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About TV Rural Comedies
TV Rural Comedies is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. From Beverly Hills to Hooterville, rural comedies were a staple of 1960s television. How well do you remember them? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. On 'The Beverly Hillbillies', what made the Clampett family suddenly wealthy?
Answer: Oil discovered on their land
2. Who played Jed Clampett on 'The Beverly Hillbillies'?
Answer: Buddy Ebsen
3. What was the name of Granny's character on 'The Beverly Hillbillies'?
Answer: Daisy Moses
4. On 'Green Acres', which big-city lawyer moved to the country with his reluctant wife?
Answer: Oliver Wendell Douglas
5. Who played the glamorous Lisa Douglas on 'Green Acres'?
Answer: Eva Gabor
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after TV Rural Comedies?
If you enjoyed this nostalgia trivia quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print TV Rural Comedies?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, TV Rural Comedies fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in TV Rural Comedies?
TV Rural Comedies has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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