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A quiz about the popular TV series from the 1970's, "Welcome Back, Kotter".

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

Author
paulbrec

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
228,754

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2334

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (6/10), Guest 63 (8/10), Guest 71 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The actor who played the teacher Gabe Kotter, had the same first name. What was his last name? Hint

Clapison

Christopher

Kaplan

Richardson

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Question 2 of 10

2. What character was famous for raising his hand and saying "Ooo, ooo, ooooooo"? Hint

Arnold Horshack

Freddie Washington

Juan Epstein

Vinnie Barbarino

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Question 3 of 10

3. What character was known for always having an excuse note? Hint

Vinnie Barbarino

Arnold Horshack

Juan Epstein

Freddie Washington

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which part of New York did "Welcome Back, Kotter" take place? Hint

Brooklyn

The Bronx

Manhattan

Queens

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Mr. Kotter's wife's name? Hint

Janice

Julie

Jackie

Jannet

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the "tough guy" from the rival school? Hint

Carvelli

Cartelli

Carvel

Carter

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the school where the series takes place? Hint

Lincoln

Buchanan

Nelson

Brooklyn

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why did the series end? Hint

They ran out of ideas.

The writer's quit.

Marcia Strassman left.

Gabe and John left.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these did the school "suddenly" have in the last season? Hint

A radio station

A student lounge

A staff lounge

A student store

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Question 10 of 10

10. In one episode, Juan got in trouble for painting _______ on the side of the school. Hint

a "bad word"

graffiti

a nude of Julie

himself

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Apr 13 2024 : Guest 67: 6/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 63: 8/10
Mar 30 2024 : Guest 71: 8/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 68: 10/10
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 75: 8/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 209: 7/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 167: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The actor who played the teacher Gabe Kotter, had the same first name. What was his last name?

Answer: Kaplan

In addition to televison, Gabe Kaplan also did stand-up comedy.
INTERESTING NOTE: The group of students that Mr. Kotter taught were called Sweathogs.

2. What character was famous for raising his hand and saying "Ooo, ooo, ooooooo"?

Answer: Arnold Horshack

Ron Palillo played the character of Horshack. Ron was also Torchy in the "Snake Eater" series of films.

3. What character was known for always having an excuse note?

Answer: Juan Epstein

Juan had a note for every occasion. Usually it was signed "Epstein's Mother".

4. Which part of New York did "Welcome Back, Kotter" take place?

Answer: Brooklyn

The opening credits always began with a shot of a sign that said "Brooklyn...Fourth largest city in America..."
INTERESTING NOTE: John Sylvester White who played the vice principal Mr. Woodman, died of cancer in 1988.

5. What was Mr. Kotter's wife's name?

Answer: Julie

Julie was played by Marcia Strassman. She went on to play guest roles on other series such as "E/R", "Baywatch" and "Third Watch".

6. Who was the "tough guy" from the rival school?

Answer: Carvelli

Carvelli was the leader of the gang in the episode "Sweatside Story". He also challenged Horshack to a boxing match in "Horshack vs. Carvelli", an episode written by Gary Shandling.

7. What was the name of the school where the series takes place?

Answer: Buchanan

James Buchanan High School, apparently a fictitious school located in central Brooklyn.
INTERESTING NOTE: The actor who played Mr. Kotter went back into stand-up comedy a few years later, with a spot on the Montreal Comedy Festival.

8. Why did the series end?

Answer: Gabe and John left.

Gabe Kaplan had "creative differences" with the producers, and John Travolta left to pursue a career on the big screen.

9. Which one of these did the school "suddenly" have in the last season?

Answer: A student store

A student-run store magically appeared in the last season, right across the hall from Mr. Kotter's classroom. There was always a staff lounge, and as far as we know, a radio station. There was never a student lounge.

10. In one episode, Juan got in trouble for painting _______ on the side of the school.

Answer: a nude of Julie

Juan did a "special project" for art class. Gabe was not impressed.
INTERESTING NOTE: This show was originally banned in Boston.

Source: Author paulbrec

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