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Let the "Good Times" Roll! Trivia Quiz

Come take a trip down memory lane with the Evans family from the classic television comedy, "Good Times!"

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

Author
highbed

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
286,318

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3895

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 107 (9/10), Guest 50 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did "Good Times" make its debut on television? Hint

1974

1975

1973

1977

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Question 2 of 10

2. James Evans Sr. was the strong minded patriarch of the family. Which talented actor played this role? Hint

Ossie Davis

Jimmie Walker

John Amos

Louis Gossett Jr.

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Question 3 of 10

3. James and Florida Evans had three children. What were their names? Hint

B.B., Esther, and Eddie

Tyrone, Tina, and Manny

J.J., Thelma, and Michael

Lamont, Penny, and Joseph

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Question 4 of 10

4. What talented actress played the role of loving mother Florida Evans? Hint

Leslie Uggams

Ruby Dee

Esther Rolle

Cicely Tyson

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Question 5 of 10

5. The character of Michael often voiced his views on civil rights. What nickname did his father often call him? Hint

Solid Soldier

Conceited Corporal

Wishful Warrior

Militant Midget

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Question 6 of 10

6. Penny Gordon was the adopted daughter of Florida's neighbor and best friend, Willona Woods. Which singer-songwriter played this role? Hint

Mary J. Blige

Mariah Carey

Janet Jackson

Whitney Houston

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Question 7 of 10

7. The character of James "J.J." Evans, Jr. often used the phrase, "Dy-no-mite." Which comic-turned-actor played this role? Hint

Jimmie Walker

Eddie Murphy

Richard Pryor

Flip Wilson

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the sixth and final season, Thelma Evans married up-and-coming football star, Keith Anderson. Who accidentally tripped Keith at his wedding which resulted in a knee injury? Hint

J.J. Evans

Florida Evans

Michael Evans

Nathan Bookman

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 1979 series finale, J.J. was finally offered a big time position with a comic book company. What was the name of the superhero he created? Hint

Dynamic Dude

DynoBoy

DynoWoman

Super Stud

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the famous producer of this hit television series? Hint

Larry David

Aaron Spelling

Norman Lear

Leonard Goldberg

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did "Good Times" make its debut on television?

Answer: 1974

The show centered around a lower class African-American family residing in a housing projects in Chicago, Illinois.

2. James Evans Sr. was the strong minded patriarch of the family. Which talented actor played this role?

Answer: John Amos

The character was written out of the series after John Amos' contract was not renewed for the fourth season. Mr. Amos had constant difficulties with the writing of the show. To explain his departure, James Evans Sr. was killed in an automobile accident in Mississippi.

3. James and Florida Evans had three children. What were their names?

Answer: J.J., Thelma, and Michael

J.J. is the eldest child and a talented artist. Thelma, the only daughter, enjoys dancing and acting. Michael, the youngest child, hoped to one day become a judge on the Supreme Court.

4. What talented actress played the role of loving mother Florida Evans?

Answer: Esther Rolle

The Emmy Award-winning Esther Rolle first appeared as Florida Evans on the hit comedy series "Maude." Eventually, the character of Florida was given her own television show. As "Good Times" progressed, Ms. Rolle became unhappy with the direction of the J.J. character, so she left the show after the fourth season.

She later returned for the sixth and final season. Esther Rolle died in 1998.

5. The character of Michael often voiced his views on civil rights. What nickname did his father often call him?

Answer: Militant Midget

Ralph Carter was acting in theatre when he was offered the role of Michael Evans. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the Broadway musical, "Raisin."

6. Penny Gordon was the adopted daughter of Florida's neighbor and best friend, Willona Woods. Which singer-songwriter played this role?

Answer: Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson joined the cast of "Good Times" in 1977. She went on to become one of the best selling female artists in the music industry.

7. The character of James "J.J." Evans, Jr. often used the phrase, "Dy-no-mite." Which comic-turned-actor played this role?

Answer: Jimmie Walker

Jimmie Walker was born on June 25, 1947. He became the surprise breakout star of "Good Times." When the show first premiered, the character of J.J. was a 17 year old high school student. But in reality, Mr. Walker was 26 years old when he started playing the role.

8. In the sixth and final season, Thelma Evans married up-and-coming football star, Keith Anderson. Who accidentally tripped Keith at his wedding which resulted in a knee injury?

Answer: J.J. Evans

J.J. accidentally tripped Keith as he was photographing Keith and Thelma walking down the church aisle. Keith had to put his football career on hold until his knee healed. He was offered a football contract in the last episode of the series.

9. In the 1979 series finale, J.J. was finally offered a big time position with a comic book company. What was the name of the superhero he created?

Answer: DynoWoman

J.J. based his superhero on his sister Thelma. In the last episode, everyone has a happy ending. Thelma finds out she is expecting her first child. Keith is offered a contract with a famous football team, and he surprises Thelma by moving her out of the projects. Willona gets a job promotion and can also afford to leave the projects.

10. Who was the famous producer of this hit television series?

Answer: Norman Lear

The Emmy Award-winning producer was born on July 27, 1922. Mr. Lear was the producer of numerous television shows such as, "All in the Family", "The Jeffersons" and "Maude."

Source: Author highbed

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