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"Bridgerton" Basics I Trivia Quiz

If like me, you've enjoyed seasons 1 & 2 (2020, 2022) so far - here are a few simple questions to refresh fond memories, perhaps? Enjoy!

A matching quiz by filomena20. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
filomena20

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
408,978

Updated
Apr 26 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
151

Last 3 plays: tumbleweed61 (8/10), Guest 192 (6/10), Guest 66 (4/10).

(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.

Questions		Choices
1. The Queen's butler / manservant		Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton
2. Pen-name of the American author of the 8 "Bridgerton" novels' series		Anthony Bridgerton
3. One of the executive producers of the "Bridgerton" series		Julia Quinn
4. Veteran actor who lends her voice to narration by Lady Whistledown		Penelope Featherington
5. The true name of the author of "Lady Whistledown's Society Papers" (scandal sheet)		Edmund Bridgerton
6. The name of the 8th Viscount Bridgerton		Chris Van Dusen
7. The name of the 9th Viscount Bridgerton		Shonda Rhimes
8. The title held by Violet Bridgerton		Brimsley
9. Creator of "Bridgerton" and show-runner (seasons 1 & 2)		Queen Charlotte
10. The Queen Consort of Great Britain		Julie Andrews

Select each answer

1. The Queen's butler / manservant

2. Pen-name of the American author of the 8 "Bridgerton" novels' series

3. One of the executive producers of the "Bridgerton" series

4. Veteran actor who lends her voice to narration by Lady Whistledown

5. The true name of the author of "Lady Whistledown's Society Papers" (scandal sheet)

6. The name of the 8th Viscount Bridgerton

7. The name of the 9th Viscount Bridgerton

8. The title held by Violet Bridgerton

9. Creator of "Bridgerton" and show-runner (seasons 1 & 2)

10. The Queen Consort of Great Britain

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Nov 17 2024 : tumbleweed61: 8/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 192: 6/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 66: 4/10
Oct 30 2024 : irishchic5: 10/10
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Oct 22 2024 : Shelleybean: 8/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 74: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Queen's butler / manservant

Answer: Brimsley

The character is played by British actor Hugh Sachs, known for his portrayal of Gavin Ramsbottom ("Benidorm," 2007-2018).

2. Pen-name of the American author of the 8 "Bridgerton" novels' series

Answer: Julia Quinn

Julia Pottinger's early years were spent in New England (north-east of the USA). She began writing Regency novels while a student at Harvard.

3. One of the executive producers of the "Bridgerton" series

Answer: Shonda Rhimes

Like the author of the "Bridgerton" novels, Shonda Lynn Rhimes was born in 1970. From 2005 to early 2022, her production company, Shondaland, produced 11 shows - including "Bridgerton."

4. Veteran actor who lends her voice to narration by Lady Whistledown

Answer: Julie Andrews

British artist Dame Julie Andrews has won numerous awards and accolades during her career which began in the 1940s. Following her work voicing "Lady Whistledown," Dame Julie also narrated 2022 film, "The King's Daughter."

5. The true name of the author of "Lady Whistledown's Society Papers" (scandal sheet)

Answer: Penelope Featherington

Penelope Featherington is played by Irish actor Nicola Coughlan, who played Claire Devlin on British teen-com, "Derry Girls" (2018-2019).

6. The name of the 8th Viscount Bridgerton

Answer: Edmund Bridgerton

Edmund Bridgerton, played by English actor, Rupert Evans, died young. He hadn't yet turned 40 and at the time, his wife was due to give birth to their 8th child. He appears in only one episode (season 2, "Bee in Your Bonnet").

7. The name of the 9th Viscount Bridgerton

Answer: Anthony Bridgerton

Anthony (played by Jonathan Bailey) is the first-born of the Bridgertons. Because he was only 17 years old when his father passed away, Anthony inherited the title and attendant responsibilities for the family and estates.

8. The title held by Violet Bridgerton

Answer: Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton

Played by Ruth Gemmell, the Dowager Visountess was widowed in 1803 and gave birth to her 8th child without her husband, Edmund. The "Bridgerton" series begins 10 years later when the Dowager Viscountess' oldest daughter is being presented at Court.

9. Creator of "Bridgerton" and show-runner (seasons 1 & 2)

Answer: Chris Van Dusen

When Chris Van Dusen stepped down as showrunner, he remained an executive producer. Chris Van Dusen and Shonda Rhimes first worked together in 2004, when he worked as an assistant to Ms Rhimes.

10. The Queen Consort of Great Britain

Answer: Queen Charlotte

Based on the historical figure, the Queen (to King George III) is played by Guyanese-British actor Golda Rosheuvel, who incidentally was born in 1970, the same year as Julia Quinn (author) and Shonda Rhimes (Shondaland).

Source: Author filomena20

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