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Quiz about MASH Episode I Hate a Mystery
Quiz about MASH Episode I Hate a Mystery

"M*A*S*H" Episode "I Hate a Mystery" Quiz

Hawkeye gets to play detective when items mysteriously start disappearing in the camp.

A multiple-choice quiz by debodun. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
debodun
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
421,961
Updated
Nov 18 25
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
39
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who directed this episode? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. In the opening scene, who mixes drinks in the Swamp? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. What item of Frank's is missing? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. What mishap happens to Henry when he searches the Swamp for evidence? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Where are the missing items eventually found? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. What gift did Henry mention that Hawkeye sent General Barker? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. What movie is announced as being shown? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In order to catch the thief, where are the stolen items stored? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Hawkeye calls everyone involved in the theft to the mess tent in the night. He then says that he had treated the stolen items with a chemical that is turning the thief's fingernails what color? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Since Ho-Jon keeps his hands under the table, he has revealed his guilt. He then says that he took the articles to sell for what purpose? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who directed this episode?

Answer: Hy Averback

 Averback directed 20 episodes of "M*A*S*H", mainly in early seasons, but continued to season 10. He also directed many other TV series, such as "The Real McCoys", "Ensign O'Toole" and "The Tom Ewell Show". He passed away in 1997, a week before his 77th birthday.
2. In the opening scene, who mixes drinks in the Swamp?

Answer: Ho-Jon

 As Ho-Jon prepares the libation, Hawkeye narrates to the sounds: "Ah, the symphony begins. The sultry saxophone splashes of melody." Ho-Jon pours the liquor. "A subtle drum brush for counterpoint". Ho-Jon gives the drink a spritz. "The plunking of cool harp strings". Ho-Jon drops ice into the drink. "And now, the silver vibes of the gentle swizzle stick." No sound - this is the first hint that items are starting to go missing.
3. What item of Frank's is missing?

Answer: a picture frame

 It contained a photo of his mother. Just the frame is gone, but the photo is still on the shelf. Frank is livid when he believes Trapper or Hawkeye touched it.
4. What mishap happens to Henry when he searches the Swamp for evidence?

Answer: he gets a face full of soot

 Leaving no stone unturned, Henry is determined to find the missing articles and searches the Swamp thoroughly, even the chimney on the stove. He gets a face full of soot for his trouble, which has Trap and Hawk laughing hysterically.
5. Where are the missing items eventually found?

Answer: in Hawkeye's footlocker

 Hawkeye is still laughing at Henry's soot-covered face when asked to open his foot locker. He reluctantly does, and everyone gapes at the missing items in it. None is more surprised than Hawk, who quickly shuts and sits on top of it.
6. What gift did Henry mention that Hawkeye sent General Barker?

Answer: laxative-filled cookies

 Just more of Hawkeye's hijinks. The General must have partaken of the cookies, or Henry wouldn't have mentioned it.
7. What movie is announced as being shown?

Answer: Les Miserables

 The main cast of the 1952 "Les Misérables" movie includes Michael Rennie as Jean Valjean, Robert Newton as Javert, Debra Paget as Cosette, and Sylvia Sidney as Fantine. It depicts Valjean's life as a paroled convict relentlessly pursued by a determined detective. It fits in with the theme of this episode.
8. In order to catch the thief, where are the stolen items stored?

Answer: in Henry's desk

 The articles are put in a drawer in Henry's desk, then the location is "accidentally" announced over the PA. Later in the night, when Hawkeye looks in the drawer, it's empty. He now knows the thief is still operating.
9. Hawkeye calls everyone involved in the theft to the mess tent in the night. He then says that he had treated the stolen items with a chemical that is turning the thief's fingernails what color?

Answer: blue

 Hawkeye claims he treated the stolen articles with hydrochloric alpha terracin. This was a fictitious chemical only mentioned by Hawkeye as part of a bluff to reveal the thief. No one's fingernails actually turned blue.
10. Since Ho-Jon keeps his hands under the table, he has revealed his guilt. He then says that he took the articles to sell for what purpose?

Answer: to sell to get money to bring his mother and sister into South Korea

 When everyone learns of Ho-Jon's motive, they are forgiving and tell him he can keep the items. Pressing his luck, Ho-Jon then says if he had more money, he could bring even more of his family to be near him as he rattles off a long list of relatives.
Source: Author debodun

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