Quiz about Fawlty Towers
Quiz about Fawlty Towers

'Fawlty Towers' Trivia Quiz


'Fawlty Towers' has been one of the most popular British comedies - see how much you know!

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
ladymacb29
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
9,400
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
9524
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (7/10), Guest 70 (5/10), Guest 185 (9/10).
This quiz has 2 formats: you can play it as a or as shown below.
Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.
1. What business did the Mr. Fawlty own? Hint

Restaurant
Hotel
Bar
Laundry

2. Why did Sybil go into the hospital for a few days? Hint

Visit her mother
Operation on an ingrown toenail
Tummy tuck
She went insane

3. Where was Manuel from? Hint

Lisbon
Barcelona
Paris
Mexico City

4. What did Basil say not to do to the Germans? Hint

Mention the war
Serve them chicken
Make their beds
Rent them the cheap rooms

5. In The Wedding Party, how does Basil describe Sybil's laugh? Hint

A donkey in heat
Dying cow
Machine-gunning a seal
Someone carrying a cat by its tail

6. Who was the GOOD builder (the one Sybil wanted)? Hint

O'Reilly
The Major
Manuel
Stubbs

7. Which anniversary did Basil forget? Hint

16th
15th
14th
30th

8. According to Sybil's mother, what brought Sybil and Basil together? Hint

Black magic
A broken foot
Fate
A broken car

9. Where did Manuel think his hamster was from? Hint

Siberia
France
Barcelona
Germany

10. What American TV series was a spin-off of Fawlty Towers that lasted only a few episodes with John Larroquette as the 'Mr. Fawlty'? Hint

Payne
Fawlty Towers, U.S.
Royal
John's Hotel


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What business did the Mr. Fawlty own?

Answer: Hotel

Of course, Mr. Fawlty is just about the worst hotel owner in the world!
2. Why did Sybil go into the hospital for a few days?

Answer: Operation on an ingrown toenail

Basil was very happy when the doctor told him that her toe would be very painful after the operation.
3. Where was Manuel from?

Answer: Barcelona

He didn't speak English very well!
4. What did Basil say not to do to the Germans?

Answer: Mention the war

He thought that that would upset them.
5. In The Wedding Party, how does Basil describe Sybil's laugh?

Answer: Machine-gunning a seal

And I have the same laugh that Sybil has...
6. Who was the GOOD builder (the one Sybil wanted)?

Answer: Stubbs

But Basil hired O'Reilly...and he messed up the job.
7. Which anniversary did Basil forget?

Answer: 14th

Basil remembered their 15th because he had forgotten the 14th and Sybil had been very upset. 'Not after what happened last year' would he forget the 15th!
8. According to Sybil's mother, what brought Sybil and Basil together?

Answer: Black magic

In reply, Basil said 'She should know. Her and that black cat.'
9. Where did Manuel think his hamster was from?

Answer: Siberia

His 'Siberian Hamster' was actually a rat!
10. What American TV series was a spin-off of Fawlty Towers that lasted only a few episodes with John Larroquette as the 'Mr. Fawlty'?

Answer: Payne

His first name was 'Royal' and his last name was 'Payne.'
Source: Author ladymacb29

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Most Recent Scores
Mar 19 2023 : Guest 92: 7/10
Mar 11 2023 : Guest 70: 5/10
Mar 09 2023 : Guest 185: 9/10
Feb 26 2023 : Guest 175: 5/10
Feb 24 2023 : Guest 108: 8/10
Feb 18 2023 : twlmy: 9/10
Feb 16 2023 : Guest 80: 8/10
Feb 15 2023 : Guest 1: 9/10
Feb 15 2023 : Guest 70: 9/10

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