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Quiz about The Sopranos Cast  and Characters
Quiz about The Sopranos Cast  and Characters

"The Sopranos" Cast and Characters Quiz


This quiz contains a lot of interesting facts about some of "The Sopranos" cast members (six series, 1999 to 2007) as well as a few of the show's characters. Some of the questions are not directly related to the show.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jbreeder. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Jbreeder
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
346,090
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
500
Last 3 plays: Gupster17 (7/15), Guest 174 (5/15), Guest 136 (9/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which of the following actors was David Chase's first choice to play the role of Tony Soprano? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Which "Sopranos" cast member was originally asked to play the role of Carmela Soprano? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which "Sopranos" character was nicknamed "Walnuts"? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What did Janice Soprano change her name to in 1978? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Which of the following had no acting experience before taking a role on "The Sopranos"? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Who had once worked as a bodyguard for Johnny Boy Soprano? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Which of the following was not named Kelly or Kelli? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What role did Heather Chase, the daughter of David Chase, play on "The Sopranos"? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Which of the following was not a blood relative of Tony Soprano? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which of the following characters committed the most onscreen and offscreen murders? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Which of the following "Sopranos" actors did *not* appear in the mafia movie "Goodfellas" (1990)? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. According to Dr. Melfi, which of the following had a narcissistic personality disorder? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. The actress who played the role of Marie Spatafore is the real life sister of which other "Sopranos" cast member? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Which of the following was never beaten up by Tony Soprano? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Which "Soprano" cast member was a real life mobster prior to becoming an actor? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Nov 29 2024 : Gupster17: 7/15
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 174: 5/15
Nov 02 2024 : Guest 136: 9/15
Oct 13 2024 : marianjoy: 15/15
Oct 05 2024 : Guest 69: 11/15
Oct 03 2024 : Guest 12: 10/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following actors was David Chase's first choice to play the role of Tony Soprano?

Answer: Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta turned down the role because he was unwilling to commit to a television series. Ultimately the role was given to James Gandolfini.
2. Which "Sopranos" cast member was originally asked to play the role of Carmela Soprano?

Answer: Lorraine Bracco

Bracco had already played the wife of a gangster in the movie "Goodfellas" (1990) so she felt playing the role of Tony Soprano's therapist would be a more challenging role.
3. Which "Sopranos" character was nicknamed "Walnuts"?

Answer: Paulie Gualtieri

Paulie got the nickname "Walnuts" after a truck he hijacked, which he believed was filled with tv sets, actually contained walnuts.
4. What did Janice Soprano change her name to in 1978?

Answer: Parvati Wasatch

Janice adopted the Hindu name Parvati Wasatch after joining an ashram in Los Angeles. Aida Turturro played the role of Janice.
5. Which of the following had no acting experience before taking a role on "The Sopranos"?

Answer: Steven Van Zandt

Van Zandt is a musician best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. David Chase, the shows creator, had been a fan of Van Zandt's music and decided to offer him a role on the show. He played the role of Silvio Dante, a strip club owner.
6. Who had once worked as a bodyguard for Johnny Boy Soprano?

Answer: Paulie Gualtieri

Paulie was seventeen years old when he started working for Johnny Boy Soprano. He would work his way through the ranks until finally becoming an underboss in the Soprano crew. Paulie was played by Tony Sirico.
7. Which of the following was not named Kelly or Kelli?

Answer: Janice's daughter

Kelly/Kelli was the most common name among the female characters.
Janice Soprano's daughter was named Dominicia.
8. What role did Heather Chase, the daughter of David Chase, play on "The Sopranos"?

Answer: Hunter Scangarello

Hunter Scangarello was one of Meadow's best friends.
9. Which of the following was not a blood relative of Tony Soprano?

Answer: Christopher Moltisanti

Tony often referred to Christopher as his nephew although he was in reality a cousin on his wife Carmela's side of the family.
Quintina was Tony's aunt, Domenica was a niece of Tony, as was Alyssa.
10. Which of the following characters committed the most onscreen and offscreen murders?

Answer: Paulie Gualtieri

Paulie Gualtieri committed nine murders. His first victim was Charles "Sonny" Pagano.
11. Which of the following "Sopranos" actors did *not* appear in the mafia movie "Goodfellas" (1990)?

Answer: Arthur Nascarello

A total of 27 "Sopranos" cast members had appeared in "Goodfellas". Sirico, Darrow and Lip played minor roles in the movie.
12. According to Dr. Melfi, which of the following had a narcissistic personality disorder?

Answer: Livia

Dr. Melfi came to the conclusion without ever having met Livia. Tony often talked about Livia during his therapy sessions with Melfi, partially blaming his mother for his panic attacks.
13. The actress who played the role of Marie Spatafore is the real life sister of which other "Sopranos" cast member?

Answer: Lorraine Bracco

Elizabeth Bracco played the role of Marie Spatafore. Lorraine Bracco portrayed Dr. Melfi, Tony's therapist.
14. Which of the following was never beaten up by Tony Soprano?

Answer: Artie Buco

Tony and Artie were longtime childhood friends. Although Artie may have asked for it a few times, Tony never had the heart to lay a hand on him.
15. Which "Soprano" cast member was a real life mobster prior to becoming an actor?

Answer: Tony Sirico

Sirico was associated with the Colombo crime family in NY city and had been arrested 28 times.
Source: Author Jbreeder

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