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"Black Books", First Series Trivia Quiz

This is one of the funniest shows I have seen in a long time and I hope you enjoy this quiz, as much as I enjoyed doing it.

A multiple-choice quiz by msdemena. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
msdemena

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
145,873

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
18 / 25

Plays
1769

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 25

1. Who, along with Dylan Moran, wrote "Black Books"? Hint

Bill Bailey

Nick Wood

Tamsin Greig

Graham Linehan

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Question 2 of 25

2. Episode one: What is written on the yellow Post-it note Bernard sticks to his head in the first scene? Hint

Im busy

Not listening

Go away

On phone

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Question 3 of 25

3. When talking to Nick the accountant, what does Bernard say he isn't? Hint

Superman

Spider-Man

Wonder Woman

Batgirl

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Question 4 of 25

4. What was Fran's mystery object? Hint

A lighter

A bald furby

A kettel

A paperweight

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Question 5 of 25

5. What book did Manny swallow?

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 6 of 25

6. Episode two: While drinking heavily in the pub with Manny, what job does Bernard ask for? "Do you have anything in..." Hint

A bakery

A museum

A library

An aquarium

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Question 7 of 25

7. The name of Fran's shop is "Nitsty Glitsty".

True

False

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Question 8 of 25

8. What are the rules of the shop? "No mobiles, no walkmans, none of that..." Hint

Or anything else

Or any of the others

Or any of those

Or anything more

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Question 9 of 25

9. When Manny goes to "flip the sign" for lunch, what does he notice about it? Hint

It's upside down

It's stuck to the window

There isn't one

It says 'closed' on both sides

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Question 10 of 25

10. Episode three: What is Manny eating while on the phone to the cleaners? Hint

Scrambled egg with a comb from a shoe

Porridge with a stick from a glass

Corn flakes with a knife from a hat

Oatmeal with a brush from a cup

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Question 11 of 25

11. According to the cleaner, there are peas in the cobweb with the dead spiders.

True

False

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Question 12 of 25

12. On her date, Fran confesses to being a giant what? Hint

Ear

Nose

Eye

Mouth

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Question 13 of 25

13. What is the value (in Pounds), of the wine drank by Manny and Bernard? Hint

7000

5000

6000

8000

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Question 14 of 25

14. Episode four: Manny's birthday present was an espresso machine and a complete set of what?

Answer: (One Word Carter!)

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Question 15 of 25

15. At the dinner party, what does Bernard tell Jim (the child), the songs from the old country would do? Hint

Steal your face

Lick your face

Eat your face

Melt your face

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Question 16 of 25

16. One of Bernard's party tricks is "Belly Savalas".

True

False

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Question 17 of 25

17. What does Bernard claim Jim does when he is in trouble, as a diversionary tactic? Hint

He steals

He smokes

He spits

He swears

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Question 18 of 25

18. Episode five: What is in the alarm fitter's hair? Hint

A Russian doll

A toy soldier

A Subbutteo player

Nothing

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Question 19 of 25

19. What name doesn't Bernard call Manny?
Hint

Gandalf

Geldof

Gengis

Lord of the Rings

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Question 20 of 25

20. What show is Fran's friend, Howell Granger, doing on Radio 4?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 21 of 25

21. Bernard gets a job at "Happy Burger".

True

False

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Question 22 of 25

22. Episode six: What attacks Manny in the phone box other than a mugger?

Answer: (One Word buzzzzz!)

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Question 23 of 25

23. What does the photographer/ice cream man want from Manny? Hint

His beard

His hair

His hat

His belly

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Question 24 of 25

24. After Manny wrote Bernard a letter and then called him on the phone, what did Bernard say he was expecting next? Hint

A carrier pigeon

A fax

A text

An email

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Question 25 of 25

25. What falls out of Manny's pocket at the end of the last episode? Hint

A pound coin

A poker chip

A red button

A diamond ring

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who, along with Dylan Moran, wrote "Black Books"?

Answer: Graham Linehan

Graham co-wrote "Black Books", Tamsin plays the part of Fran and Bill plays Manny. Although he isn't credited, Bill does ad-lib some sceens on his own and with Dylan thoughout the series. Nick Wood directs the show along with Graham, who also has a few cameos in two of the episodes.

2. Episode one: What is written on the yellow Post-it note Bernard sticks to his head in the first scene?

Answer: On phone

Bernard produces the "on phone" note, just before stating that he will need leather bound pounds to match his leather wallet!

3. When talking to Nick the accountant, what does Bernard say he isn't?

Answer: Wonder Woman

But does he have the hips to pull off Wonder Woman?

4. What was Fran's mystery object?

Answer: A lighter

A lighter. It's very in, apparently!

5. What book did Manny swallow?

Answer: little book of calm

The scene where Manny swallows "The Little Book of Calm", had to be shot in two halves. This is because whilst pulling the "big chin" face and talking on the phone, Bill couldn't stop himself from laughing any longer and had to compose himself before going on, bless!

6. Episode two: While drinking heavily in the pub with Manny, what job does Bernard ask for? "Do you have anything in..."

Answer: An aquarium

Quite apt really, considering he drinks like a fish!

7. The name of Fran's shop is "Nitsty Glitsty".

Answer: False

Nifty Gifty, the shop realy does exist.

8. What are the rules of the shop? "No mobiles, no walkmans, none of that..."

Answer: Or any of the others

"Or any of the others." Rules that must have been dreamt up in a drunken state, surely?

9. When Manny goes to "flip the sign" for lunch, what does he notice about it?

Answer: It says 'closed' on both sides

Closed on both sides, an ideal sign for Bernard.

10. Episode three: What is Manny eating while on the phone to the cleaners?

Answer: Scrambled egg with a comb from a shoe

It was rather difficult to think up other foods to be eaten in unusual ways. "Scrambled egg with a comb from a shoe" is still the funniest!

11. According to the cleaner, there are peas in the cobweb with the dead spiders.

Answer: False

They were actually beans. The cleaner made another cameo in "Spaced", also starring Bill Bailey with two other "Big Train" cast members. One was Simon Pegg, can you remember the other one? (No bonus points available, just fun!)

12. On her date, Fran confesses to being a giant what?

Answer: Ear

"I am a giant ear, waiting for your songs of niceness."

13. What is the value (in Pounds), of the wine drank by Manny and Bernard?

Answer: 7000

7000 Pounds.

14. Episode four: Manny's birthday present was an espresso machine and a complete set of what?

Answer: Sweeney

Do me a favour it's a quiz, you answer the questions!
Just before Manny enters the room in this scene, if you look closely you will see Dylan grab Tamsin's breast! Ooops!

15. At the dinner party, what does Bernard tell Jim (the child), the songs from the old country would do?

Answer: Melt your face

"...Melt your face." This ramble was improvised although little else other than what was used got a laugh from anyone other than the child!

16. One of Bernard's party tricks is "Belly Savalas".

Answer: True

The other is "Cobumbo". Dylan has never done "Belly Savalas" himself, although he does claim to have done worse! (It involves vomit!)

17. What does Bernard claim Jim does when he is in trouble, as a diversionary tactic?

Answer: He smokes

He claims that the 11 year old boy smokes.

18. Episode five: What is in the alarm fitter's hair?

Answer: A Subbutteo player

Another "Spaced" star, though he looks a little different here (the Subbutteo aside), can guess who he played in "Spaced"?

19. What name doesn't Bernard call Manny?

Answer: Geldof

Although not used, "Geldof" is quite a good name for Manny, I thought!

20. What show is Fran's friend, Howell Granger, doing on Radio 4?

Answer: shipping forecast

YEEP! (Has anyone else noticed the "Spaced" connection yet again?)

21. Bernard gets a job at "Happy Burger".

Answer: False

It's "Mambo Burger" and yes, the sales assistant is the same guy who works at the cinema and the customer is the same guy who "loves books". But, yet again, which of these two appeared (gulp), in "Spaced"?

22. Episode six: What attacks Manny in the phone box other than a mugger?

Answer: a bee

It was a real bee!

23. What does the photographer/ice cream man want from Manny?

Answer: His beard

When he wasn't being a beard lover, Omid Djali is also in "Notting Hill". He sells the drink to Hugh that he spills over Julia Roberts!

24. After Manny wrote Bernard a letter and then called him on the phone, what did Bernard say he was expecting next?

Answer: A fax

25. What falls out of Manny's pocket at the end of the last episode?

Answer: A poker chip

Dylan worried that no-one would get this last gag. I did... did you?
P.S Thanks for playing!

Source: Author msdemena

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