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Quiz about MASH Episode Chief Surgeon Who
Quiz about MASH Episode Chief Surgeon Who

"M*A*S*H" Episode: "Chief Surgeon Who?" Quiz


Test your memory of this this early "M*A*S*H" episode.

A multiple-choice quiz by debodun. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
debodun
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
420,790
Updated
Aug 20 25
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
39
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who does General Barker first encounter when he arrives at the 4077th? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who plays Captain Kaplan? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Is it implied that Margaret has had a previous relationship with General Barker.


Question 4 of 10
4. What is Klinger wearing when he first encounters General Barker? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who wrote this episode? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What seemed to irritate General Barker the most at the 4077th? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. When Barker suggests that if Frank continues to complain about the chief surgeon appointment, he be given an enema and sent on a hike, who suggests he also be given a full pack to carry? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What game are Ginger and Spearchucker playing in her tent? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When the General catches Frank sneaking out of Margaret's tent, Frank says, "I bet this looks funny." What does the General reply? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is Klinger wearing when the general is leaving the 4077th? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who does General Barker first encounter when he arrives at the 4077th?

Answer: Frank and Margaret

Dismayed that Henry didn't appoint Frank as chief surgeon, Margaret calls on General Barker to straighten out what seems to her a great injustice. She and Frank are eagerly waiting for him and are outside in anticipation of his arrival. This is Barker's (Sorrell Booke) second and last appearance.
2. Who plays Captain Kaplan?

Answer: Jack Riley

As a common pastime, Hawkeye and some buddies are playing poker in the Swamp while Hawkeye waits for a wounded soldier's condition to stabilize. Capt. Kaplan is among those at the table.

Jack Riley passed away in 2016 at age 80. He was perhaps best known for playing Elliot Carlin, the poker-faced client of psychiatrist Bob Hartley on "The Bob Newhart Show".
3. Is it implied that Margaret has had a previous relationship with General Barker.

Answer: true

Margaret fawns over the general as she does with most high-ranking officers who come to the 4077th. After hearing Margaret out, he says suggestively, "I may want to see you later, Major, for your own personal slant on all this."
4. What is Klinger wearing when he first encounters General Barker?

Answer: a Women's Army Corps uniform

This is Klinger's debut on the series. It was meant to be just a single appearance, but the character proved so popular that he was eventually made a regular cast member. The character was played by Jamie Farr, who previously made mainly guest appearances in a wide variety of TV shows and movies.

When Barker first sees Klinger, their exchange went like this:

General Barker: "Still trying to get out on a psycho, eh, Klinger? I can tell you, it'll take a lot more than this."

Klinger: "Then I'll just have to keep trying, Mary"., as he skips away.
5. Who wrote this episode?

Answer: Larry Gelbart

Gelbart penned 38 episodes of "M*A*S*H" during its first four seasons. He also worked on numerous TV shows and and stage productions. He passed away in 2009 at age 81.
6. What seemed to irritate General Barker the most at the 4077th?

Answer: Hawkeye was playing poker when there was a patient in the OR.

Barker seemed miffed at all those situations, but when he saw Hawkeye playing poker when there was a wounded soldier in the OR, that really set him off. However, he didn't fully understand the situation. Hawkeye was just passing the time waiting for the soldier's condition to stabilize before operating. Later, Barker joins in the surgery and is impressed with Hawkeye's surgical skills and is satisfied that Henry made the right choice.
7. When Barker suggests that if Frank continues to complain about the chief surgeon appointment, he be given an enema and sent on a hike, who suggests he also be given a full pack to carry?

Answer: Trapper

The General approves. He responds, "Nice touch."
8. What game are Ginger and Spearchucker playing in her tent?

Answer: strip poker

And Ginger is clearly winning. The general asks: "Nurse, is everybody around here crazy?" and she nervously answers, "Everybody who's sane is, sir."
9. When the General catches Frank sneaking out of Margaret's tent, Frank says, "I bet this looks funny." What does the General reply?

Answer: Bet it doesn't.

The general is looking for Henry and has to pass Margaret's tent. Just at that moment, Frank is backing out the door and, of course, feels obligated to explain.
10. What is Klinger wearing when the general is leaving the 4077th?

Answer: nothing

Of course, Klinger is only shown from the waist upwards.

The humorous encounter:
Klinger: "Who goes there?"
Gen. Barker: "The man's naked!"
Hawkeye: "Aw, come on, Klinger, put on a dress or something."
Trapper: "At least a slip!"
Source: Author debodun

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