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The Princess And The Pauper Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the on-and-off-again couple, Dwayne and Whitley of "A Different World." Questions are from the early and later years of the show.

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

Author
tiffwal

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,456

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
793

Last 3 plays: Landon2logan (9/10), Guest 108 (10/10), Guest 172 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What are Dwayne and Whitley's middle names? Hint

Cleofus/Diane

Woodson/Elaine

James/Marie

Cleofus/Marion

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the first season, why did Whitley slap Dwayne? Hint

He kissed her

He cheated on her

She thought he lied about being in her room past curfew

He spilled a drink on her expensive blouse

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Question 3 of 10

3. Over the years Dwayne and Whitley just couldn't seem to get together and stay together. Who was NOT one of their obstacles? Hint

Kinu

Suzanne

Julian

Byron

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Whitley's nickname for Dwayne? Hint

Pookie

Babycakes

Chipmunk

Cupcake

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does Dwayne say Whitley's one physical flaw is? Hint

Her hands

Her feet

Her ears

Her skinny legs

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did Whitley use to make Dwayne jealous? Hint

Ron

Byron

Julian

Chip

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Question 7 of 10

7. Dwayne's mother didn't like Whitley. Who did she want Dwayne to be with instead? Hint

Kim

Jaleesa

Freddi

Suzanne

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did Dwayne and Whitley have internships? Hint

Sony Studios/Em's Gallery

G E/Kinishewa

Kinishewa/E H Wright

G M Motors/Arthur and Associates

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Question 9 of 10

9. Can you finish the birthday song that Dwayne wrote for Whitley. "Happy Birthday, Happy Fourth Of July." Hint

"You make me so happy that I wanna cry!"

"For the women I love, for her my love will never die!"

"I hope you enjoy your happy birthday bean pie!"

"I love you so much, my little sweetie pie!"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did Dwayne and Whitley go for their honeymoon? Hint

The Bahamas

The Virgin Islands

New York

Los Angeles

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 23 2024 : Landon2logan: 9/10
Apr 18 2024 : Guest 108: 10/10
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10
Apr 03 2024 : Guest 69: 10/10
Mar 29 2024 : Guest 75: 8/10
Mar 20 2024 : Faye152: 9/10
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 172: 4/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10
Mar 03 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are Dwayne and Whitley's middle names?

Answer: Cleofus/Marion

In the the episode when Dwayne and the gang are on vacation, Dwayne's middle name is read from the rental car contract. Woodson is Dwayne's father's name. In the "Whitley Scrooge" episode, her mother, Marion, played one of the visiting spirits. She called Whitley by her full name. "Whitley Marion Gilbert."

2. In the first season, why did Whitley slap Dwayne?

Answer: She thought he lied about being in her room past curfew

Dwayne was tutoring Denise in the study lounge of the girls dorm. When they realized they'd lost track of time, it was already past curfew. The only way to sneak out was through Whitley's room. Whitley was asleep, so she didn't see him. Dwayne let people think more was going on in that room than "sneaking out."

3. Over the years Dwayne and Whitley just couldn't seem to get together and stay together. Who was NOT one of their obstacles?

Answer: Suzanne

Suzanne, also Col. Taylor's daughter, dated Dwayne BEFORE he and Whitley really started to like each other.

4. What was Whitley's nickname for Dwayne?

Answer: Pookie

Whitley to Dwayne: "I'm never letting you go, not my Pookie."

5. What does Dwayne say Whitley's one physical flaw is?

Answer: Her feet

When they were quizzing each other for the "Academic Bowl," Dwayne told Whitley that he always thought she was beautiful, until she took her shoes off. He said she had feet like "Bubbles the Chimp." That may be because Jasmine Guy (Whitley) has been a dancer for years, and it can be pretty hard on the feet.

6. Who did Whitley use to make Dwayne jealous?

Answer: Ron

When Dwayne started dating Kinu, Whitley went out with Ron, Dwayne's best friend. She hoped it would make him jealous enough to dump Kinu, and be with her.

7. Dwayne's mother didn't like Whitley. Who did she want Dwayne to be with instead?

Answer: Kim

Dwayne's mother always made it a point to tell Dwayne, "Kimberly Reese, Kimberly Reese! That's the girl I want for you. She got pretty white teeth just like your mama!"

8. Where did Dwayne and Whitley have internships?

Answer: Kinishewa/E H Wright

Dwayne was an Engineering major, and Whitley was an Art History major. They both ended up getting full time positions with these companies.

9. Can you finish the birthday song that Dwayne wrote for Whitley. "Happy Birthday, Happy Fourth Of July."

Answer: "I hope you enjoy your happy birthday bean pie!"

Dwayne wrote this for Whitley's birthday when he was planning her surprise party. Whitley found out about it, and tried to plan it herself through Kim. When Dwayne found out what she was up to, he decided to teach her a lesson, and made her think he had cancelled the party.

10. Where did Dwayne and Whitley go for their honeymoon?

Answer: Los Angeles

Dwayne and Whitley were on their honeymoon in Los Angeles during the riots that occurred after the police officers that beat Rodney King were acquitted. Because their rental car was stolen, Dwayne couldn't pick Whitley up from the mall and she was stranded for a while.

Source: Author tiffwal

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