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How Much Do You Know About The B.A.U.? Quiz

This quiz only includes questions from season 1 - 8. How well do you know the profilers?

A multiple-choice quiz by samiiw95. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
samiiw95

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
365,728

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
12 / 15

Plays
1342

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 137 (13/15), Guest 86 (13/15), Guest 171 (15/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who plays Aaron Hotchner? Hint

Joe Gibson

Sean Parks

Thomas Hayworth

Thomas Gibson

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which agent is played by actor Shemar Moore? Hint

Chris Bark

Samuel Parker

Luke Rickstone

Derek Morgan

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Question 3 of 15

3. Matthew Gray Gubler plays which agent? Hint

Dr. Spencer Reid

Dr. Scott Reid

Dr. Barry Scott

Dr. Spencer Barry

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Question 4 of 15

4. A.J. Cook plays the agent called JJ. But, what is that short for? Hint

Jessica Jareau

Jennifer Jareau

Jennifer Jacobs

Jessica Jacobs

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which agent, who was in seasons 1-3, was played by Mandy Patinkin? Hint

Jason Gideon

Jon Barton

Elle Greenaway

Paige Gideon

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Question 6 of 15

6. Penelope Garcia, better known as Garcia, is played by which actress? Hint

Emily Vangsness

Sarah Vangsness

Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsty Vangsness

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who was Elle Greenaway played by? Hint

Lola Glaudini

Charlotte Glaudini

Lola Parks

Charlotte Parks

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Question 8 of 15

8. Emily Prentiss was played by actress Paget Brewster. What was Emily's 'fake name' when she was on a mission with Interpol? Hint

Bella Wright

Katie Smith

Lauren Reynolds

Sarah Davies

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Question 9 of 15

9. What does B.A.U stand for? Hint

Behavioral Assisting Unit

Behavioral Analysis Unit

Behavioral Agents Unit

Behavioral Action Unit

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Question 10 of 15

10. At which age did Spencer Reid graduate from high school? Hint

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which actor plays agent David Rossi? Hint

Chris Blake

Robert Dunne

Joe Mantegna

Sean Baker

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Question 12 of 15

12. Alex Blake is played by actress Jeanne Tripplehorn.

True

False

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was the very first episode called? Hint

'Plain Sight'

'L.D.S.K'

'Extreme Aggressor'

'Compulsion'

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Question 14 of 15

14. What does L.D.S.K stand for? Hint

Long Distance Specialised Kill

Long Distance Serial Killer

Longest Distance Specialised Kill

Longest Distance Serial Kills

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Question 15 of 15

15. What was Erin Strauss' job title? Hint

Head of B.A.U. Operations

B.A.U. Section Chief

Operations Chief of B.A.U

Head of B.A.U Field Agents

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who plays Aaron Hotchner?

Answer: Thomas Gibson

Thomas Gibson started as Hotchner in the very first episode. Gibson has also been in 1990's sitcom 'Dharma & Greg', played a character named, Carl, in 1999 film, 'Eyes Wide Shut' and had a part in the 1992 film 'Far and Away'.

2. Which agent is played by actor Shemar Moore?

Answer: Derek Morgan

Derek Morgan's character has been portrayed by Shemar Moore since the first episode. Shemar Moore has won 8 awards for his various acting jobs. He had a main part in the 2004 film, 'Motives' and played Orlando in the 2005 film, 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman'.

3. Matthew Gray Gubler plays which agent?

Answer: Dr. Spencer Reid

Dr. Spencer Reid is a character who appeared in the first episode and became one of the main characters. Matthew Gray Gubler is also famous for being the voice of Simon from the 2007 film, 'Alvin and the Chipmunks', alongside actors Justin Long and Jesse McCartney.

4. A.J. Cook plays the agent called JJ. But, what is that short for?

Answer: Jennifer Jareau

Agent Jennifer Jareau, or JJ, was first on-screen in the first season. A.J. Cook has been in many other TV programmes and films including a main part in 'Final Destination 2' and a part in the 1999 film, 'The Virgin Suicides' playing a character called Mary Lisbon.

5. Which agent, who was in seasons 1-3, was played by Mandy Patinkin?

Answer: Jason Gideon

In the first episode, we see Jason Gideon getting re-recruited by the B.A.U after a 6 month medical leave. The reason he had to take the leave was because he suffered a mental breakdown after sending 6 agents into a warehouse, which was then bombed, killing all of the agents. Mandy has also been in the 1987 film, 'The Princess Bride', where he played Inigo Montoya and in the TV series, 'Homeland', where he played character, Saul Berenson, for 36 episodes.

6. Penelope Garcia, better known as Garcia, is played by which actress?

Answer: Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsten first appeared as Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia in the first episode of the first season. Vangsness is also known for her work in the theatre, however did appear in the 2010 film, 'In My Sleep', where she played a character called Madge.

7. Who was Elle Greenaway played by?

Answer: Lola Glaudini

Lola Glaudini first appeared as agent Elle Greenaway in the first season. At the age of 25, she played the role of Dolores Mayo in the TV drama, 'NYPD Blue' and also had a part in the 2001 film, 'Blow', where she played a character named Rada.

8. Emily Prentiss was played by actress Paget Brewster. What was Emily's 'fake name' when she was on a mission with Interpol?

Answer: Lauren Reynolds

We find this out in season 6. During her mission, she encountered a dangerous man named Ian Doyle. Paget is also known for her voice part as Lana Lang in, 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns' and her part in 2006 film, 'The Big Bad Swim', where she played Amy Pierson.

9. What does B.A.U stand for?

Answer: Behavioral Analysis Unit

The B.A.U's main base is in Quantico, Virginia.

10. At which age did Spencer Reid graduate from high school?

Answer: 12

Reid has eidetic memory, which means he can remember nearly everything he has read or seen. He grew up learning everything he knows from reading books and listening to his mother read to him.

11. Which actor plays agent David Rossi?

Answer: Joe Mantegna

David Rossi is first seen in season 3 however this is not the first time he has been in the B.A.U. Joe Mantegna has also been in 2001 film, 'Walking Shadow', of which he landed a main role as character, Spenser. He is also popular for his voice role, on long-running cartoon sitcom, 'The Simpsons', where he is the voice for character, Fat Tony.

12. Alex Blake is played by actress Jeanne Tripplehorn.

Answer: True

Jeanne's character isn't introduced until season 8. Tripplehorn has also been in 1992 film, 'Basic Instinct' and played a character called Helen in 1995 film 'Waterworld'.

13. What was the very first episode called?

Answer: 'Extreme Aggressor'

'Extreme Aggressor' is the first episode, the second is 'Compulsion' and the third is called 'Won't Get Fooled Again'. The other two options are the fourth and sixth episodes. 'L.D.S.K' is the sixth and 'Plain Sight' is the fourth.

14. What does L.D.S.K stand for?

Answer: Long Distance Serial Killer

We learn what this stands for in the episode, 'L.D.S.K'.

15. What was Erin Strauss' job title?

Answer: B.A.U. Section Chief

Erin Strauss was played by Jayne Atkinson. Erin Strauss was killed off in season 8 after the unsub named the 'The Replicator' spikes Strauss' wine.

Source: Author samiiw95

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