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Quiz about Fawlty Towers Guest Characters

"Fawlty Towers" - Guest Characters Quiz

This quiz is about characters who make special guest appearances in one episode.

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

Author
teash

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230,019

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
838

Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (8/10), Guest 90 (3/10), TERRYHURST22 (1/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the confidence trickster in "A Touch of Class"? Hint

Lord Melbury

The Duke of Kent

Sir Richard Morris

Lord Mumbly

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Question 2 of 10

2. In "The Builders", when speaking to Sybil, what does Mr. O'Reilly refer to himself as? Hint

a professional builder

half-witted thick irish joke

the genius of the lamp

another irish builder

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "The Wedding Party", what did Mrs. Peignoir tell Basil she was going to sleep in? Hint

french negligee

au naturelle

the nightdress with the flowers on it

Sybil's nightie

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is one thing Mr. Hutchinson does NOT say to Basil in "The Hotel Inspectors"? Hint

I need for you to call me a taxi to get to my first port of call

Time is not pressing on me

It matters not one wit

I find the air here most invigorating

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the problem with Colonel Hall's daughter in "Gourmet Night"? Hint

she is rather small

she has a twitch

she doesn't like mullet

she's dead

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is one thing that Mrs. Richards does NOT say is wrong with her room in "Communications Problems"? Hint

the view is invisible

the room is cold

the radio doesn't work

the bed is too small

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Question 7 of 10

7. In "The Psychiatrist", what item was Raylene Miles wearing that Basil was admiring? Hint

Saint Christopher's medal

low-cut dress

gold locket

engagement ring

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is one thing Mr. Hamilton does NOT say is wrong with the country? Hint

you can't get a drink after three

everything is on the wrong side of the road

you can't eat after nine

the hotel rooms are too small

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is it that Dr. Price is so intent on eating in "The Kipper and the Corpse"? Hint

kippers

a full breakfast

ham sandwich

sausages

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does Ronald think Manuel is looking for (at) under the table in "Basil the Rat"? Hint

Manuel's untied shoe lace

a bread roll

his fiancee's legs

his pet rat

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 23 2024 : Guest 1: 8/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 90: 3/10
Dec 18 2024 : TERRYHURST22: 1/10
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 51: 2/10
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 73: 6/10
Dec 07 2024 : Phillox: 5/10
Dec 04 2024 : pire8: 6/10
Nov 28 2024 : Guest 172: 2/10
Nov 23 2024 : Guest 86: 5/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the confidence trickster in "A Touch of Class"?

Answer: Lord Melbury

Lord Melbury is a con artist and he tricks Fawlty into giving him money and he almost gets Basil's prized coin collection. Lord Melbury is played by actor Michael Gwynn.

2. In "The Builders", when speaking to Sybil, what does Mr. O'Reilly refer to himself as?

Answer: the genius of the lamp

O'Reilly also says that he likes a woman with spirit, which causes Sybil to pick up a golfing umbrella and hit him with it. O'Reilly was played by actor David Kelly.

3. In "The Wedding Party", what did Mrs. Peignoir tell Basil she was going to sleep in?

Answer: au naturelle

Mrs. Peignoir tells Basil, "Oh, Mr. Fawlty, you're so charming!" Basil replies, "Oh, only a little". She wants to sleep "au naturelle because of the nice breeze. Mrs. Peignoir is played by actress Yvonne Gilan.

4. What is one thing Mr. Hutchinson does NOT say to Basil in "The Hotel Inspectors"?

Answer: I need for you to call me a taxi to get to my first port of call

Basil and Mr. Hutchinson have quite a hard time communicating due to Mr. Hutchinson's colorful way of speaking. Mr. Hutchinson is played by actor Bernard Cribbins.

5. What is the problem with Colonel Hall's daughter in "Gourmet Night"?

Answer: she's dead

Basil asks Colonel Hall, "Well, how is that lovely daughter of yours?" Sybil whispers, "She's dead". The conversation goes downhill from there, and eventually Basil fakes a faint to get out of the hole he's dug himself. Colonel Hall is played by actor Alan Cuthbertson.

6. What is one thing that Mrs. Richards does NOT say is wrong with her room in "Communications Problems"?

Answer: the bed is too small

Mrs. Richard's expects a reduction for the fact that the room is not up to her standards. She expects something more interesting than the view from her window. Basil asks her what she was expecting, "Sydney Opera House perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeeste sweeping majestically..." Mrs. Richards is played by actress Joan Sanderson.

7. In "The Psychiatrist", what item was Raylene Miles wearing that Basil was admiring?

Answer: Saint Christopher's medal

As Raylene is signing in, Basil's eye strays down to her low-cut dress. When she looks up, Basil looks away, embarrassed. He says, "Very nice. Your thing. I mean your charms! Charm! In the middle..." Raylene Miles is played by actress Luan Peters.

8. What is one thing Mr. Hamilton does NOT say is wrong with the country?

Answer: the hotel rooms are too small

He also thinks the weather is terrible and the M5 is not large enough to be called a freeway. When Basil says, "a lot of the English cars have steering wheels", Mr. Hamilton gets another dig in by saying, "You wouldn't think there was room for them inside". Mr. Hamilton is played by actor Bruce Boa.

9. What is it that Dr. Price is so intent on eating in "The Kipper and the Corpse"?

Answer: sausages

Dr. Price is in the mood for sausages during the entire episode. At one point, when he finds the body of Mr. Leeman in the kitchen, he says the surfaces must be washed before any food is prepared, EXCEPT for his sausages. Dr. Price is played by actor Geoffrey Palmer.

10. What does Ronald think Manuel is looking for (at) under the table in "Basil the Rat"?

Answer: his fiancee's legs

Ronald thinks Manuel was checking out his fiancee's legs, but really he saw Basil the Rat under the table and was trying to catch him. The rat ends up in the fiancee's purse as they leave in a huff. Ronald is played by actor David Neville.

Source: Author teash

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