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Why Did They Call It That?, Part 1 Quiz


Some of the episode titles on "The West Wing" have a deeper meaning than just labeling the show. This quiz explores some of those meanings. (Some may not be answerable by just watching the show.)

A multiple-choice quiz by bookworm78. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
bookworm78
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
218,299
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2003
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 5 (5/10), Guest 24 (2/10), Guest 67 (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What does the phrase "Post hoc, ergo propter hoc" literally mean in Latin? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A season one episode is entitled "Those Crackpots and These Women". Why were the people visiting the White House that Josh termed 'Crackpots'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is being referred to with the episode title "The Short List"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Where does the quote "He shall from time to time" come from? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The term "mandatory minimums" refers to penalties for what crimes? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. From which Gilbert and Sullivan musical do the words "And it's surely to their credit" come? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the song that the line, "Somebody's going to emergency, somebody's going to jail" is from? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. From what movie does the line "The fall's gonna kill you" come from? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What holiday is being discussed when President Bartlett talks about "On the day before"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the full name of "H. Con 172"? Hint



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1. What does the phrase "Post hoc, ergo propter hoc" literally mean in Latin?

Answer: After this, therefore because of this

The second episode of the first season of "The West Wing" is entitled "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc". The phrase is used by President Bartlet to say that because something was caused by another, it in turn caused the first thing.
2. A season one episode is entitled "Those Crackpots and These Women". Why were the people visiting the White House that Josh termed 'Crackpots'?

Answer: Big Block of Cheese Day

"Andrew Jackson, in the main foyer of his White House had a big block of cheese. The block of cheese was huge - over two tons. And it was there for any and all who might be hungry. Jackson wanted the White House to belong to the people, so from time to time, he opened his doors to those who wished an audience.

It is in the spirit of Andrew Jackson that I, from time to time, ask senior staff to have face-to-face meetings with those people representing organizations who have a difficult time getting our attention." This is the "Big Block of Cheese Day" speech as given by Leo in this episode, though it is interrupted continually by the rest of the staff.

At this point, Josh walked in and asked, "Is it 'Total Crackpot Day' again?"
3. What is being referred to with the episode title "The Short List"?

Answer: Supreme Court nominees

The President originally wants Judge Harrison to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court, but after some background checks, Harrison is eliminated. Mendoza is the candidate named by the President in the end. "The Short List" can refer to any list of names for a position.
4. Where does the quote "He shall from time to time" come from?

Answer: Constitution

Specifically, in the executive powers section of the Constitution. The entire quote is "He shall, from time to time, give to the Congress information on the state of the union and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient."
5. The term "mandatory minimums" refers to penalties for what crimes?

Answer: drugs

Basically, mandatory minimums refers to the absolute minimum amount of time you can be given for drug possession. The issue in this episode is that the mandatory minimums are much higher for crack than those for powder cocaine. The main complaint is, crack is used by minorities more than others, so the mandatory minimums are racist.
6. From which Gilbert and Sullivan musical do the words "And it's surely to their credit" come?

Answer: H.M.S. Pinafore

It comes from the song "He is an Englishman" in "H.M.S. Pinafore", also known as "The Lass That Loved a Sailor". In the episode, there is debate as to which Gilbert and Sullivan play the song is from. Several times, someone says, "It's the one about duty." and someone else says, "They're all about duty."
7. What is the name of the song that the line, "Somebody's going to emergency, somebody's going to jail" is from?

Answer: New York Minute

The song is by Don Henley (member of the group The Eagles). Sam is listening to the song while he sleeps in his office at the beginning of the episode. This episode is another "Big Block of Cheese Day" episode.
8. From what movie does the line "The fall's gonna kill you" come from?

Answer: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" was released in 1969 and starred Paul Newman and Robert Redford. It is loosely based on the life of Butch Cassidy, a famous train robber and leader of The Wild Bunch gang. The line in the question comes from the end of the movie when Butch and Sundance are looking over a cliff prepared to jump. Sundance says, "I can't swim." and Butch says, "Why you crazy, the fall will probably kill you."
9. What holiday is being discussed when President Bartlett talks about "On the day before"?

Answer: Yom Kippur

"On Yom Kippur, you ask forgiveness for sins against God. But on the day before, you ask forgiveness for sins against people."
The day is called Erev Yom Kippur.
10. What is the full name of "H. Con 172"?

Answer: House Concurrent Resolution 172

This was a resolution rebuking the President for not telling the country about his M.S. It was concurrent because the President can veto a joint resolution.
Source: Author bookworm78

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