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Autopsy Room Four Trivia Quiz


The occupation of coroner or medical examiner is often seen in crime dramas. Here are ten of televisions most noted coroner.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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dcpddc478
Time
4 mins
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358,817
Updated
Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was unusual about the home of the lead character in the television program "Quincy M.E." (1976-1983)? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the female medical examiner who has appeared in all four of the "Law & Order" programs set in New York City? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which actress left the crime drama "Law & Order" in 1996, where she played an assistant district attorney, and then became forensic pathologist Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh on the television program "Crossing Jordan" (2001-2007)? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Dr. Jan Garavaglia is the fictional coroner for the long-running courtroom drama "Perry Mason".


Question 5 of 10
5. Which American actress portrays the character of Dr. Maura Isles on the TNT crime drama "Rizzoli & Isles" which debuted in 2010? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In which of the following crime dramas, set in Las Vegas, would you find Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Al Robbins? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Forensic Pathologist Dr. Eve Lockhart is a character is which of the following British crime dramas? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Forensic pathologist Dr. Oggy Traynor is one of the characters in the British television program "The Body Farm".


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following was an Australian television series that focused on the complex world of the coroner's office? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the nickname of chief medical examiner Dr. Donald Mallard in the popular military crime drama "NCIS"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was unusual about the home of the lead character in the television program "Quincy M.E." (1976-1983)?

Answer: It was a sailboat

Jack Klugman portrayed a Los Angeles Medical Examiner in the NBC hit program "Quincy M.E." His home was a sailboat which was shown periodically throughout the years. This show was one of the first to center around the field of forensic pathology and its role in law enforcement. It is considered to be the hallmark of all future crime dramas which focus on forensic sciences.
2. What is the name of the female medical examiner who has appeared in all four of the "Law & Order" programs set in New York City?

Answer: Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers

Played by actress Leslie Hendrix, the character of Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers has appeared in "Law & Order", "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", "Law & Order: Criminal Intent", and "Law & Order: Trial by Jury". Rodgers is often irritated by officers wanting information, such as cause of death, when a full autopsy has not been completed, and refuses to be rushed.

Her character is one of the few medical examiners portrayed on television that tries to make it clear that a full forensic autopsy is not a quick nor easy job.
3. Which actress left the crime drama "Law & Order" in 1996, where she played an assistant district attorney, and then became forensic pathologist Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh on the television program "Crossing Jordan" (2001-2007)?

Answer: Jill Hennessy

Jill Hennessy went from playing a prim and proper New York attorney in "Law & Order" to being a forensic pathologist in "Crossing Jordan". The title of the second program refers to Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh's tendency to cross others especially authority figures.

There is a possible biblical metaphor ref. ancient Hebrews crossing the Jordan River, which is often used in religious songs to represent death and the afterlife. Dr. Cavanaugh also struggled with inner demons that haunted her. They were the result of the murder of her mother while she was still a child.
4. Dr. Jan Garavaglia is the fictional coroner for the long-running courtroom drama "Perry Mason".

Answer: False

This is completely false. Jan Carla Garavaglia is a real coroner with her own television show "Dr.G: Medical Examiner". Her position as Chief Medical Examiner is explored in this show. The show focuses on causes of death that are usually natural. In real life Dr. Garavaglia does testify in court and does help to solve crimes.

But like most medical examiners, the bulk of her work deals with subjects who died from ill health and/or accidents.
5. Which American actress portrays the character of Dr. Maura Isles on the TNT crime drama "Rizzoli & Isles" which debuted in 2010?

Answer: Sasha Alexander

Based on a set of novels by author Tess Gerritsen, "Rizzoli & Isles" portrays the lives of a Boston detective Jane Rizzoli (played by Angie Harmon), and her close friend, Medical Examiner Dr. Maura Isles (played by Sasha Alexander). Like many other forensically focused crime dramas, the Medical Examiner is portrayed as a genius.

But unlike many other shows, this character has good social skills and is beautiful as well. While it may not be as scientifically accurate as some other crime dramas, it has a solid fan base.

Many fans may remember Sasha Alexander from the military crime drama "NCIS" where she played Special Agent Kate Todd.
6. In which of the following crime dramas, set in Las Vegas, would you find Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Al Robbins?

Answer: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Dr. Albert "Al" Robbins is the much respected coroner in the long-running crime drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" which first started in 2000. Portrayed by actor Robert David Hall, Dr. Robbins, like the actor, is openly disabled, having lost both legs in an accident. The character is portrayed as a medical genius with a degree from the prestigious John Hopkins University.
7. Forensic Pathologist Dr. Eve Lockhart is a character is which of the following British crime dramas?

Answer: Waking the Dead

Portrayed by actress Tara Fitzgerald, Dr. Eve Lockhart is a forensic pathologist on "Waking the Dead". She first appears in 2007 as a replacement for the previous forensic pathologist, Dr. Felix Gibson. This successful crime drama centers around a cold case squad, which in real life are often assisted by coroners and forensic pathologists. On the side Lockhart manages a body farm which she uses to broaden her knowledge.
8. Forensic pathologist Dr. Oggy Traynor is one of the characters in the British television program "The Body Farm".

Answer: True

Debuting on BBC network in 2011, "The Body Farm" is a crime drama that focuses around a fictional private facility involved in forensic pathology. Actor Finlay Robertson plays Dr. Oscar 'Oggy' Traynor, one of several specialists at the facility. A spin-off of the program "Waking the Dead", the program was cancelled after the first year.
9. Which of the following was an Australian television series that focused on the complex world of the coroner's office?

Answer: State Coroner

"State Coroner" aired on Network Ten from 1997-1998. It dealt with a State Coroner's office and each episode explored a case from the very beginning until the end. It included murders, accidents, suicides, and deaths from actual causes, and would include any courtroom appearances that were needed.

This program attempted to cover the coroner's office as a whole team instead of highlighting one character.
10. What is the nickname of chief medical examiner Dr. Donald Mallard in the popular military crime drama "NCIS"?

Answer: Ducky

Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard is portrayed by Scottish actor David McCallum who may be best known for his portrayal of Illya Kuryakin in the 1960's television show "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.". Dr. Mallard has an excellent and extensive education including training in psychology. Ducky is often seen talking to his dead bodies and the autopsy is often seen in a very graphic manner compared to some other comparable crime dramas.

He often rambles on about his past escapades, which are remarkable and varied.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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