The Office Quiz
Beets, Jell-O, Threat Level Midnight and Sprinkles the cat: 15 questions on the Scranton branch.
Which actor plays regional manager Michael Scott?
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Steve Carell
Steve Carell played Michael Scott for seven seasons, winning a Golden Globe for the role in 2006 before leaving the show in 2011, though he returned briefly for the series finale.
Carell initially passed on the audition because he was committed to another NBC pilot, which was cancelled, freeing him to take the part.
In which Pennsylvania city is the Dunder Mifflin branch located?
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Scranton
The series follows the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, and the opening credits feature real shots of the city, including its famous Welcome to Scranton sign.
The show was actually filmed in Los Angeles, but Scranton embraced it with annual fan conventions and a Dunder Mifflin tourist trail.
What title does Dwight Schrute insist on, even though Michael keeps correcting it?
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Assistant Regional Manager
Dwight calls himself Assistant Regional Manager, and Michael repeatedly corrects him to Assistant to the Regional Manager, one of the show's longest running jokes about Dwight's inflated sense of his own status.
Dwight finally gets the real job in the final season, becoming regional manager of the Scranton branch in time for the series finale.
What crop does Dwight grow on his family farm?
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Beets
Dwight runs Schrute Farms, a sixty-acre beet farm and bed and breakfast that he shares with his cousin Mose. Beets are his answer to nearly every problem.
Schrute Farms has a real listing on TripAdvisor, where fans have left hundreds of joke reviews for the fictional inn.
In the pilot episode, what does Jim encase Dwight's stapler in?
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Jell-O
Jim suspends Dwight's stapler in a mold of Jell-O in the very first episode, establishing the pranks that would run throughout the series, from the desk in the bathroom to the fake Asian Jim.
The Jell-O prank was lifted directly from the British original, where Tim does the same thing to Gareth's stapler.
What is Michael Scott's signature joke phrase?
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That's what she said
That's what she said is Michael's reflexive punchline, delivered after any remotely suggestive sentence. It even features in a formal deposition in season four, where he uses it on a company lawyer.
Steve Carell delivered the line dozens of times across the series, and fans have counted every instance in online supercuts.
Who is Pam engaged to when the series begins?
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Roy
Pam is engaged to Roy Anderson, a warehouse worker, for the first seasons, with the wedding constantly postponed. She eventually calls it off before marrying Jim.
Roy returns in the season nine episode Roy's Wedding, now a successful gravel company owner who surprises everyone by playing the piano for his bride.
What is the name of the action film Michael wrote, directed and starred in?
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Threat Level Midnight
Threat Level Midnight is Michael's homemade spy movie, filmed over several years with the office staff, in which he plays the hero Michael Scarn, a secret agent trying to stop a plot against an NHL All-Star Game.
The film's villain, Goldenface, is played by Jim, and the full movie was eventually screened in a season seven episode of the same name.
What is the name of the cat that Dwight kills by putting it in Angela's freezer?
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Sprinkles
Dwight claims he was putting Sprinkles out of her misery, but Angela later discovers the truth and ends their secret relationship, at least for a while.
Angela's cat Bandit famously survived being thrown through the ceiling by Angela during the fire drill cold open.
What does Michael call the company he starts after quitting Dunder Mifflin?
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Michael Scott Paper Company
Michael founds the Michael Scott Paper Company with Pam and Ryan in season five. Dunder Mifflin buys it out after it starts stealing their clients.
The buyout gives Michael back his job and gets Pam a sales position, ending her years as the office receptionist.
What does Kevin famously spill all over the office floor in a cold open?
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Chili
Kevin drops his giant pot of homemade chili, a family recipe he is enormously proud of, in the season five cold open that became the show's most memed moment.
Kevin's chili spill is the cold open of the season five episode Casual Friday, and Brian Baumgartner has said it is the scene strangers quote to him most often.
Which actor played Robert California, the eccentric CEO who arrives in season eight?
Got a hunch? Pick the answer that feels right.
James Spader
James Spader joined as Robert California, who talks his way from branch manager to CEO of Sabre in a single meeting, staying for one season.
Will Ferrell played Deangelo Vickers, Idris Elba played Charles Miner and Kathy Bates played Jo Bennett, so all four options really appeared on the show.
Where does Michael move when he leaves Scranton to be with Holly?
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Boulder, Colorado
Michael leaves in the season seven episode Goodbye, Michael to join Holly in Boulder, Colorado, where she has moved to care for her aging parents. He sneaks out a day early to avoid a big send-off.
Steve Carell's final line as a regular, a quiet that's what she said, was whispered to the camera crew after he removed his microphone at the airport.
Which British comedian co-created the original version of The Office?
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Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais co-created the original BBC series with Stephen Merchant in 2001 and played David Brent, the cringeworthy Slough paper boss on whom Michael Scott was directly modeled.
Gervais made a cameo in the American version in season seven, bumping into Michael Scott as David Brent outside the office elevator.
To which branch does Jim transfer in season three after Pam turns him down?
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Stamford
Jim moves to the Stamford, Connecticut branch at the start of season three, where he meets Andy Bernard and Karen Filippelli before the branches are merged into Scranton.
The Stamford branch's manager Josh Porter abandons the merger for a job at Staples, which is why Michael ends up running the combined branch.
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The American version of The Office ran for nine seasons and 201 episodes, turning a Pennsylvania paper company into one of the most streamed shows in the world. Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch gave us a boss who filmed his own action movie, a salesman with a beet farm and a prank involving a stapler and a bowl of gelatin.
These 15 questions start with the basics any viewer knows and move into the details that reward a rewatch: Angela's cats, Michael's exit, Kevin's chili and the identity of the British creator who started it all. It suits office quiz nights, Dunder Mifflin devotees and anyone who has ever said that's what she said.
You will find 15 multiple choice questions here, each with four options. Difficulty: Medium. Most people finish in about 6 minutes, and every answer comes with a short explanation and one extra fact worth keeping.
How to play
Read the question and pick one of the four answers. The correct answer is revealed straight away with a short explanation, then press Next question to keep going. At the end you get your score out of 15 and a full review of your round. Play again any time and the questions arrive in a fresh order. There is no timer and no account.
Good to know before you play
Is The Office based on a British show?
Yes. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant created the original British version in 2001, and Greg Daniels adapted it for NBC in 2005.
Is Dunder Mifflin a real company?
No. Dunder Mifflin is fictional, though Staples later sold real Dunder Mifflin branded paper under license.
Does this quiz cover the seasons after Michael Scott left?
Mostly the Michael years, but a couple of questions touch on Robert California and the later seasons, so the whole run is fair game.
Answer key: all 15 questions with explanations
- Which actor plays regional manager Michael Scott?
Steve Carell Steve Carell played Michael Scott for seven seasons, winning a Golden Globe for the role in 2006 before leaving the show in 2011, though he returned briefly for the series finale. Carell initially passed on the audition because he was committed to another NBC pilot, which was cancelled, freeing him to take the part. - In which Pennsylvania city is the Dunder Mifflin branch located?
Scranton The series follows the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, and the opening credits feature real shots of the city, including its famous Welcome to Scranton sign. The show was actually filmed in Los Angeles, but Scranton embraced it with annual fan conventions and a Dunder Mifflin tourist trail. - What title does Dwight Schrute insist on, even though Michael keeps correcting it?
Assistant Regional Manager Dwight calls himself Assistant Regional Manager, and Michael repeatedly corrects him to Assistant to the Regional Manager, one of the show's longest running jokes about Dwight's inflated sense of his own status. Dwight finally gets the real job in the final season, becoming regional manager of the Scranton branch in time for the series finale. - What crop does Dwight grow on his family farm?
Beets Dwight runs Schrute Farms, a sixty-acre beet farm and bed and breakfast that he shares with his cousin Mose. Beets are his answer to nearly every problem. Schrute Farms has a real listing on TripAdvisor, where fans have left hundreds of joke reviews for the fictional inn. - In the pilot episode, what does Jim encase Dwight's stapler in?
Jell-O Jim suspends Dwight's stapler in a mold of Jell-O in the very first episode, establishing the pranks that would run throughout the series, from the desk in the bathroom to the fake Asian Jim. The Jell-O prank was lifted directly from the British original, where Tim does the same thing to Gareth's stapler. - What is Michael Scott's signature joke phrase?
That's what she said That's what she said is Michael's reflexive punchline, delivered after any remotely suggestive sentence. It even features in a formal deposition in season four, where he uses it on a company lawyer. Steve Carell delivered the line dozens of times across the series, and fans have counted every instance in online supercuts. - Who is Pam engaged to when the series begins?
Roy Pam is engaged to Roy Anderson, a warehouse worker, for the first seasons, with the wedding constantly postponed. She eventually calls it off before marrying Jim. Roy returns in the season nine episode Roy's Wedding, now a successful gravel company owner who surprises everyone by playing the piano for his bride. - What is the name of the action film Michael wrote, directed and starred in?
Threat Level Midnight Threat Level Midnight is Michael's homemade spy movie, filmed over several years with the office staff, in which he plays the hero Michael Scarn, a secret agent trying to stop a plot against an NHL All-Star Game. The film's villain, Goldenface, is played by Jim, and the full movie was eventually screened in a season seven episode of the same name. - What is the name of the cat that Dwight kills by putting it in Angela's freezer?
Sprinkles Dwight claims he was putting Sprinkles out of her misery, but Angela later discovers the truth and ends their secret relationship, at least for a while. Angela's cat Bandit famously survived being thrown through the ceiling by Angela during the fire drill cold open. - What does Michael call the company he starts after quitting Dunder Mifflin?
Michael Scott Paper Company Michael founds the Michael Scott Paper Company with Pam and Ryan in season five. Dunder Mifflin buys it out after it starts stealing their clients. The buyout gives Michael back his job and gets Pam a sales position, ending her years as the office receptionist. - What does Kevin famously spill all over the office floor in a cold open?
Chili Kevin drops his giant pot of homemade chili, a family recipe he is enormously proud of, in the season five cold open that became the show's most memed moment. Kevin's chili spill is the cold open of the season five episode Casual Friday, and Brian Baumgartner has said it is the scene strangers quote to him most often. - Which actor played Robert California, the eccentric CEO who arrives in season eight?
James Spader James Spader joined as Robert California, who talks his way from branch manager to CEO of Sabre in a single meeting, staying for one season. Will Ferrell played Deangelo Vickers, Idris Elba played Charles Miner and Kathy Bates played Jo Bennett, so all four options really appeared on the show. - Where does Michael move when he leaves Scranton to be with Holly?
Boulder, Colorado Michael leaves in the season seven episode Goodbye, Michael to join Holly in Boulder, Colorado, where she has moved to care for her aging parents. He sneaks out a day early to avoid a big send-off. Steve Carell's final line as a regular, a quiet that's what she said, was whispered to the camera crew after he removed his microphone at the airport. - Which British comedian co-created the original version of The Office?
Ricky Gervais Ricky Gervais co-created the original BBC series with Stephen Merchant in 2001 and played David Brent, the cringeworthy Slough paper boss on whom Michael Scott was directly modeled. Gervais made a cameo in the American version in season seven, bumping into Michael Scott as David Brent outside the office elevator. - To which branch does Jim transfer in season three after Pam turns him down?
Stamford Jim moves to the Stamford, Connecticut branch at the start of season three, where he meets Andy Bernard and Karen Filippelli before the branches are merged into Scranton. The Stamford branch's manager Josh Porter abandons the merger for a job at Staples, which is why Michael ends up running the combined branch.
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