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Father's Day Trivia Quiz

Normally a beacon of professional cool, Major Houlihan is rattled by the impending visit of her father. Meanwhile, a gift from an appreciative patient causes some unexpected problems. What do you recall of this episode?

A multiple-choice quiz by sweetness15. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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sweetness15

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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270,150

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the gung-ho nickname of Houlihan's father? Hint

"Howitzer" Al

"Hop-A-Long" Hal

"Hollering" Hal

"Heroic" Hal

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Question 2 of 10

2. Prior to Mr. Houlihan's arrival, Hawkeye is off to the mess hall for breakfast. What does Hawkeye "lovingly" call the mess hall? Hint

Our Tomain Palace

Che Cesspool

The Department of Cruel and Unusual Nourishment

The Gastritis Inn

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Question 3 of 10

3. After inspecting his daughter's nursing staff, Mr. Houlihan sees something that greatly disturbs him. What is it? Hint

Klinger running around in a blue Greta Garbo dress.

The non-military attire worn by B.J. and Hawkeye.

Hawkeye returning half-drunk from a late-night date.

Sgt. Rizzo holding a dice game behind the mess hall.

4. Meanwhile, a grateful patient promises to reward the 4077 with a special gift that's actually targeted for a general's dinner table. Ever valiant, what does the patient tell Hawkeye and BJ? Hint

"This time he gets canned liver and you get prime steak."

"This time he gets fish cake and you dine on swine."

"This time he eats rack of Spam and you eat T-bone."

"This time he can eat hot dogs and you can eat sirloin."

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Question 5 of 10

5. After overhearing that Hawkeye and BJ have "purloined some sirloin," how does Winchester tell his bunkmates that he wants in? Hint

"I'll give you three bottles of Scotch for some tenderloin."

"Aren't we the Four Musketeers?"

"Hawk, Beej, haven't we always shared our good fortune?"

"Gentleman, make mine medium rare."

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Question 6 of 10

6. What event in the operating room happens in front of Margaret's father and further unnerves Margaret? Hint

Margaret gives BJ the wrong scalpel.

A nurse loses a patient's chart.

Klinger, in drag, drops a pint of blood.

Margaret drops a tool tray.

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Question 7 of 10

7. That night, how does Mr. Houlihan show his contempt for Hawkeye and BJ? Hint

He insults them to their faces and storms out of the Swamp.

He refuses to drink with them and storms out of the bar.

He begins to write an official letter of complaint.

He chews out Col. Potter for allowing them to behave as they do.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does Mr. Potter finally get Mr. Houlihan to admit during a farewell conversation in the VIP tent? Hint

He left the operating room because he couldn't stomach what he was watching.

He was dying.

He believed his daughter was not a fabulous nurse.

He believed he was a failure as a father.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does Margaret hear from her dad that elates her at the end? Hint

He apologizes, praises her and asks to extend his visit.

He tells her she is the best nurse in Korea.

He praises her and asks her to meet him in Tokyo for a visit next month.

He says he's like her to work with him after the war.

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Question 10 of 10

10. As for the beef, there is a happy ending. But what must the diners use to bribe the M.P. who found them eating the steaks? Hint

Some beef with a side helping of mushrooms

Some beef with a plate of cole slaw

Some beef with a side helping of sauteed onions

Some beef with an ear of corn

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the gung-ho nickname of Houlihan's father?

Answer: "Howitzer" Al

Margaret has long been proud of being the daughter of a career military man. However, his past military glories that earned him the nickname were never mentioned in the series.

2. Prior to Mr. Houlihan's arrival, Hawkeye is off to the mess hall for breakfast. What does Hawkeye "lovingly" call the mess hall?

Answer: The Department of Cruel and Unusual Nourishment

The mess tent will prove to be a vital location later in this episode.

3. After inspecting his daughter's nursing staff, Mr. Houlihan sees something that greatly disturbs him. What is it?

Answer: The non-military attire worn by B.J. and Hawkeye.

As usual, Hawkeye and B.J. are attired in bathrobe and matching leisure clothes, which annoys the "by the book" visitor to no end.

4. Meanwhile, a grateful patient promises to reward the 4077 with a special gift that's actually targeted for a general's dinner table. Ever valiant, what does the patient tell Hawkeye and BJ?

Answer: "This time he gets canned liver and you get prime steak."

The beef treat arrives in a huge crate marked "Educational Materials," but it comes as a very frozen side of beef. So time must be spent to thaw it out. But where can they hide it for 24 hours, especially with Margaret's unhappy dad on the grounds?

5. After overhearing that Hawkeye and BJ have "purloined some sirloin," how does Winchester tell his bunkmates that he wants in?

Answer: "Aren't we the Four Musketeers?"

A rare but endearing side to Winchester is how warmly weasely he becomes when he wants something from somebody.

6. What event in the operating room happens in front of Margaret's father and further unnerves Margaret?

Answer: Margaret drops a tool tray.

Seconds after the mishap, Mr. Houlihan walks out of the operating room, which leaves Margaret even more distraught.

7. That night, how does Mr. Houlihan show his contempt for Hawkeye and BJ?

Answer: He refuses to drink with them and storms out of the bar.

The next morning, Margaret goes after Hawkeye and BJ, and only calms down when Col. Potter tells her that her father began the argument. She still believes her father is not proud of her, as he plans to leave the 4077 right away.

8. What does Mr. Potter finally get Mr. Houlihan to admit during a farewell conversation in the VIP tent?

Answer: He left the operating room because he couldn't stomach what he was watching.

Potter sympathizes with Mr. Houlihan, but he reminds him that Margaret needs to hear that her father loves and is proud of her.

9. What does Margaret hear from her dad that elates her at the end?

Answer: He praises her and asks her to meet him in Tokyo for a visit next month.

This episode produces one of the best Loretta Swit performances in the series. She shows a rarely seen vulnerability, yet she never loses all of her gusto.

10. As for the beef, there is a happy ending. But what must the diners use to bribe the M.P. who found them eating the steaks?

Answer: Some beef with a side helping of mushrooms

The m.p. is also reminded that the evidence he so badly needs is being eaten. Good eats plus good company equals no case.

Source: Author sweetness15

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