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Quiz about This Life Part 1
Quiz about This Life Part 1

'This Life' Part 1 Trivia Quiz


A quiz about the show and the people who starred in it.

A multiple-choice quiz by Roslyn. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Roslyn
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
64,251
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
659
Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (11/15), Guest 109 (10/15), Guest 90 (9/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. At the start of the very first episode, we are introduced to three main characters. They are all in a similar situation; sitting in a chair talking about themselves. Two are being interviewed for new jobs, what is the other one doing? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who wrote the series 'This Life'? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Jack Davenport (Miles) played Peter Smith-Kingsley in a 1999 movie that starred Matt Damon and Jude Law. Name that movie. Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Miles placed an advert in the Talking Hearts section in Time Out. How did he describe his looks? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. In the first episode, Miles and Egg were talking about their fantasy flatmates. Which of the following was not mentioned? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Who said 'only the old can afford to be young'? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Which character liked to relax by having a long bath? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Natasha Little (Rachel) played Becky Sharp in which 1998 BBC period drama? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Did Anna like red or white wine?

Answer: (one word - red or white)
Question 10 of 15
10. Andrew Lincon (Egg) played Simon in which British comedy, drama TV show?

Answer: (One Word - starts with a T)
Question 11 of 15
11. What was the name of the Clerk at Anna and Miles law firm? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Where was Warren going to on an extended holiday, after being forced to resign his job? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What gift did the house get him when he left? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. The name of the street they lived in was Benjamin Street.


Question 15 of 15
15. Who said 'I think Rachel's terrific. She's a real breath of fresh air at work. But...'? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 92: 11/15
Oct 09 2024 : Guest 109: 10/15
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 90: 9/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. At the start of the very first episode, we are introduced to three main characters. They are all in a similar situation; sitting in a chair talking about themselves. Two are being interviewed for new jobs, what is the other one doing?

Answer: Warren talking to his therapist

Warren is seen talking to his therapist. A scene seen many times during his time in Benjamin street
2. Who wrote the series 'This Life'?

Answer: Amy Jenkins

Amy Jenkins created 'This Life in 1996 created for the BBC. She then wrote several film scripts, including one set at the Moulin Rouge in Paris for the BBC and an adaptation of 'I Capture the Castle' by Dodie Smith for BBC Films. She also wrote a weekly column for the Express.

In 1998 her first feature film, 'Elephant Juice', was produced by HAL-Miramax, Amy was also a producer on the project. In the same year she wrote and directed a short film, 'Blink', for Channel 4 Films. As well as television exposure, Blink gained nationwide distribution in cinemas as a short attached to a feature.
3. Jack Davenport (Miles) played Peter Smith-Kingsley in a 1999 movie that starred Matt Damon and Jude Law. Name that movie.

Answer: The Talented Mr Ripley

Jack Davenport has been seen more recently playing Norrington in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl".
4. Miles placed an advert in the Talking Hearts section in Time Out. How did he describe his looks?

Answer: Classic good looks

'Do you like dining by candlelight and taking every moment as is comes?' If so, he's your man. Although he was only looking for one thing....
5. In the first episode, Miles and Egg were talking about their fantasy flatmates. Which of the following was not mentioned?

Answer: Michael Owen

Eric Cantona was Eggs choice, he was a Manchester United fan! Miles liked the idea of a flatmate that was leggy and blond.
6. Who said 'only the old can afford to be young'?

Answer: Anna

She said this in the first episode after seeing her boss, Hooperman getting out of a flash car.
7. Which character liked to relax by having a long bath?

Answer: Milly

Egg joined her a few times.
8. Natasha Little (Rachel) played Becky Sharp in which 1998 BBC period drama?

Answer: Vanity Fair

Natasha has also appeared in "Spooks", "Byron", "Murder in Mind", "Man & Boy", "Another Life" and "Kevin and Perry Go Large".
9. Did Anna like red or white wine?

Answer: White

She especially seemed to like Soave.
10. Andrew Lincon (Egg) played Simon in which British comedy, drama TV show?

Answer: Teachers

He was going out with Maggie, the policewoman, but couldn't stop thinking about colleague Jenny!
11. What was the name of the Clerk at Anna and Miles law firm?

Answer: Jo

He went out with Kira in series 2.
12. Where was Warren going to on an extended holiday, after being forced to resign his job?

Answer: Australia

The land of Oz!
13. What gift did the house get him when he left?

Answer: A Pair of Red Boots

They had 'No Place Like Home' written on the back of them.
14. The name of the street they lived in was Benjamin Street.

Answer: True

It was situated in Southwark, within easy reach of the City and the West End according to their advert at the end of the last episode.
15. Who said 'I think Rachel's terrific. She's a real breath of fresh air at work. But...'?

Answer: Milly

Milly was trying to persuade the others that Rachel should not move into the house.
Source: Author Roslyn

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