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Quiz about As the World Turns vs Guiding Light

"As the World Turns" vs. "Guiding Light" Quiz

Just a few similarities and differences concerning the two soap operas that I've been watching since I was little. The similiarities will come first.

A multiple-choice quiz by jlozado. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jlozado

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,642

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3192

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (6/10), Guest 12 (8/10), comark2000 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" are set in this US state. Hint

Illinois

Ohio

New York

California

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Question 2 of 10

2. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have one of these buildings referencing a location near water. Hint

mansion

hospital

hotel

courthouse

3. Sometimes actors switch soap operas (as different characters, of course). Hunt Block currently plays Craig Montgomery on "As the World Turns." What was the name of his character on "Guiding Light?" Hint

Jake McKenna

Alan Michael Spaulding

Ben Reed

Ben Warren

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which American network was home to both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light"? Hint

CBS

ABC

NBC

FOX

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Question 5 of 10

5. As with many soap operas, most of the characters are rarely seen working. Characters Hal Munson of "As the World Turns" and Frank Cooper of "Guiding Light" seem to be on the job all the time. What job does each hold in their respective soap opera towns? Hint

mayor

lawyer

doctor

chief of police

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Question 6 of 10

6. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have hospitals. The hospital on "Guiding Light" is called Cedars.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have diners where the characters hang out. The diner on "Guiding Light" called Al's Diner.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have had serial killers. The serial killer on "As the World Turns" turned out to be Rick Decker.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have rich families. The Spaulding family is the rich family on "As the World Turns."

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have characters with mob connections. "Guiding Light" has characters that were actually in the mob.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" are set in this US state.

Answer: Illinois

"As the World Turns" is set in Oakdale while "Guiding Light" is set in Springfield. Amazing how the characters never seem to run into each other!

2. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have one of these buildings referencing a location near water.

Answer: hotel

"As the World Turns" has the Lakeview Hotel while "Guiding Light" has the Beacon (near the old lighthouse, hence the name "Guiding Light").

Answer: Ben Warren

Hunt Block played Ross' half brother, Ben Warren.

4. Which American network was home to both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light"?

Answer: CBS

Both aired for several decades, and were radio broadcast before moving onto TV. The final episode of "Guiding Light" aired in September 2009.

Answer: chief of police

It seems that the only characters seen working on a regular basis are the police and doctors. Must be nice!

6. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have hospitals. The hospital on "Guiding Light" is called Cedars.

Answer: True

Oakdale's hospital is Oakdale Memorial ("As the World Turns").

7. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have diners where the characters hang out. The diner on "Guiding Light" called Al's Diner.

Answer: False

The diner on "As the World Turns" is Al's Diner. The diner on "Guiding Light" is called "Company" and is owned by Buzz Cooper.

8. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have had serial killers. The serial killer on "As the World Turns" turned out to be Rick Decker.

Answer: True

Dr. Rick Decker killed several people on "As the World Turns" by injecting them with potassium. Ben Reed turned out to be the serial killer on "Guiding Light."

9. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have rich families. The Spaulding family is the rich family on "As the World Turns."

Answer: False

Although many of the families on both shows have money, the Spauldings are the rich family of Springfield ("Guiding Light"). This family is probably the most powerful one in Springfield as well.

10. Both "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" have characters with mob connections. "Guiding Light" has characters that were actually in the mob.

Answer: True

Although some of the characters on "As the World Turns" are shady and have mob connections (Dusty Donovan), the Santos family was without a doubt once a part of the mob on "Guiding Light." They eventually went legit.

Source: Author jlozado

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