Gilligan's Island: All About Gilligan

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Bob Denver will forever be associate with Gilligan, the classic character he portrayed on the hit sitcom Gilligan's Island, which aired in the 1960s and beyond. The character was not known for his wits, or his smarts, or his common sense. But he sure was lovable.

In this short 10-question quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of all-things Gilligan, from things he said to the things he did, and everything in between. Let's set sail! 


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Gilligan Quiz Questions

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Question 1

Gilligan was always taking abuse from the Skipper in one of the most dysfunctional captain-first mate relationships in TV history. With what did Skipper always hit Gilligan?

  • A
    A shoe
  • B
    His hand
  • C
    His hat
  • D
    A towel

Question 2

In a bizarre episode of Gilligan's Island called "Up at Bat," Gilligan gets bitten by a bat; that night he has a dream he's a vampire and is married to whom?

  • A
    Ginger
  • B
    The Skipper
  • C
    Mary Ann
  • D
    Lovey

Question 3

In an episode of the series called "Music Hath Charms," what instrument does Gilligan play that riles up the natives from another island?

  • A
    Ukulele
  • B
    Trumpet
  • C
    Flute
  • D
    Drums

Question 4

Before Bob Denver became an actor and took on roles like Dobie Gillis and the shipwrecked Gilligan, he had a different job. What was he?

  • A
    Teacher
  • B
    Chef
  • C
    Nurse
  • D
    Shop owner

Question 5

Gilligan was known for his simple, consistent outfit. Which one of these items is Gilligan NOT wearing in the opening credits?

  • A
    White hat
  • B
    Blue shirt
  • C
    White sneakers
  • D
    Red shirt

Question 6

Always accident-prone, Gilligan stumbles into a cave in one episode while searching for Mr. Howell's golf ball. What does he discover there?

  • A
    Oil
  • B
    A dead body
  • C
    A hallucinogenic plant
  • D
    Gold

Question 7

According to the official Gilligan's Island backstory, why does the Skipper keep Gilligan around even though he's a bumbling fool?

  • A
    Skipper owes him a lot of money
  • B
    Skipper owes a favor to Gilligan's uncle
  • C
    Gilligan has no other family
  • D
    Gilligan saved his life in WWII

Question 8

In the 71st episode of the series called "Pass the Vegetables, Please," Gilligan eats some radioactive spinach that gives him what special ability?

  • A
    X-ray vision
  • B
    Super strength
  • C
    Extra strong hearing
  • D
    Incredible speed

Question 9

Gilligan's first name was never mentioned in the series, and it was assumed that Gilligan was his first name. But according to producer Sherwood Schwartz, what was his real first name?

  • A
    Willy
  • B
    Gary
  • C
    Bob
  • D
    Jerry

Question 10

In "Gilligan Gets Bugged," our little buddy gets bitten by an insect that everyone thinks is venomous. Which of these is NOT a symptom that they all think Gilligan has?

  • A
    Loss of appetite
  • B
    Severe itching
  • C
    Slurred speech
  • D
    Aches and pains

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