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About This Quiz
Nearly a decade after the beloved TV series "Gilmore Girls" ended its run, our favorite fast-talking, coffee-drinking women returned in a limited series. Four 90-minute segments brought us up to date on the lives of Lorelai, Rory, and the people in their lives. Let's see how closely you paid attention as you binge-watched "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life."
What new initiative is Taylor trying to push forward in Stars Hollow?
Remove the phone booth
Install sewers
Taylor is never without a new idea for improving Stars Hollow and bringing in more tourists. Now he's trying to convince his fellow residents to give up their septic tanks and install sewers, but not surprisingly, Luke is resistant.
New street signs
Change the town's name
What is the nature of Kirk's newest business venture?
A ride-sharing service
It's not surprising to learn that Kirk, ever the entrepreneur, has started a ride-sharing service called Ooober. Of course, there are a few issues, including the fact that he doesn't own a car and requires customers to call his mother for service, then meet him downtown. The business goes under when the real Uber threatens a lawsuit.
A diner
A barber shop
A snow removal service
Where does Logan currently live?
Paris
Rome
New York
London
Logan is now living in London. He has gone back to working for his father's empire, but it is unclear what his role is.
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What kind of pet has Kirk acquired?
A pig
As if the town weren't quirky enough, residents are now treated to seeing Kirk chasing his pet pig, Petal, through town whenever she escapes. Petal is also featured prominently in Kirk's new film.
A cat
A poodle
A snake
With what publishing company is Rory trying to get an interview?
Time Inc.
Conde Nast
Ten years out of Yale, Rory is still struggling as a freelance journalist. She is now desperately trying to get an interview with Conde Nast, which publishes several high-profile magazines, but the meeting has been postponed several times.
Simon & Schuster
Hearst Communications
When Rory's boyfriend, Paul, visits, what gift does he bring for Luke?
A century-old diner menu
A World's Best Diner coffee mug
A book about hardware stores
An antique wrench
Although Paul is entirely forgettable, he forgets nothing. Remembering a conversation they had previously, Paul brings Luke an antique crescent wrench that belonged to his grandfather, knowing it would be meaningful because Luke's father ran a hardware store.
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Rory's main professional accomplishment is an article published in what major magazine?
The New Yorker
It's unclear exactly what Rory has been doing for the past decade, but her claim to fame is an article published in the New Yorker. She is proud of it and has gotten acclaim for it, but there doesn't seem to be much else on her resume.
Newsweek
Cosmopolitan
Sports Illustrated
Rory has taken up a new practice to relax and relieve stress. What is it?
Yoga
Meditation
Tap dancing
Lorelai is surprised when she wakes in the middle of the night and finds Rory tap dancing in the kitchen. It seems her daughter has recently discovered tap dancing videos on the Internet that are designed to help people relax.
Running
Luke has redesigned his menus to include a new feature. What is it?
Pictures of the food
A magazine article
Luke is so proud of Rory's article in a national magazine that he has redesigned his menus around it. The menus now include a plastic pocket into which the article has been inserted.
Nutrition information
Tourist information about Stars Hollow
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What major change has taken place in Michel's life?
He has gotten married.
Although we don't meet his spouse, we learn that Michel is now married to a man named Frederick. He's somewhat concerned because Frederick now wants children, and, of course, Michel has never been a fan.
He has adopted a baby.
He has transgendered.
He has gotten fat.
Since Sookie's departure, the Dragonfly Inn has been bringing in well-known chefs to take her place temporarily. Which of these chefs has not been included?
Rachael Ray
Ina Garten
Both Rachael Ray and Roy Choi are seen briefly on the show as they set up pop-up kitchens featuring the cooking styles for which they are known. It is mentioned that Anthony Bourdain has also participated, but there is no mention of the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten.
Roy Choi
Anthony Bourdain
When Lorelai and Rory go to Emily's house for dinner, they are startled to find a new piece of artwork. What is it?
An oversized portrait of Richard
Arriving at Emily's house, the girls are taken aback to find that the living room is now dominated by a portrait of Richard that is too big to fit on the wall. Although they are touched at the gesture toward their late father and grandfather, they have trouble getting Emily to admit that she made a mistake in measuring the wall and did not really want something quite so large.
A mirrored wall in the living room
A painting of a cow over the fireplace
A collection of Mexican pottery
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Who does Lorelai see at her father's wake?
Christopher
Jason
After her father's funeral, everyone gathers at Emily's home for a reception. During the event, Lorelai runs into Jason Stiles, the former boyfriend who was also her father's business partner for a brief time.
Pennilyn Lott
Cousin Marilyn
Why does Emily become angry with Lorelai at Richard's wake?
She is caught making out with Christopher on the patio.
She is very late arriving.
Her clothing is inappropriate.
She gets drunk and tells an inappropriate story.
After everyone else has gone, Emily and Lorelai sit on the patio with a small group of Richard's closest friends. Unfortunately, Lorelai has had way too much to drink and when she is called upon to share a story about her father, she chooses one that puts him in a bad light.
April is now in college. What school does she attend?
Harvard
MIT
April is now a student at MIT, but all is not well. While she pretends to be doing great and have her life together, she admits to Rory that most of what she has said isn't true, including the fact that she loves her nose ring, which is actually quite painful.
Yale
Columbia
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What business is Paris in?
Major law firm
Internet giant
Surrogate service
When Lorelai and Luke consider having a baby, they go to a surrogate service owned by Paris. She is as driven and high-powered as ever, lining up women she calls "breeders" as possible surrogates for her friends.
Concierge medical practice
Rory spends a lot of time looking through the many boxes in which she has stored her possessions. What is she looking for?
Her lucky outfit
Rory has given up her apartment in Brooklyn and is couch surfing with various people. As such, she has boxes stashed at the homes of Lorelai, Emily, and Lane, but no matter where she looks, she can't find her lucky outfit, which she needs for an important meeting. Turns out Lorelai has had it all along.
Notes for an important story she's working on
Old photos from Chilton and Yale
The rocket Logan gave her
Who goes to couples therapy?
Luke and Lorelai
Rory and Paris
Rory and Lorelai
Lorelai and Emily
After Lorelai suggests that Emily try grief therapy to help her deal with Richard's death, Emily makes an appointment with a therapist, but there's a surprise. She tricks Lorelai into coming with her to work through their many differences and difficulties.
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During the series, we get a brief glimpse of a character we've always assumed existed but have never seen. Who is it?
Lane's father
Throughout the run of the original show, it was implied that Lane's father was alive and well, but he was never seen. Finally, at one of Stars Hollow's many outdoor festivals, Rory spots him and yells, "Hi, Mr. Kim," and for a brief moment, we see Lane's father waving back at her. Guess he really does exist.
Kirk's mother
Taylor's mother
Gil's wife
What is the name of Logan's fiance?
Paulette
Jeanette
Odette
Although Logan and Rory are still together, now it's on the down low. They have to sneak around because he is engaged to a French heiress named Odette, who lives in Paris.
Lynette
During a town meeting, it is determined that Stars Hollow must cancel a planned event because of lack of participation. What is the event?
The pumpkin and squash festival
The gay pride parade
It appears that Stars Hollow doesn't have that many gay residents, at least ones who are interested in taking part in a pride parade. Taylor announces that he has tried to borrow some gays from neighboring towns but has had no luck, so the event is cancelled.
The salute to Santa
The scarecrow building competition
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Which characters accidentally join a vegetable cult?
Emily and her housekeeper
Jackson and Sookie
Michel and Lorelai
Liz and T.J.
Although they are not seen during any of the episodes, Liz and T.J. have accidentally become involved with a cult that worships vegetables. Luke and Jess plan to intervene, but before they can do anything, Liz calls to say that the cult kicked them out for being too weird.
Richard left Luke a sizeable amount of money to be spent for a specific purpose. For what is the money designated?
Franchising the diner
Emily takes Luke aside to tell him that Richard left him money, but it is to be spent only on franchising his diner. Luke has little interest in this plan, but that doesn't stop Emily from taking him to see several prospective locations.
Building a new house for him and Lorelai
Tearing down the diner and building a new one
Buying investment real estate
Why does Paris have a panic attack during the visit to Chilton?
The portrait of herself that she donated has been removed.
She thinks she sees Tristan.
Paris is behaving in her usual manner, mowing down everyone in her path, until she thinks she catches a glimpse of Tristan at the other end of the hall. Suddenly it's freshman year again and she goes into panic mode, pulling Rory into a bathroom for a freak-out session.
The class she speaks to is openly rude to her.
Rumors have been spread and ruined her reputation.
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What were Richard's last words?
I think I'd rather be in Philadelphia.
I love you, Pennilyn.
Get me those actuarial tables.
Get the hell away from me.
Lorelai tells the therapist about her father's final days, when he was angry at himself for being sick. She says that his last words were, "Get the hell away from me," but they were spoken to the nurses, not to Lorelai or Emily.
For what did Luke donate money to Stars Hollow?
To repair the gazebo
A floaty hut for the pool
Luke is especially upset when he learns that the municipal pool's floaty hut has been damaged beyond repair. At first, he didn't want anyone to know that the money came from him, but his dismay over its demise soon makes it obvious.
The secret bar
New twinkle lights
Why is the Stars Hollow newspaper shutting down?
Poor circulation
It has printed too many controversial articles.
Its printing equipment no longer works and there is no money to replace it.
The editor is retiring.
When Bernie Roundbottom retires as editor of the paper, it seems there is no one to take his place, so the plan is to just shut down. Enter Rory, who must remind Taylor that she has a degree in journalism from Yale before he reluctantly agrees to let her take over.
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Where do Zach and Lane play as a guitar-drums duo?
The secret bar
Stars Hollow has a bar after all, but don't tell Taylor. It's a nice little place where Zach and Lane play light jazz, but when Taylor approaches, the lights go out and everyone hides until he's gone.
The Black, White and Read Bookstore
The gazebo
Al's Pancake World
What unusual addition does Emily put in her living room?
A computer and printer
A futon
A card table and chairs
A television and folding trays
Rory is stunned when she visits her grandmother and finds that a large TV has been added to the living room, along with some folding trays. It seems that Emily has continued to loosen the rules and now eats dinner while watching television.
Who suggests that Rory write a book about her life with Lorelai?
Lorelai
Jess
When he stops by the newspaper office to visit Rory, Jess is sorry to learn that she is so unhappy and unsuccessful. He suggests that she write a book and he has the perfect topic -- her history and life with her mother.
Luke
Dean
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Why is Lorelai not permitted to hike the Pacific Crest Trail?
She can't find her permit.
To gain perspective on her life, Lorelai makes the unusual decision to hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail, as depicted in the book and movie, "Wild." However, after loading her backpack with great difficulty, she is turned away because she can't find her permit.
She doesn't have the proper supplies.
She is not allowed to hike alone.
The season has closed when she arrives.
What does Logan offer Rory to help her write her book?
Introductions to top publishers
A well-known editor to help her with the framework
The key to his family's home in Maine
Although he still plans to marry Odette, Logan wants to continue to take care of Rory by letting her use his family's house in Maine as a quiet place to work. She is finished taking things from him though, so she turns him down and tells him a final goodbye. She'll write in her grandfather's study instead.
The most expensive laptop on the market.
After selling her house in Hartford, where does Emily move?
Stars Hollow
Paris
New York
Nantucket
Emily surprises everyone by cutting her ties with the DAR, selling her house, and buying a place on Nantucket. She begins a new life wearing pastel beach clothes and giving guided tours at the local whaling museum, but some things never change. She insists that Lorelai and Luke make scheduled visits each year at Christmas and during the summer.
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Where does Rory run into Dean?
Doose's Market
Rory is picking up a few things at Doose's when she runs into Dean, who is in town visiting his parents. He's married and has several children, but the tenderness between them has not changed.
Luke's Diner
The bookstore
The gazebo
Who announces a surprise pregnancy at the end of the final episode?
Paris
Lorelai
Rory
Creator Amy Sherman Palladino always maintained that she intended to bring the show full circle by giving Rory an unplanned pregnancy, but she didn't get the opportunity when the original series ended. This time, viewers got to hear the final four words that she had planned all along: "Mom?" "Yeah?" "I'm pregnant."
Lane
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