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The Rules Trivia Quiz

The team is expected to memorize all of Gibbs' rules. Have you? How about the other team members' personal rules?

A multiple-choice quiz by KGibbs82. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
KGibbs82

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,895

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1144

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (6/10), Guest 199 (6/10), Guest 188 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Gibbs started the rules after working with Mike Franks.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. What rule did Tony say he'd have to break in the episode "Flesh and Blood"? Hint

"Always wear gloves at a crime scene."

"Never say you're sorry, it's a sign of weakness"

"Never take anything for granted."

"Never get personally involved in a case."

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Question 3 of 10

3. What's rule 18? Hint

"Sometimes - you're wrong."

"Clean up your messes."

"It's better to ask forgiveness than ask permission."

"Your case, your lead."

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Question 4 of 10

4. Gibbs' rule #9 is, "Never go anywhere without a knife." What is Abby's rule #9? Hint

"A hug makes everything better."

"Cheer up Gibbs when he's cranky."

"Always keep a spare."

"Say please to Major Maspec."

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Question 5 of 10

5. What's Tony's rule number 1? Hint

"Don't date a woman who eats more then you."

"Never sit on the sidelines when your people need you."

"Work smarter, not harder."

"Never ask a woman her weight on the first date."

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Abby's rule number 1? Hint

"Never doubt Gibbs' gut."

"Don't touch my machines."

"Never lie to Abby."

"Don't question my forensics."

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Question 7 of 10

7. What rule saved McGee? Hint

"Never go anywhere without a knife."

"Never take anything for granted."

"Never date a co-worker."

"Always wear gloves at a crime scene."

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who came up with the "unspoken" rule? Hint

Gibbs

Mike

Tony

Jack

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Question 9 of 10

9. Finish the quote: "In the immortal words of Leroy Jethro Gibbs 'I don't believe in ____________.'"

Answer: (One Word - plural)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which rule has been the hardest one for Gibbs to follow? Hint

"Never get personally involved in a case."

"When the job is done, walk away."

"Never date a coworker."

"Never take anything for granted."

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Gibbs started the rules after working with Mike Franks.

Answer: False

His rules came from Shannon. We find this out in the episode "Heartland." She said, "You've got to have a code to live by."

2. What rule did Tony say he'd have to break in the episode "Flesh and Blood"?

Answer: "Never say you're sorry, it's a sign of weakness"

Tony apologized for letting things get out of hand during his protection duty (for which Gibbs head slapped him repeatedly with a cowboy hat!) and Gibbs said, "It was covered by rule #18."

3. What's rule 18?

Answer: "It's better to ask forgiveness than ask permission."

Tony quotes it and says "So, I'm forgiven? Gibbs says, "No, you've been distracted by your father."

4. Gibbs' rule #9 is, "Never go anywhere without a knife." What is Abby's rule #9?

Answer: "Always keep a spare."

Tony tells Abs that she's going to have to work the case caffeine free. Abby says, "Bite your tongue!" and points to her fridge where there is a spare Caf-pow.

5. What's Tony's rule number 1?

Answer: "Never sit on the sidelines when your people need you."

He said this to Gibbs when they are both going to help Ziva. Gibbs head slaps him (with a cellphone in his hand...Ouch!), and Tony says he can arrest him for striking a federal officer.

6. What is Abby's rule number 1?

Answer: "Never lie to Abby."

In the episode "Toxic" Abby is told that she is making a cure for people who are ill. Turns out she is making a weapon. When she finds out she is MAD! KGibbs82's rule number 1: Don't make Abby (or Gibbs) MAD.

7. What rule saved McGee?

Answer: "Never take anything for granted."

Abby comes into the squad room saying, "Rule number 8 is going to save you McGee." Ziva and Tony start quoting different rules, but Gibbs corrects them. Abby says, "Correcto, Jefe. But then again, you did make up the rules..."

8. Who came up with the "unspoken" rule?

Answer: Mike

Mike came to help Gibbs and told him, "You do what you have to for family." Gibbs asks, "What rule is that?" Mike answers, "The unspoken one."

9. Finish the quote: "In the immortal words of Leroy Jethro Gibbs 'I don't believe in ____________.'"

Answer: Coincidences

That is rule number 39 for those who are interested.

10. Which rule has been the hardest one for Gibbs to follow?

Answer: "Never get personally involved in a case."

We find this out in the episode "Obsession." Tony goes down to Gibbs' basement and says, "I broke rule number ten. Again."

Source: Author KGibbs82

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