Quiz: Do You Really Know The Characters of Little House on the Prairie?

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Sure, you may have grown up watching this timeless show, but are you ready to find out just how well you know the cast of Little House on the Prairie? There's so much to learn about the colorful characters that made this show so extraordinary, and we're ready to teach you! If you're up to the challenge, let's dive in and explore the famous faces behind Little House on the Prairie!

Test Your Knowledge of Little House on the Prairie Cast Members

Do you remember the very first episode of Little House on the Prairie when young Laura Ingalls said, "Home is the nicest word there is"? Or how about when Caroline Ingalls stated, "When you love somebody, it's worth putting your pride behind you"? These humble cast members not only made us want to live on a prairie, but they also taught us countless valuable life lessons. How well do you know these memorable characters? Let's find out!

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Little House Trivia Quiz Questions

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Question 1

What Little House on the Prairie cast member was portrayed by American-Canadian actress Melissa Sue Anderson?

  • A
    Mary Ingalls
  • B
    Nellie Oleson
  • C
    Harriet Oleson
  • D
    Melinda Foster

Question 2

Who played Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie?

  • A
    Matthew Labyorteaux
  • B
    Jonathan Gilbert
  • C
    Michael Landon
  • D
    Richard Bull

Question 3

What member of the Ingalls family went blind at the end of Season 4?

  • A
    Mary Ingalls
  • B
    Charles Ingalls
  • C
    Laura Ingalls
  • D
    Caroline Ingalls

Question 4

What was the name of the Ingalls' youngest child?

  • A
    Lucy
  • B
    Grace
  • C
    Betty
  • D
    Hope

Question 5

What Hollywood star made their acting debut on Little House on the Prairie?

  • A
    Sean Penn
  • B
    Kevin Bacon
  • C
    Emile Hirsch
  • D
    Sean Connery

Question 6

What Little House on the Prairie cast member was portrayed by identical twins?

  • A
    Carrie Ingalls
  • B
    Laura Ingalls
  • C
    Willie Oleson
  • D
    Charles Ingalls

Question 7

What Little House on the Prairie cast member was portrayed by Victor French?

  • A
    Jonathan Garvey
  • B
    Isaiah Edwards
  • C
    Lars Hanson
  • D
    Adam Kendall

Question 8

Who played Caroline Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie?

  • A
    Alison Arngrim
  • B
    Allison Balson
  • C
    Shannen Doherty
  • D
    Karen Grassle

Question 9

What former child actress portrayed Laura Ingalls?

  • A
    Katherine MacGregor
  • B
    Melissa Sue Anderson
  • C
    Sidney Greenbush
  • D
    Melissa Gilbert

Question 10

What two Little House on the Prairie cast members quickly became real-life best friends?

  • A
    Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson
  • B
    Karen Grassle and Katherine MacGregor
  • C
    Alison Arngrim and Melissa Sue Anderson
  • D
    Alison Arngrim and Melissa Gilbert

Question 11

Who played Almanzo Wilder in Little House on the Prairie?

  • A
    Dean Butler
  • B
    Karl Swenson
  • C
    Dabbs Greer
  • D
    Merlin Olsen

Question 12

What Little House on the Prairie cast member was portrayed by Matthew Labyorteaux?

  • A
    Reverend Robert Alden
  • B
    Albert Quinn Ingalls
  • C
    Almanzo James Wilder
  • D
    Isaiah Edwards

Question 13

What Little House on the Prairie cast member left the show from 1977 to 1979 to star in the sitcom Carter Country?

  • A
    Victor French
  • B
    Ruth Foster
  • C
    Merlin Olsen
  • D
    Kevin Hagen

Question 14

Who played Nellie Oleson in Little House on the Prairie?

  • A
    Alison Arngrim
  • B
    Lindsay Greenbush
  • C
    Hersha Parady
  • D
    Allison Balson

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a quote by Caroline Ingalls on the Little House on the Prairie television series?

  • A
    "I wasn't going to tell you that, and don't ever raise your voice to me while you live in this house."
  • B
    "Laura! Don't say 'hate' - don't even think 'hate'! I'm sure Nellie has her good qualities somewhere."
  • C
    "Mrs. Oleson, the hens will be RELIEVED to hear that!"
  • D
    "Half the time, you don't even SMELL like a girl! You're either sweaty, or you stink of fish!"

Question 16

Who played Willie Oleson in Little House on the Prairie?

  • A
    Jonathan Gilbert
  • B
    Kevin Hagen
  • C
    Dabbs Greer
  • D
    Richard Bull

Question 17

What well-known Hollywood figure played James Cooper Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie?

  • A
    Dax Shepard
  • B
    Will Arnett
  • C
    Jason Bateman
  • D
    Michael Cera

Question 18

Who played Nels Oleson in Little House on the Prairie?

  • A
    Victor French
  • B
    Dean Butler
  • C
    Dabbs Greer
  • D
    Richard Bull

Question 19

What Little House on the Prairie cast member was portrayed by Katherine MacGregor?

  • A
    Melinda Foster
  • B
    Grace Ingalls
  • C
    Harriet Oleson
  • D
    Eva Beadle

Question 20

What cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills played Alicia Sanderson in Little House on the Prairie?

  • A
    Lisa Rinna
  • B
    Lisa Vanderpump
  • C
    Garcelle Beauvais
  • D
    Kyle Richards

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a quote by Laura Ingalls on the Little House on the Prairie television series?

  • A
    "Home is the nicest word there is."
  • B
    "What’s a year amount to? We have all the time there is.”
  • C
    "Well... I sweat a lot and I fish a lot!"
  • D
    "Life sure is a lot easier when you don't like boys!"

Question 22

What Little House on the Prairie cast member wore 4" lifts in their shoes to appear taller?

  • A
    Karen Grassle
  • B
    Michael Landon
  • C
    Richard Bull
  • D
    Kevin Hagen

Question 23

What Little House on the Prairie character said "You should be locked up in a cage and fed with a stick; you have made life miserable for everyone."?

  • A
    Harriet Oleson
  • B
    Nels Oleson
  • C
    Carrie Ingalls
  • D
    Charles Ingalls

Question 24

What Little House on the Prairie cast member has been called a "gay icon" following their appearance on the show?

  • A
    Jonathan Gilbert
  • B
    Sidney Greenbush
  • C
    Melissa Sue Anderson
  • D
    Alison Arngrim

Question 25

Which of the following was NOT one of the six actors to appear throughout every season of Little House on the Prairie?

  • A
    Katherine MacGregor
  • B
    Dabbs Greer
  • C
    Karen Grassle
  • D
    Richard Bull

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