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Quiz about A Quiz of Her Own
Quiz about A Quiz of Her Own

A Quiz of Her Own


"The Closer's" Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson is a great character. Here's a quiz about her and the people who are so important to her.

A multiple-choice quiz by shorthumbz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
shorthumbz
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
346,118
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
185
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. He's responsible for bringing Brenda to Los Angeles. Their relationship - both professional and personal - goes way back. He's her boss (on paper, anyway). What is Chief Pope's first name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. He's Brenda's most implacable enemy, and for the longest time. He undermines her authority with Chief Pope and her squad (many of whom used to work for him), going so far as to file a not-so anonymous complaint against Brenda with Internal Affairs for "conduct unbecoming." What is the first name of captain Captain (later Commander) Taylor? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. He's initially assigned to drive Brenda around her new city and becomes her most trusted colleague, even standing up to Captain Taylor for her. Brenda calls him, "One of the best cops I've ever worked with;" not to his face, of course, but so he can hear it, nevertheless. What is Sergeant Gabriel's first name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. He is the most negative force on Brenda's squad in the beginning. He refers leads on Brenda's cases to Captain Taylor's squad instead and plants an item in the L.A. press about Brenda's past professional difficulties. Chief Pope threatens to demote him for it. What is the first name of Lieutenant Flynn? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. He's crotchety, cranky, and constitutionally opposed to physical exertion. The oldest member of Brenda's squad, he pitched in to find critical video evidence in an early case. His impersonation of Brenda's, "Thank yewwww; thank yew SO much!" is enjoyed by all. What is Lieutenant Provenza's first name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This officer, the only other woman on the squad, is the first one to appreciate Brenda, partly for her great detective skills and partly for being a sister officer. She's feisty, not afraid to stand up to the guys on the squad, with strong skills as a financial investigator. What is the first name of Detective Daniels? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. He's a scientific genius, technical whiz, and former medical student who's an expert in all matters CSI-related. He was the first squad member to understand Brenda's unique investigative tactics, and his international connections have helped on many a case. What is Lieutenant Tao's first name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. He likes to be seen as a lady's man, even though he still wears his wedding ring years after his wife's death. He's the squad's expert on street gangs, but that did not spare him from losing his innocent brother to the streets. What is the first name of Detective Sanchez? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Although he's an FBI agent and not LAPD, Brenda's boyfriend-then-husband frequently cooperates on cases and provides constant personal support. Also, he brings Brenda down to earth with his loving advice on professional matters, family relationships, and kitty care. This time we know his FIRST name - Fritz - but what is Brenda's husband's LAST name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. And finally, Brenda's parents - Mama and Daddy - are extremely important to her. Although based in Atlanta, they visit LA regularly, involuntarily tagging along on Brenda's cases and getting to know her squad. Their last name is Johnson, of course, but what are Brenda's parents' first names? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. He's responsible for bringing Brenda to Los Angeles. Their relationship - both professional and personal - goes way back. He's her boss (on paper, anyway). What is Chief Pope's first name?

Answer: William

In the first episode of the series Brenda tells a suspect that she knows what it's like to have a misplaced admiration for your boss. Pope may or may not want to resume a romantic relationship with Brenda; but she soon develops other ideas.
2. He's Brenda's most implacable enemy, and for the longest time. He undermines her authority with Chief Pope and her squad (many of whom used to work for him), going so far as to file a not-so anonymous complaint against Brenda with Internal Affairs for "conduct unbecoming." What is the first name of captain Captain (later Commander) Taylor?

Answer: Russell

Professional jealousy may have contributed to Taylor's hostility. Brenda tells him at one point, "I can't think of any fair system in which I wouldn't outrank you."
3. He's initially assigned to drive Brenda around her new city and becomes her most trusted colleague, even standing up to Captain Taylor for her. Brenda calls him, "One of the best cops I've ever worked with;" not to his face, of course, but so he can hear it, nevertheless. What is Sergeant Gabriel's first name?

Answer: David

When she's disciplining him for beating a suspect, Brenda confides to Gabriel that he's her "favorite." The scenes where he's "wrangling" her kittens are priceless!
4. He is the most negative force on Brenda's squad in the beginning. He refers leads on Brenda's cases to Captain Taylor's squad instead and plants an item in the L.A. press about Brenda's past professional difficulties. Chief Pope threatens to demote him for it. What is the first name of Lieutenant Flynn?

Answer: Andrew

Brenda protects Flynn's career at a critical point in a case in which a criminal was wrongly convicted for murdering a misidentified victim. Because of this, Flynn begins to change his opinion of Brenda. In a later case he tells her, "I'll help you because I miss having someone say, 'Please,' to me."
5. He's crotchety, cranky, and constitutionally opposed to physical exertion. The oldest member of Brenda's squad, he pitched in to find critical video evidence in an early case. His impersonation of Brenda's, "Thank yewwww; thank yew SO much!" is enjoyed by all. What is Lieutenant Provenza's first name?

Answer: Louis

We don't learn Provenza's first name for a long time. However, in a later case his former partner (who had since undergone a sex change) returns to help save the day and refers to Provenza as "Louis" (pronounced Lew-ie). The squad's "Odd Couple," Provenza and Flynn get into some hilarious scrapes together, very often leading to serious cases.
6. This officer, the only other woman on the squad, is the first one to appreciate Brenda, partly for her great detective skills and partly for being a sister officer. She's feisty, not afraid to stand up to the guys on the squad, with strong skills as a financial investigator. What is the first name of Detective Daniels?

Answer: Irene

Detectives Daniels and Gabriel become "involved" at one point, and their relationship complicates things for Brenda, both when they're on good terms and later when the romance takes a turn for the worst. Daniels eventually leaves the squad to join Homeland Security because of budget cuts in the LAPD.
7. He's a scientific genius, technical whiz, and former medical student who's an expert in all matters CSI-related. He was the first squad member to understand Brenda's unique investigative tactics, and his international connections have helped on many a case. What is Lieutenant Tao's first name?

Answer: Michael

Lieutenant Tao can ramble on at times with his technical explanations, which results in hilarious encounters with his colleagues on the squad. His Chinese ethnicity can also lead to misunderstandings: as the son of second-generation immigrants he doesn't actually speak Chinese and his familiarity with many Japanese customs is due to his having a Japanese wife.
8. He likes to be seen as a lady's man, even though he still wears his wedding ring years after his wife's death. He's the squad's expert on street gangs, but that did not spare him from losing his innocent brother to the streets. What is the first name of Detective Sanchez?

Answer: Julio

Sanchez has a special bond with Lt. Provenza, who gave surprising moral support when Sanchez lost his brother. In turn, Sanchez saved Provenza's life by stepping in front of gunfire aimed in their direction.
9. Although he's an FBI agent and not LAPD, Brenda's boyfriend-then-husband frequently cooperates on cases and provides constant personal support. Also, he brings Brenda down to earth with his loving advice on professional matters, family relationships, and kitty care. This time we know his FIRST name - Fritz - but what is Brenda's husband's LAST name?

Answer: Howard

Fritz even saved Brenda's life on one occasion, shooting a suspect who was holding Brenda and a victim hostage.
10. And finally, Brenda's parents - Mama and Daddy - are extremely important to her. Although based in Atlanta, they visit LA regularly, involuntarily tagging along on Brenda's cases and getting to know her squad. Their last name is Johnson, of course, but what are Brenda's parents' first names?

Answer: Willie Ray and Clay

Brenda's mom's southern hospitality, including her cooking, wins over everyone. A former Air Force officer, Brenda's dad is intimidating at first, but his love for Brenda and no-nonsense attitude earns respect and makes him a revered character.
Source: Author shorthumbz

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