British Television Illusionist (Quiz)
Derren Brown shows offer a mixture of magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship. Look at the following videos and see if you can find the correct answer.
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What does Derren Brown (the show's host) offer the applicants?Derren Brown Quiz 1 from Mr TESOL on Vimeo.
- A.
A chance to be temporarily blinded
- B.
A trick or a treat
- C.
A chance to write an advertisement for the show
Correct Answer
B. A trick or a treatExplanation
The video says that in each series Derren Brown offers the applicant something pleasant (a treat) or a darker experience (a trick).Rate this question:
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Why are they secretly (covertly) filming the choosen applicant Andy?Derren Brown Quiz 2 from Mr TESOL on Vimeo.
- A.
Because he is an I. T. consultant
- B.
Because they want to surprise him at the cinema
- C.
Because they want to understand him better
Correct Answer
C. Because they want to understand him betterExplanation
The video says "they want a sense of what makes Andy tick"
(If you know what makes someone tick, you understand why they behave the way they do)Rate this question:
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How does Derren Brown pay for the fish?Derren Brown Quiz 3 from Mr TESOL on Vimeo.
- A.
With blank pieces of paper
- B.
With his cheque book
- C.
He doesn't need to pay because the shop assistant likes him
Correct Answer
A. With blank pieces of paperExplanation
Derren Brown uses a clever mix of words and misdirection to fool the shop assistant.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does Derren Brown say his friend told him about travelling on the subway?Derren Brown Quiz 4 from Mr TESOL on Vimeo.
- A.
Take it, it's fine
- B.
Take the south line
- C.
Don't take it, it's dangerous
Correct Answer
A. Take it, it's fineExplanation
As Derren Brown hands over the blank paper he says, "Take it, take it, take it. It's fine".Rate this question:
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- 5.
What, according to Derren Brown, should provide the "trigger" for Andy?Derren Brown Quiz 5 from Mr TESOL on Vimeo.
- A.
Wearing a black suit and tie
- B.
The introduction to the doll
- C.
Having a bit of help from Derren Brown
Correct Answer
B. The introduction to the dollExplanation
Trigger = (verb) to cause something bad to start.
Andy had previously been subjected, by Derren Brown and the show's secret actors, to various surreal encounters with the same doll for the past few weeks.Rate this question:
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According to Derren Brown, why doesn't the doll say anything when asked?Derren Brown Quiz 6 from Mr TESOL on Vimeo.
- A.
Because the doll is in a bit of a funny mood
- B.
Because the doll is sad
- C.
Because Andy is wearing a black suit and tie
Correct Answer
A. Because the doll is in a bit of a funny moodExplanation
Derren Brown continues to say that if they can get someone on stage whose mind the doll can read, the doll may feel better.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When Derren Brown asks Andy to tell the audience (using Mr Miggs voice) what object he was thinking of, which accent does Andy use?Derren Brown Quiz 7 from Mr TESOL on Vimeo.
- A.
An English accent
- B.
An Australian accent
- C.
An American accent
Correct Answer
C. An American accentExplanation
Andy says, "A vase of flowers" in a strong American accent.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is it that (in his hypnotised state) Andy is ashamed of?Derren Brown Quiz 8 of 8 from Mr TESOL on Vimeo.
- A.
Not being able to remember the hamster he once had as a child
- B.
Letting Mr Miggs be locked in the box
- C.
Throwing a hamster out of his window, attached to a parachute, when he was a child
- D.
Thinking he is Mr Miggs
Correct Answer
C. Throwing a hamster out of his window, attached to a parachute, when he was a childExplanation
Congratulations! That was a tough one.
Things were certainly starting to get a bit surreal as Andy started to believe that he was Mr Miggs!!
If you think you would like Derren Brown's show you can see the full show and more at www.channel4.com.Rate this question:
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