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1. "The Facts of Life Goes to Paris Pt. 1"- Which hotel was Ms. Garrett staying at while in Paris?


Answer: Le Petit Ritz

Interesting Information:
The girls would be taking a bus to a different location, but she told Tootie that the owner of the hotel was sending a car to pick her up from the airport. Tootie assumed a limo, but what showed up was a tiny Volkswagen. When she left them, Ms. Garrett told the girls she'd see them all in four weeks for the flight home.

At the time of writing this quiz, 2015, the incorrect choices were hotels located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Facts of Life Goes to Paris
 
Some incorrect choices:
Maison Dupuy Hotel, Hotel St. Marie, Hotel Provincial

2. What school do the girls attend?


Answer: Eastland School for Girls

Interesting Information:
The girls were at Eastland in Peekskill, NY during the majority of the show. The show went from having a bunch of girls in it to focusing on just four girls, and one of them, Jo, came in on season two when the other three were there from the beginning. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "The Facts of Life" One Good TV Show!
 
Some incorrect choices:
Lexington Academy, Hartsbrook Elite, Chestnut Prep

3. What did Tootie do to prove she's not a kid anymore?


Answer: Drank a bottle of wine

Interesting Information:
This was from the first episode of season three - "Growing Pains." Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Season Three of "The Facts Of Life"
 
Some incorrect choices:
Rode off on Jo's motorcycle, Swore, Stopped being Natalie's friend

4. What well-known TV dad played Beverly Ann's ex-husband, Frank Stickle?


Answer: Dick Van Patten

Interesting Information:
Dick Van Patten was patriarch Tom Bradford from "Eight is Enough". Interesting side note: Although Alan Thicke wasn't on "Facts" at any point, he and ex-wife Gloria Loring did write the theme song. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Characters Portrayed By Famous People
 
Some incorrect choices:
Robert Reed, Alan Thicke, Carroll O'Connor

5. As a class project, who was Blair married to?


Answer: Wilbur Waldo

Interesting Information:
"Sweet Sorrow" in season 3, Blair was not thrilled with her husband, for a school project. She said she was 'looking for twin beds'. In the meantime Jo's ex-boyfriend shows up, but she has eyes for another guy that is her class project 'husband'. Like every episode, everything worked out with a hug as Jo hugs Mrs. Garrett. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Facts of the "Facts of Life"
 
Some incorrect choices:
William Wacko, Walter Wonder, Willy Wonka

6. In what year did "The Facts of Life" first debut in the United States?


Answer: 1979

Interesting Information:
"The Facts of Life" first aired on August 24, 1979. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "The Facts of Life" - Fun Facts
 
Some incorrect choices:
1978, 1980, 1981

7. What was the name of the the waiter at the male strip club that Blair and Jo took Mrs. Garrett?


Answer: Kenny

Interesting Information:
He tells them his name when he comes to take their drink orders. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Facts Of Life
 
Some incorrect choices:
Paul, Brad, Steve

8. What holiday is the reunion on?


Answer: Thanksgiving

Interesting Information:
They plan on having it on Thanksgiving but end up having it a day early. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: 'The Facts of Life Reunion'
 
Some incorrect choices:
Christmas, Easter, Halloween

9. In the first season who tried to get their parents back together?


Answer: Molly

Interesting Information:
Molly - played by Molly Ringwald, later went on to 80s movie fame as part of the 'Brat Pack'. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 'Facts of Life' - New and Old
 
Some incorrect choices:
Blair, Natalie, Sue Ann

10. What private school did the girls attend, in their younger years?


Answer: Eastland Academy

Interesting Information:
Eastland Academy was the private school attended by the girls in their younger years in the classic TV series, Facts of Life. The school was an all-girls boarding school located in Peekskill, New York. The show followed the lives of a group of girls who lived in the Eastland Academy dormitory, and their housemother, Mrs. Garrett. The show tackled various issues such as friendship, relationships, and growing up. The show was a spin-off of the popular TV series, Diff'rent Strokes, and aired from 1979 to 1988. Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: 'Facts Of Life'
 
Some incorrect choices:
Jefferson Academy, Westland Academy, Brettwood Academy

11. Which girl blackens Blair's eye?


Answer: Sue Ann

Interesting Information:
I believe this happened in the season one finale "Dope". Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Facts Of Life
 
Some incorrect choices:
Molly, Jo, Tootie

12. What is the name of the person who plays Jo?


Answer: Nancy McKeon

Interesting Information:
well Susan Olsen played Cindy in 'The Brady Bunch' and Lisa played Blair and Kim played Tootie. Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: 'The Facts Of Life'
 
Some incorrect choices:
Susan Olsen, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields

13. What is name of the school that the girls attend?


Answer: Eastland

From Quiz: 'Facts Of Life' For Dummies
 
Some incorrect choices:
Peakskill, Bates Academy, Warner Academy

14. The actress who played Mrs. Garrett is?


Answer: Charlotte Rae

From Quiz: 'The Facts Of Life' Actresses

15. What color hair does Cindy have on the earlier 'Facts of Life' episodes?


Answer: blonde

From Quiz: Facts Of Life
 
Some incorrect choices:
red, brown, black

16. Who competed against Blair for Queen of the Harvest Dance?


Answer: Cindy

Interesting Information:
'Rough Housing' Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 'The Facts Of Life'
 
Some incorrect choices:
Molly, Jennifer, Tootie

17. Who was the exchange student from Australia?


Answer: Pippa

Interesting Information:
Pippa was on the show for only one year. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: 'Facts Of Life' Characters
 
Some incorrect choices:
Jo, Beverly Ann, Andy

18. "The Facts of Life Goes to Paris Pt. 1"- Which of the girls was *not* taking pictures through the bus windows on their way to the Gerard School?


Answer: Jo

Interesting Information:
Tootie kept exclaiming "I can't believe it" as she snapped pictures. Her over exuberance was annoying to Jo. Natalie and Blair also had cameras and were taking photos, but less so than Tootie. The stern looking headmistress, Miss Southwick, warned them not to put their hands outside of the windows.

Vivian Brown played Miss Southwick. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Facts of Life Goes to Paris
 
Some incorrect choices:
Natalie, Tootie, Blair

19. Which girl was always snooping around to hear the latest gossip?


Answer: Tootie

Interesting Information:
Tootie was the youngest of the group and was always trying to find out what is going on at Eastland. In season one, she was seen rolling around on skates. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "The Facts of Life" One Good TV Show!
 
Some incorrect choices:
Blair, Jo, Natalie

20. In what episode does Jo's boyfriend break up with her after she spends too much time with a boy from Bates?


Answer: Sweet Sorrow

Interesting Information:
Jo's boyfriend in this episode was named Eddie and she wore his ring around her neck all time. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Season Three of "The Facts Of Life"
 
Some incorrect choices:
Fear Strikes Back, Green-eyed monster, The Affair

21. What now famous hottie was the girls' handyman/neighbor?


Answer: George Clooney

Interesting Information:
George was cute even back then. Before he became a hot commodity from "ER", he was the girls' neighbor and friend. Mr. Clooney also starred on a little known sitcom called "E/R"! Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: Characters Portrayed By Famous People
 
Some incorrect choices:
Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon

22. What is Natalie's grandmother's name?


Answer: Grandma Mona

Interesting Information:
The episode, "From Russia With Love" brought changed plans for Natalie. Natalie was hoping for a little romantic weekend and ended up with her Jewish grandmother coming for a visit, spoiling any hopes of romance for Natalie. The two agree at the end of the episode to treat each other with a little respect, of course, the two hug with Grandma agreeing to treat Natalie as an adult and Natalie agreeing to not think that Grandma is too old! Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Facts of the "Facts of Life"
 
Some incorrect choices:
Grandma Moses, Mimi, Nana

23. What actress played Edna Garrett on the series?


Answer: Charlotte Rae

Interesting Information:
Charlotte Rae played Edna Garrett on the series from 1979-1986. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: "The Facts of Life" - Fun Facts
 
Some incorrect choices:
Charlotte Ray, Cloris Leachman, Molly Ringwald

24. Whose boyfriend was one of the strippers and what was his name?


Answer: Blair/Cliff

Interesting Information:
He was Dr. Love and when his mask came off, Blair ran out. He was dancing to pay his way through medical school. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Facts Of Life
 
Some incorrect choices:
Natalie/Snake, Tootie/Jeff, Jo/Eddie

25. Who couldn't make it?


Answer: Jo

Interesting Information:
She was stuck in L.A. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: 'The Facts of Life Reunion'
 
Some incorrect choices:
Blair, Natalie, Tootie

26. What occurred to make Blair fall for with Mr. Bradley?


Answer: Flood

Interesting Information:
When they returned to Eastland, Blair insisted on calling the headmaster 'Steve'. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 'Facts of Life' - New and Old
 
Some incorrect choices:
Fire, Snow storm, Car accident

27. What type of car did Mrs. Garrett drive?


Answer: Volkswagon Beetle

Interesting Information:
Mrs. Garrett, the housemother in the classic TV series Facts of Life, drove a Volkswagen Beetle. The Beetle, also known as the Bug, was a popular car in the 1970s and 1980s due to its affordability and unique design. It was produced by the German automaker Volkswagen from 1938 until 2003. The Beetle's distinctive shape and cultural impact have made it an icon of the 20th century, and it remains a beloved classic car today. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 'Facts Of Life'
 
Some incorrect choices:
Chevette, Mercedes, Pick-up truck

28. In season one, who went on a crash diet the same time Mrs. Garrett did?


Answer: Sue Ann

Interesting Information:
This was in the season one episode "Dieting". Sue Ann Weaver was played by Julie Piekarski for 17 episodes. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Facts Of Life
 
Some incorrect choices:
Blair, Tootie, Molly

29. What state was Lisa Whelchel born in?


Answer: Texas

From Quiz: 'The Facts Of Life'

30. Who gets mad when Tootie sings Celebration?


Answer: Natalie

From Quiz: 'Facts Of Life' For All
 
Some incorrect choices:
Mrs. Garret, Jo, Blair

31. Who owns a motorcycle?


Answer: Jo

From Quiz: 'Facts Of Life' For Dummies
 
Some incorrect choices:
Blair, Natalie, Tootie

32. The actress who played Natalie is?


Answer: Mindy Cohn

From Quiz: 'The Facts Of Life' Actresses

33. Who was the lady who took care of the girls and was in charge of the dorm?


Answer: Mrs. Garrett

From Quiz: Facts Of Life
 
Some incorrect choices:
Mrs. Levy, Mrs. Smithdale, Mrs. Garlit

34. Who did Mr. Garrett (Mrs. Garrett's ex-husband) teach to play poker?


Answer: Tootie

Interesting Information:
'The Return of Mr. Garrett' Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 'The Facts Of Life'
 
Some incorrect choices:
Natalie, Blair, Cindy

35. Who adopted Andy?


Answer: Beverly Ann

Interesting Information:
The foster family couldn't keep Andy anymore, so Beverly Ann adopted him. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: 'Facts Of Life' Characters
 
Some incorrect choices:
Jo, Blair, Tootie

36. Who came from being a housemaid for the Drumonds to being a school dietitian at Eastland?


Answer: Edna Garrett

Interesting Information:
Edna came from the show "Diff'rent Strokes" to be on "The Facts of Life". She eventually left and her sister came in to be the girls' housemother. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "The Facts of Life" One Good TV Show!
 
Some incorrect choices:
Edna Baker, Elouise Baker, Emily Garrett

37. In the episode "Legacy," what did Blair find out about her grandfather that made her so upset?


Answer: He was a member of the KKK

Interesting Information:
In this episode the library was supposed to be named after her grandfather but she had them change it to the Eastland Library. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: Season Three of "The Facts Of Life"
 
Some incorrect choices:
He wasn't always rich, He wasn't her real grandfather, He died and no one told her

38. In the last two episodes, there were two child actors that have become pretty well-known movie actors. One of those actors played a student by the name of Adam. Who was he?


Answer: Seth Green

Interesting Information:
Seth was on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and also was in the "Austin Powers" movies and 2004's "Without A Paddle". Mackenzie Astin, younger brother of Sean Astin of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, was a regular on "Facts". He was Andy Moffatt, the kid who was eventually adopted by Beverly Ann. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Characters Portrayed By Famous People
 
Some incorrect choices:
Elijah Wood, Daniel Radcliffe, Mackenzie Astin

39. Not only was Mrs. Garrett a supervisor for the girls, but she also had a job with the school. What was her profession?


Answer: In house dietician managing the school cafeteria

Interesting Information:
Mrs. Garrett or as some call her, Mrs. G, started off as a housekeeper for Mr. Drummond and his family in "Diff'rent Strokes" and then took a job as a live in supervisor for the girls at Eastland Academy. Every week she gives the girls a bit of advice and helps them mature into young ladies over the years and of course, the hugs are every week, along with the advice. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Facts of the "Facts of Life"
 
Some incorrect choices:
History teacher, Home Economics teacher, Janitor

40. What song did all the girls sing at the end of the episode when they went cruising?


Answer: You've Lost That Lovin Feeling

Interesting Information:
It came on the radio and Jo started singing first. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Facts Of Life
 
Some incorrect choices:
We Are Family, Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Dancing Queen
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