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Quiz about The Avengers the Original Series

'The Avengers' - the Original Series Quiz

'The Avengers'. A British TV show first shown in the 1960s which generally follows the antics of super-spy John Steed and his companion of the time. This quiz is on the original show only which ran from 1961 to 1969.

A multiple-choice quiz by Brackster. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Brackster

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
270,914

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1060

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (6/10), Guest 82 (7/10), Guest 31 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which channel was 'The Avengers' originally shown on in Britain? Hint

BBC

Channel 5

Channel 4

ITV

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Question 2 of 10

2. Taken from the episode 'The Winged Avenger,' which word became a common greeting among Avengers fans? Hint

Skwark!

Eeurp!

Hullo!

Unwin!

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who played regular Tara King? Hint

Honor Blackman

Joanna Lumley

Diana Rigg

Linda Thorson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the show's only constant character throughout the original series? Hint

Cathy Gale

Emma Peel

John Steed

Mother

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Question 5 of 10

5. Why did Doctor David Keel originally agree to assist Steed during the first episode of 'The Avengers', 'Hot Snow'? Hint

To avenge the death of his fianc�e.

Because he needed the money.

To become famous.

He didn't agree - he was forced into it.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the second half of this common phrase said by Steed: "Mrs. Peel ___"? Hint

"Can you speak up a bit?"

"I love you."

"We're needed."

"You're out of champagne."

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was Steed's companion in the episode 'A Touch of Brimstone'? Hint

Emma Peel

Tara King

Cathy Gale

Dr. David Keel

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many people have played Emma Peel in the series (not including the movie)?

Answer: (A number)

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many times has Steed called Mrs. Peel 'Emma' to her face?

Answer: (A number)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What were the names of the two people who occasionally helped Steed during the Cathy Gale and David Keel eras? Hint

Venus Smith and Martin King

Major Croft and Paul

Mother and Sean Mortimer

Ben and Polly

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 10 2024 : Guest 73: 6/10
Nov 10 2024 : Guest 82: 7/10
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 31: 5/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 31: 6/10
Nov 03 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
Oct 12 2024 : Guest 86: 4/10
Oct 10 2024 : Guest 2: 6/10
Oct 09 2024 : Guest 217: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which channel was 'The Avengers' originally shown on in Britain?

Answer: ITV

The show was originally shown on ITV and funded by ABC, later it was bought by the BBC.

2. Taken from the episode 'The Winged Avenger,' which word became a common greeting among Avengers fans?

Answer: Eeurp!

'Eeurp!' is Steed's amusing attempt at mimicking the sound made by the title villian - the Winged Avenger.

3. Who played regular Tara King?

Answer: Linda Thorson

Linda Thorson played Tara King from 1968-1969.

4. Who was the show's only constant character throughout the original series?

Answer: John Steed

John Steed, played by Patrick MacNee, first appeared in the very first episode of the series, 'Hot Snow', and appeared in almost every single episode of 'The Avengers' until the end of the series with 'Bizzare'. He then appeared as Steed in a champagne advert in France alongside Tara King and was the only character from the original series to be carried over to 'The New Avengers'.

5. Why did Doctor David Keel originally agree to assist Steed during the first episode of 'The Avengers', 'Hot Snow'?

Answer: To avenge the death of his fianc�e.

Only the first 20 minutes of 'Hot Snow' exist now as the rest of it was destroyed in order to make room to store other footage in the archives.

6. What is the second half of this common phrase said by Steed: "Mrs. Peel ___"?

Answer: "We're needed."

Throughout the first sixteen episodes of season five (the first colour season)each episode had a 'We're needed' scene after the episode title. One example of which is from the episode 'The Hidden Tiger' in which Emma removes a strip of old wallpaper whilst redecorating her flat to reveal written beneath, "Mrs. Peel." Steed then enters and removes another strip of wallpaper to reveal, "We're Needed!"

7. Who was Steed's companion in the episode 'A Touch of Brimstone'?

Answer: Emma Peel

'A Touch of Brimstone' was the 21st Emma Peel episode shown and was banned in the US due to a scene involving Emma being whipped.

8. How many people have played Emma Peel in the series (not including the movie)?

Answer: 2

It is a little known fact that Emma Peel was played by two actors! Elizabeth Shepherd was originally cast as Steed's partner, but after filming one and a half episodes ('The Town of No Return' and the first half if 'The Murder Market'), the general consensus was that she just did not fit the part.

This was an expensive decision to make, too, considering how much filming was done. But the switch to Diana Rigg, as history shows, paid off.

9. How many times has Steed called Mrs. Peel 'Emma' to her face?

Answer: 2

The first time is in 'Who's Who???' after Steed has swapped minds with an enemy agent. He is luring Mrs. Peel into a trap so that she too can have her mind switched when he calls her Emma. This is one of the three things that makes her suspicious - the other two being that he doesn't want a drink and that he fails to hold the door open and let her pass through it first.

The other time is when Steed and Mrs. Peel say their farewells to each other in a touching scene at the end of 'The Forget-Me-Knot' shortly before she leaves with her husband.

10. What were the names of the two people who occasionally helped Steed during the Cathy Gale and David Keel eras?

Answer: Venus Smith and Martin King

Venus Smith was a singer and Martin King was a doctor.

Source: Author Brackster

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