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Quiz about Brokenwood Mysteries
Quiz about Brokenwood Mysteries

Brokenwood Mysteries Trivia Quiz


"The Brokenwood Mysteries" is a New Zealand TV show full of interesting, quirky characters and murder. It began airing in 2014. If you have seen the show, this quiz should be easy. Hope you enjoy this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by bigwoo. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bigwoo
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
407,157
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
298
Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (9/10), Guest 79 (10/10), Guest 194 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In "The Brokenwood Mysteries" TV show, who or what is Brokenwood?
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Question 2 of 10
2. To the chagrin of his co-workers, what genre of music is lead Detective Mike Shepherd partial to? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. From what country does Gina Kadinsky, the pathologist in the show "The Brokenwood Mysteries", come? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the characters on "The Brokenwood Mysteries" has a habit of talking to the corpse when arriving at a murder scene? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The detectives on "The Brokenwood Mysteries" frequent a local pub owned by Ray Nielsen and his sister Trudy. What is the name of their pub? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the TV show "The Brokenwood Mysteries", who is Mike Shepherd's "righthand man" (or woman)?
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Question 7 of 10
7. In "The Brokenwood Mysteries" TV show, Mike Shepherd loves his Holden Kingwood. What is it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In "The Brokenwood Mysteries" TV show, Detective Constable Daniel Chalmers refers to himself as DC/DC but jokingly says that because he is an awesome constable he should be referred to as ______. What goes in the blank? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which red-headed member of "The Brokenwood Mysteries" investigative team usually gets stuck contacting the show's more unusual suspects and has a girlfriend named Roxy? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In "The Brokenwood Mysteries" TV show, what is the nickname of local mechanic Frankie Oades? (Hint: Think "Lord of the Rings" and you should have this one in the "bag") Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In "The Brokenwood Mysteries" TV show, who or what is Brokenwood?

Answer: It is a small New Zealand town

Brokenwood is a fictional New Zealand town with a population of about 5000 residents. It is mainly an agricultural community known for its vineyards. Although small, it has a wind farm, airstrip and other conveniences found in a big city. A minimum-security prison is also located there.
2. To the chagrin of his co-workers, what genre of music is lead Detective Mike Shepherd partial to?

Answer: Country

Mike loves country music and encourages others to listen to it. He believes that country music helps him solve murder cases. He says that country music subject matter (passions, heartbreak, adultery, divorce, and jealousy) is never far from any murder he's ever investigated.
3. From what country does Gina Kadinsky, the pathologist in the show "The Brokenwood Mysteries", come?

Answer: Russia

Dr. Kandinsky hails from Russia. She has been in New Zealand for about ten years. She often refers to her homeland when talking to others and has a crush on Shepherd.
4. Which of the characters on "The Brokenwood Mysteries" has a habit of talking to the corpse when arriving at a murder scene?

Answer: Mike Shepherd

When arriving at a murder scene, Shepherd usually kneels and has a little chat with the deceased, while the other officers awkwardly look on. Sometimes his conversations are humorous, like in the episode where he tells a man who had drowned in a wine vat that he "looked a little pink".
5. The detectives on "The Brokenwood Mysteries" frequent a local pub owned by Ray Nielsen and his sister Trudy. What is the name of their pub?

Answer: The Frog and Cheetah

In addition to owning the Frog and Cheetah, Ray is co-owner of the "Lord of the Ringz" tours. His sister Trudy was found guilty of murder and spends time at the Brokenwood Women's Prison.
6. In the TV show "The Brokenwood Mysteries", who is Mike Shepherd's "righthand man" (or woman)?

Answer: Kristin Sims

Kristin and Mike have a rocky start working together. Kristin is often flabbergasted at Mike's taste in music, his lack of professionalism and unorthodox detecting procedures. However, they work past their philosophical differences and make a powerful investigative duo. The role of Sims is played by New Zealand actress Fern Sutherland.
7. In "The Brokenwood Mysteries" TV show, Mike Shepherd loves his Holden Kingwood. What is it?

Answer: A car

The Holden Kingswood is an Australian made full-size car made by the Holden Car Company, a subsidiary of General Motors. Shepherd's 1971 sedan is complete with cassette tape player where he plays his favorite music.
8. In "The Brokenwood Mysteries" TV show, Detective Constable Daniel Chalmers refers to himself as DC/DC but jokingly says that because he is an awesome constable he should be referred to as ______. What goes in the blank?

Answer: AC/DC

Chalmers (played by Jarod Rawiri) replaces Sam Breen during season seven. He becomes a detective late in life, but his life experience and social work background makes him a savvy investigator. His sense of humor is seen in him referring to himself as DC/DC (because of his rank and name) or AC/DC because he calls himself an awesome constable.
9. Which red-headed member of "The Brokenwood Mysteries" investigative team usually gets stuck contacting the show's more unusual suspects and has a girlfriend named Roxy?

Answer: Sam Breen

Breen is played by New Zealand comedian and actor Nic Sampson. On the show Breen comes from a family with a law enforcement background. He is often stuck doing the unpleasant parts of an investigation but becomes more passionate about his job. He moves away in season seven to be with his girlfriend Roxy, who moved to the Solomon Islands.
10. In "The Brokenwood Mysteries" TV show, what is the nickname of local mechanic Frankie Oades? (Hint: Think "Lord of the Rings" and you should have this one in the "bag")

Answer: Frodo

Frankie "Frodo" Oades is a local resident that seems to be involved or connected to many of the show's murder cases. When he first appears on the show he has a job as a mechanic, but later he buys a food truck to sell his "Frodo Dogs".
Source: Author bigwoo

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