Fans Will Need To Think Like Rick Grimes To Pass This Walking Dead Quiz
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Currently airing its ninth season, TWD has been one of the most popular shows on the box for almost a decade now. According to IMDb, The Shawshank Redemption director Frank Darabont developed the series for the AMC network based on the comic books written by Robert Kirkman, and the show's popularity has launched a talk show hosted by Chris Hardwick in which the host and a couple of guests discuss each episode after it airs.
According to Wikipedia, TWD became the highest rated series on television in its third season; not just on cable and not just for a scripted drama. It was literally the most viewed series across all of television for a couple of seasons. This latest season, according to Deadline, has seen the final appearances of a few cast members, including Andrew Lincoln and Lauren Cohan, who have moved on to work on other projects. This has opened up the story to a whole new chapter to explore new worlds and characters.
Only the biggest fan of TWD will be able to ace this quiz on the post apocalyptic zombie series everyone's watching, so board up all the windows, ration off some supplies, and give it a try!
What was Rick Grimes' pre-apocalyptic job?
According to an article by Deadline, the latest season of TWD, the ninth one, marked the final appearance of Rick Grimes. He has come a long way as a character since the very first episode introduced him prior to the zombie apocalypse nine years ago. Rick does his job from before the apocalypse as his way of contributing to the internal community of the Alexandria Safe Zone when the group moved in there. What was Rick Grimes' pre apocalyptic job?
What is Negan's group called?
After Negan was built up as a villainous presence throughout the sixth season, we finally got to meet him in that season finale. But we didn't fully get to see the extent of his characterization, and as close as it was to how the character is portrayed in the comic books, until the season 7 premiere. While we didn't meet Negan in the sixth season, we did meet the group of survivors that he leads. What is Negan's group called?
What animal does Ezekiel keep as a pet?
According to articles on IGN, before King Ezekiel was introduced as a character in the TWD TV show, fans weren't sure whether or not the show would be depicting his pet. Since it's a TV show, the budget might not have been there to portray the animal with CGI effects. However, the animal is a big part of Ezekiel's character, so the show did give the character his pet in the end. What animal does Ezekiel keep as a pet?
What did Carol tell Lizzie to look at to distract her?
This moment is considered by many critics and fans to be one of the darkest moments in the history of the series. It happens in the fourth season, which split up all the survivors into separate, smaller groups as they all headed to Terminus. Carol ended up with Tyreese and a pair of little girls, one of whom became dangerously friendly with the walkers that were surrounding them. What did Carol tell young Lizzie to look at to distract her?
Which of these regular events did Herschel famously advocate?
With all of its zombies and drama and complex characters, TWD is not the kind of TV show that is a source of internet memes. However, Hershel Greene advocating for a special day where the group would eat a certain pasta meal did become sort of a meme. It is at least remembered for being an uncharacteristically light hearted and comedic moment in tone in the very dark story of TWD. Which of these regular events did Herschel famously advocate?
Who is Rick's wife and Carl's mother?
Sarah Wayne Callies, the actress who, according to IMDb, played the role of Rick's wife and Carl's mother in TWD. She previously appeared in a love interest role in a different drama series that was almost equally popular, Fox's show Prison Break. This character was the first one of the group to face bearing a child in the world of the walker apocalypse, which makes her a significant part of the story's makeup. Who is Rick's wife and Carl's mother?
What gated community did the group move into in season 5?
After years of searching for a safe haven to live in, Rick Grimes and his group of survivors finally managed to find a place in the fifth season of the show. It came right after they had been duped by the Terminus guys and had finally given up hope and finding a place where they could all be safe. And then someone came along to recruit them for the community. What gated community did the group move into in season 5?
Who does Rick believe to be Judith's real father?
Lori got pregnant with Judith in the second season of TWD, and a lot of fans realized that the timeline of Rick getting back to her at the beginning of the apocalypse in the first season. Rick wakes up three months into the end of the world in a hospital, so it was thought that maybe a different character was Judith's father. Rick himself confirmed this theory a couple of years ago. Who does Rick Grimes believe to be his daughter Judith's real father?
Where had Herschel been keeping Sophia the whole time?
The first half of the second season of TWD began with the disappearance of Carol's daughter Sophia. Rick's group then spent a few episodes going out every day and searching for her. As it turned out in the midseason finale before the season took a break, it was revealed that Herschel Greene had been keeping her in walker form somewhere on his farm where the survivors had been staying while Carl recovered. Where had Herschel been keeping Sophia the whole time?
Who yelled "Tainted meat!" at the top of their lungs?
According to the show's Wikipedia article, the reason why a lot of actors from the HBO crime drama series The Wire appear in TWD is that the producers of the show are fans of that other show. The actor who played this character also appeared in The Wire, as did the actors who play Gabriel and Tyreese in TWD. Who yelled out the words "Tainted meat!" at the top of their lungs to Gareth and the rest of the Termites?
How many kids does Jessie have?
According to IMDb, the character of Jessie was played by Alexandra Breckenridge, who has also provided voices for Family Guy characters and appeared in the FX anthology series AHS. She appeared in TWD as one of the residents of the Alexandria Safe Zone when Rick and the group moved in. She was a mother whose character arc came to a head when a horde of walkers managed to get past the gates. How many kids does Jessie Anderson have?
Who is Daryl's brother?
According to IMDb, the brother of Daryl was played by an actor named Michael Rooker, who has also played the role of Yondu in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He played that character in Guardians of the Galaxy and had a larger role in its sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. According to Wikipedia, Daryl was not in the original comic book series, but was created specifically for the TV show. What is the name of Daryl's brother in TWD?
Which city did Rick search for his family in?
According to the Wikipedia article of TWD, this city is the location for a lot of filming of the series. In the pilot episode of the show, when Rick Grimes wakes up in a hospital, this is the city that he heads to in the hopes that it would be a safe area where his wife and son have found hospitality. It's not, but the city comes back later in the show. Which city did Rick search for his family in?
Which two characters don't make it through the season 7 premiere?
According to Wikipedia, there was a pretty big ratings dip in TWD between the first episode of the seventh season and the second episode of the season, because of this controversial scene. Negan had a bunch of characters lined up and one of them wasn't going to make it to the end. And then came the surprising revelation that there would actually be two characters who wouldn't make it. Which two characters don't make it through the season 7 premiere?
Who was introduced in the pilot, but didn't join the main cast until season 5?
This character made his first appearance in the pilot episode of TWD. He is the first survivor who Rick Grimes meets after waking up in a hospital three months into the walker apocalypse. And then he made a guest appearance in season 3. But he did not actually join the main cast of the show until he arrived at Alexandria in the fifth season. Who was introduced in the pilot episode, but didn't join the main cast until season 5?
Which leg did Hershel lose?
Since the zombie apocalypse doesn't come with a manual, Rick and the gang have had to figure out how the science of the infection works as they go along. When Herschel was bitten by a walker, Rick acted fast and thought on his feet that the infection might stop spreading if the part that was bitten is removed. So, Hershel lived on, but he only had one leg remaining. Which leg did Hershel Greene lose in the third season of TWD?
What is the Governor's real name?
Before Negan came along in the sixth season finale episode of TWD, the big bad of the show had been the Governor. He was the last one whose group was in battle with Rick's group and who had personal beef with Rick and his group of survivors. He was the subject of three whole episodes in season 3 that explained how he managed to show up at the prison with a tank and a new army. What is the Governor's real name?
Where was Glenn hiding when he was thought to have passed away?
This fake out was a very controversial plot point for many fans of TWD, especially since the actual loss of Glenn was just a few weeks away in the comic books. The fake out threw a lot of fans off guard, according to IGN, and many expected that he would make it to the end of the season 7 premiere episode, which he didn't in the end. Very confusing. Where was Glenn hiding when he was thought to have passed away?
Which character first encountered Michonne in the woods?
Due to the nature of the fictional future world in which TWD is set, a lot of characters have come and gone over the years. As a result, a lot of fans who have read the comic books wait in anticipation for the arrival of certain characters. To passive TV viewers, they are a mystery, but the comic book fans know exactly who they are. Which TWD character first encountered Michonne in the woods in the season 2 finale episode?
Which community did the Governor lead before its fall?
Over the course of the nine seasons (so far) of TWD, a number of different gated communities have been introduced and a lot of them have fallen. Alexandria has managed to be invaded by both a horde of walkers and groups of survivors who were hoping to take over it and stayed standing through it all. But the Governor and his community were not as lucky back in the third season. Which community did the Governor lead before its fall?
What is Jesus' real name?
While Jesus is a real name and it doesn't exist solely as a nickname like T-Dog, it is the nickname of this character in TWD. He came along a couple of seasons ago as a mystery, but he has grown to become one of the main cast and a trusted confidante of Rick's group of survivors. He has become a particularly close friend of Maggie since she lost her husband. What is the real name of the Jesus character in TWD?
Who plays Rick Grimes?
According to Deadline, the actor who plays Rick Grimes in TWD has officially left the series as of the ninth and current season. The actor was previously best know, according to IMDb, for his role in the ensemble romantic comedy Love, Actually, in which he plays a guy who is in love with Keira Knightley's character and comes to her door with notes written on cards. According to Wikipedia, Thomas Jane was the first actor considered to play Rick. Who plays Rick Grimes in TWD?
Which group live at the dump?
This group can't seem to decide which people they want to side with as they swap between Rick and Negan. Forbes magazine called this group of survivors "quite possibly the worst thing to ever happen" to the show. They have a long and contentious history with Rick and his group, and now that Rick has left the show, some people are suggesting that this group's leader, Jadis, might take over as the leader of the survivors. Which group live at the dump?
Where do the group find brief salvation in the season 1 finale?
The first season finale episode of TWD is the first instance where Rick and the group have any indication that they could find somewhere and be safe. However, at the end of the episode, the guy who they were staying with decides to blow the place up, so their hopes of safety are very quickly dashed. Still, it was an early sign of the salvation they would find at Alexandria. Where do the group find brief salvation in the season 1 finale?
What item of clothing did Rick give to Carl?
The father and son relationship shared by Rick Grimes and his son Carl has developed a lot over the years. They lost Rick's wife who was Carl's mother together. One of the most special and iconic moments in the relationship between Rick and Carl was when Rick gave one of his most treasured items of clothing to Carl. Ever since then, Carl pretty much never took that item of clothing off. What item of clothing did Rick give to Carl?
Why was Rick in a hospital at the beginning of the apocalypse?
Both TWD and 28 Days Later open with a guy waking up in a hospital to discover a zombie apocalypse has taken place. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly magazine, comic book creator Robert Kirkman cleared up the similarities between the opening scenes of TWD and the opening scenes of 28 Days Later. It was all a big coincidence, he says, and he didn't actually see the movie until he had already written the comics and sent them to the publisher. Why was Rick in a hospital at the beginning of the apocalypse?
Who recruited Rick and the gang to Alexandria?
According to IMDb, Ross Marquand, the actor who plays this character on TWD, is also known for his celebrity impressions. That's why he was cast to play Red Skull in Avengers: Infinity War after the original actor, Hugo Weaving, decided not to return to the role. On a recent interview on the TWD after show with Chris Hardwick, Marquand said that he wasn't sure if he was going to appear in Avengers 4. Who recruited Rick and the gang to Alexandria?
What is the name of Gregory's community?
The characters of TWD seem to be divided between the ones who can stick to their allegiances to other people and the ones who can't stick to them. For example, the Scavengers seem to flip flop a lot on the groups that they side with. The same goes for Gregory, who will pretty much just side with whoever is in the lead. He flip flops from Rick to Negan every other week, it seems. What is the name of Gregory's community?
What does Negan call his baseball bat?
Negan's baseball bat is pretty much in the same number of episodes that he is. He is never too far away from it and always has it to hand. Not only does Negan like carrying his baseball bat around in case of emergencies, but he also has a name for it. It's not something like "Slugger" or "Clipper" or anything like that. The name of Negan's baseball bat is also a woman's name. What does Negan call his baseball bat?
Who is Negan's bat named after?
Negan has become the defining villain of TWD, as he has been around for almost four whole seasons out of nine now. That makes him the villain who has stuck around for the longest time. The Governor was only around for two seasons (3 and 4). Negan has been around since season 6 and so has his trusty bat, which he has a name for and is never too far away from. Which person in Negan's life is his bat named after?
Who stole Daryl's iconic crossbow?
When we first met this character, he was stealing Daryl's stuff and riding off into the woods on his motorcycle. This character started off as what appeared to be a close associate of Negan. However, as he has shown more recently, he only works for Negan as he is afraid of him and he has since double crossed Negan to work as a sort of informant for Rick and the gang. Who stole Daryl's iconic crossbow and also his motorcycle?
What does JSS stand for?
In the days between the "JSS" acronym being introduced on TWD and the actual meaning of it being revealed, fans were debating its meaning on the internet. On Reddit, Bustle, and Comic Book, the meaning of the "JSS" motto was debated and they did come to the conclusion that the letters stood for a phrase that had some significance in the post apocalyptic world of TWD. However, only a few of them got the actual phrase right. What does JSS stand for?
Whose motto is JSS?
This character has lost her parents and she subsequently developed a sort of surrogate mother and daughter relationship with Maggie Greene. She also had a friendship that evolved into a romance with Carl Grimes. She was the subject of the episode "JSS" in season 6, because that was her motto. Many fans debated what it could mean for a couple of weeks before it was actually revealed on the show. What is the name of the character whose motto is JSS?
Who is Negan's right hand man?
According to IMDb, the character of Negan's right hand man in TWD is played by an actor who comes from Canada named Steven Ogg, who is best known for voicing the Trevor Philips character in the wildly popular video game Grand Theft Auto V. He has also, according to his Wikipedia page, played characters in other TV shows, like Better Call Saul, Person of Interest, Westworld, and Broad City. What is the name of Negan's right hand man in TWD?
Who plays Daryl Dixon?
According to IMDb, this actor had a supporting role in the movie Blade II alongside Wesley Snipes and he made a cameo appearance in the reboot of the Chevy Chase comedy movie National Lampoon's Vacation in which he played a truck driver. He also has a talk show in which he rides around on motorcycles with his guests, which airs on the AMC network. Who plays the role of Daryl Dixon that was, according to Wikipedia, created just for the TV show in TWD?