Farewell To J.R. Ewing
For almost 35 years, J. R. Ewing has been the villain we loved to hate. As "Dallas" says a final good-bye, we look back on the life of one of television's most iconic characters.
- 1.
How old was J.R. the first time he went to Ewing Oil with his father, Jock?
- A.
2
- B.
5
- C.
10
- D.
13
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B. 5Explanation
J.R. was 5 years old the first time he went to Ewing Oil with his father, Jock.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Where did J.R. go to college?
- A.
Texas A&M
- B.
Sam Houston State
- C.
University of Texas
- D.
Texas Tech
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C. University of TexasExplanation
J.R. went to the University of Texas for college.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many siblings did J.R. have?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
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C. 3Explanation
J.R. had 3 siblings.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who were J.R.'s only two wives?
- A.
Sue Ellen and Kristin
- B.
Sue Ellen and Mandy
- C.
Sue Ellen and Afton
- D.
Sue Ellen and Cally
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D. Sue Ellen and CallyExplanation
J.R.'s only two wives were Sue Ellen and Cally. This means that he was married to both Sue Ellen and Cally at different times in his life.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Where did J.R. meet Sue Ellen?
- A.
In college
- B.
At Miss Texas Pageant
- C.
At Ewing Oil
- D.
At her father's ranch
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B. At Miss Texas PageantExplanation
J.R. met Sue Ellen at the Miss Texas Pageant.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many children did J.R. have?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
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C. 3Explanation
The answer is 3 because the question asks for the number of children J.R. had. Among the given options, 3 is the only number that represents the number of children.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How was J.R. shot the first time?
- A.
In arm by jealous husband of lover Wanda Frick
- B.
In leg on dove hunting trip with Jock, Bobby and Ray
- C.
In chest at Ewing Oil
- D.
In side at Southfork by Cliff Barnes
Correct Answer
A. In arm by jealous husband of lover Wanda FrickExplanation
J.R. was shot in the arm by the jealous husband of his lover, Wanda Frick. This suggests that J.R. was involved in an affair with Wanda, which angered her husband and led him to shoot J.R. in a fit of jealousy.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was on the personalized license plate on all of J.R.'s cars?
- A.
TOPEWING
- B.
EWINGJR
- C.
EWING2
- D.
EWING3
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D. EWING3Explanation
The correct answer is "EWING3". This can be inferred from the question which asks about the personalized license plate on all of J.R.'s cars. Among the options provided, only "EWING3" matches this description.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who was J.R.'s corrupt source with the Dallas police?
- A.
Harry McSween
- B.
Harv Smithfield
- C.
Marvin Anderson
- D.
Peter Richards
Correct Answer
A. Harry McSweenExplanation
Harry McSween is the correct answer because he was J.R.'s corrupt source within the Dallas police. This indicates that McSween provided J.R. with insider information or engaged in illegal activities on his behalf. The other options, Harv Smithfield, Marvin Anderson, and Peter Richards, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who was the gunman in the infamous "Who Shot J.R.?" episode?
- A.
Sue Ellen Ewing
- B.
Katherine Wentworth
- C.
Marilee Stone
- D.
Kristin Shepard
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D. Kristin ShepardExplanation
Kristin Shepard was the gunman in the infamous "Who Shot J.R.?" episode. This episode was a cliffhanger from the television series Dallas, where the character J.R. Ewing was shot. Kristin Shepard was J.R.'s sister-in-law and mistress, and she was revealed to be the one who shot him in the subsequent episodes. Her motive for the shooting was her anger towards J.R. for manipulating and mistreating her.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who was J.R.'s longtime secretary?
- A.
Phyllis Wapner
- B.
Sly Lovegren
- C.
Jackie Dugan
- D.
April Stevens
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B. Sly LovegrenExplanation
Sly Lovegren was J.R.'s longtime secretary.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who set fire to Southfork, almost killing J.R., Sue Ellen and John Ross?
- A.
Lucy
- B.
Donna
- C.
Ray
- D.
Gary
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C. RayExplanation
Ray set fire to Southfork, almost killing J.R., Sue Ellen, and John Ross.Rate this question:
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- 13.
In which spin-off did J.R. appear for five episodes?
- A.
Falcon Crest
- B.
Dynasty
- C.
Peyton Place
- D.
Knots Landing
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D. Knots LandingExplanation
J.R. appeared for five episodes in the spin-off show Knots Landing.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How did the original "Dallas" series end for J.R.?
- A.
J.R. toasts his imminent rise back to power from his desk at Ewing Oil
- B.
J.R. holds a gun; Bobby hears a gunshot, rushes into room and says "Oh my God"
- C.
J.R. threatens revenge on his enemies, grabs a gun and leaves Southfork
- D.
J.R. visits Jock's grave and vows to get Ewing Oil back
Correct Answer
B. J.R. holds a gun; Bobby hears a gunshot, rushes into room and says "Oh my God"Explanation
In the original "Dallas" series, the ending for J.R. is when he holds a gun, and Bobby hears a gunshot. Bobby rushes into the room and exclaims "Oh my God." This suggests that something dramatic and potentially tragic has happened to J.R. The ending leaves the audience in suspense, wondering what has occurred and what the consequences will be for J.R. and the other characters.Rate this question:
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- 15.
When the show returned in 2012, J.R. was chairman of what company?
- A.
West Star Oil
- B.
Harwood Oil
- C.
De La Vega Oil
- D.
JRE Industries
Correct Answer
A. West Star OilExplanation
In the TV show, when it returned in 2012, J.R. was the chairman of West Star Oil.Rate this question:
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