1. Melissa Ellen Gilbert first entered this world in a hospital in Los Angeles, California. What was the date? May 8, 1970 May 8, 1964 May 8, 1968 May 8, 1966

2. Melissa is an adopted daughter of Ed Gilbert and actress Barbara Crane. She has a half-sister, also and actress, named Sara. What role is Sara probably most recognized for? Darlene Connor of "Roseanne" Carol Seaver of "Growing Pains" Nellie Oleson of "Little House on the Prairie" Mallory Keaton of "Family Ties"

3. Completing the show-biz family, Melissa has a brother who is also an actor. He played 'Willie Oleson' on "Little House on the Prairie" alongside Melissa's 'Laura Ingalls' character. What is his name? Matthew Gilbert Jonathan Gilbert Andrew Gilbert Patrick Gilbert

4. Coming from a show-biz family, Melissa was in front of a television camera at a very early age. Which of the following T.V. shows did Melissa NOT appear in? Gunsmoke Little House on the Prairie Emergency Marcus Welby, M.D.

5. Melissa married her first husband within eight weeks of their meeting. What was his name? Answer: (First and last name or just last name--initials B.B.)

6. To which of the following actors was Melissa romantically linked? Charlie Sheen and Tony Danza Parker Stevenson and David Cassidy Emilio Estevez and David Hasselhoff Tom Cruise and Rob Lowe

7. On January 1, 1995, Melissa married a man 13 years her senior. In 2002, they celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. Who is the man? Answer: (First and last names or just last name--initials B.B.)

8. On October 6, 1995, Melissa and her second husband had a son they named Michael Garrett. Michael was born two and a half months premature but beat the odds to survive and become a healthy child. What actor was Michael named after? Answer: (First and last names or just last name-- initials M.L.)

9. True or false. As of the year 2002, Melissa Gilbert is the youngest person to have received a star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame" in Los Angeles, California. True False

10. In November, 2001, Melissa ran for presidency of the "Screen Actors Guild" (SAG) and won. What actress did she beat out for the coveted position? Sally Struthers Connie Sellecca Joan Van Ark Valerie Harper