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"Nurse Jackie" Primer Trivia Quiz

Welcome to season 1 and the world of nurse Jackie Peyton in actress Edie Falco's highly acclaimed Showtime dramedy series. Meet the tough yet soft-hearted caretaker and her interesting ensemble of co-workers.

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

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The series centers around the ER/Trauma unit of a New York City hospital. What is the name of the medical center? Hint

All Souls'

St. Joseph's

St. Mary's

All Saints'

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Question 2 of 10

2. Jackie is married with two daughters. What is her husband's occupation? Hint

Attorney

Policeman

Steel worker

Bar owner

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Question 3 of 10

3. With whom is Jackie having an affair? Hint

Eddie

Alex

Billy

Ron

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the nurse trainee assigned to Jackie? Hint

Zoey

Toni

Tootsie

Amy

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the nickname of the very handsome physician? Hint

Sly

Face

Coop

Brando

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is Akalitis? Hint

Surgeon

Cardiologist

Hospital administrator

Secretary

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Question 7 of 10

7. With which mythological god does one of the male nurses share a name? Hint

Apollo

Odin

Zeus

Thor

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Question 8 of 10

8. What are the names of Jackie's two young daughters? Hint

Jada and Missy

Grace and Fiona

Christine and Frances

Sophia and Brandy

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Question 9 of 10

9. With what type of accent does Jackie's female doctor friend speak? Hint

Southern U.S.

Brooklyn

British

Spanish

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of Jackie's co-workers is a recovered drug addict? Hint

Pete

Sam

Ray

Chris

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The series centers around the ER/Trauma unit of a New York City hospital. What is the name of the medical center?

Answer: All Saints'

In keeping with its name, the hospital's chapel has several life-sized statues of holy men and women. Interestingly, an obviously crazy man lives in an apartment across the street and shouts his messages from an open upstairs window. Hospital employees call him "God".

2. Jackie is married with two daughters. What is her husband's occupation?

Answer: Bar owner

Actor Dominic Fumusa plays Jackie's husband Kevin. He is hardworking and a good father, but clueless about his wife's pain killer dependence and extramarital affair.

3. With whom is Jackie having an affair?

Answer: Eddie

Conveniently, Eddie Walzer is the hospital's pharmacist and the primary source of Jackie's pain pills. If you think actor Paul Schulze who portrays Eddie looks familiar, he played Father Phil on several episodes of "The Sopranos".

4. What is the name of the nurse trainee assigned to Jackie?

Answer: Zoey

Jackie is not thrilled when rookie nurse Zoey Barkow is assigned to her, but she soon warms to the spunky and energetic trainee. Actress Merritt Wever won a supporting actress Emmy for her portrayal of the nurse that idolizes her mentor.

5. What is the nickname of the very handsome physician?

Answer: Coop

Actor Peter Facinelli portrays Dr. Fitch Cooper who has a form of Tourettes Syndrome that causes him to grab a woman's breast when he is overly nervous. "Twilight" fans will recognize Facinelli who plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the movie series.

6. Who is Akalitis?

Answer: Hospital administrator

Gloria Akalitis is portrayed by character actress Anna Deavere Smith. Gloria is a very capable administrator who often looks the other way regarding Nurse Jackie's actions and unorthodox behavior.

7. With which mythological god does one of the male nurses share a name?

Answer: Thor

Thor Lundgren is played by actor Stephen Wallem. The part of a massive, gay nurse is Wallem's debut in television or film. The Screen Actors Guild nominated the series for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

8. What are the names of Jackie's two young daughters?

Answer: Grace and Fiona

Young actresses Ruby Jerins and Makenzie Aladjem play Grace and Fiona. While Fiona is happy and carefree, Grace is the serious one who worries a lot about many things.

9. With what type of accent does Jackie's female doctor friend speak?

Answer: British

Dr. Eleanor O'Hara is portrayed by London-born actress Eve Best. Dr. O'Hara is both wealthy and stylish and prefers giving away her clothes rather than taking them to the dry cleaners. She and Jackie are very close.

10. Which of Jackie's co-workers is a recovered drug addict?

Answer: Sam

Arjun Gupta portrays nurse Sam. Although Jackie is fully functional while taking pain medication, Sam, as a former addict, recognizes and comments on her symptoms which she vehemently denies.

Source: Author pscottsa

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