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These quizzes cover either the American mini-series adapted from John Jakes bestseller, or they cover the BBC mini-series adapted from Elizabeth Gaskell's novel.
19 quizzes and 210 trivia questions.
1.
  "North and South" Miniseries   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This covers the 1985 TV mini-series based on the novel by John Jakes. It stars James Read and Patrick Swayze as George and Orry.
Average, 10 Qns, Gamemaster1967, Feb 20 13
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Gamemaster1967 gold member
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  North and South   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
For everyone who loved the miniseries, here's a quiz for you! I've tried not to make it too hard. Enjoy!
Average, 25 Qns, dwiggie75, May 09 17
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dwiggie75
1932 plays
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  BBC's 'North and South'    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
As a devoted fan of the BBC's excellent production of 'North and South', I felt I would like to share it with all of you, in three parts. Please enjoy!
Easier, 15 Qns, Bellyra, Apr 26 07
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Bellyra
352 plays
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  BBC's "North and South"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the 2004 BBC television adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel, "North and South". Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, mooglefudge, Apr 09 07
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mooglefudge
368 plays
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  "North and South"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Written by John Jakes and turned into a mini series...better than "Gone With The Wind".
Easier, 10 Qns, TMGP24, Apr 09 07
Easier
TMGP24
899 plays
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  "North and South" Book 1--Part 1 of 6    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This masterpiece boast an all star cast: Patrick Swayze, James Reid, Kirstie Alley, David Carridine, Genie Francis, Jonathan Frakes, etc. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, Apr 13 11
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valjoedg gold member
327 plays
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  "North and South" Book 1--Part 4 of 6    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Orry and George have graduated from West Point, Virgilia got together with someone and Madeline was made a virtual prisoner by Justin LaMotte. What will happen next?
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, Feb 24 13
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valjoedg gold member
215 plays
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  "North and South" Book 1--Part 3 of 6    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
George is getting married and Madeline's life with Justin is getting worse.
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, Apr 23 11
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valjoedg gold member
229 plays
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  "North and South" Book 2 --- The Finale    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The war is coming to an end, George and Orry are POW's, someone gets murdered and Ashton's secrets are revealed.
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, Apr 01 15
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valjoedg gold member
208 plays
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  "North & South" Quotes --- 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you've taken my other "North & South" tests you'll have no problem with this quotes test. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, Jun 05 11
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valjoedg gold member
246 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Does Margaret have any brothers or sisters?

From Quiz "BBC's "North and South""




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  When Orry met George    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The quiz covers the 1st and 2nd part of the miniseries "North and South", not the book. Good luck and have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, DeepHistory, Dec 03 13
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DeepHistory gold member
607 plays
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  "North & South" Quotes --- 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Part 2 of 2 of "North & South" quizzes. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, Jun 09 11
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valjoedg gold member
219 plays
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  "North and South" Book 1--Part 2 of 6    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here comes part two of six! Orry and George are in West Point having to deal with Elkanah Bent, not for the first time or the last. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, Feb 28 13
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valjoedg gold member
231 plays
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  "North and South" Book 1--Part 5 of 6    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is part 5 of 6! Nearing the finish line! Virgilia is with Grady, Brett desperately wants to marry Billy, Orry is depressed and George is going to become a father!
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, Feb 24 13
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valjoedg gold member
223 plays
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  "North and South" Book 1--The Finale    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Virgilia has somewhat lost it over Grady's death, George and Constance are having a baby, and Justin finally gets some payback. What will happen next?
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, May 12 11
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213 plays
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  "North and South" Book 2 --- Part 2 of 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The war rages on, Justin finally gets what he deserves, Ashton and Bent continue to scheme and George's sister-in-law Isabel causes trouble for Hazard Iron.
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, Feb 28 13
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valjoedg gold member
183 plays
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  "North and South" Book 3 -- The Final Book    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The war is over but trouble still brews for George and Madeline. Will Bent ever get his just desserts?
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, Jun 05 11
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valjoedg gold member
196 plays
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  "North and South" Book 2 --- Part 3 of 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The War rages on, Bent and Ashton continue to scheme, Madeline has troubling news and The Emancipation Proclamation is made public. What will happen next?
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, May 29 11
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valjoedg gold member
181 plays
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  "North and South" Book 2 --- Part 1 of 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Civil War has begun!
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, Feb 28 13
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192 plays

North and South Trivia Questions
1. Book I-- Shortly after graduation where did George say that he was going with Orry? George: "You didn't think I'd let you go to ___ without me, did ya?"

From Quiz "North & South" Quotes --- 2

Answer: Mexico

George and Orry graduated from West Point. Orry went for the infantry while George was assigned to the engineers, only George personally requested the infantry.

2. Where was George imprisoned in the Confederacy?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 2 --- The Finale

Answer: Libby Prison

It was a known hellhole of a prison and one of the worst in the Confederacy.

3. Which slave did Salem Jones bring back dead?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 2 --- Part 3 of 4

Answer: Jim

Jim was like a little brother to Semiramis and, following this, Mrs. Main, Brett and Madeline decided to give the Mont Royal slaves their freedom.

4. Who rescued Semiramis from the Union camp?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 2 --- Part 2 of 4

Answer: Brett

Dressed in a Union soldier uniform, Brett rescued Semiramis from the Union camp. Billy and Orry might have done the same thing but Ashton would have let her rot.

5. What division did Billy get transferred to in the beginning?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 2 --- Part 1 of 4

Answer: Sharpshooter

Brett had come looking for Billy in Washington D.C. only to find he was positioning a battery near Rock Creek. Furthermore, he was transferred to the First U.S. Sharpshooters that had just been authorized by Congress.

6. Who had the lead in the presidential election when Billy and Brett met outside?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 1--The Finale

Answer: Lincoln

Lincoln had 863,518 votes making him the clear winner so far. They were using chalk and chalkboards when Billy and Brett met up outside in Charleston. That's the only time I saw the chalkboards up close, when I paused the DVD.

7. What illness did Ashton claim to have to cover up having an abortion?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 1--Part 5 of 6

Answer: Marsh fever

She was in a lively and almost giddy mood putting on perfume while Brett marveled at her good mood. She then said she had a touch of the marsh fever and was fine enough to go riding with Forbes LaMotte.

8. Who caught Ashton and Forbes LaMotte in the Mains' cotton dock?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 1--Part 4 of 6

Answer: Billy Hazard

Billy had heard some noises coming from the barn so he went to investigate. He found Ashton and Forbes lying on the cotton making love and walked away despite Ashton's pleas.

9. Who was George's best man at his wedding?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 1--Part 3 of 6

Answer: Orry Main

There was no question on who George wanted as his best man and despite his views on slavery, George still wanted him there.

10. After Grant stepped in and stopped Elkanah Bent from harassing George and Orry who did Bent harass next?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 1--Part 2 of 6

Answer: Ned Fisk

Since he couldn't harass George and Orry anymore he decided to pick on Ned Fisk. He forced him to ride a horse that no one but Bent could ride and he was thrown off, claiming to his superiors that he had no idea how it happened.

11. Which two characters were in the first scene?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 1--Part 1 of 6

Answer: Ashton and Brett

A young Ashton and Brett were playing about when Ashton found a bird egg and began taunting Brett with it. Finally she agreed to put it back, only to crush it in her hand.

12. Who was the author of the book, 'North and South', on which the BBC adaptation is based?

From Quiz BBC's 'North and South'

Answer: Elizabeth Gaskell

Elizabeth Gaskell is also known for her autobiography about fellow authoress and friend, Charlotte Bronte, author of 'Jane Eyre'. Jane Austen wrote many books including 'Pride and Prejudice' and Mary Shelley is famous for having written 'Frankenstein'.

13. In the opening scene, who are the people who are looking at a bird's nest?

From Quiz "North and South"

Answer: Brett and Ashton

They are little girls and Ashton squashes the egg.

14. Does Margaret have any brothers or sisters?

From Quiz BBC's "North and South"

Answer: Yes, a brother

For a long time, we believe that Margaret is the only child of the Hales, however, we later discover that she has a brother, Frederick. The Hales do not talk about him, as he is in hiding from the law, after being involved in a mutiny at sea.

15. What do Ashton and Brett fight over before Orry leaves for West Point?

From Quiz North and South

Answer: a bird's egg

When Brett refuses to let Ashton steal the egg, Ashton crushes it and rubs yolk all over the front of Brett's dress.

16. How did Orry happen upon Madeline Fabray and Maum Sally for the first time?

From Quiz "North and South" Miniseries

Answer: He rescued them after their carriage crashed

The ladies were headed to the plantation Resolute when their carriage driver lost control of the horses. The carriage crashed into a pool of water, and Orry saved the ladies from a venomous snake. Orry then rode with Madeline on his horse to make sure she safely arrived at the home of Justin LaMotte.

17. After Orry's death, who owned the mortgage of Mont Royal?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 3 -- The Final Book

Answer: Cooper

For some reason, Orry transferred the mortgage to Cooper, not Madeline, in their son's name. Cooper was adamant that if she couldn't make regular payments on the mortgage, she would be kicked out.

18. Who was NOT offered as a suggestion to get George out of prison?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 2 --- The Finale

Answer: Ashton Huntoon

Isabelle told Constance it wouldn't work talking to Lincoln. Stanley did say yes to contacting Hazard Iron contacts in Richmond but it would take time and of course there was Orry. Ashton more than likely would not have helped.

19. On his way to Mont Royal, which ex-Mont Royal slave did Orry run into?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 2 --- Part 3 of 4

Answer: Caleb

Brett gave all the slaves leave to go and barely a handful of ex-slaves chose to stay. Orry told Caleb that Mont Royal was his home, and he replied, "No sir it's not my home."

20. By what names did Elkanah Bent call himself and Ashton?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 2 --- Part 2 of 4

Answer: Napoleon and Josephine

Bent had never stopped calling himself Napoleon. Well, Napoleon was defeated by Wellington at Waterloo and was permanently imprisoned on Saint Helena for the rest of his life. He was at first sentenced to Elba but escaped briefly before being sent to Saint Helena.

21. What did Justin set on fire while kidnapping Madeline from Mont Royal?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 2 --- Part 1 of 4

Answer: Cotton barn

Cuffey and a couple of other slaves had been forced to get horses ready for Justin, his man and Madeline to take with them back to Resolute. Justin then threw a lantern on the cotton barn's roof, causing it to catch on fire. During the chaos, Mrs. Main was injured and carried away to safety by Cuffey.

22. George paid an unannounced visit to Mont Royal. What were Orry's words to the visit?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 1--The Finale

Answer: "God Above!"

Orry said, "Is it really you George?" George wasn't sure Orry would have said yes to his coming over so he opted not to tell him. Orry would have written but with the harvest and the political turmoil he didn't have the time.

23. What kind of tonic did Madeline's doctor prescribe?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 1--Part 5 of 6

Answer: Celery

Justin had claimed she had refused to eat and appeared to have a fever. The doctor's orders were to get plenty of rest, hot tea and some solid food when she was up to it.

24. With whom did Virgilia have relations in the cotton dock?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 1--Part 4 of 6

Answer: Grady

She and Grady fell deeply in love and Virgilia aided in his escape from James Huntoon's plantation. Huntoon arrived at Mont Royal as the Mains and Hazards were having breakfast. Ashton took pride in admitting to seeing Virgilia and Grady in the cotton dock. The Hazards left Mont Royal for Belvedere.

25. Who retained financial control of Hazard Iron?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 1--Part 3 of 6

Answer: George Hazard

Following the explosion at the foundry, Mrs. Hazard gave George financial control of the company, but he and Stanley would have equal say in all other matters. Stanley thought as the eldest son he would control the business. Isabelle Hazard was none too pleased to say the least.

26. Whom did George and Orry get Bent in bed with?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 1--Part 2 of 6

Answer: Alice Peet

George remembered that Lt. DeJong thought Alice Peet did laundry for him and no one else. They used that information against Bent. Lt. DeJong came to visit Alice Peet, only to find her with Bent. Bent was dismissed from West Point and he vowed revenge against Mr. Main and Mr. Hazard.

27. Who was in the carriage with George Hazard when we first saw him?

From Quiz "North and South" Book 1--Part 1 of 6

Answer: Two women

Orry was in a fight with several Northerners at the train station so George got out of the carriage to help his soon-to-be new friend. On the train to West Point, George ripped a $10 note in half, giving a half to Orry on a bet to see if Orry would make it to graduation.

28. Which actor and actress brilliantly brought to life the series' two main characters?

From Quiz BBC's 'North and South'

Answer: Daniela Denby-Ashe and Richard Armitage

Daniela Denby-Ashe is well-known as the idle daughter and mother-of-one in the series, 'My Family', whilst Richard Armitage is the dastardly Guy of Gisborne in the 2006 production of 'Robin Hood'.

29. Who does Ory meet as he leaves Mont Royal to go to West Point?

From Quiz "North and South"

Answer: Madeline

Her carriage has overturned and he saves her from a snake.

30. What two places does the title, "North and South" refer to?

From Quiz BBC's "North and South"

Answer: Milton and Helstone

Milton is the town in the north that the Hales travel to, and is where they live for the majority of the program, and is thought to be based on Manchester. Though Margaret does spend some time in her Aunt's house in London, the village in the south that she considers home is Helstone, where she lived as a child.

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