From the July 14th Soap Opera Digest:

THE ULTIMATE
MELROSE PLACE
TRIVIA QUIZ

MELROSE PLACE is a long way from SESAME STREET. See what you really know about all the backstabbing and bed-hopping at this infamous address.

Be Our Guest (Star)
1. Aaron Spelling said that Antonio Sabato, Jr. was "the most handsome man I've ever met." Name the villian Sabato played.
2. Can you name the ex-porn star who played Sydney's psycho roomie?
3. Jasmine Guy played a bitch who was out for Amanda's blood. Can you name the character?
4. Name the former Hardy boy who tried to seduce Alison.
5. Who was the WKRP IN CINCINNATI blonde who portrayed the beauty-pagent mother from hell? (Extra credit: What Starship Troopers and Wild Things star played her daughter?)


Spin-Offs And Rip-Offs
6. Which actors from BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 made guest apperances?
7. Who was originally hired to play Billy? We know - it's a toughie.
8. Name the failed CBS prime-time soap that was billed as the MP of the magazine world?
9. Actor James Wilder played Jo's abusive boyfriend Reed Carter. But what was the name of his character in the MP spin-off, MODELS INC.?
10. Name the only two MP cast members who ever appeared on MODELS.


Past Lives
11. Who did Rob Estes (Kyle) play when he was on DAYS OF OUR LIVES?
12. Who did Patrick Muldoon (ex-Richard) portray on DAYS?
13. Name Grant Show's (ex-Jake) character on RYAN'S HOPE.
14. What role did Jack Wagner (Peter) play on GENERAL HOSPITAL?
15. Linden Ashby and Jamie Luner play Coop and Lexi on MP, but who did they play, respectively on LOVING and SAVANNAH?



Let's Get Physical
16. Can you name at least four of Jake's bed partners?
17. Name at least four people with whom Amanda has done the horizontial hula.
18. Why did Taylor "do the deed" with Michael so many times?
19. Which tenant at 4616 Melrose never locked lips with anyone on-screen?
20. When Sydney was a call girl, what was her employer's name? (Extra credit: What current DAYS star played her?)


Your Lease Is Up
21. Who died when Kimberly bombed the complex?
22. How did Amanda's boss, Bruce Teller, commit suicide?
23. Who hit her head by the pool and then drowned?
24. Who did Sydney and Jane bury alive? Hint: He later shoved his hand out of the ground a la Carrie.
25. How did Jake's brother Jess, end up buying the farm?



Catfight Central
26. Why did Sydney and Jane struggle in the pool?
27. Why did Jo demolish Kimberly's apartment window with a chair? (It was actually at the beach house)
28. Why did Alison throw Mexican food on her "friend," Susan?
29. Who did Alison conspire with at D&D to overthrow Amanda? And vice versa?
30. To whom did Sydney say, "Get on your broomstick and fly back to Chicago"?

SCORING


Give yourself one point for each question answered correctly. Two points if you get the extra credit questions right.
0-5 points -
Eviction Notice.

Time to vacate the premises at once! Either move over to 90210 or move back in with Mom and Dad.
6-10 points -
Leaky Faucets, Loud Neighbors.

You might know who Heather Locklear is and you may notice gorgeous people acting rude on this show. But next time, stop talking on the phone when you're watching, okay?
11-15 points -
Minor Complaints.

Pat yourself on the back, but don't expect to win the MP category on JEOPARDY.
16-24 points -
Utilities Included And No Deposits.

Do you work for Aaron Spelling or something? Bravo!
25+ points -
Quiet Room With A View.

'Fess up! In true MP fashion, you cheated and looked at the answers, right? If you didn't (or won't admit it) we applaud your vast knowledge of MP - but we wouldn't want to cross you!


ANSWERS


Let me know how you scored and I'll tell you my results.


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