Downton Abbey Quiz Questions

Downton Abbey is a British TV series set in the early 20th Century. If you’re a fan of the Crawley family, then you’ll enjoy testing your knowledge with these Downton Abbey quiz questions.

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Downton Abbey Quiz Round 1

Who wrote the TV series Downton Abbey?

Julian Fellowes wrote Downton Abbey


What is Lord Grantham’s first name?

Lord Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham


How many husbands did Lady Mary have?

Lady Mary first married Matthew Crawley who died in a car accident, and then Henry Talbot


Which actress played the part of the Dowager Countess of Grantham?

Dame Maggie Smith played Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess


What job does John Bates have in the Crawley household?

John Bates is Lord Grantham’s valet


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Downton Abbey Quiz Round 2

What year was Series One of Downton Abbey shown on UK TV?

The first series of Downton Abbey was shown in 2010


Which actress played Lady Edith Crawley?

Laura Carmichael played Lady Edith Crawley


What’s the name of Robert’s sister?

Lady Rosamund Painswick is Robert’s sister


Who did Mr Carson eventually marry in the series?

Mr Carson married Elsie Hughes


The very first episode of Downton Abbey is set the day after a famous ship sank, which one was it?

The Titanic


Downton Abbey Quiz Round 3

Which Downton Abbey character was described by Mrs Huges as “the sweetest spirit under this roof”?

Lady Sybil


What’s the name of the castle where Downton Abbey was filmed?

Downton Abbey was filmed at Highclere Castle


The actor Hugh Bonneville played which character in Downton Abbey?

Hugh Bonneville played Robert Crawley


Name the cook in Downton Abbey?

Mrs Patmore was the cook


What nationality was The Countess of Grantham?

The Countess of Grantham was American


Downton Abbey Quiz Round 4

What breed of dog was Isis?

Isis was a Golden Labrador


When Mr Mosley wasn’t working in the house, what was his other job in the village?

Mr Mosley was a teacher


What did Lady Mary and Matthew Crawley call their son?

Their son was called George


What was Lady Edith’s profession?

Lady Edith was a journalist


What was Thomas Barrow’s first job for the Crawley family?

He was a Junior footman


Downton Abbey Quiz Round 5

Who is the eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham?

Mary is the eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham


Which actress plays Anna Smith?

Joanne Froggatt plays Anna Smith


What is Mr Carson’s first name?

Mr Charles Carson


Who assisted Mrs Patmore in the kitchen?

Daisy helped Mrs Patmore as assistant cook


What nickname does Thomas Barrow give to Mr Bates?

Thomas Barrow calls Mr Bates “Long John Silver”


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