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Quiz about Coronation Street Quiz
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'Coronation Street' Quiz


This is a fifteen-question quiz for die-hard fans of the long-running British show 'Coronation Street', or 'Corrie', as it's affectionately known in the UK. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by magpie8. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
magpie8
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
41,178
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
13686
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (9/15), Guest 2 (11/15), Guest 148 (11/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Easiest question first: What is the name of the pub where Coronation Street residents hang out? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What was the name of the young Moroccan whom Dierdre married? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Ken and the street's former hairdresser have a son named Daniel. What was the hairdresser's name? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Steve McDonald was once beaten by a group of attackers sent by what local thug? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. The only remaining character who appeared on the very first show more than forty years ago is.... Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Weatherfield and its surrounding area were modelled after what British town? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. The actor who played Gail's former husband Brian was married to what real-life American woman? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Years ago, Fred Elliott lost Weatherfield the prize at the French-English meats competition for.... Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What was the name of Sally and Danny's hardware store? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What are the names of Kevin and Sally's daughters? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. When Norris Cole first joined the show, he called Derek Wilton by what name? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Don Brennan's wife Ivy left the show and never returned. Where did she go? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Tyrone Dobbs named his dog after what 'Friends' character? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Gail and Brian's son Nick went to live with his uncle in what country? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Toughest question for last: Denise Osborne wowed the crowd at the Rover's with her rendition of what famous song? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Today : Guest 99: 9/15
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Oct 30 2024 : Guest 148: 11/15
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Oct 29 2024 : Guest 151: 4/15
Oct 29 2024 : Guest 148: 12/15
Oct 29 2024 : Guest 148: 9/15
Oct 29 2024 : Guest 151: 11/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Easiest question first: What is the name of the pub where Coronation Street residents hang out?

Answer: Rover's Return

The pub has had several landlords and ladies over the years, including Annie Walker, Bet and Alec, Jack and Vera, Natalie, and the team of Mike Baldwin, Fred Elliott and Duggie Ferguson.
2. What was the name of the young Moroccan whom Dierdre married?

Answer: Samir Rashid

Unfortunately, their happiness was short-lived. Samir was killed by thugs as he was walking near the canal.
3. Ken and the street's former hairdresser have a son named Daniel. What was the hairdresser's name?

Answer: Denise Osborne

Denise left the show soon after giving birth, and the salon was taken over by Fiona.
4. Steve McDonald was once beaten by a group of attackers sent by what local thug?

Answer: Jez Quigley

Jez was then beaten by Steve's father, Jim, and later died. Jim was sentenced to four years in prison.
5. The only remaining character who appeared on the very first show more than forty years ago is....

Answer: Ken Barlow

Back then 'Kenneth' was cast as a young student.
6. Weatherfield and its surrounding area were modelled after what British town?

Answer: Manchester

The creators wanted to create the same gritty, working-class feel as its inspirational city.
7. The actor who played Gail's former husband Brian was married to what real-life American woman?

Answer: Leeza Gibbons

Tabloids reported that Gibbons left him after finding him in bed with another man! Gibbons never backed up that version of events, however.
8. Years ago, Fred Elliott lost Weatherfield the prize at the French-English meats competition for....

Answer: Trying to bribe the judges

Alf Roberts never really forgave his friend for that cross-cultural faux-pas.
9. What was the name of Sally and Danny's hardware store?

Answer: D and S hardware

Sally took over the shop by herself after Danny left her on their wedding day.
10. What are the names of Kevin and Sally's daughters?

Answer: Rosie and Sophie

The girls have spent most of their years dealing with the unpredictable on-again, off-again relationship of their parents.
11. When Norris Cole first joined the show, he called Derek Wilton by what name?

Answer: Dirk

Norris ended up marrying and divorcing Derek's former wife, Angela. He left the show for a few years, but later reappeared as a regular, working with Rita in the Kabin.
12. Don Brennan's wife Ivy left the show and never returned. Where did she go?

Answer: Religious Retreat

Ivy was never successful at getting Don to share her religious devotion. Her character was killed off some time after her departure.
13. Tyrone Dobbs named his dog after what 'Friends' character?

Answer: Monica

He bred the dog, who had her puppies on Norris' bed. Tyrone later became engaged to the dog breeder's daughter, Maria.
14. Gail and Brian's son Nick went to live with his uncle in what country?

Answer: Canada

He left after his short marriage to Leanne failed. She since left the show for a time as well.
15. Toughest question for last: Denise Osborne wowed the crowd at the Rover's with her rendition of what famous song?

Answer: Fever

Denise took to the mic after much encouragement and a few pints, at the Rover's Karaoke night.
Source: Author magpie8

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