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'Prisoner' (1979-1986)
'The Prisoner' (1967)
8 Prisoner quizzes and 75 Prisoner trivia questions.
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  I Am Not a Number   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the actor with the role in the classic 1967 television series "The Prisoner".
Average, 10 Qns, bernie73, Sep 29 26
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bernie73 gold member
Sep 29 26
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2.
  Prisoner Cell Block H   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is my quiz on this fabulous show from Down Under. Hope you enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, JenCarp08, Nov 28 07
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JenCarp08
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  "Nice 'Dungeon'!" - "The Prisoner"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you had to choose a 'dungeon' from the ones depicted on various TV shows, you might consider the beautiful 'village' resort where "The Prisoner" was kept. This quiz is about the popular TV series of the late 1960s.
Average, 10 Qns, alexis722, Nov 28 12
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alexis722
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  The Early Years of "Prisoner"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the show "Prisoner". I hope you enjoy it.
Average, 10 Qns, Jeansgirl, Nov 20 14
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Jeansgirl
190 plays
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  The Wrong Side of the Bars - Aussie Style    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on the original "Prisoner Cell Block H" series. I have misread the charge sheet and got the prisoners' details mixed up. Can you help me resolve it before the governor finds out?
Tough, 10 Qns, Will2510, Oct 17 18
Tough
Will2510
101 plays
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  Escapes in the "The Prisoner"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the TV show "The Prisoner", more specifically escapes in the show.
Tough, 10 Qns, jackolant, Dec 18 22
Tough
jackolant
Dec 18 22
894 plays
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  "Prisoner" - Women Behind Bars    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Prisoner" was one of the longest running Australian dramas, also known as "Cell Block H" elsewhere in the world.
Average, 10 Qns, gormanhill, Nov 07 02
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gormanhill
1045 plays
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  The Best Aussie Soap Ever    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This is a show I know a lot of you will have seen. I hope you enjoy my little quiz.
Average, 5 Qns, Stewpot, Aug 03 01
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Stewpot
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trivia question Quick Question
How did the Prisoner finally escape?

From Quiz "Escapes in the "The Prisoner""





Prisoner Trivia Questions
1. Who were the first two characters we saw being imprisoned?

From Quiz The Early Years of "Prisoner"

Answer: Lyn Warner and Karen Travers

Karen Travers was imprisoned for killing her husband. Lyn Warner was (falsely) imprisoned for burying a baby alive.

2. "The Prisoner" awoke to find himself on a seaside resort called "The Village". He had recently resigned from his job as what?

From Quiz "Nice 'Dungeon'!" - "The Prisoner"

Answer: Spy

This British series concerns the life of an ex Secret Service agent who was preparing to take off for parts unknown, but wakes up on a lovely mysterious island. In spite of being well cared for he is otherwise given no information and is interrogated regularly by the administrator of 'The Village'. The prisoner has no idea which side his captors are on, and continually thwarts their efforts. He sees many other people on the island, simply going about their business and not forthcoming with information. Each person is assigned a number, but not a name. It appears to be a stage setting that is meant to create a false sense of well being.

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

From Quiz Prisoner Cell Block H

Answer: Chrissy Latham

Chrissie stabbed Bill because he turned down her advances.

4. In the first episode, which vehicle was used to escape?

From Quiz Escapes in the "The Prisoner"

Answer: Helicopter

There was quite a lot of running about but this was the only real attempt at escape in the episode.

5. Former Department Head "Ted Douglas" was arrested where?

From Quiz "Prisoner" - Women Behind Bars

Answer: Airport

"Ted Douglas", played by Ian Smith later turned up as "Harold" in "Neighbors".

6. How did Bea's daughter die?

From Quiz The Best Aussie Soap Ever

Answer: She died of an overdose of drugs

Bea was the queen of prisoner and she was gutted when her daughter died

7. Who was the governor after Erica Davidson?

From Quiz The Early Years of "Prisoner"

Answer: Anne Reynolds

Anne took over after Erica resigned as governor of Wentworth.

8. "The Prisoner" is questioned by a man who calls himself what?

From Quiz "Nice 'Dungeon'!" - "The Prisoner"

Answer: Number Two

Number Two is always the man's name, although he is usually played by different people in different episodes, indicating that he has been replaced because of his failure to extract information, or simply to confuse "The Prisoner". Number Two uses many means to get information: hallucinogens, mind control, social interchange and dream manipulation.

9. Which officer was known as "Vinegar"?

From Quiz Prisoner Cell Block H

Answer: Vera Bennett

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

10. What cover did the Prisoner have for carving out a boat?

From Quiz Escapes in the "The Prisoner"

Answer: It was a work of art

Although it was converted, the boat was part of a work of art. This was in the episode "The Chimes of Big Ben".

11. "Judy Bryants" halfway house was called?

From Quiz "Prisoner" - Women Behind Bars

Answer: Driscol House

12. Who was Reta The Beeta's best friend?

From Quiz The Best Aussie Soap Ever

Answer: Lurch aka Alice

Reta and Alice were friends for long while but they still had many a fight.

13. Who was the first deputy governor of the series?

From Quiz The Early Years of "Prisoner"

Answer: Vera Bennett

Vera was deputy governor until Jim Fletcher's arrival.

14. "The Prisoner" was played by which actor, who also wrote much of the seventeen-part series?

From Quiz "Nice 'Dungeon'!" - "The Prisoner"

Answer: Patrick McGoohan

Patrick McGoohan co-authored much of the script and played the title character. The writing was done by six people, and the directing by four, also including McGoohan. Frank Maher was McGoohan's stunt and fight double as well as the stunt/fight co-ordinator. Leo McKern and Colin Gordon had turns playing Number Two.

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

From Quiz Prisoner Cell Block H

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

16. Which programme involved creating a radio signal which would be picked up by a ship?

From Quiz Escapes in the "The Prisoner"

Answer: Checkmate

The boat which picked up the message turned out is was one of Number Two's boats.

17. Which officer had the nick name "Poe Face"?

From Quiz "Prisoner" - Women Behind Bars

Answer: Mrs Powell

"Mrs Powell" turned up many years later playing "Von" in "All Saints".

18. In which other Aussie soap did Daphne appear?

From Quiz The Best Aussie Soap Ever

Answer: Home and Away

Daphne played pippa in Home and Away she was the second actress to play the part.

19. Who was the first prisoner we saw in the series?

From Quiz The Early Years of "Prisoner"

Answer: Sally Lee

Sally Lee was first seen being chased through the prison halls and was found dead by Karen Travers later in the same episode.

20. "The Prisoner" had no name in the series, but he was given a number, which he refused to use. What was it?

From Quiz "Nice 'Dungeon'!" - "The Prisoner"

Answer: Number Six

He resolutely refused to acknowledge being 'Number Six', convinced that part of the scheme was to remove his identity and make him feel less human. He also managed to give very little information, and to train himself to lie convincingly and to believe his lies at the time. Not knowing who his captors were or their motives, made him always suspect any method used by anyone to find out things about him.

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

From Quiz Prisoner Cell Block H

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.

22. What happened to the crate?

From Quiz Escapes in the "The Prisoner"

Answer: It ended up back at the village

It never went anywhere near Whitehall, despite a subterfuge that it did. This was also in "The Chimes of Big Ben".

23. "Marie Winter" was transfered to which high security prison?

From Quiz "Prisoner" - Women Behind Bars

Answer: Blackmore

Marie was originally at Barnhurst, was transfered to Wentworth, went back to Barnhurst, then back to Wentworth and finally ended up in Blackmore.

24. Who was Mervyn Pringle married to?

From Quiz The Best Aussie Soap Ever

Answer: Joyce

Mervyn met Joyce when he joined the show as the new chef.

25. Who was the "top dog" at the start of the series?

From Quiz The Early Years of "Prisoner"

Answer: Bea Smith

Bea was the top dog at the start of the series and remained in that position for most of her time in Wentworth. The top dog was basically a prisoner who was unofficially in charge of the other prisoners.

26. "The Prisoner" is uncooperative during his inquisitions, and doggedly asks the same question at his interrogations. What does he ask?

From Quiz "Nice 'Dungeon'!" - "The Prisoner"

Answer: "Who is Number One?"

The prisoner is never positive who Number One is (a hint is given at the end that it may be himself), or who the inquisitors work for. The struggle for the prisoner is to maintain his sanity, keep planning an escape or revolt, and deny his captors any information.

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

From Quiz Prisoner Cell Block H

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.

28. What programme involved constantly returning to the Village?

From Quiz Escapes in the "The Prisoner"

Answer: Many Happy Returns

This was the main plotline of the show. As the village was empty I don't think escape would be the right word for leaving.

29. Who played "Doreen Burns"?

From Quiz "Prisoner" - Women Behind Bars

Answer: Collett Mann

Gabriel Gate used Collett Mann as his cooking side kick in later years.

30. Which female officer was always plotting to get rid of Anne Reynolds?

From Quiz The Best Aussie Soap Ever

Answer: Joan (The freak)

Joan Ferguson always wanted to be in charge of the prison she succeded a couple of times but never for very long.

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