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Quiz about Whos Who in the ACN Newsroom
Quiz about Whos Who in the ACN Newsroom

Who's Who in the ACN Newsroom? Quiz


How well do you recall "The Newsroom?" The characters have all been asked to describe themselves playing "Three Truths and a Lie." Not all will lie to you, nor follow the directions exactly. None will lie more than once.

A multiple-choice quiz by havan_ironoak. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
397,775
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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118
Last 3 plays: Mjt74 (10/10), Guest 216 (10/10), Guest 73 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. I'm the anchor of ACN "News Night". You probably recognize me. I was on the Bush 41's staff and am a Republican despite what others say. I've been paying my psychiatrist for four years without actually going to the appointments. My favorite movie is "Rudy" and despite rumors I never cry during that schmaltzy scene. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I'm Director of the News Division for the Atlantis Cable News. Years ago I was an on-scene reporter during the Vietnam Conflict, what you youngsters might call "embedded." I also once met an undercover source "Late for Dinner" at the New York Public Library. And remember, I was a Marine. Get me wrong girly girl, and might just punch ya in the face! Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. I'm an economics correspondent at Atlantis Cable News. I speak fluent Japanese despite what's been said on-air. In addition to doing the news, I'm a professor at Columbia University and have a Masters in Economics from University of California Berkley and a PhD from Duke. Yes, I once accidentally set Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on fire. But it was just to show the other Cabinet secretaries that I could. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I was on the London Tube during the 7 July 2005 terrorist attacks. That led (in part) to my getting a news job. I also dated Kaylee, a girl who lost her father on 9/11/2001. At least I was there when Kaylee heard we got Bin Laden. Though I have sometimes answered to "Punjab" I really hate the stereotype. And no, I don't actually believe that Bigfoot exists. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. I tried to kiss Will McAvoy on New Year's Eve but he blocked me and ended up getting a drink in the face. Yes, I'm a gossip columnist for "TMI Magazine". And yes, I sometimes use my position at "TMI" to make "silent partners" of my targets, but there really IS going to be a restaurant. Finally, I'm not above wiretapping; it's a great source for scandal. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I'm the new Executive Producer of the News Division at Atlantic Cable News. I'm actually British but was born in the United States. Yes, I cheated on Will with Brian Brenner, a feature writer, and I'll never forgive myself. Mass mailing everyone at ACN about it was a horrendous mistake. I still think of Will as my Don Quixote. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Before coming to ACN, Mackenzie and I were embedded with the troops in Afghanistan. Later I took an assignment covering the Romney Campaign. I've sort of fallen for a co-worker. Unfortunately she set me up with her room-mate, Lisa. And now there's Hallie Shea, a stunning internet blogger that I met on the road. But don't worry, I've finally got my love life sorted. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I'm thrilled to be an associate producer of "News Night." Just weeks ago I was a staff assistant. Yes, I once hid under my date's bed while he "made up" with his ex-girlfriend; but I'm not that much of a push-over anymore. True, I once yelled at a "Sex and the City" tour bus, but I had good reason; my roommate is dating the guy I've fallen for. And yes, I once screwed up a condolence card. I really did think LOL meant Lots of Love. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. I am the majority stockholder of Atlantis World Media, ACN's parent company. I'm still upset that I was not invited by David and Charles Koch to their last "do" because of what ACN has been broadcasting. But even though ACN has made my relations with Congress ten times more difficult, I'm secretly happy with what they've accomplished. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. I'm the executive producer of "Right Now with Elliot Hirsch." I moved to the 10 o'clock slot because Will was such a pain to work for. Now I'm kind of sorry I did. I've dated Maggie for a while now but I'm afraid she's fallen for someone else. I once bought a book secretly in an on-line auction because I was interested the author. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I'm the anchor of ACN "News Night". You probably recognize me. I was on the Bush 41's staff and am a Republican despite what others say. I've been paying my psychiatrist for four years without actually going to the appointments. My favorite movie is "Rudy" and despite rumors I never cry during that schmaltzy scene.

Answer: Will McAvoy

Will McAvoy does cry during that one scene in Rudy. Just ask Mac if you don't believe me. In the episode "Bullies" we meet Will's psychiatrist and Will is surprised to find that the man has died and that his son has taken over the practice. Later in episode 9 we meet Adam Roth (Adam Arkin) who worked with Will in the Bush (41) White House.

Will McAvoy is played by Jeff Daniels.
2. I'm Director of the News Division for the Atlantis Cable News. Years ago I was an on-scene reporter during the Vietnam Conflict, what you youngsters might call "embedded." I also once met an undercover source "Late for Dinner" at the New York Public Library. And remember, I was a Marine. Get me wrong girly girl, and might just punch ya in the face!

Answer: Charlie Skinner

Charlie Skinner was proud of having been a Marine and threatens to punch people more than once. He also tells of having been "embedded" in Vietnam though that wasn't what they called it back then. During the Genoa investigation he meets with a source at the New York Public Library. "Girly Girl" is what he calls Sloan when he's upset with her.

Charlie Skinner is played by Sam Waterston.
3. I'm an economics correspondent at Atlantis Cable News. I speak fluent Japanese despite what's been said on-air. In addition to doing the news, I'm a professor at Columbia University and have a Masters in Economics from University of California Berkley and a PhD from Duke. Yes, I once accidentally set Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on fire. But it was just to show the other Cabinet secretaries that I could.

Answer: Sloan Sabbath

Sloan mentions being a professor at Columbia University and her other degrees are mentioned when she and Mac talk. The setting Geithner on fire thing is mentioned during the episode "5/1" when she is stuck on the plane coming back from the White House Correspondent's Dinner.

Sloan Sabbath is played by Olivia Munn.
4. I was on the London Tube during the 7 July 2005 terrorist attacks. That led (in part) to my getting a news job. I also dated Kaylee, a girl who lost her father on 9/11/2001. At least I was there when Kaylee heard we got Bin Laden. Though I have sometimes answered to "Punjab" I really hate the stereotype. And no, I don't actually believe that Bigfoot exists.

Answer: Neal Sampat

Neal Sampat mentions his being on the London Tube during the attack in the episode, "Amen," where he's comparing his start to that of their Egyptian correspondent. Will does call him Punjab in the first episode. We hear about his girlfriend's story during the "5/1" episode.

Neal Sampat is played by Dev Patel.
5. I tried to kiss Will McAvoy on New Year's Eve but he blocked me and ended up getting a drink in the face. Yes, I'm a gossip columnist for "TMI Magazine". And yes, I sometimes use my position at "TMI" to make "silent partners" of my targets, but there really IS going to be a restaurant. Finally, I'm not above wiretapping; it's a great source for scandal.

Answer: Nina Howard

We first meet Nina Howard, the "TMI" tabloid reporter when she meets Will on New Year's Eve. She starts him on his "mission to civilize" with her casual talk about doing a "take-down piece" on a reality TV personality. Hers is the first of several drinks that Will ends up getting in the face. We also learn that she's accepting money from some of her targets so that they'll stay out of the tabloid and calling them "silent partners" in a restaurant she's planning.

Nina Howard is played by Hope Davis.
6. I'm the new Executive Producer of the News Division at Atlantic Cable News. I'm actually British but was born in the United States. Yes, I cheated on Will with Brian Brenner, a feature writer, and I'll never forgive myself. Mass mailing everyone at ACN about it was a horrendous mistake. I still think of Will as my Don Quixote.

Answer: Mackenzie McHale

Mackenzie McHale's dad was the British Ambassador to the UN when Mac was born. Though she did cheat on Will with Brian Brenner, she's still very much in love with Will. But, please whatever you do, don't ask her to do math in her head.

Mackenzie McHale is played by Emily Mortimer.
7. Before coming to ACN, Mackenzie and I were embedded with the troops in Afghanistan. Later I took an assignment covering the Romney Campaign. I've sort of fallen for a co-worker. Unfortunately she set me up with her room-mate, Lisa. And now there's Hallie Shea, a stunning internet blogger that I met on the road. But don't worry, I've finally got my love life sorted.

Answer: Jim Harper

We meet Jim Harper in the first episode where we learn that he accompanied Mackenzie to Afghanistan. After falling for Maggie Jordan he assigns himself as a stringer on the Romney Campaign though its work he's long outgrown. Though he's truly attracted to Maggie, Lisa and Halle complicate matters; especially when Don is still interested in Maggie.

Jim Harper is played by John Gallagher, Jr. Many Sorkin fans will recognize him as Tyler, the Intern from Indiana, in the "West Wing" episode "20 Hours in America."
8. I'm thrilled to be an associate producer of "News Night." Just weeks ago I was a staff assistant. Yes, I once hid under my date's bed while he "made up" with his ex-girlfriend; but I'm not that much of a push-over anymore. True, I once yelled at a "Sex and the City" tour bus, but I had good reason; my roommate is dating the guy I've fallen for. And yes, I once screwed up a condolence card. I really did think LOL meant Lots of Love.

Answer: Maggie Jordan

Maggie Jordan was "promoted" because Will couldn't remember who she was. Mackenzie made it official when she took over. Maggie has a tempestuous relationship with Don Keefer but they both realize through the course of the show that they're not right for each other.

Maggie Jordan is played by Alison Pill.
9. I am the majority stockholder of Atlantis World Media, ACN's parent company. I'm still upset that I was not invited by David and Charles Koch to their last "do" because of what ACN has been broadcasting. But even though ACN has made my relations with Congress ten times more difficult, I'm secretly happy with what they've accomplished.

Answer: Leona Lansing

Leona Lansing is the majority owner of Atlantis World Media. She's appointed her son Reese the president of Atlantic Cable News (ACN). Unfortunately, her husband has two step-kids that have a large chunk of stock in trust for them.

Leona Lansing is played by Jane Fonda. In addition to her tremendous talent, the former Mrs. Ted Turner brings a realism to the role.
10. I'm the executive producer of "Right Now with Elliot Hirsch." I moved to the 10 o'clock slot because Will was such a pain to work for. Now I'm kind of sorry I did. I've dated Maggie for a while now but I'm afraid she's fallen for someone else. I once bought a book secretly in an on-line auction because I was interested the author.

Answer: Don Keefer

Don Keefer had the longest tenure of any Executive Producer on "News Night" at 13 weeks prior to leaving to do "Right Now with Elliot Hirsch." Though he's had a tempestuous relationship with Maggie Jordan, there are indications by the end of season three that he and Sloan will be a much better fit.

Don Keefer is played by Thomas Sadoski.
Source: Author havan_ironoak

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