Well, howdy folks! Do you think you know a lot about Jed Clampett and his kin? Well then, test your knowledge by trying the 12-question quiz below. Good luck!
BEVERLY HILLBILLIES QUIZ
1. After the Clampetts struck it rich with oil, how much money did they deposit in Mr. Drysdale's Beverly Hills bank?
A. $50 million
B. $20 million
C. $30 million
D. $25 million
E. $35 million
2. Who was Jethro's mother?
A. Jed's cousin, Pearl Bodine
B. Jed's sister, Dolly Bodine
C. Granny's daughter, Loretta Bodine
D. Jed's sister-in-law, Molly Bodine
E. Granny's daughter-in-law, Rose Bodine
3. What animal was Jed hunting when he struck oil?
A. Deer
B. Ducks
C. Rabbits
D. Pheasants
E. Possums
4. Granny used to cook grits. What are grits?
A. A kind of Southern pancake
B. A thick porridge made from corn
C. A type of fried chicken
D. A Southern cornbread
E. A special Southern waffle with a spicy sauce
5. What did the Clampetts use as their dining room table?
A. A pool table
B. A ping pong table
C. A large cardboard box
D. A fancy wooden desk
E. They put a coffee table on top of a big box.
6. What was the first name of Mr. Drysdale's secretarial assistant, Miss Hathaway?
A. Joan
B. June
C. Jean
D. Janet
E. Jane
7. For how many seasons was The Beverly Hillbillies on the air?
A. 7
B. 6
C. 8
D. 9
E. 10
8. During the first season of the Beverly Hillbillies, there was a storyline about a romance between Jethro Bodine's sister and a character named Jasper DePew. What was the name of Jethro's sister?
A. Justine Bodine
B. Charlene Bodine
C. Jethrine Bodine
D. Jodine Bodine
E. Jenine Bodine
9. What was Jed Clampett's favourite expression?
A Hot Dog!
B. Well, doggie!
C. Fix me some grits!
D. I'm done tired, Granny!
E. Those folks just don't understand!
10. What was Miss Hathaway's hobby?
A. Stamp collecting
B. Photography
C. Bird watching
D. Knitting
E. Coin collecting
11. Granny was Jed Clampett's mother-in-law. What was Granny's real name?
A. Dottie Ann Moses
B. Jenny May Moses
C. Myrna May Moses
D. Daisy May Moses
E. Mary Ellen Moses
12. Which of the following Hollywood personalities appeared in an episode of the Beverly Hillbillies?
A. Rock Hudson
B. Louella Parsons
C. Zsa Zsa Gabor
D. Bing Crosby
E. Hedda Hopper
ANSWERS
1. D
The Clampetts deposited $25 million in Milburn Drysdale's Commerce Bank of Beverly Hills. John Brewster of the OK Oil Company gave the money to them in exchange for drilling rights to their land.
2. E
Jethro Bodine was the son of Jed's widowed cousin, Pearl Bodine. Although Jethro referred to Jed Clampett as his "Uncle Jed," Jed was not really his uncle. Note: The part of Pearl Bodine was played by Bea Benaderet who later portrayed matriarch Kate Bradley on Petticoat Junction.
3. C
Jed was hunting rabbits when he struck oil on his land in the Ozark Mountains.
4. B
Grits are a thick porridge common in the southern United States. They are made of coarsely ground corn and mostly eaten at breakfast.
5. A
The Clampetts used a pool table as their dining room table.
6. E
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Mr. Drysdale's assistant at the bank was Jane Hathaway. The Clampetts addressed her as "Miss Jane." The role of Jane Hathaway was played by Nancy Kulp. Nancy Kulp passed away on February 3, 1991 at the age of 69. She died of cancer in Palm Desert, California.
7. D
The Beverly Hillbillies ran for nine seasons. It was originally broadcast on CBS from 1962 until 1971.
8. C
Jethrine Bodine was the name of Jethro's sister. Max Baer, Jr., who portrayed Jethro, dressed as woman to play Jethrine. Jethrine's speaking voice was provided by Linda Kaye Henning, the daughter of Paul Henning, the creator of The Beverly Hillbillies. Linda later went on to play the role of Betty Jo Bradley on Petticoat Junction.
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9. B
Jed was fond of the expression "Well, doggie!" It was Jethro who liked to say, "Hot dog!"
10. C
Miss Hathaway was an avid bird watcher and could often be seen with binoculars.
11. D
Granny's real name was Daisy May Moses. Irene Ryan, who played the part of Granny, died on April 26, 1973 in Santa Monica California after suffering a stroke. In hospital, it was discovered that she had an undiagnosed brain tumour. Irene was 70 years old at the time of her death.
12. E
Hollywood Columnist Hedda Hopper appeared as herself in the final episode of a four-part Beverly Hillbillies series. The episode was entitled "Hedda Hopper's Hollywood" and it aired on October 14, 1964. The episode centres around greedy Mr. Drysdale's plans to tear down a studio backlot for a real estate development. The development is opposed by Hedda Hopper.
- Joanne
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