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"Good Times" Trivia Quiz


See how much you remember of this 70's sitcom!

A multiple-choice quiz by wifeofbedo. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wifeofbedo
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
132,375
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
10193
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (13/15), Guest 98 (14/15), Guest 108 (14/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. The name of the main family in the series was: Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Florida's best friend Willona also lived in the same building. What was her last name? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. At the beginning of season four, Florida's husband James died and was no longer a part of the show. How did he die? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Willona adopted an abused little girl named Penny Gordon. What now famous singer played Penny? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Thelma gets engaged and marries Keith. What was Keith's last name? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What did Keith do for a living? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. "Good Times" was a spinoff from what other show? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. During the first season, JJ painted a picture that supposedly brought the family good luck. What was the title of the painting? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What was the name of the character who always sold stolen things from underneath his coat? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What happened to Keith on his wedding day? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Bookman was the building superintendent. What was his first name? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Who was the drunk that slept in the hallway and the stairwell? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. After James passed away, Florida had a love interest who wanted to marry her. What was his name? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. JJ borrowed money from a gangster. What was his name? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What was the last year "Good Times" was produced? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 136: 13/15
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 98: 14/15
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 108: 14/15
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 174: 9/15
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 73: 15/15
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 67: 14/15
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Mar 23 2024 : Guest 23: 9/15
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 68: 15/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The name of the main family in the series was:

Answer: Evans

James, Florida, and their three children JJ, Thelma and Michael were the Evans family members.
2. Florida's best friend Willona also lived in the same building. What was her last name?

Answer: Woods

3. At the beginning of season four, Florida's husband James died and was no longer a part of the show. How did he die?

Answer: he was killed in an auto accident

Florida recieved the news that James died by a telegram delivered the day before they were to move to another city so James could start a new job.
4. Willona adopted an abused little girl named Penny Gordon. What now famous singer played Penny?

Answer: Janet Jackson

Yes, Michael Jackson's sister played Penny.
5. Thelma gets engaged and marries Keith. What was Keith's last name?

Answer: Anderson

Thelma telephoned her mother to get her permission before giving Keith her answer.
6. What did Keith do for a living?

Answer: football player

Keith played pro football for the Chicago Bears. JJ and Michael were looking forward to free season tickets.
7. "Good Times" was a spinoff from what other show?

Answer: "Maude"

"Good Times" was a spinoff from the sitcom "Maude", which was a spinoff from "All in the Family".
8. During the first season, JJ painted a picture that supposedly brought the family good luck. What was the title of the painting?

Answer: Black Jesus

Everyone except Florida attributed all the good luck they were having lately to Black Jesus.
9. What was the name of the character who always sold stolen things from underneath his coat?

Answer: Lenny

"Len-nay" as they called him was always told to go on his way, because nobody wanted "an-ay" stolen goods.
10. What happened to Keith on his wedding day?

Answer: he broke his knee

Keith broke his knee by tripping over JJ, and so lost his football contract. At the end of the show his leg finally did heal, and the family moved into a nicer apartment across town.
11. Bookman was the building superintendent. What was his first name?

Answer: Nathan

JJ called him "Buffalo Butt".
12. Who was the drunk that slept in the hallway and the stairwell?

Answer: Ned the wino

Any visitor to the building was warned not to step on Ned the wino on the way out.
13. After James passed away, Florida had a love interest who wanted to marry her. What was his name?

Answer: Carl

Carl was diagnosed on the show with cancer, and withdrew his marriage proposal to Florida. He moved south in search of better weather for his condition. She followed him, but returned later with little mention of his existance. Esther Rolle demanded that the marriage between Carl and Florida, which must have occurred off screen, be virtually ignored in order for her to return to the series.
14. JJ borrowed money from a gangster. What was his name?

Answer: Sweet Daddy

Sweet Daddy forgave his loan when JJ donated blood for him at the hospital.
15. What was the last year "Good Times" was produced?

Answer: 1979

"Good Times" ran for six seasons from February 8 1974 until August 1st 1979.
Source: Author wifeofbedo

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