Quiz: 'Leave It To Beaver'- The Pilot Episode!
25 Wally was so concerned with his looks that he bought a mail-order device to correct what flaw?
Answer: his pug nose

Made poor Wally bear a striking resemblance to Hannibal Lechter!
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26 Who did the Cleavers sell the first house to?
Answer: Mr. Benner

Beaver goes back to the former home to dig up the tree after a poetry assignment at school.
  From Quiz: Rembering the Cleavers and Their Friends
27 Mr Crowley hasn't heard of the contest either so he asks Mr. Baxter where Beaver heard about it. Frankie Bennett had told Beaver it was announced on a childrens' television show. What show was it?
Answer: The Happy Harrington Show

We don't learn much else about "The Happy Harrington Show" except that it's on in the afternoon.
  From Quiz: 'Leave It To Beaver'- The Pilot Episode!
28 Who or what was 'Captain Jack?'
Answer: All of these

From the episode that was to air first but was held back by the censors due to a toilet being shown in one scene, 'Captain Jack.'
    Your options: [ All of these ] [ A puppy ] [ A man who runs an alligator farm ] [ An alligator ]
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29 What famous book was Beaver supposed to read for a book report (he did his report on the movie version instead)?
Answer: The Three Musketeers

There were no Ritz Brothers in the original story, but of course, Beaver didn't know that!
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30 What message does Mr. Gannon leave in the paper towel rack at the high school?
Answer: "To thine own self be true"

Mr. Gannon taught Wally's history class. Eddie and Lumpy tried to cheat by hiding answers in the paper towel rack in the restroom.
    Your options: [ "Study to show thyself approved" ] [ "To thine own self be true" ] [ "Honesty is the best policy" ] [ "You are only cheating yourself" ]
  From Quiz: Rembering the Cleavers and Their Friends
31 Children's author Beverly Cleary wrote how many books based on 'Leave It To Beaver?'
Answer: 3

Beverly wrote three books total: 'Leave It To Beaver', 'Here's Beaver!', and 'Beaver And Wally.'
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32 What item did Eddie put on his gasoline company credit card for Wally?
Answer: a car battery

Wally reimbursed Eddie right away for that {$15} battery, but Eddie spent the money on a jazzy vest and 'forgot' to pay on the credit card!
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33 What was the name of the lady who accompanied Aunt Martha on a Saturday visit that disrupted plans to go to the carnival?
Answer: Mrs. Hathaway

Aunt Martha and her friend overstay their welcome in Beaver's eyes, but Ward takes them to the carnival later that day.
  From Quiz: Rembering the Cleavers and Their Friends
34 At the end of the episode, Wally and Beaver find a bicycle in their bedroom with a note attached. Beaver reads the note aloud. What does he say?
Answer: For two 'sponsible boys

A happy ending! Wally and Beaver run downstairs shouting "Hey Mom! Hey Dad!"

This episode was filmed without a laugh track and without the signature theme song, and in my opinion suffers for it.
  From Quiz: 'Leave It To Beaver'- The Pilot Episode!
35 What part did well-known character actor Burt Mustin play in the series?
Answer: Gus The Fireman

Burt Mustin played Beaver's good friend Gus in 14 episodes of 'Leave It To Beaver.'
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36 What did Beaver accidentally donate to the school clothing drive?
Answer: Ward's good suits

Beaver won an award for his generosity -- unfortunately, the suits were waiting to be sent to the cleaners, not for the clothing drive!
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