“Little House on the Prairie” Family Tree Test: Can You Distinguish Ingalls From Oleson?
Walnut Grove, MN – November 9, 2025 – A new online quiz is challenging fans of the beloved television series Little House on the Prairie to definitively separate members of the Ingalls and Oleson families. The interactive test, launched today by serieously.com, probes viewers’ recall of the show’s intricate character relationships, demanding precise knowledge of who belonged to which family unit within the fictional town.
The enduring popularity of Little House on the Prairie, which originally aired from 1974 to 1983, continues to draw new audiences thru syndication and streaming. This quiz taps into that nostalgia while testing the depth of fans’ familiarity with the show’s core dynamics. Correctly identifying each character’s familial affiliation requires a keen memory for storylines and character interactions, offering a fun yet surprisingly challenging experience for devoted viewers. The quiz’s release comes as interest in classic television revives, fueled by reboots and renewed gratitude for the shows that shaped a generation.
The Ingalls family, led by Charles and Caroline Ingalls, formed the heart of the series, portraying a pioneering family navigating life on the American frontier.Their daughters, Mary, Laura, and Carrie, grew up alongside the children of Nels and Harriet Oleson, owners of the local mercantile. While frequent interactions occurred between the two families,often marked by contrasting values and personalities,distinguishing the characters can prove challenging for casual viewers.
The quiz specifically tests knowledge of seven characters, requiring participants to accurately assign them to either the Ingalls or Oleson lineage. Successfully completing the quiz demonstrates a complete understanding of the show’s central relationships and the social fabric of Walnut Grove.
