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"Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc" Trivia Quiz

Here is a trivia quiz on the 2nd episode of the first series of "The West Wing".

A multiple-choice quiz by som18. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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som18

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3 mins

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Quiz #
151,831

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc" mean?
Hint

"After it, therefore because of it"

"Therefore because of it, after it"

"Because of it, therefore after it"

"Therefore after it, because of it"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did the President say would have "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc" on their tombstone? Hint

Sam

Toby

C.J

Josh

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Question 3 of 10

3. Complete the quote: "I drink from the keg of glory, Donna. Bring me the finest ____ and ____ in all the land".
Hint

muffins and bagels

champagne and strawberries

cookies and sweets

beer and chips

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which football team did Donna back over Notre Dame? Hint

Rocky Mountain College

Yeshiva University

Purdue

Central Indiana State

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sam told Josh and Toby about Laurie in this episode.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What age did Toby say Mrs. Landingham was in this episode? Hint

late 50's

late 40's

late 20's

late 30's

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Question 7 of 10

7. Captain Morris Tolliver had a new baby boy called Corey.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did C.J tell Josh she was going to 'kill' in this episode? Hint

President Bartlet

Vice President Hoynes

Toby

Sam

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Question 9 of 10

9. Was Captain Morris Tolliver on the airforce transport that got blown up on its way to Jordan?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did the White House end up hiring Mandy?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc" mean?

Answer: "After it, therefore because of it"

President Bartlet asked Josh what the saying meant first but he couldn't answer properly so Leo informed them all of the right meaning.

2. Who did the President say would have "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc" on their tombstone?

Answer: C.J

C.J was concerned that no one who would visit her tombstone would be able to understand the saying.

3. Complete the quote: "I drink from the keg of glory, Donna. Bring me the finest ____ and ____ in all the land".

Answer: muffins and bagels

Josh was somewhat smug after keeping 443 in committee and putting Mandy out of a client.

4. Which football team did Donna back over Notre Dame?

Answer: Central Indiana State

Donna entered Josh in a college football pool and Josh was shocked over her poor choice of the winner.

5. Sam told Josh and Toby about Laurie in this episode.

Answer: True

Josh and Toby were not pleased with Sam's revelation of Laurie's night job and his connection with her.

6. What age did Toby say Mrs. Landingham was in this episode?

Answer: late 20's

Toby commented, "Sarcasm's a disturbing thing coming from a woman of your age, Mrs. Landingham". Mrs Landingham asked him, "What age would that be, Toby?" He pacified her with "Late twenties". Mrs. Landingham was pleased with his answer but she still wouldn't let him have a cookie.

7. Captain Morris Tolliver had a new baby boy called Corey.

Answer: False

In actual fact, Morris Tolliver had a new baby girl called Corey, which we found out when he talked to Leo.

8. Who did C.J tell Josh she was going to 'kill' in this episode?

Answer: Vice President Hoynes

C.J was not at all happy about a quote the Vice President had fed a reporter and so went to confront him but Josh told her it must be kept off Leo's desk.

9. Was Captain Morris Tolliver on the airforce transport that got blown up on its way to Jordan?

Answer: Yes

At the end of the episode, we find out that the aircraft with Tolliver and many other Americans was shot down and was done so by a fundamentalist Syrian group.

10. Did the White House end up hiring Mandy?

Answer: Yes

Josh finally relents and agrees that they will hire Mandy as their new media consultant but it must be on the condition that she answers to Josh and Toby.

Source: Author som18

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