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Quiz about Black Books Series 1 Episodes 12

"Black Books" Series 1, Episodes 1-2 Quiz

A quiz for the first two episodes of the first series of "Black Books."

A multiple-choice quiz by aaronmccool. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
aaronmccool

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,226

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the episode "Cooking the Books," when Manny is at work, he says he would have sent the files earlier except that the "there is a lot of clink on the stuffer expander and the plug fell in some" what? Hint

Tizer

Water

Spritzer

Tang

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the episode, "Cooking the Books," after Manny swallows "The Little Book of Calm," he is hospitalized. The doctor tells him that the book is lodged between the small intestine and what? Hint

The left kidney

The large intestine

The pancreas

The renal canal

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the episode, "Cooking the Books," what is the name of the football club whose apparel the skinheads were wearing? Hint

Walsall

Arsenal

Millwall

Brentford

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the episode, "Cooking the Books," which of the following does one of the door-to-door evangelists claim is his favorite story about "our Lord?" Hint

The one where Jesus rescued the samaritan

The one where Jesus walked on the water

The one where Jesus rose from the dead

The one where Jesus drowned all the pigs

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the episode, "Cooking the Books," which of the following does Bernard NOT ask Manny to get for him? Hint

Potato salad

A ham sandwich

A glass of wine

A pickle

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the episode, "Manny's First Day," we see a flashback with Manny and Bernard in a bar discussing Manny being hired. When Bernard sits down with Manny (after a slight detour), what drink has he brought Manny? Hint

Lager

Creme de Menthe

Red wine

Kahlua

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the episode, "Manny's First Day," when Manny wakes up Bernard on the couch, which of the following does Bernard NOT ask Manny? Hint

Have I joined a cult?

Am I dead?

Where am I?

Who are you?

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the episode, "Manny's First Day," what does Manny point out are growing on the bookshop's pipes? Hint

Lichens

Mollusks

Wasp nests

Crystals

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the episode, "Manny's First Day," what does Manny mention the bookshop could use, causing Bernard to query, "Why didn't you just say you were gay?" Hint

Flowers

Lamps

Music

Drapes

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the episode, "Manny's First Day," when Manny begins to tell Fran and Bernard about himself, he starts by saying he was born in London. Bernard interrupts him. What does Bernard say? Hint

"Stop there, Sweeney Todd."

"Hang on a minute, Gandalf."

"Hold it right there, David Copperfield."

"Just a moment, Oliver Twist."

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Tizer

Tizer is a fruity soda that is sold in the United Kingdom.

2. In the episode, "Cooking the Books," after Manny swallows "The Little Book of Calm," he is hospitalized. The doctor tells him that the book is lodged between the small intestine and what?

Answer: The pancreas

Manny's doctor was played by Martin Freeman, who gained fame for his role in the original British series of "The Office."

3. In the episode, "Cooking the Books," what is the name of the football club whose apparel the skinheads were wearing?

Answer: Millwall

Millwall Football Club was founded in 1885, which is the same year that Dr. Pepper was first served.

4. In the episode, "Cooking the Books," which of the following does one of the door-to-door evangelists claim is his favorite story about "our Lord?"

Answer: The one where Jesus rescued the samaritan

The Parable of the Good Samaritan can be found at Luke 10:25-37. Unfortunately, the story isn't about Jesus. It's a story Jesus told where the samaritan rescued someone else. Then again, Bernard already told us that.

5. In the episode, "Cooking the Books," which of the following does Bernard NOT ask Manny to get for him?

Answer: Potato salad

Although Bernard asks for a glass of wine, a ham sandwich and a pickle, there is little evidence that anything other than the wine would be available in the flat.

Answer: Creme de Menthe

The mint flavor in creme de menthe is traditionally from Corsican mint, though peppermint is widely used in its place.

7. In the episode, "Manny's First Day," when Manny wakes up Bernard on the couch, which of the following does Bernard NOT ask Manny?

Answer: Where am I?

In 1971, a report prepared for the British government declared Scientology to be a cult. Some famous Scientologists include Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Beck.

8. In the episode, "Manny's First Day," what does Manny point out are growing on the bookshop's pipes?

Answer: Mollusks

Mollusks comprise 23% of sea-based life and include squid, clams and conch among many others. Oh, and they tend to be delicious.

9. In the episode, "Manny's First Day," what does Manny mention the bookshop could use, causing Bernard to query, "Why didn't you just say you were gay?"

Answer: Lamps

Manny refutes the claim that he is gay and states that he thought Bernard was. Gay, I mean. Bernard claims that he thought so too, until he "learned about the prohibitive level of hygiene. And all that DANCING!"

10. In the episode, "Manny's First Day," when Manny begins to tell Fran and Bernard about himself, he starts by saying he was born in London. Bernard interrupts him. What does Bernard say?

Answer: "Hold it right there, David Copperfield."

"David Copperfield" is a semi-autobiographical novel by Charles Dickens. It's original title was "The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery (which he never meant to publish on any account)."

Source: Author aaronmccool

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