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"Peaky Blinders" Made Simple Trivia Quiz

A beginner's season one quiz about the excellent Netflix exclusive series.

A multiple-choice quiz by pscottsa. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
pscottsa

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
372,568

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
283

Last 3 plays: Guest 77 (10/10), Guest 79 (8/10), Guest 172 (8/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what country does the series take place? Hint

France

England

United States

Greece

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Question 2 of 10

2. What are Peaky Blinders? Hint

Missionaries

Criminals

Musicians

Policemen

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Question 3 of 10

3. Many of the Peaky Blinders are veterans of what war? Hint

World War II

World War I

American Civil War

Vietnam

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the Garrison? Hint

Park

Newspaper

Men's Club

Pub

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the leader of the Peaky Blinders? Hint

Adam Wilson

Thomas Shelby

Robert Baker Reed

Samuel Pierce

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Question 6 of 10

6. Of which group is Freddie Thorne a member? Hint

Communists

Mafia

IRA

Russian mob

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the title of the public servant who gives the Peaky Blinders a hard time? Hint

Captain

Special Agent

Inspector

Lieutenant

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Question 8 of 10

8. Over what type of business do the Peaky Blinders fight a rival group? Hint

Opium

Unions

Prostitution

Horse racing

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Question 9 of 10

9. What historical figure makes several appearances? Hint

Adolph Hitler

John F. Kennedy

Winston Churchill

Queen Elizabeth II

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which character dies? Hint

Arthur Shelby

Billy Kimber

Freddie Thorne

None of these

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 19 2024 : Guest 77: 10/10
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 79: 8/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
Mar 31 2024 : Guest 173: 5/10
Mar 30 2024 : Guest 36: 9/10
Mar 28 2024 : Guest 2: 8/10
Mar 17 2024 : bopeep: 10/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 86: 7/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what country does the series take place?

Answer: England

The industrial city of Birmingham is the back drop for the series.

2. What are Peaky Blinders?

Answer: Criminals

The gang gets its name from the razor blades in the bills of their peaked caps.

3. Many of the Peaky Blinders are veterans of what war?

Answer: World War I

Returning from the horrible trench warfare in France, many young men are unable to find legitimate jobs.

4. What is the Garrison?

Answer: Pub

Operated by the Peaky Blinders, the Garrison is a favorite watering hole for many young war veterans.

5. What is the name of the leader of the Peaky Blinders?

Answer: Thomas Shelby

A decorated hero of the Great War, Thomas has nightmares about his experiences in France.

6. Of which group is Freddie Thorne a member?

Answer: Communists

To complicate matters, Freddie marries Ada, the sister of the leaders of the Peaky Blinders.

7. What is the title of the public servant who gives the Peaky Blinders a hard time?

Answer: Inspector

Hard-nosed Inspector Campbell is transferred from dealing with the IRA in Ireland to bring law and order to Birmingham.

8. Over what type of business do the Peaky Blinders fight a rival group?

Answer: Horse racing

Starting out as simple bookies, the gang tries to expand into race horses as well as race track operations.

9. What historical figure makes several appearances?

Answer: Winston Churchill

Following World War I, Churchill serves as Secretary of State for War.

10. Which character dies?

Answer: Billy Kimber

At a Hollywood western-styled showdown, Thomas manages to put a bullet in Kimber's head thus enabling the Peaky Blinders to become major horse race bookmakers.

Source: Author pscottsa

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