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Prisoner Cell Block H Trivia Quiz

Here is my quiz on this fabulous show from Down Under. Hope you enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by JenCarp08. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
JenCarp08

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
276,592

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
846

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the beginning of the series, who kills Meg Jackson's husband Bill? Hint

Chrissy Latham

Frankie Doyle

Bea Smith

Lizzie Birdsworth

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which officer was known as "Vinegar"? Hint

Joan Ferguson

Meg Jackson (Morris)

Vera Bennett

Colleen Powell

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Bea Smith was paroled, why did she end up back in Wentworth? Hint

She stole silverware from her hotel

She sold drugs

She shot and killed her husband

She became a prostitute

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the terrorist siege, who was the prisoner that the gunmen were trying to break out? Hint

Lurch

Lou Kelly

Ruth Ballenger

Myra Desmond

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Question 5 of 10

5. During Lou Kelly's riot, who were the people thrown in the laundry and told to fight to the death? Hint

Lurch and Meg Jackson

Steve and Myra

Mr. Moran and Julie

Rita Connors and Joan Ferguson

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Question 6 of 10

6. What happened to Myra Desmond? Hint

Nothing, she's still top dog

She was paroled and went back to the PRG

She was killed during the terrorist siege

She escaped

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Question 7 of 10

7. What happened to Bea Smith? Hint

She committed suicide

She gained parole

She died during a riot at Barnhurst

She escaped in a laundry truck

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which prisoner did Lou Kelly find guilty of lagging and hang in the cafeteria? Hint

Lizzie

Eve Wilder

Doreen

Barbie

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which actress played Joan Ferguson? Hint

Val Lehman

Collette Mann

Ann Phelan

Maggie Kirkpatrick

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played the infamous Bea Smith? Hint

Colette Mann

Elspeth Ballentine

Ann Phelan

Val Lehman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the beginning of the series, who kills Meg Jackson's husband Bill?

Answer: Chrissy Latham

Chrissie stabbed Bill because he turned down her advances.

2. Which officer was known as "Vinegar"?

Answer: Vera Bennett

Franky told her the nickname, but said it was Bea Smith who came up with it.

3. When Bea Smith was paroled, why did she end up back in Wentworth?

Answer: She shot and killed her husband

Bea blamed her ex husband for the death of her daughter, so she earned parole with the sole intention of killing him

4. During the terrorist siege, who was the prisoner that the gunmen were trying to break out?

Answer: Ruth Ballenger

Ballenger was the wife of a high powered gangster who was on trial for promoting child prostitution. While the seige left a few people dead, she was captured and sent back to prison.

5. During Lou Kelly's riot, who were the people thrown in the laundry and told to fight to the death?

Answer: Rita Connors and Joan Ferguson

This catfight gave the administration the time it needed to subdue Kelly and end the riot. Both Ferguson and Connors hung on to the end, and gave each other as good as they got.

6. What happened to Myra Desmond?

Answer: She was killed during the terrorist siege

To save Nora Flynn, who was pregnant, from being killed, she gave up her own life.

7. What happened to Bea Smith?

Answer: She died during a riot at Barnhurst

After Joan Ferguson goaded her into attacking her, she had Bea transferred to Barnhurst, where she remained top dog. A riot broke out, and she was killed in the subsequent fire after trying to help the guards regain control.

8. Which prisoner did Lou Kelly find guilty of lagging and hang in the cafeteria?

Answer: Eve Wilder

Lou found out that Eve was the phantom lagger and subjected her to a trial and execution, later planting her body to look like suicide. Some of Louise Siverson's best work!

9. Which actress played Joan Ferguson?

Answer: Maggie Kirkpatrick

A great actress, Maggie is well know in Australia for her one woman comedy show.

10. Who played the infamous Bea Smith?

Answer: Val Lehman

Colette Mann played Doreen, Ann Phelan played a guard early in the series and later returned to play Myra Desmond, and the wonderful Elspeth Ballentine played heroine Meg Jackson Morris.

Source: Author JenCarp08

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