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Quiz about Peaky Blinders Season 1 Episode 1

"Peaky Blinders" - Season 1 Episode 1 Quiz

Welcome to the slums of post-World War I Birmingham, England where a gang of young veterans engage in a growing criminal enterprise.

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

Author
pscottsa

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
371,401

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
363

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (9/10), Guest 31 (9/10), Guest 185 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In an early scene, Peaky Blinders gang kingpin Thomas Shelby rides a black horse down a deserted street. What happens to the horse? Hint

It is slaughtered for meat

It is drugged

It is traded for opium

It is traded for guns

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the first episode of season one, in which of the following criminal activities is Peaky Blinders not engaged? Hint

Black marketing

Bookmaking

Murder for hire

Protection racket

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who ran the gang's crime syndicate while the boys were off fighting Germans in France? Hint

Uncle Sean

Father Pete

Mother O'Brian

Aunt Polly

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Question 4 of 10

4. From what article of clothing does the name Peaky Blinders come? Hint

Shoe

Cap

Vest

Coat

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Question 5 of 10

5. The gang hijacks a shipment of wooden crates believing them to contain goods that they could sell on the black market. What are the actual contents of the boxes? Hint

Guns and bullets

Gold

Opium

Works of art

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the military-themed name of the gang's favorite pub? Hint

The Gay Paree

The Garrison

The Trench

The Regiment

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Question 7 of 10

7. Most of the city's constabulary is on the Peaky Blinders payroll, so a hard-nosed Chief Inspector Campbell is transferred to Birmingham. Where was the inspector previously stationed? Hint

London

Belfast

Washington, D.C.

New York

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which historical figure oversees Inspector Campbell's crime fighting efforts? Hint

Neville Chamberlain

Winston Churchill

Clement Attlee

King George V

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Question 9 of 10

9. In addition to Peaky Blinders, what group poses a serious threat to law and order in Birmingham? Hint

Nazis

Communists

Chinese

Anarchists

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Question 10 of 10

10. A beautiful girl named Grace obtains a barmaid job at the local pub. What is her special talent? Hint

Darts

Handling drunks

Singing

Mixology

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 19 2024 : Guest 47: 9/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 31: 9/10
Dec 10 2024 : Guest 185: 10/10
Dec 08 2024 : Guest 95: 9/10
Nov 26 2024 : Guest 198: 1/10
Nov 24 2024 : Guest 62: 9/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 50: 9/10
Nov 11 2024 : rubberneck1: 9/10
Oct 29 2024 : Guest 82: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In an early scene, Peaky Blinders gang kingpin Thomas Shelby rides a black horse down a deserted street. What happens to the horse?

Answer: It is drugged

Irish actor Cillian Murphy plays the roll of Thomas, a decorated war hero and leader of his gang. Bookmaking is one of several criminal enterprises of Peaky Blinders. Thomas is well aware that behind closed windows he is being watched by many as a young reputed witch blows a handful of dust at the animal, and thus affecting the betting odds on the racehorse.

2. In the first episode of season one, in which of the following criminal activities is Peaky Blinders not engaged?

Answer: Murder for hire

The industrial city of Birmingham is over-populated with able-bodied young men returning home from war. Some choose crime to support themselves and their families.

3. Who ran the gang's crime syndicate while the boys were off fighting Germans in France?

Answer: Aunt Polly

London-born actress Helen McCrory plays the matriarch of the Shelby family, and reminds Thomas of her efforts to keep the family's businesses running while the menfolk were fighting in France.

4. From what article of clothing does the name Peaky Blinders come?

Answer: Cap

The gang members wear peaked caps lined with razor blades to be used as weapons.

5. The gang hijacks a shipment of wooden crates believing them to contain goods that they could sell on the black market. What are the actual contents of the boxes?

Answer: Guns and bullets

Aunt Polly emphatically tells Thomas to allow the huge stash of weaponry to be found by the authorities. Her request is ignored by Thomas who wishes to somehow profit from the windfall. With a growing threat of a Communist revolution and the on-going conflict with the Irish Republican Army, British authorities are willing to go to any length to recover the guns.

6. What is the military-themed name of the gang's favorite pub?

Answer: The Garrison

Usually full of war veterans, the Garrison offers the young men a temporary respite from the dreary industrial city.

7. Most of the city's constabulary is on the Peaky Blinders payroll, so a hard-nosed Chief Inspector Campbell is transferred to Birmingham. Where was the inspector previously stationed?

Answer: Belfast

Award-winning Northern Ireland-born Sam Neill portrays the no-nonsense Inspector Campbell. Having avoided actual military war service, Campbell is well experienced from his volatile dealings with the Irish Republican Army in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

8. Which historical figure oversees Inspector Campbell's crime fighting efforts?

Answer: Winston Churchill

One of the 20th Century's most influential figures, Churchill served as Secretary of State for War from January 1919 until February 1921. British actor Andy Nyman plays the 45 year old future prime minister.

9. In addition to Peaky Blinders, what group poses a serious threat to law and order in Birmingham?

Answer: Communists

The Russian Revolution is winding down and numerous organized Communist groups outside tof the future Soviet Union are becoming increasingly active. The authorities fear an armed uprising if the stolen guns and ammunition fall into the hands of militant Communists.

10. A beautiful girl named Grace obtains a barmaid job at the local pub. What is her special talent?

Answer: Singing

The manager of the Garrison Pub is reluctant to hire the blonde, pretty, innocent-looking Grace to be a barmaid in a rough, slum drinking establishment. Without hesitation she begins emptying spittoons and singing like an angel. Grace brags that her singing stops men from fighting.

Source: Author pscottsa

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