How Well Do You Remember "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman"?

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How Well Do You Remember "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman"?
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About This Quiz

In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell received a medical degree from Geneva College, making history as America's first female doctor. Unfortunately, no one trusted a female doctor enough to allow her to actually let her practice. It took almost 10 years before Blackwell was able to successfully open a clinic in NYC and draw patients—a clinic which still runs today as part of the New York Downtown Hospital.

When "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" hit television in the early '90s, no one would have thought twice about a female physician. Watching the show, however, viewers learned about the many challenges that the very capable Dr. Mike faced as a female in a male-dominated field—challenges that mirrored some of the real-like struggles of Dr. Blackwell.

Of course, being accepted as a female physician in the 19th century was far from Dr. Mike's biggest issue. She and the other characters on the show found themselves up against rattlesnakes, rampant disease in a time with few vaccinations options, limited supplies and equipment and a remote location out on the Western frontier. 

As if that wasn't bad enough, Dr. Quinn and her associates were often caught up in struggles between the local Native American tribes and the U.S. Army—struggles that reflected real events of the period. 

For more than half a decade, viewers tuned in to watch Dr. Quinn survive another day—and to see if she would ever end up with that handsome and rugged mountain man. Think you know everything there is to know about this series? Prove it with this quiz!

Which actress played the title role of a brave Wild West doctor in "Dr. Quinn?"
Nancy Sinatra
Jane Seymour
Jamie Lee Curtis
Sheree Wilson
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Jane Seymour was a last-minute pick to play Dr. Michaela Quinn. The actress found out about the series just a day before winning the part and committing to a five-year contract. No one thought the show would last with a woman in the lead, but it ended up being a huge hit.

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Can you remember the Western state where the series was set?
California
South Dakota
Montana
Colorado
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On the show, Dr. Quinn leaves her wealthy family in Boston to settle out West and practice medicine. She chooses Colorado Springs, Colorado as her new home. The show is set in the late 1860s, just after the Civil War.

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What was the name of Dr. Quinn's love interest on the show?
Sandy
Sully
Jeff
John
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Joe Lando plays the mysterious Byron Sully on the show. After losing his wife during childbirth, Sully moved into the mountains. He lets Dr. Quinn live on his land when she first moves out West.

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When Dr. Mike and Sully finally wed, what do they name their daughter?
Cynthia
Carol
Katie
Molly
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The show kept viewers tuned in wondering if Sully and the doc would ever get together, When the pair finally wed, they choose the name Katie for their new daughter.

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What is the name of the local tribe that the townspeople frequently interact with?
Cheyenne
Cherokee
Apache
Navajo
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"Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" is as much the story of the local Cheyenne people as it is of Dr. Mike and the town. The Cheyenne Chief Black Kettle is the one who dubs Dr. Mike "Medicine Woman."

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How many kids does Dr. Quinn find herself in charge of by the end of the first episode?
One
Two
Three
Four
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When the doc moves to town, she makes friends with Charlotte Cooper. When Charlotte is bitten by a rattlesnake and dies, Dr. Quinn finds herself caring for her three children.

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What is Loren Bray's job in the town?
General store owner
Mayor
Doctor
Chef
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Loren Bray, whose wife Maude dies in the very first episode of the series, owns the local general store. He is also the father of the deceased Abigail Sully, which makes him Byron Sully's father-in-law.

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What is the name of the medicine man in the local Cheyenne tribe?
Laughing Cow
Moon Beam
Cloud Dancing
Fighting Wolf
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As the medicine man for the local Cheyenne tribe, Cloud Dancing often interacts with the people in Colorado Springs. He is one of Sully's best friends and is married to a Cheyenne woman named Snow Bird.

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Which historic figure ambushes the Cheyenne and takes Dancing Cloud hostage in season one?
George Custer
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Buffalo Bill
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Army General George Custer himself shows up in the first season, taking on Black Kettle and the Cheyenne. Cloud Dancing is held hostage in a tense standoff in the episode.

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What occasion prompts Sully and the doc to share their first kiss?
Sully gets arrested
Dr. Quinn's birthday
Dr. Quinn plans to move back East
A major fire
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Fans of the show spent the entire first season waiting for something to happen between the doc and Sully. Finally, they share a kiss as the town throws Dr. Mike a party for her 35th birthday.

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Who owns the local cafe?
Horace
Myra
Grace
Hank
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Born in New Orleans, Grace moves to Colorado Springs and starts a cafe with the financial help of Loren Bray's sister. She marries Robert E. and adopts a son named Anthony.

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What is Myra doing to make a living when the show premieres?
Nursing
Raising cattle
Working in a brothel
Acting on stage
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When the show begins, Myra is working for Hank as a barmaid—as a sex worker. She eventually marries Horace Bing and takes a job in a bank.

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What issue comes to light when Walt Whitman comes to town?
Homophobia
Racism
Sexism
Ageism
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Preston famously invites poet Walt Whitman to town on one episode of "Dr. Quinn." The town learns a rumor that he may be gay, and even Dr. Mike has trouble with the idea, especially when Brian wants to spend time with Whitman.

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This beloved TV host appeared on "Doctor Quinn" in season five as Reverend Thomas.
Mr. Rogers
Bob Ross
Bob Barker
Pat Sajak
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Everyone knows Mr. Rogers for his classic children's show, but did you know he made a guest appearance on "Dr. Quinn" as a minister? He played Reverend Thomas on a season five episode, his only TV appearance as a fictional character.

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What name was used to refer to the major Cheyenne military branch?
Alpha Wolves
Major Rangers
Wolf Pack
Dog Soldiers
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"Dr. Quinn" offered a glimpse into the Army vs Native American combat that was so common in the 1860s. The Cheyenne military, known as Dog Soldiers, were a real force that was also fictionalized for the show.

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How many times did Michaela get married throughout the run of the series?
One
Two
Three
Four
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There was no shortage of romance in Colorado Springs. Dr. Mike had five different men propose to her during the series, but she only married one—Sully.

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Which classic crooner appeared as a photographer in the season-one finale of "Dr. Quinn?"
Wayne Newton
Burl Ives
Dean Martin
Kenny Rogers
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Wrong Answer

In addition to his legendary music career, his line of chicken shops and his major acting roles, Kenny Rogers found times to appear in an episode of "Dr. Quinn." He played a Civil War photographer in the season one finale "Portraits."

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Who appeared as a spirit in a "Christmas Carol"-inspired holiday episode in season two?
Charlotte
Ebeneezer Scrooge
Dr. Mike's mom
Abigail Sully
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Wrong Answer

In need of some perspective on her life, Dr. Mike received a visit from a ghost in the form of Charlotte Cooper in the season two Christmas special. The spirited Charlotte took the doc on a tour through her own past, present and future to help her look at her world in a new way.

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What did Dr. Mike achieve when she ran for mayor?
End to sex work in town
A role as Deputy Mayor
End to alcohol consumption
Women's right to vote
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In season two, Dr. Mike ran for Mayor, with a platform promising to ban sex work and alcohol. She ultimately agreed to leave those vices alone in exchange for voting rights for the women in the town.

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Which singer played Kid Cole throughout the series?
Ringo Starr
Mick Jagger
Johnny Cash
Bob Dylan
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Wrong Answer

Johnny Cash made his first "Dr. Quinn" appearance as Kid Cole in season one, when he briefly served as mayor of the town. He made several more appearances in later seasons, many alongside his wife, Sister Ruth, played by June Carter Cash.

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What is the name of the doc's lost fiance, who returns to her in the season-two finale?
Thomas
David
Michael
Mark
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Dr. Mike is shocked in the season-two finale when a man named Andrew comes to town. Turns out, he is actually her former fiance, David, who suffered terrible injuries in the Civil War. His return forces her to choose between Sully and her past.

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Why does Jake lead a protest against the new town library in season three?
Religious reasons
He can't read.
He's in love with Dr. Quinn.
He doesn't like educated females.
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Dr. Mike inherits some of her father's books in season three and plans to use them to start a town library. Upset because he is secretly illiterate, Jake leads a protest that includes a scary book burning.

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Why is Sully sentenced to death in season three during a trip to Washington?
Going AWOL
Murder
Robbery
Selling drugs
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In the season three episode "The Washington Affair," Sully is court-martialed and sentenced to death for desertion during his time in the Army. He later saves the life of President Grant and has his sentence commuted.

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Who is Matthew's fiancee?
India
Sarah
Ingrid
Maria
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The oldest Cooper child, Matthew, falls for a woman named Ingrid. Their engagement is cut short after Ingrid is bitten by a rabid raccoon—which also kills Matthew's dog.

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What does Dr. Mike decide to do on her birthday in season four?
Quit medicine
Buy a horse
Move to New York
Climb Pike's Peak
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In season four, Dr. Mike takes Dorothy, Grace and Myra to climb Pike's Peak as she celebrates her birthday. Meanwhile, Robert E. is back in town being chased by a bounty hunter.

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Who is named as town sheriff in season four?
Sully
Matthew
Brian
Hank
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Matthew is named as town sheriff in season four but takes a bold stance when he goes on to ban firearms of any kind. He later teams up with a visiting Marshal, played by Willie Nelson.

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What does Preston Lodge run?
Bank
Cafe
General store
Railroad
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Preston Lodge III first appears on the show in season four. He comes to town to manage the local Bank of Colorado branch and also has big plans to open a major hotel.

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Throughout much of season six, everyone pretends that this character has died.
Sully
Dr. Mike
Matthew
Grace
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After going head-to-head with Army Sgt. O'Conner, Sully finds himself wanted for murder. The townspeople pretend he has died to help protect him, even holding a faux memorial service in his honor.

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What is the name of Dr. Mike's very opinionated sister?
Lila
Marjorie
Delores
Sarah
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Dr. Quinn and her sister Marjorie spend a lot of time at each other's throats. Toward the end of the series, Marjorie becomes very involved in both the temperance and women's suffrage movements.

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Who is Colleen's husband?
Adam
Stephen
Daniel
Andrew
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Colleen falls for fellow doctor Andrew. The pair marry in the series finale of "Dr. Quinn."

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Colleen attends a medical college in this state.
Colorado
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New York
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Following in the footsteps of her adoptive mother, Colleen decides to practice medicine. She graduates from the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania in the series finale.

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Which of these events spelled disaster for the town in the series finale?
Fire
Smallpox outbreak
Stock market crash
Flood
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The town faces a crisis in the series finale after a stock market crash leads to a run on the bank. Unfortunately, it comes out that Preston has been investing the money in the stock market and has no cash left to satisfy depositors.

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Where do Dr. Quinn and Sully end up in the 1999 film "Dr. Quinn: The Movie?"
Mexico
Canada
Europe
Jamaica
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Fans were sad when the show ended, so the cast reunited for a 1999 movie. In the flick, Katie is kidnapped, and Dr. Mike and Sully are forced to travel to Mexico to rescue her.

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Where does Brian end up working?
Newspaper
Bank
Hospital
Railroad
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Wrong Answer

In the movie "Dr. Quinn: The Heart Within," fans see the cast reunite five years after the series ended. Colleen graduates from Harvard Medical School as Brian takes a job at the Boston Globe newspaper.

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What year did the show premiere?
1989
1993
1998
2002
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"Dr. Quinn" ran for six seasons from 1993 to 1998. The series spawned two follow-up movies in 1999 and 2001.

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