ABBEY Quiz
1. During the first- ever episode, which historical event leads to the emergence of a new heir at Downton? a) The outbreak of the First World War b) Britain’s failure in the race to the South Pole c) The sinking of the RMS Titanic
2. Spoiler: What is worrying Mrs. Hughes during the first episode of the new season? a) Daisy’s attitude in the kitchen b) Being intimate with Carson once they’re married c) Her lack of retirement provision
3. Which below- stairs character eventually reveals his homosexuality? a) Joseph Molesley b) Thomas Barrow c) Jimmy Kent
4. Which footman does Lady Mary describe as looking “like a puppy who’s been rescued f rom a puddle”? a) Andrew Parker b) Alf red Nugent c) Joseph Molesley
5. Which servant gives his life to save Matthew Crawley during the First World War? a) Henry Lang b) John Bates c) William Mason
6. Which actor left the show first to pursue other career opportunities? a) Dan Stevens b) Jessica Brown Findlay c) Lily James
7. The exteriors of Downton and some of the family rooms are filmed at Highclere Castle. At which historic London studio are most of the interiors shot? a) Pinewood Studios b) Shepperton Studios c) Ealing Studios
8. Among the British aristocracy, what is a dowager? a) A widow who holds a title b) The wife of a marquis c) A spinster who holds a title
9. Downton creator Julian Fellowes and Robert, Earl of Grantham, are members of the U. K.’ s House of Lords. To which political party are they affiliated? a) Labour Party b) Conservative Party c) Liberal Democrat Party
10. In which English county is Downton Abbey supposedly set? a) Yorkshire b) Oxfordshire c) Cambridgeshire
11. With whom does Lord Grantham brawl during season five? a) Charles Blake b) Simon Bricker c) Lord Gillingham
12. How is the character played by Shirley MacLaine related to the Crawley family? a) She’s Lord Grantham’s cousin b) She’s Lady Cora’s mother c) She’s Tom Branson’s aunt
13. Spoiler: Which of Lady Mary’s fashion accessories causes a stir in season six? a) Sunglasses b) Tiara c) Cigarette holder 14. In season three, who says to Daisy, “Oh dear, have you swallowed a dictionary?” a) Mr. Carson b) Mrs. Patmore c) Lady Grantham 15. In season five, which below- stairs character is chastised for dying his hair? a) Mr. Barrow b) Mr. Molesley c) Mr. Bates 16. Which member of the British Royal Family paid a visit to the set of Downton in March 2015? a) Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge b) Charles, Prince of Wales c) Anne, Princess Royal 17. What is the title of the magazine that Lady Edith inherits f rom Michael Gregson? a) The Illustrated London News b) Country Life c) The Sketch 18. To which U. S. city does Branson relocate with his daughter, Sybbie? a) Chicago b) San Diego c) Boston 19. Which of the following storylines did creator Julian Fellowes base upon a real- life incident? a) Denker’s gambling escapades with the young footman Andy b) The death of Turkish diplomat Kemal Pamuk in Lady Mary’s bed c) Mrs. Patmore’s budding romance with grocer Jos Tufton 20. What is the splendid- sounding name of the snooty butler who serves Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham? a) Cicero Fox b) Lane John Hughton c) Septimus Spratt