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Spenser: For Hire Trivia Quiz

Any fans of the crime drama series, "Spenser: For Hire"? This quiz is for you!

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

Author
MichiKen

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
363,769

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
143

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. "Spenser: For Hire" is based on the crime novel series by which author? Hint

Robert Parker

James Patterson

Mickey Spillane

Steve Martini

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Question 2 of 10

2. What city is the setting for "Spenser: For Hire"? Hint

Chicago

Philadelphia

Boston

Buffalo

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of Spenser's African-American sidekick? Hint

Moochie

Hawk

Huggy Bear

Sporty James

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which legendary tough guy actor guest starred in the pilot episode? Hint

Kirk Douglas

Burt Lancaster

Chuck Connors

Charles Bronson

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Question 5 of 10

5. In season 2, the character of Susan Silverman was replaced by Rita Fiore. Who played Rita Fiore? Hint

Carolyn McCormick

Jacklyn Smith

Andie McDowell

Barbara Stock

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which "A Different World" star made a guest appearance on "Spenser.."? Hint

Sinbad

Kadeem Hardison

Jasmine Guy

Jada Pinkett

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Question 7 of 10

7. After Spenser's apartment burns down, he moves into an apartment above what kind of establishment? Hint

Fire station

Restaurant

Strip club

Theatre

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was character Susan Silverman's occupation? Hint

Nurse

Psychologist

Attorney

High school English teacher

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which "Dirty Dozen" cast member played the role of Lt. Martin Quirk? Hint

Telly Savalas

Lee Marvin

Charles Bronson

Richard Jaeckel

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was character Rita Fiore's occupation? Hint

Chief of Police

Public defender

Assistant District Attorney

Social worker

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Spenser: For Hire" is based on the crime novel series by which author?

Answer: Robert Parker

Robert Parker is also the author of the "Jesse Stone" series. Tom Selleck starred in the made for TV movies that were based on that character.

2. What city is the setting for "Spenser: For Hire"?

Answer: Boston

During the opening credits, Robert Urich's character can be seen taking in a Celtics game at the Boston Garden.

3. What is the name of Spenser's African-American sidekick?

Answer: Hawk

After the "Spenser.." series ended, Avery Brooks reprised his role as Hawk in the TV series, "A Man Called Hawk".

4. Which legendary tough guy actor guest starred in the pilot episode?

Answer: Chuck Connors

Chuck Connors played King Powers, a character in one of Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels.

5. In season 2, the character of Susan Silverman was replaced by Rita Fiore. Who played Rita Fiore?

Answer: Carolyn McCormick

Barbara Stock returned to play Susan Silverman in season 3.

6. Which "A Different World" star made a guest appearance on "Spenser.."?

Answer: Kadeem Hardison

Kadeem Hardison guest starred in a 1987 episode, just a few months before the pilot episode of "A Different World" aired.

7. After Spenser's apartment burns down, he moves into an apartment above what kind of establishment?

Answer: Fire station

The firefighters let Spenser live there as a way of saying thanks for saving the life of one of their own.

8. What was character Susan Silverman's occupation?

Answer: Psychologist

Susan received her doctorate in Psychology before the series ended.

9. Which "Dirty Dozen" cast member played the role of Lt. Martin Quirk?

Answer: Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel left the series before it ended.

10. What was character Rita Fiore's occupation?

Answer: Assistant District Attorney

Actress Carolyn McCormick became a semi-regular cast member on the series "Law and Order" in the 1990's.

Source: Author MichiKen

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