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Test your knowledge on one of TV's favorite character dramas, Mad Men!
What is the meaning behind the name "Mad Men"?
A person who has gone insane.
A term used for Madison Avenue executives.
Mad men was a term coined for advertising executives who worked on Madison Avenue in New York.
A person who is insane enough to work for an advertising agency.
None of the above
How did Draper get his first job in the advertising industry?
He finished at the top of his class and applied for a job.
He worked for another ad agency and decided to switch companies.
He was the son an ad executive and received a job through connections.
He convinced Rodger to gave him a job offer after a long night of drinking.
Draper worked as a fur salesmen. He met Roger at the store.
Draper occasionally has flashbacks about his childhood. What do we find out about his sordid past?
He grew up privileged.
He grew up poor and never met his mother who died during childbirth.
Draper has flashbacks showing how difficult his life was as a child. After his father passed away, he grew up in a brothel with his stepmother.
He was the son of a traveler.
He grew up in sunny California.
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Who used to be a secretary and now works as a copy writer?
Sally Draper
Mona Sterling
Peggy Olsen
Peggy started off as a secretary. She knew she was destined to do more once the executives started asking her opinion on women's products.
Betty Draper
What is Betty's role in Don's life?
His wife
Betty and Don married young but their marriage ended in divorce.
His secretary
His friend
His mother
How many children do Betty and Don have together?
6
12
1
3
During Don and Betty's marriage they had 1 girl and 2 boys.
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What is the name of the first advertising agency Draper worked for?
Draper/Cooper
John and Associates
Sterling/Cooper
Drapers advertising career first starts out at Sterling/Cooper. He was hired by Rodger Sterling himself.
Sterling/Draper
Which characters have a scandalous affair ending in a pregnancy?
Pete and Peggy
At the beginning of the first season Pete and Peggy have a short affair. Peggy is shocked to find out she is pregnant the day she gives birth to a baby boy.
Rodger and Mona
Draper and Megan
Joan and Sal
What is Don Drapers real name?
Donald Johnson
Dick Whitman
John Hamm is the actor who plays Don Draper A.K.A. Dick Whitman on Mad Men.
John Hamm
Brad Richmond
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How did Draper get his current name?
He stole someones credit card and took his name.
He didn't like his name and changed it to Don Draper.
He took the real Don Draper's military dog tags.
Dick, took the dog tags of the real Don Draper after Don's death. Don's tour in Korea was almost over and Dick took advantage to get out of serving any longer.
None of the above
What event prolonged Don and Betty's marriage?
Betty getting sick
Don almost dying in a car accident
Betty discovering see is pregnant with her 3rd child
Betty discovered she was pregnant with her 3rd child and was forced to stay together with Don a little longer for appearances.
Buying a dog
Who does Betty have a friendship with that turns borderline inappropriate?​
Rodger
Glen
Glen is the neighbors son. He begs for a lock of Betty's hair while she was baby sitting him and his sister. His mother finds it and lets Betty know how wildly inappropriate it was to give it to him.
Pete
Ken
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Was Pete and Peggy's son given up for adoption?
Yes
Pete and Peggy's son was given up for adoption. There were scenes that left audiences wondering whether her sister was taking care of him.
No
She gave him to her sister
None of the above
What was the name of the award show all top ad agencies were invited to every year?
Emmy Awards
Tony Awards
Creative Advertising Awards
Clio Awards
The Clio Awards is a real award show and recognizes creative excellence in advertising, design and communication.
What do the executives do to celebrate a win at the office?
Smoke
Drink
The execs like to pour a stiff glass of whiskey every time something good happens. Come to think of it, they like to drink when ever anything happens.
Dance
Work
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Who was the real Don Draper's wife?
Anna Draper
Anna Draper was the wife of the real Don Draper who died in the Vietnam war. Anna and Dick (now Don) became close friends. She understood why Dick stole her deceased husbands identity.
Sally Draper
Betty Draper
Megan Draper
What profession did Megan pursue after quitting her advertising job?
Cashier
Pharmacist
Actor
Megan pursued her acting career in Cali leaving her husband behind. The distance took a toll on their marriage and they eventually divorced.
Pool cleaner
Who struggled with his sexuality throughout the series?
Micheal Ginsberg
Ted Chaough
Harry Craine
Salvatore Romano
Salvatore, was a talented Art Director. He created mock-ups of all the ad ideas presented to clients.
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What outrageous​ event happened Peggy's new apartment?
The ceiling falls through.
She accidentally stabs her boyfriend.
Peggy, accidentally stabs her boyfriend in the chest after being scared that someone broke into her home.
She gets robbed.
The apartment is flooded.
Which executive commits suicide at the office?
Cooper
Stirling
Pryce
Lane Pryce was caught embezzling money for the company to stay afloat in its early days. Draper loses all trust in Pryce and fires him. Pryce felt lost without his job and commits suicide. If you or someone you know struggles with suicidal thoughts, there is hel​p. Call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1(800) 273-8255 to reach a skilled, trained counselor 24/7.
Draper
What large company dropped their account with Rodger Stirling?
Belle Jolie
Lucky Strike
Lucky Strike is a real cigarette company that has been in business since 1871.
London Fog
Sunkist
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What horrible dream did Don have when he was sick?
He dreamed there was a terrifying monster coming after him.
He dreamed Megan found another man and left him.
He dreamed he murdered his former lover Andrea Rhodes.
Andrea, had affair with Don while he was married to Betty. Don was relieved to wake up and find he had not murdered Andrea.
He dreamed he was flying through outer space.
Who did Joan marry?
Rodger
Lane
Henry
Gregg
As Joan explains how she has had many proposals in her life but not one quite as intriguing as the one from a doctor.
Whose baby does Joan end up having?
Rodger
Joan, has an affair with Rodger when her husband is overseas helping soldiers in Vietnam. Joan ends up pregnant and decides to keep the baby.
Gregg
Don
Lane
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Don left people behind when he decided to change his identity. Who ended up finding him and asked to be back in his life?
His mother
His brother
Adam Whitman, Don's biological half-brother, finds Don in New York in hopes of reconnecting with him. Don gives Adam a large sum of money to stay away and Adam ends up killing himself out of loneliness. If you or someone you know struggles with suicidal thoughts, there is help. Call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1(800) 273-8255 to reach a skilled, trained counselor 24/7.
His father
His sister
Which of these relationships ended in divorce?
Betty and Don
Meagan and Don
Rodger and Mona
All of the above
Don and Rodger can't seem to find the right girl. They are always looking for new women to be apart of their lives.
What years did Mad men cover throughout the series?
1950-1960
1955-1965
1960-1969
Mad men, covers the 1960's throughout the series lifetime.
1970-1980
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Who is Betty's second husband?
Lane
Ted
Henry
Betty remarried a stable and predictable politician. Unlike Don, he is reliable and she could count on him to be there for her children.
Ken
What profession did Betty have before marrying Don?
Waitress
Actress
Teacher
Model
Betty modeled before becoming a full time house wife and mother. Later on, she tries modeling again without much success due to Don's influence in the ad world.
What big real life events did Mad men cover throughout the series?
The introduction of birth control pills
The assassination of J.F.K.
Marilyn Monroe's death.
All of the above
Mad Men was held at an exciting time in history. Some other big events include: the Vietnam war, M.L.K.'s assassination, and the moon landing.
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Who did Peggy admit to loving in the series finally?
Stan Rizzo
Stan and Peggy both worked as copy writers and enjoyed each others company.
Lane Pryce
Ken Cosgrove
Pete Campbell
What type of cancer does Betty develop?
Lukemia
Pancreatic
Lung
Betty smoked cigarettes most of her adult life. When she started it was not yet known how cigarettes would affect peoples health.
Liver
Where does Don go in the series finally?
A retreat in Cali
Don went to see Stephanie (Anna Draper’s niece) and ended up following her to a retreat in Cali that practiced yoga.
His office in New York
He took a permanent vacation to Paris
He moved to Seattle
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Why does Betty see a psychiatrist?
She had a traumatic past and needs help.
She is bored and wants something to do.
Her hands cramp up while driving which results in a minor car accident. Her doctor tells her to go see a psychiatrist.
Don had a deal with the psychiatrist to let him know everything that went on during Betty's sessions. This would not legally happen in today's practices.
She starts acting crazy and Don forces her to see a psychiatrist.
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