A Python Who's Who

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1. What was the name of the archetypal Python character with the knotted hanky on his head? Grundy Gumby Bundy Brumby

2. Who directed "Life of Brian"? John Cleese Terry Gilliam Terry Jones Michael Palin

3. In the spoof crime documentary about the "Piranha Brothers," what is the name of the giant hedgehog? Spiny Norman Prickly Colin Spiky Simon Dinsdale

4. Whose wife had her head nailed to a coffee table in the "Piranha Brothers"? Louigi Fercotti Stig O'Tracey Dinsdale Piranha Vince 'Snetterton' Lewis

5. In "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," what is the name of the enchanter who directs the knights to the cave of the rabbit. Tim Terry Tom Tony

6. Who played many female roles in "Monty Python's Flying Circus," including the wife in the marriage guidance counselor sketch? Answer: (Two Words. Full name or surname. Her surname is a region in north-east England.)

7. Who played the role of the lumberjack's sweetheart in "The Lumberjack's Song"? Answer: (Two Words. Full or surname. She was Mrs. John Cleese)

8. Which gluttonous character explodes in "The Meaning of Life"? Mr. Biscuit Barrel Mr. Gutbucket Mr. Creosote Mr. Gannet

9. In a "Flying Circus" sketch, how does the character Raymond Luxury Yacht insist his name is actually pronounced? Raymond Luxury Yacht Eki-Eki-Eki P'tang Jethro Q. Bomwackett Throat-Wobbler Mangrove

10. The man from the Ministry of Silly Walks has a secretary, in this legendary "Flying Circus" sketch. What is her name? Mrs. Two Lumps Mrs. Milk Jugs Mrs. Teabags Mrs. Tea Cakes

11. The man from the Secret Service, in a sketch in the "Monty Python at Drury Lane show," also has a secretary. What is her name? Miss Hudson Miss Dixon Miss Hobson Miss Jackson

12. When writing Monty Python's "Flying Circus," the team would tend to stick to the same writing partnerships. Who usually wrote with John Cleese? Graham Chapman Eric Idle Michael Palin Terry Jones

13. In the bar sketch in the Drury Lane show, featuring the mallard Fizz and other beverages, the barman is called by different names by different patrons. Which of these is not one of those names? Dick Harry Tom Maurice

14. In "Monty Python and The Holy Grail," what is the name of the 37-year-old man who Arthur first addresses as 'Old woman'? Derek Donald Dave Dennis

15. In the "Flying Circus" election coverage spoof, who is the only candidate for the Slightly Silly Party mentioned? Kevin Phillips Bong Jethro Q. Bomwackett Mrs Elsie Vvvvvvvvt Tarquin Ole Biscuit Barrel

16. In "Life of Brian," what is the name of the girl Brian eventually cops off with, and is caught with by his mother, who calls her a 'Welsh Tart'? Mary Rachel Mandy Judith

17. In "Life of Brian," what is Brian's mother called? Rachel Judith Mandy Mary

18. "Monty Python's Flying Circus" - "The New Cooker Sketch." What was the name of the woman, played by Terry Jones, who had ordered a cooker? Mrs. Crump-Pinnet Mrs. Crump Mrs. Pinnet Mrs. Rogers

19. Which of these is a member of the Spanish Inquisition in this classic sketch? Cardinal Bong Cardinal Crump Cardinal Fercotti Cardinal Fang

20. Which member of the Python team created the surreal animations that linked many "Flying Circus" sketches? Terry Jones Terry Gilliam Eric Idle Michael Palin