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Quiz about Five Shocking Television Deaths
Quiz about Five Shocking Television Deaths

Five Shocking Television Deaths Quiz


Who shot J.R.? Many times a series will kill off a character for any number of reasons. A death on your favorite show can throw every storyline out the window. This quiz is about five of the most shocking television deaths.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tony_TV_King. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Tony_TV_King
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
369,088
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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849
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Question 1 of 10
1. In season six of "Degrassi: The Next Generation" many fans tuned in to see the death of which series regular? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of the Lakehurst student that stabbed a Degrassi student in the episode "Rock this Town"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In season five of "Dawson's Creek", how did Mitch Leery die? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Just moments before his death in season five of "Dawson's Creek", Mitch had gotten into an argument with his son, Dawson. What was the argument about? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. On the series "Roseanne" how did Roseanne's husband Dan Conner die? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Dan Conner died during the eighth season of "Roseanne". Did he ever live to see the birth of his granddaughter Harris Conner-Healy?


Question 7 of 10
7. Mischa Barton's character on "The O.C.", Marissa Cooper was killed off during the third season of the series. What milestone life event had Marissa taken part in earlier that day? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What were the names of the parents of Marissa Cooper, who mourned the loss of their daughter during the season three finale? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the name of the actor who played Omar Little in the HBO series "The Wire"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the name of the young boy who murdered Omar Little in season five of "The Wire"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In season six of "Degrassi: The Next Generation" many fans tuned in to see the death of which series regular?

Answer: James Tiberius "J.T." Yorke

J.T. Yorke was portrayed by Ryan Cooley. J.T.'s best friend Toby pretended to be his brother at the hospital to receive the news from the doctor that J.T. had died. J.T. was a victim of the Degrassi vs. Lakehurst war that lasted during the sixth and seventh seasons of the series.
2. What was the name of the Lakehurst student that stabbed a Degrassi student in the episode "Rock this Town"?

Answer: Drake Limpke

Drake Limpke was a student of Lakehurst Academy. During season six of "Degrassi: The Next Generation" a war began between Lakehurst Academy and Degrassi Community School. The war was triggered by the stabbing death of J.T. Yorke at the hands of Drake Limpke.
3. In season five of "Dawson's Creek", how did Mitch Leery die?

Answer: In a car accident

Mitch was driving down the road and eating ice cream. He dropped his ice cream and bent over to pick it up. When he came back up he had no time to react, and was killed by an 18-wheeler. Mitch's death affected the lives of everyone in Capeside during season five of "Dawson's Creek". Mitch was portrayed by John Wesley Shipp.
4. Just moments before his death in season five of "Dawson's Creek", Mitch had gotten into an argument with his son, Dawson. What was the argument about?

Answer: Dawson's decision to drop out of film school

Dawson had decided to drop out of film school and move to Boston so that he could be close to Joey. He informed his dad, Mitch of the decision and the two got into an argument in the Leery house. Mitch went to the store shortly after that to get milk and was killed, prompting Dawson to blame himself. Dawson had anxiety attacks for several episodes after his father's death.
5. On the series "Roseanne" how did Roseanne's husband Dan Conner die?

Answer: Heart attack

Dan had a heart attack during Darlene's wedding. It is revealed during the series finale that Dan had in fact died from the heart attack, and that the entire ninth season was part of a coping mechanism for Roseanne.
6. Dan Conner died during the eighth season of "Roseanne". Did he ever live to see the birth of his granddaughter Harris Conner-Healy?

Answer: No

The child of Darlene and David was born during the ninth season of the series. Since the entire ninth season turned out to be a work of fiction written by Roseanne as part of a coping mechanism for Dan's death then that means it never happened. Actually, in Roseanne's book Mark and Darlene are together instead of David and Darlene.
7. Mischa Barton's character on "The O.C.", Marissa Cooper was killed off during the third season of the series. What milestone life event had Marissa taken part in earlier that day?

Answer: High school graduation

Marissa and Ryan were driving down the road being pursued by Kevin Volchok who was attempting to run them off the road. He succeeded and Marissa died from injuries sustained in the crash. Marissa had just graduated high school and was going to live with her father.
8. What were the names of the parents of Marissa Cooper, who mourned the loss of their daughter during the season three finale?

Answer: Jimmy and Julie

Jimmy and Julie, were shocked to learn of the death of their daughter Marissa, just hours after she graduated from high school. Marissa had made the decision to leave Newport and move to Hawaii with Jimmy. Marissa had a troubled life from the beginning of the series until her death in the season three finale. From overdosing in Tijuana to purposely dating a girl just to make her mother mad, Marissa was always finding trouble, but the biggest trouble was when she got involved with Kevin Volchok.
9. What was the name of the actor who played Omar Little in the HBO series "The Wire"?

Answer: Michael K. Williams

Michael Williams played Omar Devone Little. Omar was a stick up man in the series, who usually robbed drug dealers. Throughout the series, Omar was in conflict with the Stanfield and Barksdale organizations.
10. What was the name of the young boy who murdered Omar Little in season five of "The Wire"?

Answer: Kenard

Kenard was played by Thuliso Dingwall. Kenard was a member of the Fayette Street Mafia. He is first seen with a group of friends and is pretending to be like Omar Little. In season five, Kenard sees Omar walking down the street and trails him. He follows Omar into a Korean grocery store. When they get inside he shoots Omar in the head and kills him.
Source: Author Tony_TV_King

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