downton abbey trivia quiz

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How many ways can one dork out to Downton Abbey? Season 3 is just about to premiere in the States, so we are learning that there are many, many ways indeed.

There's the Downton Abbey cocktail series at The Kitchn (the Bittersweet Mr. Bates came out this morning).

The Downton Abbey Cooks blog.

And the Agent Gates graphic novel.

There are old favorites like Downton Abbey portrayed by dogs, the Fresh Prince of Downton Abbey, Downton Sixbey and Uptown Downstairs Abbey.

There's a list of Downton Abbey goofs.

And then there are quizzes, quizzes galore. Google "Downton Abbey quiz" and see how many of the 1.5 million results you get through.

But yes, I made one, too. The show just calls out for a trivia quiz, what with all the richness of detail in the costumes, setting and storyline. I was scribbling down interesting facts as we watched it through once, then started to formalize it for team trivia when it was rerun. As it turned out, we didn't end up playing this one at New Year's so I offer it here for a few series-besotted friends, and perhaps for you, as well.

Downton Abbey Trivia Quiz

1. What is the name of the real castle where Downton Abbey is filmed?

2. Who is the first character Julian Fellowes wrote, after reading a history set in the 1880s and 90s?

3. In which month and year does Season 1 begin?

4. Who is the first character we see in the first episode of the series?

5. What is the name of the pub in town where Carson meets the other Charlie?

6. Who invented the swivel chair?

7. Which Downton Abbey actor shares the same name as a former US President?

8. Where does the first scene of Season 2 take place?

9. What is the name, and breed, of Robert's beloved dog?

10. Complete the Lady Violet quotes.

What is a ___________?

I couldn't have electricity in the house. I wouldn't sleep a wink. All those ___________.

Your quarrel is with my daughter, Rosamund, and not with me. So ___________.

"I'll take that as a compliment."

"Oh, ___________."

Don't be defeatist, dear. It's very ___________.

Printable here. Answers here.