Farewell To J.R. Ewing

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    Where did J.R. meet Sue Ellen?

    • In college
    • At Miss Texas Pageant
    • At Ewing Oil
    • At her father's ranch
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Farewell To J.R. Ewing - Quiz
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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.

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  • 2. 

    In which spin-off did J.R. appear for five episodes?

    • Falcon Crest

    • Dynasty

    • Peyton Place

    • Knots Landing

    Correct Answer
    A. Knots Landing
    Explanation
    J.R. appeared for five episodes in the spin-off show Knots Landing.

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  • 3. 

    Who was the gunman in the infamous "Who Shot J.R.?" episode?

    • Sue Ellen Ewing

    • Katherine Wentworth

    • Marilee Stone

    • Kristin Shepard

    Correct Answer
    A. Kristin Shepard
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    How did the original "Dallas" series end for J.R.?

    • J.R. toasts his imminent rise back to power from his desk at Ewing Oil

    • J.R. holds a gun; Bobby hears a gunshot, rushes into room and says "Oh my God"

    • J.R. threatens revenge on his enemies, grabs a gun and leaves Southfork

    • J.R. visits Jock's grave and vows to get Ewing Oil back

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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    Who were J.R.'s only two wives?

    • Sue Ellen and Kristin

    • Sue Ellen and Mandy

    • Sue Ellen and Afton

    • Sue Ellen and Cally

    Correct Answer
    A. Sue Ellen and Cally
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    Who was J.R.'s longtime secretary?

    • Phyllis Wapner

    • Sly Lovegren

    • Jackie Dugan

    • April Stevens

    Correct Answer
    A. Sly Lovegren
    Explanation
    Sly Lovegren was J.R.'s longtime secretary.

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    Who was J.R.'s corrupt source with the Dallas police?

    • Harry McSween

    • Harv Smithfield

    • Marvin Anderson

    • Peter Richards

    Correct Answer
    A. Harry McSween
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    How many siblings did J.R. have?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    J.R. had 3 siblings.

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  • 9. 

    Where did J.R. go to college?

    • Texas A&M

    • Sam Houston State

    • University of Texas

    • Texas Tech

    Correct Answer
    A. University of Texas
    Explanation
    J.R. went to the University of Texas for college.

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  • 10. 

    How old was J.R. the first time he went to Ewing Oil with his father, Jock?

    • 2

    • 5

    • 10

    • 13

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    J.R. was 5 years old the first time he went to Ewing Oil with his father, Jock.

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  • 11. 

    Who set fire to Southfork, almost killing J.R., Sue Ellen and John Ross?

    • Lucy

    • Donna

    • Ray

    • Gary

    Correct Answer
    A. Ray
    Explanation
    Ray set fire to Southfork, almost killing J.R., Sue Ellen, and John Ross.

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  • 12. 

    What was on the personalized license plate on all of J.R.'s cars?

    • TOPEWING

    • EWINGJR

    • EWING2

    • EWING3

    Correct Answer
    A. EWING3
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 13. 

    When the show returned in 2012, J.R. was chairman of what company?

    • West Star Oil

    • Harwood Oil

    • De La Vega Oil

    • JRE Industries

    Correct Answer
    A. West Star Oil
    Explanation
    In the TV show, when it returned in 2012, J.R. was the chairman of West Star Oil.

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  • 14. 

    How many children did J.R. have?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    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.

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    How was J.R. shot the first time?

    • In arm by jealous husband of lover Wanda Frick

    • In leg on dove hunting trip with Jock, Bobby and Ray

    • In chest at Ewing Oil

    • In side at Southfork by Cliff Barnes

    Correct Answer
    A. In arm by jealous husband of lover Wanda Frick
    Explanation
    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.

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