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Quiz about College Really is A Different World
Quiz about College Really is A Different World

College Really is "A Different World" Quiz


I've made two quizzes on this great show already. I am a HUGE fan of this show, and you should be too in order to do well on this quiz. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by bustE18. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
bustE18
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
201,306
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
6 / 15
Plays
2040
Last 3 plays: Guest 168 (6/15), Guest 24 (9/15), Faye152 (9/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What was the first name of the man that Hillman College is named after? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. In the fifth season, what was the name of the hurricane that hit Hillman? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Gary Dourdan gave an outstanding performance as the Afro-centric, and overly verbose, Shazza Zulu. It is a surprise to most that Shazza Zulu was not his real name. What was his character's birth name? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What is Whitley's middle name?

Answer: (One Word (Think of her mother))
Question 5 of 15
5. What is Whitley's mother's favorite color? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What is Hillman's mascot? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What is Gina Deveaux's zodiac sign? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Lena had an ex-boyfriend named Piccolo. What phenomenal musical artist/actor guest starred on the show as Piccolo?

Answer: (Two Words (First and Last name or just First name))
Question 9 of 15
9. When is Jaleesa's birthday? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What was the first name of the woman with whom Dwayne cheated on Whitley?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 11 of 15
11. What did Jaleesa and Colonel Taylor name their daughter? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. In what month did Whitley and Dwayne sleep together again for the first time after their engagement ended? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What was the last name of the candidate who was running against Byron for the senate? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What was the name of the Hillman student (played by actress, Tisha Campbell) who admitted she was dying of AIDS? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Roscoe Lee Browne has guest starred in episodes of "A Different World" and "The Cosby Show" as a very challenging English professor. What was this professor's last name?

Answer: (One Word)

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Most Recent Scores
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 168: 6/15
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 24: 9/15
Mar 20 2024 : Faye152: 9/15
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 107: 0/15
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 166: 4/15
Mar 03 2024 : Guest 174: 8/15
Mar 03 2024 : Guest 73: 6/15
Mar 02 2024 : Guest 172: 6/15
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 76: 10/15

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the first name of the man that Hillman College is named after?

Answer: Josiah

This was revealed in the episode where Freddie discovered a part of the Underground Railroad in the laundry room of a Hillman dormitory. Freddie told Walter that it was a well-known fact that Josiah Hillman was an abolitionist.
2. In the fifth season, what was the name of the hurricane that hit Hillman?

Answer: Gary

During the hurricane, Jaleesa got drunk, Whitley's fur coat was ruined, and Freddie and Ron shared a passionately long kiss.
3. Gary Dourdan gave an outstanding performance as the Afro-centric, and overly verbose, Shazza Zulu. It is a surprise to most that Shazza Zulu was not his real name. What was his character's birth name?

Answer: Sylvester Simon

Believe it or not, Shazza Zulu was born Sylvester Simon. This was revealed in the very first episode he appeared in, "Miss Understanding." Dean Hughes said his real name and mentioned that the book he was selling was nothing more than his rejected thesis. Shazza definitely fits him better than Sylvester.
4. What is Whitley's middle name?

Answer: Marion

It is also her mother's first name.
5. What is Whitley's mother's favorite color?

Answer: burgundy

Whitley tells Dwayne that her mother's favorite color is burgundy. This happens in the episode where Whitley is very anxious about her mother's coming to Hillman for Whitley and Dwayne's engagement party.
6. What is Hillman's mascot?

Answer: The Falcons

The Falcons crushed Virginia A & M in a football game, and caused a couple of racist guys from the other school to spray paint a derogatory term on Ron's car. Dean Cain guest starred in this episode.
7. What is Gina Deveaux's zodiac sign?

Answer: Gemini

In the episode where Freddie is hiding her romance with Shazza, Lena is reading horoscopes. Gina said she doesn't read horoscopes because of her religious beliefs. However, after she hears Freddie telling Shazza that her horoscope predicted their union, Gina quickly told Lena that she was a Gemini and wanted to hear her own horoscope. Ajai Sanders did a wonderful job with this character.
8. Lena had an ex-boyfriend named Piccolo. What phenomenal musical artist/actor guest starred on the show as Piccolo?

Answer: Tupac Shakur

The late Tupac Shakur played the role of Piccolo. He was an amazing rapper and actor (even amazing in his death). Jada Pinkett recommended him for the role because the relationship that they had on that episode was very similar to the relationship they had in real life at that time. However in real life, it is no secret that Jada Pinkett was a very special woman in Tupac Shakur's life.
9. When is Jaleesa's birthday?

Answer: December 15

In an episode when Jaleesa and Whitley were still living togetheer, Jaleesa asked Whitley if she knew her birthday, and Whitley guessed November 15. Jaleesa corrected her with the afore-mentioned answer. That would make her zodiac sign Sagittarius.
10. What was the first name of the woman with whom Dwayne cheated on Whitley?

Answer: Lisa

Actress, Debbi Morgan, played the role of Lisa. She was a teacher from Avery who reminded Dwayne of all the things he was missing in Whitley. It was so sad when Whitley called off the engagement, but the exciting season finale reunited them and more than made up for it.
11. What did Jaleesa and Colonel Taylor name their daughter?

Answer: Imani

In the last season, Jaleesa was no longer in the cast, but Colonel Taylor often made references to her and Imani. Jasmine Guy's daughter is also named Imani - she got the idea from the show.
12. In what month did Whitley and Dwayne sleep together again for the first time after their engagement ended?

Answer: February

Whitley was dating Byron at the time, but they were not an official couple yet. Byron and Dwayne were talking, and Byron could tell there was tension between Dwayne and Whitley. Dwayne was trying to discuss his campaign, but Byron cut him off saying, "February 1992, you and Whitley. It's obvious."
13. What was the last name of the candidate who was running against Byron for the senate?

Answer: Hutchinson

Hutchinson lost the election, and it is a good thing. He was a dirty politician that cared more about his own image than his constituents.
14. What was the name of the Hillman student (played by actress, Tisha Campbell) who admitted she was dying of AIDS?

Answer: Josie Webb

Tisha Campbell gave a very powerful and credible performance. This was a very educational and touchy episode that opened the eyes of many. At the time it aired, AIDS was just becoming a huge phenomenon, and it was great that a sitcom aimed at young African Americans dealt with this topic. Whoopi Goldberg also guest starred as the strong, quick-witted professor that provided extra comedy in what could have been a very dark episode.
15. Roscoe Lee Browne has guest starred in episodes of "A Different World" and "The Cosby Show" as a very challenging English professor. What was this professor's last name?

Answer: Foster

Professor Barnabus Foster challenged everyone from Cliff and Clair Huxtable to Lena James. Roscoe Lee Browne's presence and speech really made me believe he was an English professor. It may have something to do with the fact that he taught both French and Literature at Lincoln University in real life.
Source: Author bustE18

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