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"Fawlty Towers" - Manuel Trivia Quiz

This "Fawlty Towers" quiz is all about the character, Manuel.

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

Author
teash

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
226,931

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1238

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: rubberneck1 (7/10), Guest 51 (6/10), Guest 73 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the actor that plays the waiter, Manuel? Hint

Brian Hall

Andrew Sachs

Ballard Berkeley

Manuel Towers

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Question 2 of 10

2. How did Manuel learn English? Hint

He learned it from a book

He takes night classes

Basil taught him

He listens to taped instructions

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is the only person Manuel tells that Basil won money on a horse race in "Communication Problems"? Hint

Sybil

The Major

Terry, the chef

Polly

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Question 4 of 10

4. In "Gourmet Night", when does the new chef, Kurt, try to kiss Manuel because he is in love with him? Hint

In the basement getting the wine

In the lounge during drinks

In the kitchen when they are cooking

At reception when they first meet

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Question 5 of 10

5. In "The Psychiatrist", what does Manuel inadvertantly say to Sybil which results in her getting angry at Basil? Hint

He is checking the walls

The game's up

He is returning the Torquay guide book

He's crazy about girl

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does one of the guests say to Manuel when her dog bites him in "The Kipper and the Corpse"? Hint

Where are you from Barcelona?

Don't they have dogs in Calcutta?

Don't you have dog training classes here?

My dog doesn't like you!

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Question 7 of 10

7. In "The Anniversary", what special dish is Manuel preparing for the party? Hint

crisps

sausages

ratatouille

paella

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does Basil tell Manuel will happen to him if he cuddles his rat in "Basil the Rat"? Hint

He'll die of the plague

He'll never play guitar again

He will end up in the ratatouille

He will never learn to speak English

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does Basil give Manuel for his birthday in "The Wedding Party"? Hint

English book

umbrella

scarf

tickets to Barcelona

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does Manuel keep thinking the name of the horse is in "Communication Problems"? Hint

Nitwit

Flying Tart

Dragonfly

Fish Wife

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 18 2024 : rubberneck1: 7/10
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 51: 6/10
Dec 10 2024 : Guest 73: 5/10
Dec 10 2024 : Guest 90: 5/10
Dec 07 2024 : Phillox: 5/10
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 172: 9/10
Nov 22 2024 : Guest 91: 10/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 109: 9/10
Nov 12 2024 : Fiona112233: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the actor that plays the waiter, Manuel?

Answer: Andrew Sachs

Andrew Siegfried Sachs was born in Berlin, Germany.

2. How did Manuel learn English?

Answer: He learned it from a book

In "The Germans", Manuel is crouched down behind the desk and says, "I can speak English. I learned it from a book." The Major thinks the moose head on the desk is speaking to him.

3. Who is the only person Manuel tells that Basil won money on a horse race in "Communication Problems"?

Answer: Polly

Basil tells Manuel to forget what he knows about the horse, but Manuel says, "I tell Polly!". Basil tells Manuel it is OK that he told Polly, but he doesn't want him to mention it to anyone else.

4. In "Gourmet Night", when does the new chef, Kurt, try to kiss Manuel because he is in love with him?

Answer: In the basement getting the wine

Kurt tries to kiss Manuel when they are in the basement getting wine for the gourmet dinner. Basil says, "Couldn't you just be nice to him?"

5. In "The Psychiatrist", what does Manuel inadvertantly say to Sybil which results in her getting angry at Basil?

Answer: He's crazy about girl

Manuel had told Sybil that Basil was "crazy about girl" and how he was desperate to "see in window to see girl". Manuel didn't realize what he was saying to Sybil would get her so angry.

6. What does one of the guests say to Manuel when her dog bites him in "The Kipper and the Corpse"?

Answer: Don't they have dogs in Calcutta?

Manuel and Polly get back at the dog by feeding him spicy sausages, "Bangers a' la bang!"

7. In "The Anniversary", what special dish is Manuel preparing for the party?

Answer: paella

Paella is his mother's special recipe and it's famed in Barcelona!

8. What does Basil tell Manuel will happen to him if he cuddles his rat in "Basil the Rat"?

Answer: He'll never play guitar again

Manuel thinks it is a pedigreed Siberian hamster.

9. What does Basil give Manuel for his birthday in "The Wedding Party"?

Answer: umbrella

Manuel is so thrilled with his beautiful present that he writes Basil a long thank-you note and keeps trying to read it to Basil.

10. What does Manuel keep thinking the name of the horse is in "Communication Problems"?

Answer: Nitwit

Manuel thinks the horse's name is Nitwit, but really Basil is calling him a nitwit. The horse's real name was Dragonfly.

Source: Author teash

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