2001-2003

The Office: Characters & Catchphrases

Do you really know the staff of Wernham Hogg? A tricky round on Brent, Gareth, Finchy and the rest.

Hard 13 questions

About this quiz

A demanding The Office quiz that goes deep on the people of Wernham Hogg. It asks about Gareth's military pride and his cherished job titles, the quietest man in the building, Tim's love life beyond reception, the Brent band and his Christmas single, and exactly how Lee popped the question to Dawn. Casual viewers may struggle; fans who know Brent's self-image line by line will not.

13 multiple-choice questions, rated hard. Answer them all and you get your score, with every correct answer revealed at the end. Hosting a quiz night? The printable The Office: Characters & Catchphrases quiz has a question sheet for players and a separate answer sheet for the quizmaster.

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  1. As well as 'Team Leader', what job title does Gareth insist he holds?
  2. Which volunteer reserve force was Gareth a proud member of?
  3. Who plays Lee, the warehouse worker engaged to Dawn?
  4. By what nickname is the boorish sales rep Chris Finch usually known?
  5. What is the name of Tim's new love interest, introduced in series 2?
  6. In which department does the deadpan Keith Bishop work?
  7. What is the name of David Brent's band?
  8. Which soul classic does Brent perform in the Christmas special?
  9. After Brent is sacked, who takes over running the Slough branch?
  10. Brent says he is 'a friend first, a boss second'. What does he claim to be, third?
  11. How does Lee first propose to Dawn?
  12. Brent fancies himself gifted at music, comedy and which other field?
  13. Which actress plays receptionist Dawn Tinsley?

The Office (BBC Two, then BBC One, 2001-2003), created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Setting: Slough, Berkshire.

The Office cast, characters and facts