Quiz: Do You Really Know The Characters of Little House on the Prairie?
Written by Rachel Bortles
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Did you grow up watching the classic show Little House on the Prairie? Well, then you're going to love reminiscing about the starring cast with this nostalgic quiz!
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?
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AMary Ingalls
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BNellie Oleson
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CHarriet Oleson
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DMelinda Foster
Mary Ingalls
Melissa Sue Anderson got started in show biz appearing in several Los Angeles commercials, but she is best known for her role as Mary Ingalls on the NBC hit <i>Little House on the Prairie</i> from 1974 until 1981.
Question 2
Who played Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie?
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AMatthew Labyorteaux
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BJonathan Gilbert
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CMichael Landon
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DRichard Bull
Michael Landon
American actor, writer, director, singer, and producer, Michael Landon, was selected to star as Charles Ingalls in <i>Little House on the Prairie</i> just one year after his starring role on <i>Bonanza</i> was canceled. The timeless television series was not only a major success in its first season, but it became Landon's second-longest-running series.
Question 3
What member of the Ingalls family went blind at the end of Season 4?
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AMary Ingalls
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BCharles Ingalls
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CLaura Ingalls
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DCaroline Ingalls
Mary Ingalls
At the end of Season 4, Charles brings his daughter to the optometrist as her eyesight worsens, and discovers that she will soon go blind. While Mary struggled with her growing dependency on others as she went completely blind, she later became a teacher in a school for the blind.
Question 4
What was the name of the Ingalls' youngest child?
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ALucy
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BGrace
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CBetty
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DHope
Grace
The Ingalls' fifth and final child is Grace Ingalls, who was portrayed by Wendi Turnbaugh and her twin sister Brenda on <i>Little House on the Prairie</i>. She came into the picture on Season 4 Episode 20: "A Most Precious Gift".
Question 5
What Hollywood star made their acting debut on Little House on the Prairie?
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ASean Penn
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BKevin Bacon
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CEmile Hirsch
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DSean Connery
Sean Penn
Sean Penn made his acting debut as an uncredited child on Season 1 Episode 11: "The Voice of Tinker Jones", which was directed by his father, Leo Penn. Leo also cast Sean's mother, Eileen Ryan, in the episode!
Question 6
What Little House on the Prairie cast member was portrayed by identical twins?
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ACarrie Ingalls
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BLaura Ingalls
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CWillie Oleson
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DCharles Ingalls
Carrie Ingalls
Along with her identical twin sister Sidney, Lindsay Greenbush alternated playing the role of Carrie Ingalls on <i>Little House on the Prairie</i> from 1974 to 1982. Despite acting in other television shows, the identical twins and former child actresses are best known for their role as young Carrie.
Question 7
What Little House on the Prairie cast member was portrayed by Victor French?
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AJonathan Garvey
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BIsaiah Edwards
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CLars Hanson
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DAdam Kendall
Isaiah Edwards
Victor French, who portrayed mountain man Isaiah Edwards, appeared on several television programs including <i>Highway to Heaven</i>, <i>Carter Country</i>, and of course, <i>Little House on the Prairie</i>.
Question 8
Who played Caroline Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie?
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AAlison Arngrim
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BAllison Balson
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CShannen Doherty
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DKaren Grassle
Karen Grassle
The part of Caroline Ingalls was played by American actress Karen Grassle. She auditioned for the role and won the part of the mother, which became the most memorable moment of her acting career.
Question 9
What former child actress portrayed Laura Ingalls?
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AKatherine MacGregor
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BMelissa Sue Anderson
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CSidney Greenbush
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DMelissa Gilbert
Melissa Gilbert
While American actress Melissa Gilbert started her career appearing in countless commercials and guest-starring on television shows, she rose to fame as Laura Ingalls on <i>Little House on the Prairie</i>. Her time on the prairie as Charles Ingalls's second oldest daughter spanned from 1974 to 1984.
Question 10
What two Little House on the Prairie cast members quickly became real-life best friends?
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AMelissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson
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BKaren Grassle and Katherine MacGregor
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CAlison Arngrim and Melissa Sue Anderson
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DAlison Arngrim and Melissa Gilbert
Alison Arngrim and Melissa Gilbert
While Melissa Gilbert and Alison Arngrim were on-screen nemeses, the pair quickly became real-life best friends after they first met in the makeup trailer. On the other hand, Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson reportedly did not like each other at all.
Question 11
Who played Almanzo Wilder in Little House on the Prairie?
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ADean Butler
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BKarl Swenson
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CDabbs Greer
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DMerlin Olsen
Dean Butler
Canadian-American actor and producer Dean Butler played the role of Almanzo Wilder, the husband of Laura Ingalls. Another actor by the name of Walton Goggins portrayed Almanzo in the movie sequel <i>Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder</i>.
Question 12
What Little House on the Prairie cast member was portrayed by Matthew Labyorteaux?
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AReverend Robert Alden
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BAlbert Quinn Ingalls
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CAlmanzo James Wilder
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DIsaiah Edwards
Albert Quinn Ingalls
Matthew Labyorteaux played the role of Albert Quinn Ingalls on <i>Little House on the Prairie</i> from 1978–83. Here's a quote from the young orphan boy: "Ma, please don't tell me I'm too young to know how I feel!"
Question 13
What Little House on the Prairie cast member left the show from 1977 to 1979 to star in the sitcom Carter Country?
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AVictor French
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BRuth Foster
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CMerlin Olsen
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DKevin Hagen
Victor French
In 1977, Victor French left <i>Little House on the Prairie</i> to star in the ABC sitcom <i>Carter Country</i>. When the show was canceled after two seasons in 1979, Victor French was welcomed back to the prairie with open arms.
Question 14
Who played Nellie Oleson in Little House on the Prairie?
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AAlison Arngrim
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BLindsay Greenbush
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CHersha Parady
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DAllison Balson
Alison Arngrim
Nellie Oleson, who was based on a real-life childhood friend of Laura Ingalls Wilder named Nellie Owens, was portrayed by American actress and author Alison Arngrim.
Question 15
Which of the following is NOT a quote by Caroline Ingalls on the Little House on the Prairie television series?
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A"I wasn't going to tell you that, and don't ever raise your voice to me while you live in this house."
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B"Laura! Don't say 'hate' - don't even think 'hate'! I'm sure Nellie has her good qualities somewhere."
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C"Mrs. Oleson, the hens will be RELIEVED to hear that!"
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D"Half the time, you don't even SMELL like a girl! You're either sweaty, or you stink of fish!"
"Half the time, you don't even SMELL like a girl! You're either sweaty, or you stink of fish!"
Known for her strong faith and gentle disposition, it's no wonder Caroline Ingalls can be seen trying to avoid arguments in those quotes. Nellie Oleson was the one to tell Laura Ingalls, "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?
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AJonathan Gilbert
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BKevin Hagen
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CDabbs Greer
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DRichard Bull
Jonathan Gilbert
Jonathan Gilbert portrayed the son of Nels and Harriet Oleson, Willie. Jonathan is actually one of only 6 actors from <i>Little House on the Prairie</i> to appear throughout the entire series.
Question 17
What well-known Hollywood figure played James Cooper Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie?
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ADax Shepard
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BWill Arnett
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CJason Bateman
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DMichael Cera
Jason Bateman
American Emmy-winning actor, director, and producer, Jason Bateman, won the role of the Ingalls' adopted son, James Cooper Ingalls in 1981. As his first television role, Bateman instantly won hearts and appeared in a total of 21 episodes from 1981-1982.
Question 18
Who played Nels Oleson in Little House on the Prairie?
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AVictor French
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BDean Butler
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CDabbs Greer
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DRichard Bull
Richard Bull
American film, stage, and television actor Richard Bull was best known for his role as Nels Oleson on <i>Little House on the Prairie</i>. Nels is the husband of Harriet Oleson and the father of three children named Nellie, Willie, and an adopted daughter named Nancy.
Question 19
What Little House on the Prairie cast member was portrayed by Katherine MacGregor?
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AMelinda Foster
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BGrace Ingalls
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CHarriet Oleson
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DEva Beadle
Harriet Oleson
Katherine MacGregor was best known for her role as Harriet Oleson in <i>Little House on the Prairie</i>. This comedic character was the general store owner's wife, and she was described as "the touch of pepper in the sweetness of the show" by one devoted fan.
Question 20
What cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills played Alicia Sanderson in Little House on the Prairie?
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ALisa Rinna
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BLisa Vanderpump
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CGarcelle Beauvais
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DKyle Richards
Kyle Richards
Kyle Richards got her start with a recurring role on <i>Little House on the Prairie</i> as young Alicia Sanderson. The Hollywood star later went on to star in several horror films, and as of 2020, is the last remaining original cast member on <i>The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills</i>.
Question 21
Which of the following is NOT a quote by Laura Ingalls on the Little House on the Prairie television series?
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A"Home is the nicest word there is."
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B"What’s a year amount to? We have all the time there is.”
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C"Well... I sweat a lot and I fish a lot!"
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D"Life sure is a lot easier when you don't like boys!"
"What’s a year amount to? We have all the time there is.”
While every quote was written by Laura Ingalls Wilder for her original book, Pa Ingalls was the one to speak "what’s a year amount to? We have all the time there is.” on the hit television series. The other three quotes were spoken by none other than Laura Ingalls.
Question 22
What Little House on the Prairie cast member wore 4" lifts in their shoes to appear taller?
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AKaren Grassle
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BMichael Landon
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CRichard Bull
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DKevin Hagen
Michael Landon
While Michael Landon was by no means short, he wanted Charles Ingalls to be portrayed as a taller father figure than his 5' 9" frame would allow. Therefore, he wore 4" lifts in his boots and even positioned himself to look taller in many scenes.
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."?
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AHarriet Oleson
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BNels Oleson
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CCarrie Ingalls
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DCharles Ingalls
Nels Oleson
It's no secret that Nels Oleson and Mrs. Oleson had their fair share of marital issues, as depicted in this tumultuous quote. Another conversation between the couple read: <br>Mrs. Oleson: "If God wanted me to talk with my hands, he wouldn't have given me a mouth." <br>Nelson "Nels" Oleson: "I guess even God can make mistakes!"
Question 24
What Little House on the Prairie cast member has been called a "gay icon" following their appearance on the show?
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AJonathan Gilbert
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BSidney Greenbush
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CMelissa Sue Anderson
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DAlison Arngrim
Alison Arngrim
Despite playing the role of evil Nellie Oleson, Alison Arngrim has become a "gay icon" following her appearance on <i>Little House on the Prairie</i>. As the daughter of a gay man, she was fully immersed in the gay community from a young age, and she continues to use her platform to speak out for gay rights.
Question 25
Which of the following was NOT one of the six actors to appear throughout every season of Little House on the Prairie?
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AKatherine MacGregor
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BDabbs Greer
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CKaren Grassle
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DRichard Bull
Karen Grassle
The six actors who appeared throughout the entire series of <i>Little House on the Prairie</i> were Jonathan Gilbert, Melissa Gilbert, Katherine MacGregor, Richard Bull, Kevin Hagen, and Dabbs Greer. On the other hand, Karen Grassle left the show in 1982, as producers attempted to keep it alive with only the Ingalls children.
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