The Sopranos Quiz
Bada Bing, Pine Barrens and the cut to black: 15 questions on the HBO drama that changed television.
In which US state is The Sopranos set?
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New Jersey
Tony Soprano runs his crew out of North Jersey, and the opening credits follow him driving home from the Lincoln Tunnel through the state's industrial landscape to his suburban mansion.
The opening credits were filmed with James Gandolfini actually driving, and the Twin Towers appeared in his mirror until they were removed after 2001.
What is the name of Tony's psychiatrist?
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Dr. Jennifer Melfi
Tony begins therapy with Dr. Jennifer Melfi after a panic attack in the pilot, and their sessions, played by James Gandolfini and Lorraine Bracco, frame the entire series.
Bracco was offered the role of Carmela but asked to play Melfi instead, feeling she had already done the mob wife in Goodfellas.
Which actress plays Carmela Soprano?
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Edie Falco
Edie Falco played Tony's wife Carmela for all six seasons and won three Primetime Emmys for the role, matching the three that James Gandolfini won as Tony.
Falco went on to win a fourth Emmy for Nurse Jackie, making her one of very few actors to win lead acting Emmys in both drama and comedy.
What is the name of the strip club where Tony's crew does business?
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Bada Bing
The Bada Bing, officially run by Silvio Dante, is the crew's headquarters, and its back office is where most of the show's deals and arguments take place.
Scenes were filmed in a real club called Satin Dolls on Route 17 in Lodi, New Jersey, which kept the name on a sign for years.
Which song plays over the final scene of the series?
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Don't Stop Believin'
Tony selects Don't Stop Believin' on the diner jukebox in Made in America, and the Journey song is cut off mid-chorus when the screen goes black.
Journey agreed to the use on one condition: the scene could not contain any violence or deaths.
Who created The Sopranos?
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David Chase
David Chase created the series and wrote and directed the finale himself, drawing on his own New Jersey Italian American upbringing and his difficult relationship with his mother.
Chase originally pitched the story as a feature film about a mobster in therapy before developing it for HBO.
What is the name of Tony's manipulative mother?
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Livia
Livia Soprano, played by Nancy Marchand, is the cold matriarch who conspires with Uncle Junior to have Tony killed in season one, inspired partly by David Chase's own mother.
Marchand died in 2000 and the show used digital effects to give Livia one final scene in season three.
Which animals in his swimming pool trigger Tony's first panic attack?
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Ducks
A family of wild ducks nests in Tony's pool in the pilot, and when they fly away he collapses, which Dr. Melfi links to his fear of losing his own family.
The ducks return as a motif, and Tony's dream about them in the finale season draws directly on that first session.
In the episode Pine Barrens, Paulie and Christopher get lost after a botched job on a man of what nationality?
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Russian
The season three episode Pine Barrens strands Paulie and Christopher in the snowy South Jersey woods hunting Valery, a Russian who survives a beating and vanishes without a trace.
Steve Buscemi directed the episode, and David Chase refused ever to reveal what happened to the Russian.
Who shoots Adriana La Cerva after she is exposed as an FBI informant?
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Silvio Dante
In the season five episode Long Term Parking, Silvio drives Adriana into the woods on the pretext of visiting Christopher in hospital and shoots her as she tries to crawl away.
Drea de Matteo won an Emmy for the role, and the show never shows the moment of her death on screen.
Which E Street Band member plays Silvio Dante?
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Steven Van Zandt
Bruce Springsteen's guitarist Steven Van Zandt had never acted before David Chase cast him as consigliere Silvio Dante after seeing him induct The Rascals into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Chase originally wanted Van Zandt to play Tony, but HBO insisted on an experienced actor for the lead.
What legitimate profession does Tony claim to have?
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Waste management consultant
Tony describes himself as a waste management consultant through Barone Sanitation, a cover for his real income that he even uses when introducing himself to Dr. Melfi.
The garbage business is a nod to real New Jersey mob involvement in waste hauling, which prosecutors targeted through the 1990s.
Who plays the young Tony Soprano in The Many Saints of Newark?
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Michael Gandolfini
Michael Gandolfini, son of the late James Gandolfini, plays teenage Tony in the 2021 prequel film, which focuses on Christopher's father Dickie Moltisanti in 1960s and 1970s Newark.
Michael Gandolfini had never watched the show before being cast and binged it to prepare, which he described as emotionally brutal.
In which season one episode does Tony strangle an informant while taking Meadow on a tour of universities in Maine?
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College
In College, Tony spots a former mobster turned witness in Maine during Meadow's college visits and kills him with his bare hands, the first time the series showed Tony murdering someone.
HBO executives worried viewers would turn on Tony, but David Chase insisted the audience needed to see what he really was.
How many Primetime Emmy Awards did The Sopranos win in total?
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21
The Sopranos won 21 Primetime Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2004 and 2007, the first time a cable series had won television's top drama prize.
The series also won two Peabody Awards and five Golden Globes during its run, and it was the first cable show to win the Golden Globe for best drama.
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The Sopranos premiered on HBO in January 1999 and ended in June 2007 with a cut to black that people are still arguing about. Across 86 episodes it won 21 Primetime Emmys and two Peabody Awards, and it is regularly named the greatest television drama ever made.
These 15 questions cover the New Jersey setting, Tony's therapy sessions, the strip club where the crew does business and the fates of Adriana and Big Pussy, before finishing with the Pine Barrens, the prequel film and the show's award haul. It suits anyone who has made it through at least a season or two, with a few questions aimed at people on their third rewatch.
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
How many seasons of The Sopranos are there?
Six seasons and 86 episodes aired on HBO between January 1999 and June 2007, with the final season split into two parts.
Does this quiz spoil the ending?
Yes. Several questions discuss character deaths and the final scene, so finish the series before playing if you want to avoid spoilers.
Is there a Sopranos movie?
The Many Saints of Newark, a prequel film set in the 1960s and 1970s, was released in 2021 with Michael Gandolfini as the young Tony.
Answer key: all 15 questions with explanations
- In which US state is The Sopranos set?
New Jersey Tony Soprano runs his crew out of North Jersey, and the opening credits follow him driving home from the Lincoln Tunnel through the state's industrial landscape to his suburban mansion. The opening credits were filmed with James Gandolfini actually driving, and the Twin Towers appeared in his mirror until they were removed after 2001. - What is the name of Tony's psychiatrist?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi Tony begins therapy with Dr. Jennifer Melfi after a panic attack in the pilot, and their sessions, played by James Gandolfini and Lorraine Bracco, frame the entire series. Bracco was offered the role of Carmela but asked to play Melfi instead, feeling she had already done the mob wife in Goodfellas. - Which actress plays Carmela Soprano?
Edie Falco Edie Falco played Tony's wife Carmela for all six seasons and won three Primetime Emmys for the role, matching the three that James Gandolfini won as Tony. Falco went on to win a fourth Emmy for Nurse Jackie, making her one of very few actors to win lead acting Emmys in both drama and comedy. - What is the name of the strip club where Tony's crew does business?
Bada Bing The Bada Bing, officially run by Silvio Dante, is the crew's headquarters, and its back office is where most of the show's deals and arguments take place. Scenes were filmed in a real club called Satin Dolls on Route 17 in Lodi, New Jersey, which kept the name on a sign for years. - Which song plays over the final scene of the series?
Don't Stop Believin' Tony selects Don't Stop Believin' on the diner jukebox in Made in America, and the Journey song is cut off mid-chorus when the screen goes black. Journey agreed to the use on one condition: the scene could not contain any violence or deaths. - Who created The Sopranos?
David Chase David Chase created the series and wrote and directed the finale himself, drawing on his own New Jersey Italian American upbringing and his difficult relationship with his mother. Chase originally pitched the story as a feature film about a mobster in therapy before developing it for HBO. - What is the name of Tony's manipulative mother?
Livia Livia Soprano, played by Nancy Marchand, is the cold matriarch who conspires with Uncle Junior to have Tony killed in season one, inspired partly by David Chase's own mother. Marchand died in 2000 and the show used digital effects to give Livia one final scene in season three. - Which animals in his swimming pool trigger Tony's first panic attack?
Ducks A family of wild ducks nests in Tony's pool in the pilot, and when they fly away he collapses, which Dr. Melfi links to his fear of losing his own family. The ducks return as a motif, and Tony's dream about them in the finale season draws directly on that first session. - In the episode Pine Barrens, Paulie and Christopher get lost after a botched job on a man of what nationality?
Russian The season three episode Pine Barrens strands Paulie and Christopher in the snowy South Jersey woods hunting Valery, a Russian who survives a beating and vanishes without a trace. Steve Buscemi directed the episode, and David Chase refused ever to reveal what happened to the Russian. - Who shoots Adriana La Cerva after she is exposed as an FBI informant?
Silvio Dante In the season five episode Long Term Parking, Silvio drives Adriana into the woods on the pretext of visiting Christopher in hospital and shoots her as she tries to crawl away. Drea de Matteo won an Emmy for the role, and the show never shows the moment of her death on screen. - Which E Street Band member plays Silvio Dante?
Steven Van Zandt Bruce Springsteen's guitarist Steven Van Zandt had never acted before David Chase cast him as consigliere Silvio Dante after seeing him induct The Rascals into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Chase originally wanted Van Zandt to play Tony, but HBO insisted on an experienced actor for the lead. - What legitimate profession does Tony claim to have?
Waste management consultant Tony describes himself as a waste management consultant through Barone Sanitation, a cover for his real income that he even uses when introducing himself to Dr. Melfi. The garbage business is a nod to real New Jersey mob involvement in waste hauling, which prosecutors targeted through the 1990s. - Who plays the young Tony Soprano in The Many Saints of Newark?
Michael Gandolfini Michael Gandolfini, son of the late James Gandolfini, plays teenage Tony in the 2021 prequel film, which focuses on Christopher's father Dickie Moltisanti in 1960s and 1970s Newark. Michael Gandolfini had never watched the show before being cast and binged it to prepare, which he described as emotionally brutal. - In which season one episode does Tony strangle an informant while taking Meadow on a tour of universities in Maine?
College In College, Tony spots a former mobster turned witness in Maine during Meadow's college visits and kills him with his bare hands, the first time the series showed Tony murdering someone. HBO executives worried viewers would turn on Tony, but David Chase insisted the audience needed to see what he really was. - How many Primetime Emmy Awards did The Sopranos win in total?
21 The Sopranos won 21 Primetime Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2004 and 2007, the first time a cable series had won television's top drama prize. The series also won two Peabody Awards and five Golden Globes during its run, and it was the first cable show to win the Golden Globe for best drama.
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