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Quiz about The Hardy Boys Chums and Pals

The Hardy Boys - Chums and Pals Quiz

Frank and Joe Hardy had a lot of help from their friends solving mysteries. See if you can recognize who these supporting characters are. These all appear in the original series books written by Franklin W. Dixon (The Stratemeyer Syndicate).

A multiple-choice quiz by derickwjazz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
derickwjazz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
155,523

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1362

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (9/10), Guest 142 (9/10), Guest 180 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. I have helped Frank and Joe on many occasions. My Dad owns a construction firm that I help out with and I own a speedboat, named the Napoli, that's almost as fast as the Sleuth. Hint

Biff Hooper

Slim Robinson

Chet Morton

Tony Prito

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Question 2 of 10

2. I've been trying to get on the Bayport Police force for years. Every time I think I'm close to solving a case those dratted Hardy Boys show me up and make me look like a fool. Hint

Oscar Smuff

Con Riley

Sam Radley

Jack Wayne

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Question 3 of 10

3. I am a vivacious blonde who often dates Frank Hardy. Although I don't usually help Frank and Joe solve mysteries I do occasionally pack a mean picnic lunch. Hint

Iola Morton

Callie Morton

Katie Shaw

Callie Shaw

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Question 4 of 10

4. I am a quiet boy who likes to read a lot but I'm always there if Frank and Joe get into any trouble. Hint

Tony Prito

Ezra Collig

Sam Radley

Phil Cohen

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Question 5 of 10

5. As the Chief of Police for Bayport I'm always ready to lend a helping hand to Frank and Joe and I'm always grateful for any help they can give us in solving a crime. Hint

Con Riley

Fenton Hardy

Sam Radley

Ezra Collig

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Question 6 of 10

6. I am Frank and Joe's best friend. I have helped them solve nearly every mystery they have been involved in. And I think their Aunt Gertrude makes the best pies in the world!

Answer: (First name or first and last names)

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Question 7 of 10

7. I am a tall, lanky fella who uses the nickname of a relative of mine who is a boxer. My real name is Allen and I'm on the Bayport High football team with Frank and Joe. Hint

Smash Anderson

Tony Prito

Biff Hooper

Buck Owens

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Question 8 of 10

8. I am the pilot for the Hardy's private plane. I also taught Frank and Joe how to fly. Hint

Jack Hardy

Jack Ryan

Jack Wayne

John Wayne

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Question 9 of 10

9. As a member of the Bayport police force I run into Frank and Joe quite often. Hint

Con Riley

Collin Riley

Cory Riley

Kevin Riley

10. I live on the farm with my big brother. I enjoy going on dates with Joe and helping my girlfriend make picnic lunches for Frank and Joe whenever we can get them away from their mysteries. Hint

Gertrude Hardy

Iola Morton

Callie Shaw

June Wilson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I have helped Frank and Joe on many occasions. My Dad owns a construction firm that I help out with and I own a speedboat, named the Napoli, that's almost as fast as the Sleuth.

Answer: Tony Prito

Tony's family is Italian and Mrs. Prito makes the best spaghetti and meatballs in Bayport according to Chet.

2. I've been trying to get on the Bayport Police force for years. Every time I think I'm close to solving a case those dratted Hardy Boys show me up and make me look like a fool.

Answer: Oscar Smuff

Interestingly, in the original, unedited versions of the books Oscar Smuff WAS on the Bayport Police force, but he still didn't like the Hardy's too much.

3. I am a vivacious blonde who often dates Frank Hardy. Although I don't usually help Frank and Joe solve mysteries I do occasionally pack a mean picnic lunch.

Answer: Callie Shaw

Callie Shaw and Iola Morton were always together. The liked to throw super going away parties for the boys whenever they found out that they would be leaving on a case.

4. I am a quiet boy who likes to read a lot but I'm always there if Frank and Joe get into any trouble.

Answer: Phil Cohen

Phil wasn't in many of the books but whenever he showed up he could be counted on to lend a helping fist or football tackle.

5. As the Chief of Police for Bayport I'm always ready to lend a helping hand to Frank and Joe and I'm always grateful for any help they can give us in solving a crime.

Answer: Ezra Collig

Again, in the original, unedited series, Chief Collig was not all that keen on getting help from a couple of local teenagers.

6. I am Frank and Joe's best friend. I have helped them solve nearly every mystery they have been involved in. And I think their Aunt Gertrude makes the best pies in the world!

Answer: Chet Morton

Chet is one of the most favorite characters from the books, sometimes surpassing the popularity of the Hardy Boys themselves. His love for food and his ongoing string of hobbies keeps Frank and Joe in good spirits while solving mysteries.

7. I am a tall, lanky fella who uses the nickname of a relative of mine who is a boxer. My real name is Allen and I'm on the Bayport High football team with Frank and Joe.

Answer: Biff Hooper

At one time Biff used to own a bloodhound named Sherlock. How appropriate!

8. I am the pilot for the Hardy's private plane. I also taught Frank and Joe how to fly.

Answer: Jack Wayne

Although rarely mentioned the name of their airplane was Skyhappy Sal.

9. As a member of the Bayport police force I run into Frank and Joe quite often.

Answer: Con Riley

In the beginning Officer Riley was a bumbling cop who was demoted once for allowing a prisoner to escape from him. He emerged into a very competent patrolman who values all the help the Hardy Boys can give him.

10. I live on the farm with my big brother. I enjoy going on dates with Joe and helping my girlfriend make picnic lunches for Frank and Joe whenever we can get them away from their mysteries.

Answer: Iola Morton

Iola enjoyed teasing her brother Chet about his many hobbies and his interest in mealtimes. In the later series "The Hardy Boys Casefiles" Iola is killed by a car bomb meant for the Hardys.

Source: Author derickwjazz

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