Only Someone Who's Seen "Gilmore Girls" 1,000 Times Can Pass This Quiz!

By: Zoe Samuel
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Only Someone Who's Seen "Gilmore Girls" 1,000 Times Can Pass This Quiz!
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About This Quiz

"Gilmore Girls" is one of those cult favorites that never produced monster ratings, but instead enjoyed a fanatical and devoted fanbase determined to keep it on the air. The show centered primarily on a single mother from a fancy-schmancy family, as well as her feisty and witty teenage daughter, who attended an elite high school in their small Connecticut town. One of the great advantages of the show in connecting to its overwhelming female audience is that it was created and then run by a female showrunner working with a writing staff of her own choosing. However, it suffered from the fact that it came of age right before streaming and cable services with their data-driven algorithms, that typically enable shows with very hardcore fans to stay on the air even longer, one example being HBO's "Gilmore Girls."

While never achieving the sort of eight-figure audience reach of shows such as "The Big Bang Theory" or "The Simpsons," "Gilmore Girls" managed to stay in syndication ever since its eventual cancelation in the middle of the "noughties." This kept the show alive in the memories of its fans and offered those who were not as familiar a chance to catch up. A revival followed in 2016, and now the question is whether the show will continue again. In the meantime, dedicated fans can only hold onto the memories and re-watch over and over again. If you're one of them, this is the quiz for you! Let's see how well you remember the show!

Who created "Gilmore Girls"?
Bad Robot
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Jenji Kohan
Shonda Rhimes
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Today, Amy Sherman-Palladino is behind a new show which, like "Gilmore Girls," is leaving its mark. She produces "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" for Amazon, which has finished its first season. This show follows a similar female lead to "Gilmore Girls", as a single mother navigates life as a divorced comedian in 1950s New York City. As of this writing, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has many Emmy nominations this year, but we don't know yet if it will in.

Who played Lorelai Gilmore?
Alexis Bledel
Liza Weil
Kelly Bishop
Lauren Graham
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Hawaii native Lauren Graham is still active today, with 49 IMDB credits, the most recent of which is voicing a character on an animated show.

In what state does "Gilmore Girls" take place?
Vemont
Connecticut
California
New York
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Wrong Answer

"Gilmore Girls" takes place in a fictional town near Hartford, Connecticut.

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What is Rory's full name?
Aurelia
Victoria
Lorelai
Rory
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Wrong Answer

Yes, apparently Lorelai decided to name her daughter Lorelai. Why? Your guess is as good as anyone's.

Who played Rory Gilmore?
Liza Weil
Alexis Bledel
Melissa McCarthy
Liz Torres
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Wrong Answer

Alexis Bledel is still hard at work in the film world, starring in the acclaimed Hulu series, "The Handmaid's Tale," in which she plays a physician who was forced into being a handmaid for failing to live up to the rules of the theocracy under which she lives. "The Handmaid's Tale" is up for several Emmys in 2018.

How many episodes are there of "Gilmore Girls"?
153
150
170
200
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Gilmore Girls lasted eight seasons, and 153 episodes, a fantastic run by any measure.

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Where was "Gilmore Girls" filmed?
on location in Connecticut
in a studio in Vancouver
on the Warner Brothers lot in Burbank, California
on the Universal lot in Burbank, California.
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The Warner Brothers lot has been the scene for many shows and movies. If you look closely in certain exterior shots of "Gilmore Girls," you can see the fountain from "Friends," the Daily Planet from "Lois and Clark," and the back of the hospital from "ER."

Who played Lucas Danes?
Yanic Truesdale
Jackson Douglas
Scott Patterson
Biff Yeager
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Wrong Answer

If you think you've seen Scott Patterson recently, it's because he plays Agent Peter Strahm in the Saw franchise, Saw IV, V, and VI respectively.

What actor from "Gilmore Girls" went on to play the sibling of a character with the same name as his character from "Gilmore Girls"?
Milo Ventimiglia
Melissa McCarthy
Jared Padalecki
Matt Czuchry
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Jared Padalecki, who played Dean Forester, went on to play Sam Winchester in "Supernatural," a character whose brother is named Dean Winchester.

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Who played Michel Gerard?
John Cabrera
Yanic Truesdale
Ethan Cohn
Adam Hendershott
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Yanic Truesdale is a French-Canadian actor who is still in the business, acting in English and French language films. If you think you've seen him recently, it was probably when he appeared on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" a couple of years back.

How many TV shows have made direct reference to "Gilmore Girls"?
seven
eight
12
15
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Eight TV shows other than "Gilmore Girls" and its direct relations have made explicit references to 'Gilmore Girls,' including 'Family Guy' and many others.

Who played Emily Gilmore?
Kelly Bishop
Teal Redmann
Rini Bell
Patty Malcolm
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Kelly Bishop's career is a long and venerable one, with highlights outside of "Gilmore Girls," including "Dirty Dancing" and "Wonder Boys," based on Michael Chabon's novel. She has 43 IMDB credits.

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What was the title of episode 13?
Forgiveness and Stuff
Concert Interruptus
That Damn Donna Reed
Emily in Wonderland
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In Concert Interruptus, Rory goes to a concert​ and befriends Paris, while Lorelai accidentally freaks out Luke by buying and wearing a shirt which turns out to be one owned by an ex of his.

Who played Richard Gilmore?
Tanc Sade
Milo Ventimiglia
Matt Czuchry
Edward Herrmann
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Edward Herrmann was one of the 20th century's greatest character actors. He played FDR in "Annie" (1982) and appeared in films you might know, including "The Lost Boys," "Intolerable Cruelty," and "The Wolf of Wall Street." He died in 2014.

Which of these books is fake?
Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between)
Gilmore Girls Meet Sam and Dean (Worlds Collide)
The Gilmore Girls Companion
Coffee at Luke's: An Unauthorized Gilmore Girls Gabfest (Smart Pop series)
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Gilmore Girls Meet Sam and Dean (Worlds Collide) is indeed a fake book. It would be hard to imagine a mashup of Supernatural and Gilmore Girls, even though they share a cast.

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How does Rory figure out what's going on in Lorelai's head in the episode Red Light on the Wedding Night?
She learns that Lorelai drunk dialed her ex.
She learns that Lorelai wasn't constantly trying on her wedding dress in anticipation of the wedding.
She learns that Lorelai can't ger married because she doesn't believe in marriage.
She learns that Lorelai can't get married because she is already married.
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In this episode, Lorelai speaks with Rory's father on the phone, and she realizes that Max isn't the man for her. Later on, Rory realizes she saw the signs beforehand.

Who played Sookie St. James?
Emily Bergl
Beth Kennedy
Melissa McCarthy
Elisabeth Abbott
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Wrong Answer

Remember when Melissa McCarthy was just another jobbing actor in Hollywood? Since "Gilmore Girls," Melissa McCarthy's career has exploded, starring in numerous feature films and TV shows. Her name is synonymous with comedic success, and these days, Sean Spicer.

Who played Kirk Gleason?
Sean Gunn
Sean Bean
Tim Gunn
Sean Astin
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Wrong Answer

If Sean Gunn looks even more familiar now, it's because of a certain family connection. His brother, James Gunn, who first made films for Troma like "Tromeo And Juliet," directs the "Guardians of The Galaxy" franchise, and casts his brother in every film.

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What male actor from the show went on to star in a TV show that has really defined him as a star?
Jared Padalecki
Edward Herrmann
Michael DeLuise
Scott Cohen
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Wrong Answer

Jared Padalecki is one of the stars of "Supernatural," which by all accounts, will be on television forever. As of 2018, "Supernatural" is in its 13th season.

Where do Lorelai and Christopher get married?
Paris
Rome
Berlin
Istanbul
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Lorelai and her high school boyfriend (not to mention Rory's father) get married in Paris, but quickly realize it was a bad idea and put an end to the marriage.

Where did Rory meet Lucy?
They are childhood friends.
the store
Yale
high school
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Lucy first appeared in season 7, when Rory met her at Yale. She and Rory had it out over relationships, but they ultimately reconciled, and everything was OK. Today, Krysten Ritter, who played Lucy, is the star of Marvel/Netflix's hit show, "Jessica Jones."

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What is Rory's relationship to Christopher Hayden?
He is her brother.
He is her father.
He is a friend from high school.
He is one of her high school teachers.
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Christopher Hayden is Rory's father. He and Lorelai Gilmore were intimate in high school, and shortly after Lorelai gave birth to Rory, she ran away from home.

Who directed the most episodes of "Gilmore Girls"?
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Lee Shallat Chemel
Chris Long
Jamie Babbit
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Jamie Babbit has been directing for a long time, having made episodes for "Gilmore Girls," "Silicon Valley," "The Orville," "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia," "Supergirl," and many, many other shows. She directed 18 episodes of "Gilmore Girls."

Who played Lane Kim?
Keiko Agena
Liz Torres
Shelly Cole
Rose Abdoo
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Wrong Answer

Keiko Agena's career has continued nicely since "Gilmore Girls." With 61 IMDB credits to her name, Keiko Agena's most recent turn in a top show was in "13 Reasons Why" as Judge Pam Bradley.

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Other than the show's creator, who has writing credits on the most episodes?
Jessica Queller
Rebecca Kirshner
Jennie Snyder Urman
Daniel Palladino
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Daniel Palladino is married to Amy Sherman-Palladino, the creator of the show, and wrote 44 episodes. He and Amy Sherman-Palladino work together​ and have put their heads together on all the major shows they've created.

Who wrote the music for the series?
Stewart Copeland
Hans Zimmer
Mark Ayres
Sam Phillips
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Sam Phillips is credited for the whole series! She's still working with the producers on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," but she also wrote music for "Crazy Heart," "Ladder 49," and "Die Hard With a Vengeance."

What unique role did James Fredburg fill on the show in 2007?
Special Effects Supervisor
Gaffer
Craft Services
Doorman #2
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James Fredburg is a special effects artist whose credits include "Inner Space," "The Abyss," "Firestarter," and "The Scorpion King." When "Gilmore Girls" needed special effects, they turned to a master.

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What was the plot of episode 87?
While Rory freaks out about how many clubs she is able to put on her college application, Lorelai fumes about her mother's nonplussed reaction to learning that Lorelai and Max are getting married.
Emily plans Sookie's wedding, and Lorelai and Rory help Luke in prepping for his uncle's wedding.
Lorelai has to plan a village fete, including the filming of it, while Luke asks Rory to tutor Jess, who is having trouble in school.
Rory tries to salvage her relationship with Dean, and Lorelai prepares to open her inn while ​dealing with the knowledge that Luke wants things to be serious. Lorelai also plots for Emily and Richard to admit to their separation.
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Episode 87, the season 4 finale, and 22nd episode of that season, is especially notable because Lorelai and Luke finally kiss, and Rory has her first sexual experience.

How many homes do the girls visit in A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving?
three
five
four
two
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Wrong Answer

In this episode, Lorelai and Rory visit four homes for Thanksgiving, sampling all the different ways people make dinner for the occasion, including a Korean Thanksgiving.

What side hustle do the girls take up in The Hobbit, The Sofa and Digger Stiles?
Caterers
Musicians
Dinner Theater Actors
Undertakers
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The girls have to work a Lord of The Rings party when Lorelai and Rory become caterers to cover the costs of opening the inn.

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What request does Lorelai make of someone in The Nanny and the Professor?
She asks Rory to advise Paris about her inappropriate relationship.
She asks Jason not to tell her parents about their relationship.
She asks Luke to go easy on Lane.
She asks Richard to make the Historical Society.
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In The Nanny and the Professor, Lorelai asks Jason not to tell her parents about their relationship, Rory does not approve of Paris' boyfriend, and Luke doesn't find working with Lane is the easiest thing.

Which show has not made direct reference to "Gilmore Girls"?
Six Feet Under
Scrubs
Greek
BoJack Horseman
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Indeed, "BoJack Horseman" is the only one of these shows not to make a reference to "Gilmore Girls." In episode 2 of "Greek," Cappie makes a reference. In episode 5 of "Six Feet Under," Claire and Ruth watch an episode, and "Scrubs" references the show in two episodes.

Which of these "Gilmore Girls" books is not fake?
The Gilmore Girls: All Grown Up
The Gilmore Girls Take New York
Gilmore Girls Do London
The Gilmore Girls Coloring Book
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Wrong Answer

While The Gilmore Girls Coloring Book is very much a real book you can buy on Amazon, we can't recommend it. Its reviews are terrible, mostly because it's not images. It's just a bunch of quotes from the show, rendered in peculiar fonts, as the available video review will show.

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Other than "Rory," how many nicknames does Rory have?
11
10
five
seven
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Rory's nicknames (other than Rory, which is of course a nickname) are: Doogie, Rorino, Little Lorelai, Ace, Mary, Droopy Drawers, Rebecca, Scab Nose, Kid, and Sabrina.

What was the release date of the Netflix sequel to "Gilmore Girls"?
November 26, 2015
November 20, 2016
September 25, 2017
November 26, 2016
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On November 26, 2016, Netflix released a new series of "Gilmore Girls" that picked up the series in the years following the end of the original series run.

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