Fawlty Towers TV Series Quiz! Trivia

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    In the Anniversary, who acts like Sybil?

    • Polly
    • Manuel
    • Basil
    • Mother Johnson
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Have you ever seen the television show Fawlty Towers? It is a British television sitcom written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. It came on BBC2from 1975 to 1979. The show came from Cleese when he was staying at the Gleneagles Hotel in Torquay, Devon, with the Monty Python troupe. The show was based on a snotty hotel owner, Donald Sinclair. This quiz is for anyone who appreciates a good laugh and fun entertainment.

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  • 2. 

    In the Wedding Party, who does Sybil stay with for the night?

    • Audrey

    • Lord Melbury

    • Mother Johnson

    • The Major

    Correct Answer
    A. Audrey
    Explanation
    Sybil stays with Audrey for the night in the Wedding Party.

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  • 3. 

    In the Builders, what does Manuel call the man with a beard?

    • Mean Dog

    • Hairy Ape

    • Hideous Orangutan

    • Vicious Whale

    Correct Answer
    A. Hideous Orangutan
    Explanation
    In the book "The Builders," Manuel refers to the man with a beard as a "Hideous Orangutan." This suggests that Manuel finds the man's appearance to be unattractive or repulsive, comparing him to the physical characteristics of an orangutan.

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  • 4. 

    In Hotel Inspectors, what is the name of the person who Basil keeps giving the wrong meal to?

    • Mr. Tibbs

    • Hutch Jones

    • Manuel

    • Mr. Hutchinson

    Correct Answer
    A. Mr. Hutchinson
    Explanation
    In the episode "Hotel Inspectors" of the show, Basil keeps giving the wrong meal to Mr. Hutchinson.

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  • 5. 

    In Basil the Rat, what really is Manuel's rat?

    • Siberian Hamster

    • Mouse

    • Gerbil

    • Ratatouile

    Correct Answer
    A. Siberian Hamster
  • 6. 

    In Communication Problems, what does Mrs. Richard think Basil's name is?

    • Richard Johnson

    • Faulty Man

    • CK Watt

    • Matt Harrison

    Correct Answer
    A. CK Watt
    Explanation
    Mrs. Richard thinks Basil's name is CK Watt.

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  • 7. 

    In the Psychiatrist, who does Miss Tibbs and Miss Gatsby think the psychiatrist has come for?

    • Basil

    • Manuel

    • Mother Johnson

    • The Major

    Correct Answer
    A. The Major
    Explanation
    Miss Tibbs and Miss Gatsby think that the psychiatrist has come for The Major.

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  • 8. 

    In the Kipper and the Corpse, who passes out three times at the sight of the dead body of Mr. Leeman?

    • Miss Tibbs

    • Miss Gatsby

    • Manuel

    • The Major

    Correct Answer
    A. Miss Tibbs
    Explanation
    In the episode "Kipper and the Corpse" of the British sitcom Fawlty Towers, Miss Tibbs is the character who passes out three times upon seeing the dead body of Mr. Leeman. This is a comedic moment in the show, highlighting Miss Tibbs' exaggerated reaction to the sight of a corpse. The other options, Miss Gatsby, Manuel, and The Major, do not pass out in this particular episode.

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  • 9. 

    In the Germans, what does the major think are in the hotel? 

    • Moose

    • Burglars

    • Ducks

    • Mosquitoes

    Correct Answer
    A. Burglars
    Explanation
    The major thinks that burglars are in the hotel.

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  • 10. 

    In Gourmet Night, what is Duck Surprise?

    • Duck with lemon

    • Duck with cherry

    • Plain duck

    • Tuna with duck on the side

    Correct Answer
    A. Plain duck
    Explanation
    In the episode "Gourmet Night," Duck Surprise refers to plain duck. This implies that there are no additional ingredients or flavors added to the dish, making it a simple preparation of duck.

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  • 11. 

    In Waldorf Salad, who is the author that Basil makes up that wrote a horrible book?

    • Harold Robins

    • Harold Robinson

    • John Cleese

    • Andrew Sachs

    Correct Answer
    A. Harold Robinson
    Explanation
    Basil makes up the author Harold Robinson who wrote a horrible book in the context of the Waldorf Salad.

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  • 12. 

    In Touch of Class, how much does it cost for Basil to advertise for Fawlty Towers?

    • 14 pounds

    • 50 pounds

    • 15 pounds

    • 6 pounds

    Correct Answer
    A. 15 pounds
    Explanation
    Basil pays 15 pounds to advertise for Fawlty Towers.

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