How Well Do You Know "Fawlty Towers"?

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    What was the name of the Lord staying at the hotel that turned out to be a con man?

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"Fawlty Towers" is a classic British show that revolves around the rude owner Basil Fawlty, his bossy wife Sybil, chambermaid Polly, and the not-so-bright Spanish waiter, Manuel. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the popular British show!

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    What happened to Mr. Leeman during his visit to Fawlty Towers?

    • Basil slapped him

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    • He died

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    • Polly kissed him

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    • Nothing

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    Correct Answer
    A. He died
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    Basil Fawlty was furious when he found out that a guest he thought was a hotel inspector actually turned out to be a salesman. What did he sell?

    • Shoes

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    • Ties

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    • Candles

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    • Spoons

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    Correct Answer
    A. Spoons
    Explanation
    Basil Fawlty was furious when he found out that a guest he thought was a hotel inspector actually turned out to be a salesman. The correct answer is "Spoons." This suggests that the salesman was trying to sell spoons to Basil Fawlty, which likely added to his frustration and anger.

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    Manuel and Terry the chef came into conflict over making which dish?

    • Risotto

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    • Paella

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    • Shepherd's pie

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    • Lasagna

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    Correct Answer
    A. Paella
    Explanation
    Manuel and Terry the chef came into conflict over making Paella.

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    How many episodes of Fawlty Towers were made?

    Correct Answer
    A. 12
    Explanation
    Fawlty Towers is a British sitcom that aired from 1975 to 1979. It consists of only 12 episodes, which were spread across two seasons. The show follows the chaotic and humorous misadventures of Basil Fawlty, the owner of a fictional hotel in the seaside town of Torquay. Despite its short run, Fawlty Towers is highly regarded as one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time, known for its clever writing, brilliant performances, and iconic characters.

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    Basil prefers _________, while Sybil prefers __________ to fix up the hotel.

    • Stubbs, O'Reilly

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    • Tibbs, Davies

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    • O'Reilly, Stubbs

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    • Davies, Tibbs

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    Correct Answer
    A. O'Reilly, Stubbs
    Explanation
    Basil prefers O'Reilly, while Sybil prefers Stubbs to fix up the hotel.

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    In which war did Basil Fawlty serve?

    • World War II

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    • The Falklands War

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    • The Korean War

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    • The Vietnam War

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    Correct Answer
    A. The Korean War
    Explanation
    Basil Fawlty served in the Korean War.

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    What was Fawlty Tower's Duck Surprise?

    • Duck with chocolate

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    • Duck with orange sauce

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    • Duck with vegetables

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    • Duck with nothing else

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    Correct Answer
    A. Duck with nothing else
    Explanation
    Fawlty Towers' Duck Surprise was a dish consisting of only duck, without any additional ingredients or accompaniments. This suggests that the dish was meant to be a simple and straightforward preparation of duck, without any added flavors or sauces.

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    In "The Anniversary," how many years of marriage were Basil and Sybil celebrating?

    Correct Answer
    A. 15
    Explanation
    Basil and Sybil were celebrating 15 years of marriage in "The Anniversary".

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    In "The Kipper and the Corpse," which newspaper did Mr. Leeman ask to get with his breakfast?

    • Telegraph

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    • The Times

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    • The Independent

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    • The Guardian

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    Correct Answer
    A. Telegraph
    Explanation
    In the episode "The Kipper and the Corpse" of the TV show Fawlty Towers, Mr. Leeman asks for the Telegraph newspaper to be brought with his breakfast. This can be inferred from the given options and the context of the question.

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