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"MAS*H" Episode "Tuttle" Trivia Quiz

The surgeons make up a fictitious officer so his salary can be donated to the orphanage.

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

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422,545

Updated
Dec 31 25

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who directed this episode? Hint

William Wiard

Charles Dubin

Larry Gelbart

Gene Reynolds

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Question 2 of 10

2. Hawkeye makes up an officer named Tuttle. Where did he come up with that name? Hint

it was the name of his imaginary friend in childhood

it's a comic book character

it was the name of his pediatrician

it was the name of his pet turtle when he was 6

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Question 3 of 10

3. Besides having an imaginary character, this episode is noteworthy because of what? Hint

Frank doesn't appear

Sparky is shown

was the first episode written by Alan Alda

the director has a cameo as a wounded soldier

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Question 4 of 10

4. Thinking Tuttle is an actual person, what is the first duty that Henry assigns to him? Hint

Officer of the Day

Supply Officer

Morale Officer

Garbage Officer

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Question 5 of 10

5. When the surgeons are making up a personnel file for Tuttle, what religion do they indicate he is? Hint

Gnostic

Shinto

Reformed Druid

Pagan

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Hawk puts down for Tuttle's personal data: height - 6 foot 4, weight - 195 pounds, hair - auburn, eyes - hazel, what does Trapper say? Hint

"He'll give Frank a run for his money with Margaret."

"Make those eyes blue."

"I wish I were that good-looking."

"I think I'm in love."

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many months back pay is sent to Tuttle at the 4077th? Hint

12 months

14 months

6 months

8 months

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Question 8 of 10

8. Does Sister Teresa appear in this episode?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which general arrives at the 4077th to give Tuttle a medal? Hint

Mitchell

Clayton

Hammond

Korshak

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does Hawkeye report is the demise of Tuttle? Hint

ate coleslaw in the mess tent

ran into a mine field

he jumped out of a helicopter without a parachute

shot by a sniper

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who directed this episode?

Answer: William Wiard

William Wiard directed six episodes of "M*A*S*H" during seasons one and two - this episode and "Henry, Please Come Home", "Sometimes You Hear the Bullet", "The Long-John Flap", "Kim" and "L.I.P. (Local Indigenous Personnel)". He passed away in 1987 at the relatively young age of 59.

2. Hawkeye makes up an officer named Tuttle. Where did he come up with that name?

Answer: it was the name of his imaginary friend in childhood

Hawkeye explains that Tuttle was someone on which he could pass the blame when he was guilty of a childhood mishap.

3. Besides having an imaginary character, this episode is noteworthy because of what?

Answer: Sparky is shown

"Sparky", the switchboard operator that Radar frequently calls at I-CORPS, was only seen in this episode. He was played by Dennis Fimple. Although his actual first name is never mentioned, his last name is revealed as Pryor in the credits. Fimple passed away in 2002 at age 61.

4. Thinking Tuttle is an actual person, what is the first duty that Henry assigns to him?

Answer: Officer of the Day

Henry tells the surgeons to tell Tuttle of his assigned duty. As Henry remarked later, "He was the best damn O.D. we ever had!"

5. When the surgeons are making up a personnel file for Tuttle, what religion do they indicate he is?

Answer: Reformed Druid

They also indicate that he was a graduate of Berlinisches Polytechnikum. Things had to be made untraceable in case there is ever an investigation.

6. When Hawk puts down for Tuttle's personal data: height - 6 foot 4, weight - 195 pounds, hair - auburn, eyes - hazel, what does Trapper say?

Answer: "I think I'm in love."

Carrying on with their character profile on Tuttle, they make him sound very handsome, mentioning Margaret in passing.

7. How many months back pay is sent to Tuttle at the 4077th?

Answer: 14 months

Of course, it is destined to go to Sister Teresa's orphanage.

8. Does Sister Teresa appear in this episode?

Answer: Yes

Like Sparky, she only appears in this episode despite being mentioned numerous times. She is portrayed by Mary Robin Redd. Virtually an unknown actress, she only appeared in a handful of TV series and movies including "Airplane II: The Sequel, "Medical Center" and "Cannonball". She retired from acting in 1992.

9. Which general arrives at the 4077th to give Tuttle a medal?

Answer: Clayton

Herb Voland makes his second of seven appearances on "M*A*SH" as General Crandell Clayton in this episode.

10. What does Hawkeye report is the demise of Tuttle?

Answer: he jumped out of a helicopter without a parachute

When an investigative finance officer arrives to look into the back pay issued, the surgeons have to think of a way out. They decide to kill Tuttle off. As Hawkeye explains: "Well, you know Tuttle, no sacrifice too great. This morning, while the rest of us were selfishly having a cup of coffee, he went off in a helicopter to do some field surgery.

He jumped with his plasma, his bag, everything an army doctor needs, except his parachute."

Source: Author debodun

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"M*A*S*H" Episode "Tuttle" Trivia Quiz

The surgeons make up a fictitious officer so his salary can be donated to the orphanage.

"MAS*H" Episode "Tuttle" Trivia Quiz