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Quiz about Introduction To How I Met Your Mother

Introduction To "How I Met Your Mother" Quiz

With a cast of three men and two women, this Monday night comedy hit comedy might as well be called "Friends II". "How I Met Your Mother" debuted in 2005, and this covers season one.

A multiple-choice quiz by rblayer. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
rblayer

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,533

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
6969

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 87 (9/10), Guest 23 (10/10), Guest 68 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year does each episode begin? Hint

2010

1995

2005

2030

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Question 2 of 10

2. At the beginning of each episode, how many children are hearing their father's story about meeting their mother? Hint

2 - two boys

1- one girl

2- two girls

2 - a boy and a girl

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Question 3 of 10

3. What actor supplies the voice of the father speaking to his children? Hint

Ben Affleck

Robin Williams

Bob Saget

Ron Howard

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Question 4 of 10

4. What are the names of the two male roommates? Hint

Bill and Eddy

Zack and Ron

Fred and Albert

Ted and Marshall

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Lily's occupation? Hint

Psychologist

Writer

Musician

Kindergarten teacher

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of Ted's obnoxious friend? Hint

Barney

Benjie

Bennie

Bernie

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the first episodes, who is the love of Ted's life? Hint

April

Sharon

Katy

Robin

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Marshall's occupation? Hint

Taxi driver

Law student

Policeman

Intern

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following descriptive words does Barney often use to describe things? Hint

Rockstar

Stupendous

Biblical

Legendary

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Question 10 of 10

10. What strange sporting event did Lily find Marshall and his brother playing? Hint

BaskIceball

Ninjafrisbee

Hockoccer

Karabowling

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Most Recent Scores

Mar 31 2026 : Guest 87: 9/10
Mar 28 2026 : Guest 23: 10/10
Mar 26 2026 : Guest 68: 10/10
Mar 12 2026 : Guest 174: 7/10
Mar 05 2026 : Guest 179: 9/10
Mar 01 2026 : Guest 146: 7/10
Feb 22 2026 : Guest 24: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year does each episode begin?

Answer: 2030

Each episode opens in the future with a father explaining to his teenage children how he met their mother. The show then flashes back to the present.

2. At the beginning of each episode, how many children are hearing their father's story about meeting their mother?

Answer: 2 - a boy and a girl

The two attractive teenagers are visibly bored with their long-winded father's story. After flashing back to the present, the episodes end back in the future with some final comments by the father and his children.

3. What actor supplies the voice of the father speaking to his children?

Answer: Bob Saget

Bob Saget's contribution to the series as the voice of the "future Ted", while uncredited, is very recognizable.

4. What are the names of the two male roommates?

Answer: Ted and Marshall

Newcomer actors Josh Radnor and Jason Segal play Ted and Marshall, who are forced to cope with life and their friendship when Marshall becomes engaged to be married.

5. What is Lily's occupation?

Answer: Kindergarten teacher

Lily is portrayed by actress Alyson Hannigan, who played roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and the "American Pie" films.

6. What is the name of Ted's obnoxious friend?

Answer: Barney

Former child star Neil Patrick Harris of "Doogie Howser, M.D." fame portrays the character Barney, who is always giving Ted dating advice.

7. In the first episodes, who is the love of Ted's life?

Answer: Robin

Former model Cobie Smulders plays Ted's love interest Robin. But she will not be the mother of Ted's children. After hearing their dad's story about Robin, his kids asked if that was how he met their mother. Ted answered, "No. That was how I met your Aunt Robin".

8. What is Marshall's occupation?

Answer: Law student

Marshall tries very hard to juggle his time between his studies, his financee and his best friend Ted, usually with hilarious results.

9. Which of the following descriptive words does Barney often use to describe things?

Answer: Legendary

Barney frequently tosses lines such as, "We're gonna meet some ladies, it's gonna be legendary" and We're building an igloo in Central Park! It's going to be legendary".

10. What strange sporting event did Lily find Marshall and his brother playing?

Answer: BaskIceball

Lily found the boys playing hockey with a basketball and tennis rackets. She suggested that it would be better named "Iceketball". This was in "Belly Full of Turkey".

Source: Author rblayer

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