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Dad's Army Trivia Quiz

Now, pay attention! Set in Walmington-on-Sea, the series ran from 1968 to 1977.

A multiple-choice quiz by awkins. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
awkins

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,320

Updated
Aug 21 23

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
3710

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (4/5), Guest 90 (5/5), Guest 2 (5/5).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. What was Capt. Mainwaring's first name? Hint

Arthur

Charles

Cyril

George

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Question 2 of 5

2. What character was played by Edward Sinclair? Hint

Pvt. Joe Walker

Rev. Timothy Farthing (the Vicar)

Pvt. Frank Pike

Mr. Yeatman (the Verger)

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Question 3 of 5

3. Lance Corporal Jack Jones, by trade, was a what? Hint

Butcher

Undertaker

Grocer

Spiv

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Question 4 of 5

4. Why did James Beck leave the series in 1973? Hint

He got married

He died

His character was killed off

He was bored in the role

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Question 5 of 5

5. What did Capt. Mainwaring frequently call Pvt. Pike? Hint

Silly fool

Stupid boy

Foolish boy

Silly boy

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 14 2024 : Guest 86: 4/5
Dec 13 2024 : Guest 90: 5/5
Dec 09 2024 : Guest 2: 5/5
Dec 05 2024 : Phillox: 5/5
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 94: 5/5

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Capt. Mainwaring's first name?

Answer: George

He was a bank manager, played by Arthur Lowe.

2. What character was played by Edward Sinclair?

Answer: Mr. Yeatman (the Verger)

Walker was played by James Beck, Pike was Ian Lavender, the Rev. by Frank Williams.

3. Lance Corporal Jack Jones, by trade, was a what?

Answer: Butcher

Hodges the ARP Warden was a grocer, Pvt. Frazer was the undertaker, and Walker was the Spiv.

4. Why did James Beck leave the series in 1973?

Answer: He died

He suffered from a burst pancreas.

5. What did Capt. Mainwaring frequently call Pvt. Pike?

Answer: Stupid boy

'You stupid boy, Pike.'

Source: Author awkins

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