Prove You Can Safely Navigate The Treachery Waters Of D.C. Politics By Acing Our Scandal Quiz
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Sometimes, our ordinary lives can get quite boring and mundane. That's why having shows like Scandal is a true blessing. Olivia Pope and her team of gladiators can turn everything around. How well do you remember their scandals? Take our quiz to find out.
Scandal is an American political thriller TV series created by Shonda Rhimes that centers on Olivia Pope's adventures in the tricky world of D.C. politics. Her character is based in part on Judy Smith, a former press assistant in the George H.W. Bush administration who acts as a co-executive producer.
Scandal is one of the most fast-paced series out there. You cannot afford to miss on not even one episode. In fact, you won't want to. The cast is quite amazing and all the drama is over-the-top hilarious!
It's a show with enormous strength, ambition, love, and passion. But how well do you remember it? Take our scandalous quiz to find out!
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Scandal Quiz Questions
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Question 1
President Fitzgerald Grant was born to lead and ticked off every coveted box on his journey to the White House. Who did he fall in love with?
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AKaren Grant
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BQuinn Perkins
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COlivia Pope
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DHuck
Olivia Pope
President Fitzgerald Grant has an Ivy League education, a distinguished military career, an ideal wife and children, and years of experience as the California Governor. But he lacked passion and love, which he found with Olivia Pope, the series' protagonist.
Question 2
Scandal is a television series produced and created by Shonda Rhimes. It broadcast on ABC for seven seasons, from 2012 until 2018. What famous actress is the main protagonist in the series?
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AViola Davis
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BKerry Washington
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CRegina King
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DAngela Bassett
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington is an actress, producer, and director from the United States. She garnered widespread public attention for her portrayal of Olivia Pope, a crisis management professional, in the ABC drama series <i>Scandal</i>.
Question 3
She used to be the First Lady of the United States. But now, she's not content with her life and has set her sights on the ultimate prize - becoming the first woman elected President of the United States. What's her name?
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AMellie Grant
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BPortia Grant
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CLiza Grant
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DKate Grant
Mellie Grant
In the show, Melody Grant is the 45th U.S. President. She was married to the former US President Fitz Grant until she was tired of the life she was leading and decided to make history.
Question 4
Diego Muñoz, also known as Huck, is a member of the Olivia Pope & Associates crisis management team. What was his previous profession?
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AWaiter
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BMinister of Defense
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CCIA assassin
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DGovernor
CIA assassin
Huck is a former agent/assassin from the CIA's B613 top-secret branch. He was formerly married to Ki, with whom he had a son called Javi.
Question 5
Olivia Pope's father is Eli Pope, also known as Rowan. He was the commander of CIA's B613 division until he was ousted and replaced by Jake Ballard. What was his main goal during Season 2?
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AAssassinate Fitz's son
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BDestroy Olivia's business
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CBecome President
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DKeep Olivia and Fitz apart
Keep Olivia and Fitz apart
Rowan's plan during Season 2 is to keep Olivia and Fitz apart. He assigned Jake Ballard the task of gaining Olivia's trust and initiating a relationship with her. He also told Jake to sleep with her. Scandalous!
Question 6
This nickname has caused many academics to write about Scandal and the politics of representation in pop culture. What do the employees at Olivia Pope & Associates call themselves?
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ABlack Power
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BSocial Justice Warriors
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CGladiators in Suits
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DThe Ones
Gladiators in Suits
Olivia Pope does not use the term "staff" to refer to her team. No, how monotonous would that be? They are what she refers to as her "gladiators in suits". Each of them has escaped a perilous circumstance of their own and is intensely devoted to Olivia.
Question 7
Harrison was known to be a talker - he could talk his way out of practically any situation. At the same time, he was a great flirt. That's why his death was so painful to watch. Who killed him?
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ARowan Pope
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BJake Ballard
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CMaya Lewis
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DTheodore Peus
Rowan Pope
Rowan Pope murdered Harrison Wright when Harrison discovered Rowan's plans to assassinate Fitz and Mellie's son, Jerry Grant. We last saw Harrison with a pistol to his head after Rowan instructed a secret agent to get rid of him.
Question 8
Sally Langston is an American politician and talk show broadcaster who served as the Vice President during President Grant's first term. What's the name of her political talk show?
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A"I Love You, America"
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B"Meet the Nation"
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C"The Liberty Report"
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D"The Daily Show"
"The Liberty Report"
After resigning as Vice President of the United States of America, Sally Langston launched her own political daytime talk show, conducting interviews and covering the newest political news in Washington, D.C. The show is called "The Liberty Report".
Question 9
David Rosen served as the United States Attorney General under President Fitz Grant. Because of what scandal did he lose his job?
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AThe Defiance Scandal
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BThe Supreme Court Justice Death
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CThe President's Attempted Assassination
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DThe Hostage Congressman
The Defiance Scandal
<i>Scandal</i>'s Defiance storyline was the best it's ever done, a masterful fusion of backroom dealings, emotional betrayal, and terrible ramifications. David Rosen lost his job precisely because of this scandal and was later murdered by Cyrus Beene.
Question 10
Curtis Pryce is a recurring character in Scandal's seventh season who's played by Jay Hernandez. What's the name of his talk show?
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A"The Pryce of Power"
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B"This Hour Has 22 Minutes"
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C"The Pryce Report"
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D"I Love You, America"
"The Pryce of Power"
Curtis Pryce was a journalist and anchor of "The Pryce of Power," a political discussion program. Curtis's talk show was popular and well-attended when Mellie's government announced the "Vargas Bill," which provides four-year college education to all American students for free.
Question 11
Kim Muñoz is the wife of Diego (Huck) and the mother of Javi. She's a minor character who made her debut in the infamous episode "Seven Fifty-Two". What's her profession?
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ALibrarian
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BProfessor
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CCook
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DFashion Designer
Librarian
Kim Muñoz is employed at a library, where she reads stories to little children. Her job made her realize how much she wants to have kids and start a family with Huck, something that he wasn't so excited about - at least initially.
Question 12
Olivia Pope takes on the era's major controversies while attempting to conceal her role as a pivotal figure at the core of it all. What was her previous profession?
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ANanny
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BCommunications Director
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CSocial Media Manager
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DCIA agent
Communications Director
Olivia Pope was a communications director in the White House. She then left the position and created Olivia Pope & Associates, which has been renamed "Quinn Perkins and Associates" in honor of Quinn.
Question 13
Quinn Perkins is the new head of Olivia Pope & Associates. Prior to becoming CEO, she worked at the company as an associate. What actress portrays her?
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APeyton List
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BKatie Lowes
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CHailee Steinfeld
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DChloë Moretz
Katie Lowes
Katie Lowes is an actress and theater director. She is perhaps best recognized for her portrayal of Quinn Perkins in ABC's political drama <i>Scandal</i>.
Question 14
Jake Ballard served as the White House Chief of Staff and Commander of B613. Now he is detained in an Illinois Prison after the public disclosure of B613. In which season did he become the main character?
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ASeason 3
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BSeason 2
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CSeason 7
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DSeason 5
Season 3
Jake Ballard was introduced as a minor character in the second season, initially appearing in the episode "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot". In Season 3, however, he became a pivotal character.
Question 15
Karen is a minor character who made her debut in the last part of the third season of Scandal. Her role was performed by two different actresses, Madeline Carroll and Mary Mouser. Whose child is she in the show?
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AJames's and Cyrus's
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BHuck's and Quinn's
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CThe Grants'
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DAbby's and Stephen's
The Grants'
Karen Grant is Fitz and Mellie Grant's middle child and only daughter. She spent most of her childhood in boarding institutions and when she came back it was only for public appearances.
Question 16
A strong believer in America's potential and the democratic process, Cyrus Beene will stop at nothing to safeguard the White House. What's the name of his late husband?
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AHenry Davis
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BMichael Ambruso
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CFenton Glackland
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DJames Novak
James Novak
James Novak was Cyrus Beene's spouse until his death. James met Cyrus while covering the Grant campaign as a reporter. Cyrus was not ready to come out at the moment, but upon entering the White House, Cyrus proposed to James, offering him a life he's always wanted.
Question 17
Samantha Ruland was recruited by Luna Vargas and Theodore Peus to ensure that Frankie Vargas didn't win the 2018 Presidential Election. Who did she have to kill?
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AElizabeth North
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BSusan Ross
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CCyrus Beene
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DDavid Rosen
Elizabeth North
Samantha Ruland murdered Elizabeth North by beating her over the head with a golf club when Mellie refused to assist Peus in becoming the next President of the United States. This happened in the episode "Trojan Horse".
Question 18
In Season 4, Jake, Huck, Quinn, and David approach Maya, Olivia's mother, in jail after Olivia's kidnapping as they need her help. She assists them in exchange for what?
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AA flat-screen TV in her cell
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BForgiveness from her daughter
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CPlea deal
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D$50 million
A flat-screen TV in her cell
Jake, Huck, Quinn, and David need Maya's help to access the Darknet auction on which Olivia is being sold. She helps them in exchange for a TV in her cell room. Maya contacts a former terrorist lover, who grants them entrance to the auction.
Question 19
Abby is an outspoken individual: whether it's criticizing her coworkers or their clients, she's not afraid to speak her mind. However, her past has forever scarred her. Who was she married to?
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AFitz Grant
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BDavid Rosen
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CLeo Bergen
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DCharles Putney
Charles Putney
Abby was married to Charles Putney, the youngest son of a former Virginia Governor, for four years. This seems to have been a politically orchestrated marriage. Abby abandoned him when he assaulted her in a drunken fury and asked for Olivia's help in exiting the marriage.
Question 20
Andrew Nichols was a long-standing friend of Fitz and served as the Lieutenant Governor under his presidency. He succeeded Fitz as Governor and was elected the 48th U.S. Vice President. Who replaced him?
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ASally Langston
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BCyrus Beene
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CSusan Ross
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DLuna Vargas
Susan Ross
Andrew Nichols was inaugurated as the 48th Vice President of the United States on January 20, 2015, until he became incompetent and was succeeded by Susan Ross.
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