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"Family Ties" Quiz

Take this quiz, and see how much you really know about the greatest tv show of the 1980s. Be sure to sign up to funntrivia before taking the quiz. Goodluck!

A multiple-choice quiz by MrMiyagi. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
MrMiyagi

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
148,670

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
11 / 25

Plays
4467

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (11/25), stephedm (21/25), Guest 173 (9/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. How old was Alex when he lost his virginity? Hint

It was never revealed

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Question 2 of 25

2. What was the name of Mallory's second boyfriend on the show? Hint

Nick

Rick

Brad

Jeff

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Question 3 of 25

3. What is Skippy's middle name? Hint

Irwin

Murray

Murphy

Marc

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Question 4 of 25

4. Where was Alex born? Hint

Vancouver, B.C.

Africa

Columbus, Ohio

Berkeley, California

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Question 5 of 25

5. Which of these is not a name of a band Jennifer was in? Hint

Keaton & Garfunkel

Keaton & The Kazzoos

Crazy Keaton Chics

The New Keaton Minstrels

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Question 6 of 25

6. At what age did Mallory lose her virginity? Hint

It was never revealed

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Question 7 of 25

7. Alex was valedictorian of his high school class.

True

False

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which of these people did not guest star on "Family Ties?" Hint

River Phoenix

Julia Louis Dreyfuss

Geena Davis

Heather Locklear

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Question 9 of 25

9. What was Steven's middle name? Hint

Donnely

Richard

Michael

Patrick

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Question 10 of 25

10. Alex and Lauren got married in the series finale, and moved to New York.

True

False

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Question 11 of 25

11. What is the name of Mallory's friend who committed suicide? Hint

Cindy

Rosalie

Effie

Rosemary

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Question 12 of 25

12. David Faustino, (Bud) from "Married With Children," played in an episode of "Family Ties."

True

False

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Question 13 of 25

13. Christina Applegate, (Kelly) from "Married With Children," played in an episode of the show.

True

False

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Question 14 of 25

14. What is the name of Skippy's little sister? Hint

Arlene

Darlene

Amy

Justine

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Question 15 of 25

15. Justine Bateman wanted to take some time off the show for awhile in order to go to college, but the show's producer's wouldn't let her.

True

False

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Question 16 of 25

16. What was the name of Nick's dog? Hint

Old Schepp

Scrapper

Einstein

He didn't have one, Mallory's allergic to dogs

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Question 17 of 25

17. Ellen returned in the show's final episode to wish Alex the best in New York.

True

False

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Question 18 of 25

18. Jack Randolph, the guy who played Steven's dad in the "I Never Killed For My Father" episode, also played the father of Roseanne and Jackie on "Roseanne."

True

False

19. John Putch, the guy who played the boyfriend of the girl who Alex lost his virginity to in the "Summer Of 82" episode, and who also played in the "Birthday Boy" episode, is the son of a famous actress from a hugely popular 1970's tv show. What is the actresse's name, and what show was she on? Hint

Suzanne Pleschette, "Newhart"

Jean Stapleton, "All In The Family"

Mary Tyler Moore, "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"

Marilu Henner, "Taxi"

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Question 20 of 25

20. Steven is older than his brother Rob.

True

False

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Question 21 of 25

21. In one episode, a girl states that she has had a desperate passionate yearning for Alex ever since she was a little kid. What was her name? Hint

Lorraine

Sharon

Marty

Jane

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Question 22 of 25

22. Skippy once kissed Alex's girlfriend (Lauren) on the lips.

True

False

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Question 23 of 25

23. The kid who played Alex's 14 year old tutor (Eugene Forbes) died in real life of a drug overdose in the early 90's.

True

False

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Question 24 of 25

24. Kirk Cameron was originally wanted to play the part of Alex, but shortly after being offered the role, the creators of "Growing Pains" called him, and he chose to take that role instead.

True

False

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Question 25 of 25

25. Steven almost had an affair in an early episode of the show with a co-worker named Stacy Hughes, who was in love with him. The actress who played Stacy was on another popular 1980's show. What was her name, and the name of the show she was on? Hint

Joanna Kerns, "Growing Pains"

Judith Light, "Who's The Boss"

Shelley Long, "Cheers"

Kirstie Alley, "Cheers"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How old was Alex when he lost his virginity?

Answer: 17

He lost his virginity to a college girl whom he delivered groceries to. Good thing Mr. Adler didn't find out!

2. What was the name of Mallory's second boyfriend on the show?

Answer: Rick

Although at the end of this episode Mallory agreed to keep seeing Rick, he was never again seen in another episode.

3. What is Skippy's middle name?

Answer: Murray

His full name was Irwin Murray Handleman.

4. Where was Alex born?

Answer: Africa

In "A Christmas Story" it was revealed that Elyse and Steven were in Africa with the Peace Corps when she gave birth to Alex.

5. Which of these is not a name of a band Jennifer was in?

Answer: Crazy Keaton Chics

Tina Yothers has her own band in real life called Jaded.

6. At what age did Mallory lose her virginity?

Answer: It was never revealed

She was going to make love to her boyfriend Rick, but got cold feet, and backed out at the last minute.

7. Alex was valedictorian of his high school class.

Answer: False

Alex was confident that he was going to be class valedictorian, but was beat out by his girlfriend Rachel.

8. Which of these people did not guest star on "Family Ties?"

Answer: Heather Locklear

Heather Locklear starred with Michael J. Fox on "Spin City," not "Family Ties."

9. What was Steven's middle name?

Answer: Richard

Donnely was Elyse's last name before getting married.

10. Alex and Lauren got married in the series finale, and moved to New York.

Answer: False

Alex did move to New York in the series finale, but broke up with Lauren a few episodes earlier.

11. What is the name of Mallory's friend who committed suicide?

Answer: Rosalie

This was a very emotional episode.

12. David Faustino, (Bud) from "Married With Children," played in an episode of "Family Ties."

Answer: True

He played Keith, a son caught in the middle of a child custody battle, in: "To Snatch A Keith."

13. Christina Applegate, (Kelly) from "Married With Children," played in an episode of the show.

Answer: True

She played the keyboard in Jennifer's band, The Swinging Corporate Raiders.

14. What is the name of Skippy's little sister?

Answer: Arlene

Arlene only appeared in one episode of the show.

15. Justine Bateman wanted to take some time off the show for awhile in order to go to college, but the show's producer's wouldn't let her.

Answer: True

It was revealed in a Justine Bateman "E! True Hollywood Story". Apparently she was very upset about missing out on the opportunity to go to an Ivy League school. I can't blame her!

16. What was the name of Nick's dog?

Answer: Scrapper

Although in an earlier episode, Steven says that Mallory is allergic to dogs, Nick brings his dog over to the Keaton house in a later episode, and Mallory doesn't seem to be allergic at all.

17. Ellen returned in the show's final episode to wish Alex the best in New York.

Answer: False

Unfortunately they didn't bring Ellen back in the season finale. I think bringing her back and having her declare that she couldn't live without Alex, would have been a perfect ending to the series. But hey, at least they got together in real life.

18. Jack Randolph, the guy who played Steven's dad in the "I Never Killed For My Father" episode, also played the father of Roseanne and Jackie on "Roseanne."

Answer: True

He also played the Father of Bob Newhart's wife on "Newhart."

Answer: Jean Stapleton, "All In The Family"

John Putch is the son of Jean Stapleton, the woman who played the loveable dingbat, Edith Bunker on "All In The Family." John also had a brief cameo on "All In The Family" as a boy scout who noticed a Swastika painted on the Bunkers' front door. Definitely one of the show's most powerful episodes!

20. Steven is older than his brother Rob.

Answer: False

His brother was two years older than him.

21. In one episode, a girl states that she has had a desperate passionate yearning for Alex ever since she was a little kid. What was her name?

Answer: Jane

The character of Jane was played by Michelle Meyrink, who had a role in the hit movie "The Outsiders" in 1982.

22. Skippy once kissed Alex's girlfriend (Lauren) on the lips.

Answer: True

Skippy had recently broken up with Amy, and fell deeply in love with Lauren, and kissed her while on a double date with her, and Alex.

23. The kid who played Alex's 14 year old tutor (Eugene Forbes) died in real life of a drug overdose in the early 90's.

Answer: True

River Phoenix was one of the top young actors out their, but sadly, his life ended way too soon from a drug overdose. I can rarely ever watch him on tv, or in a movie now, without getting tears in my eyes. Especially when I watch him in "Stand By Me."

24. Kirk Cameron was originally wanted to play the part of Alex, but shortly after being offered the role, the creators of "Growing Pains" called him, and he chose to take that role instead.

Answer: False

Matthew Broderick was the one who was originally wanted to play the part of Alex Keaton, but he didn't want to leave New York and move to California, so he declined.

Answer: Judith Light, "Who's The Boss"

Her sexy and provocative role on "Family Ties" was quite the opposite of the wholesome role of Angela that she became best known for on "Who's The Boss."

Source: Author MrMiyagi

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