Diff'rent Strokes Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 In Diff'rent Strokes, who becomes the adoptive father of Arnold and Willis after their mother's death?

A. Steven Keaton

B. George Jefferson

C. Philip Drummond

2 In which city do Arnold and Willis go to live with their new family at the start of the series?

A. Los Angeles

B. Chicago

C. New York City

3 Which actor portrayed the wisecracking Arnold Jackson?

A. Todd Bridges

B. Gary Coleman

C. Emmanuel Lewis

4 Which network originally aired Diff'rent Strokes before its final-season move?

A. Fox

B. CBS

C. NBC

5 Which series was a direct spin-off from Diff'rent Strokes, featuring Mrs. Garrett at Eastland School?

A. Family Ties

B. Silver Spoons

C. The Facts of Life

6 Who played the wealthy widower Philip Drummond?

A. Conrad Bain

B. Sherman Hemsley

C. Alan Thicke

7 Which future pop superstar had a recurring role as Willis's girlfriend, Charlene?

A. Whitney Houston

B. Janet Jackson

C. Paula Abdul

8 Which phrase is most closely associated with Arnold Jackson?

A. Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis?

B. Sit on it!

C. Dy-no-mite!

9 Diff'rent Strokes is primarily set in which part of New York City?

A. Queens

B. Manhattan

C. Staten Island

10 What is Arnold and Willis's last name on the show?

A. Jackson

B. Drummond

C. Banks

11 Which First Lady made a notable cameo to promote an anti-drug message?

A. Hillary Rodham Clinton

B. Nancy Reagan

C. Barbara Bush

12 After Mrs. Garrett departed for Eastland, who became the Drummond household's new housekeeper?

A. Florence Johnston

B. Alice Nelson

C. Adelaide Brubaker

13 The two-part Bicycle Man storyline is remembered for tackling which serious issue?

A. Bullying at school

B. Child sexual abuse

C. Car theft

14 What is the name of Arnold's best friend who often joins his misadventures?

A. Dudley

B. Ricky

C. Corey

15 In later seasons, whom does Mr. Drummond marry, bringing her young son Sam into the family?

A. Elyse Keaton

B. Maggie McKinney

C. Carol Seaver