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Quiz about Who am I Chalet School Characters
Quiz about Who am I Chalet School Characters

Who am I? Chalet School Characters Quiz


A number of clues will be given about various characters who appear in the "Chalet School" series by Elinor M Brent-Dyer. Characters may appear from any of the books in the series, and could include mistresses as well as pupils.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tan72. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Tan72
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
271,989
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
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745
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Question 1 of 15
1. I appear in most of the books in the series. My sister is the owner of the school, and I am proud to describe myself as the very first pupil. I declare that I will never grow up. I became an author. Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. I am described as one of the most difficult girls to have attended the school. I joined the school in the book 'The United Chalet School' with my bosom buddy. I was in trouble many times, but my final act was the one that caused me to be expelled. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. I feature regularly in the later books. I first make my appearance as a baby, and am the eldest in my family. I am described as responsible. I am very good at languages, and ended up becoming the Head Girl of the School. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. I had a very rocky start to my school career. I ended up running away from the school during my first half-term. I liked tennis. My hair was permed. My future career was as a secretary. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. My story is a very sad one. My parents died when I was a baby and I was raised by my aunt. She saved hard to allow me to attend the school. I originally planned to be a teacher, but my friend taught me the cello and I became a well-known musician. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. I was described as the naughtiest girl the school had ever known. My father sent me to the school after a dangerous prank. My family lived next door to a former mistress of the school. I had a famous argument with Miss Dene. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. I featured in the books at the end of the series. I was described as very naughty. Once, I nearly fell down a cliff trying to steal a bird's nest. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Not a great deal is known about me. I joined the school in the early days after my husband died, where I became a teacher. My nationality is Austrian. Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. My aunt was very 'muddle-headed'. She thought she was sending me to a school that one of her friends taught at. When I arrived at the Chalet School, I was initially mistaken for another pupil. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. I joined the school in the early days. I feature briefly in many of the books. The school would not function without me. I have a peppery temper. Minette is my pet. Who am I? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. I was an art teacher who frightened many pupils. I banned Joey from my classes after she annoyed me once too often. My softer side was discovered after Polly Heriot had an accident with one of my books. Who am I? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. I am a character who appeared in one of the earliest books. Joey was my best friend. I was left behind in the escape from Austria. I was smuggled through Europe during the early days of the Second World War and I was reunited with Joey at the end of 'The Chalet School in Exile'. Who am I? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. My mother was a very well known person. She attended the school in the early years. My grandfather was King of a European country. My father died during the war. Who am I? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. I am one of the many Irish students who studied at the school. I was unofficially adopted by some of the other students. I lived in Australia for several years before coming back to become the history mistress of the school. I married a doctor. Who am I? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. I was a mistress at the school. My eyes have famously never needed glasses. I can be very frightening if you are a naughty student. I taught English. Who am I? Hint





Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I appear in most of the books in the series. My sister is the owner of the school, and I am proud to describe myself as the very first pupil. I declare that I will never grow up. I became an author. Who am I?

Answer: Joey Bettany

As well as being the first pupil, she also taught at the school for one term. She remains a central character throughout the series.
2. I am described as one of the most difficult girls to have attended the school. I joined the school in the book 'The United Chalet School' with my bosom buddy. I was in trouble many times, but my final act was the one that caused me to be expelled. Who am I?

Answer: Betty Wynne-Davies

Betty Wynne-Davies was the second pupil to be expelled from the school. She leaked details about a secret map to a German spy.
3. I feature regularly in the later books. I first make my appearance as a baby, and am the eldest in my family. I am described as responsible. I am very good at languages, and ended up becoming the Head Girl of the School. Who am I?

Answer: Len Maynard

Len was the eldest child of Joey Maynard and one of triplets.
4. I had a very rocky start to my school career. I ended up running away from the school during my first half-term. I liked tennis. My hair was permed. My future career was as a secretary. Who am I?

Answer: Joan Baker

Joan was spotted by her friend Rosamund Lilley after she ran away from Mary-Lou's home.
5. My story is a very sad one. My parents died when I was a baby and I was raised by my aunt. She saved hard to allow me to attend the school. I originally planned to be a teacher, but my friend taught me the cello and I became a well-known musician. Who am I?

Answer: Jacynth Hardy

Jacynth's aunt dies shortly after she starts school. She is unofficially adopted by her friend Gay Lambert and makes her home with Gay's family.
6. I was described as the naughtiest girl the school had ever known. My father sent me to the school after a dangerous prank. My family lived next door to a former mistress of the school. I had a famous argument with Miss Dene. Who am I?

Answer: Emerence Hope

Emerence is the only child of two rich parents and she is very spoilt. She is the only girl to attend the school from Australia.
7. I featured in the books at the end of the series. I was described as very naughty. Once, I nearly fell down a cliff trying to steal a bird's nest. Who am I?

Answer: Mike Maynard

Mike was predicted to become a sailor, after his family went to Canada by boat.
8. Not a great deal is known about me. I joined the school in the early days after my husband died, where I became a teacher. My nationality is Austrian. Who am I?

Answer: Frau Mieders

Frau Mieders cared for her younger sister and her mother.
9. My aunt was very 'muddle-headed'. She thought she was sending me to a school that one of her friends taught at. When I arrived at the Chalet School, I was initially mistaken for another pupil. Who am I?

Answer: Katherine Gordon

Katherine was predicted to go on to play at Wimbledon.
10. I joined the school in the early days. I feature briefly in many of the books. The school would not function without me. I have a peppery temper. Minette is my pet. Who am I?

Answer: Karen

Karen is the school cook and responsible for supervising the domestic staff.
11. I was an art teacher who frightened many pupils. I banned Joey from my classes after she annoyed me once too often. My softer side was discovered after Polly Heriot had an accident with one of my books. Who am I?

Answer: Herr Laubach

His wife was befriended by Joey who made her jigsaw puzzles. The school later built him a chalet to live in after he retired.
12. I am a character who appeared in one of the earliest books. Joey was my best friend. I was left behind in the escape from Austria. I was smuggled through Europe during the early days of the Second World War and I was reunited with Joey at the end of 'The Chalet School in Exile'. Who am I?

Answer: Rufus

Rufus was rescued from drowning by Joey when he was only a puppy.
13. My mother was a very well known person. She attended the school in the early years. My grandfather was King of a European country. My father died during the war. Who am I?

Answer: Jose Helston

Jose is the daughter of Elisaveta, the title character in 'Princess of the Chalet School'.
14. I am one of the many Irish students who studied at the school. I was unofficially adopted by some of the other students. I lived in Australia for several years before coming back to become the history mistress of the school. I married a doctor. Who am I?

Answer: Biddy O'Ryan

Biddy never seemed to lose her Irish accent, and was described as having masses of hair.
15. I was a mistress at the school. My eyes have famously never needed glasses. I can be very frightening if you are a naughty student. I taught English. Who am I?

Answer: Miss Hilda Annersley

Miss Annersley became the Headmistress very early in the series. She also taught scripture.
Source: Author Tan72

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