Q 01/05

Who wrote the 1965 play The Odd Couple?

A) Arthur Miller

B) Edward Albee

C) Woody Allen

D) Neil Simon

Answer · why

D) Neil Simon

In 1966 he had four shows running on Broadway at once, including Sweet Charity and Barefoot in the Park.

Q 02/05

What is the surname of the neat, uptight roommate Felix?

A) Madison

B) Ungar

C) Greshler

D) Deegan

Answer · why

B) Ungar

The play and film spell it Ungar; the 1970s television series changed it to Unger.

Q 03/05

What is Oscar Madison's profession?

A) Accountant

B) Police officer

C) Sportswriter

D) Advertising executive

Answer · why

C) Sportswriter

His spending, gambling and a fridge full of spoiled food are the backdrop Felix walks into.

Q 04/05

In the original play, what does Felix do for a living?

A) News writer

B) Dentist

C) Photographer

D) Tax lawyer

Answer · why

A) News writer

He writes news for CBS on stage and for television in the film; the sitcom made him a commercial photographer.

Q 05/05

Why does Oscar invite Felix to move in with him?

A) He needs help with rent

B) He fears his friend may kill himself

C) His lease requires a roommate

D) A mutual friend asked him to

Answer · why

B) He fears his friend may kill himself

Felix has just been thrown out by his wife and wanders the city in a daze before turning up at poker night.

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