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There's a New Quiz in Town! ('Alice')

'Alice' doesn't live here anymore, but her show lives on as one of the great TV sitcoms. Test your knowledge of Mel, Alice, and the girls in this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by shaylab. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
shaylab

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,308

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
4374

Last 3 plays: BPA1959 (7/10), kstyle53 (10/10), Guest 174 (3/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the waitresses did *not* have a crush on Mel? Hint

Belle

Jolene

Alice

Vera

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Question 2 of 10

2. What state (besides Texas) did Flo say was her home state? Hint

Florida

Alabama

Mississippi

Oklahoma

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which one of Flo's brothers planned to marry Alice? Hint

Jimmy Joe

Edsel

Baby Rhett

Billy Ray

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the bad habits episode, Alice gave up chocolate, Vera smoking, Mel gambling. What did Flo give up? Hint

Men

Coffee

New Clothes

Parties

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Question 5 of 10

5. What did Elliott's parents give Elliott and Vera for a wedding present? Hint

Money

A Piano

A House

A Trip to Hawaii

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Question 6 of 10

6. Alice once sang with the following group: Hint

Alice and the Acorns

Alice and the Avacados

Alice and the Apples

Alice and the Aces

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Question 7 of 10

7. Beth Howland, who played Vera, appeared in a documentary based on what Sondheim play? Hint

Into the Woods

Sweeney Todd

Sunday in the Park with George

Company

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which cast member appeared in the movie, Gremlins? Hint

Linda Lavin

Polly Holliday

Beth Howland

Diane Ladd

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which cast member appeared as a dancer in the film 'Lil Abner'? Hint

Linda Lavin

Celia Weston

Martha Raye

Beth Howland

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the last episode of Alice, what token (besides money) did Mel give to the waitresses to remember the diner? Hint

Bar stools

Coffee cups

Mel's Diner T-Shirs

Cow creamers

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 22 2024 : BPA1959: 7/10
Apr 21 2024 : kstyle53: 10/10
Apr 20 2024 : Guest 174: 3/10
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 50: 6/10
Apr 14 2024 : Guest 75: 5/10
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 67: 8/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 67: 5/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 67: 8/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 172: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the waitresses did *not* have a crush on Mel?

Answer: Alice

Mel had a crush on Alice in an early episode, but she did not return the feelings. All of the other waitresses had a crush on Mel (or dated him) at one time or another.

2. What state (besides Texas) did Flo say was her home state?

Answer: Alabama

In an early episode, Flo told Tommy's study date that her Alabama accent reminded her of growing up in Alabama. Flo's home town was later changed to Cowtown, Texas.

3. Which one of Flo's brothers planned to marry Alice?

Answer: Jimmy Joe

Rodeo rider Jimmy Joe Castleberry wanted to marry Alice, but his horse Beatrice did not approve. Thank goodness for small favors.

4. In the bad habits episode, Alice gave up chocolate, Vera smoking, Mel gambling. What did Flo give up?

Answer: Coffee

Flo gave up coffee...or at least, she tried to...for a weekend.

5. What did Elliott's parents give Elliott and Vera for a wedding present?

Answer: A Piano

Elliott's parents gave them a piano...which Elliott refused to stop playing.

6. Alice once sang with the following group:

Answer: Alice and the Acorns

Alice's group was called Alice and the Acorns.

7. Beth Howland, who played Vera, appeared in a documentary based on what Sondheim play?

Answer: Company

Beth Howland, who played Amy in the classic Sondheim musical, Company, appeared in a documentary which chronicled the recording of that show's soundtrack album. Her feature number, 'Getting Married Today,' appears on the soundtrack.

8. Which cast member appeared in the movie, Gremlins?

Answer: Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday played a mean old lady who ran afoul of the gremlins in this 80s megahit.

9. Which cast member appeared as a dancer in the film 'Lil Abner'?

Answer: Beth Howland

A very young Beth Howland appeared as a dancer in the musical film, 'Lil Abner.' She looks exactly the same--but you'll have to look closely. Blink, and you'll miss her.

10. In the last episode of Alice, what token (besides money) did Mel give to the waitresses to remember the diner?

Answer: Cow creamers

Mel gave Alice, Vera, and Jolene each a cow creamer with a check tucked inside.

Source: Author shaylab

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