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Chaletian Trivia Quiz

This quiz is not aimed at any particular book, but the "Chalet School" series as a whole. Some questions might be quite tough, but some will be easy! Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by emmavr2002. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
emmavr2002

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
195,119

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
503

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. An easy one to start with. What is Joey's middle name? Hint

Margaret

Mary

Maud

Megan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Elinor Brent-Dyer based the Chalet School books around a specific location in Tyrol. In the books the lake is called Tiernsee. What is its name in reality? Hint

Zell am see

Breisau

St. Scholastika

Achensee

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the fourth head girl of the Chalet School? Hint

Bette Ricini

Juliet Carrick

Mary Burnett

Grizel Cochrane

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 'Shocks For The Chalet School', who is the new girl who features predominantly throughout the story? Hint

Margot Maynard

Joan Baker

Mary-Lou Trelawney

Emerence Hope

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which book tells of the flight of several pupils, two doctors and a mistress across the Alps into Switzerland? Hint

The Chalet School In Exile

Highland Twins at the Chalet School

The Chalet School at War

Princess of The Chalet School

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jo and Jack have three singleton boys. What are their names? Hint

Jack, Charles and James

Mike, Charles and Stephen

Stephen, Mike and Luke

Mike, Felix and Philip

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Question 7 of 10

7. What relationship was Daisy Venables to Jo? Hint

None

Niece

Cousin

Step-daughter

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the terrifying music teacher in the earlier books? Hint

Herr Laubach

Mr Denny

Herr Marani

Herr Anserl

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Question 9 of 10

9. What did Emerence Hope buy for Margot Maynard when she left the school? Hint

A picture frame

A chocolate bar

A clock

A music box

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Chalet School week was split into days where only a specific language may be spoken. Which day was the only time when pupils were permitted to speak in their own language? Hint

Sunday

Wednesday

Saturday

Thursday

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. An easy one to start with. What is Joey's middle name?

Answer: Mary

This is in several of the books, usually used when she is in trouble.

2. Elinor Brent-Dyer based the Chalet School books around a specific location in Tyrol. In the books the lake is called Tiernsee. What is its name in reality?

Answer: Achensee

The lake is about half an hour from Innsbruck and well worth a visit. You can go to Buchau and St. Scholastika, and whilst the village is not named Breisau, it is possible to visit the Post Hotel or take the steamer across the lake.

3. Who was the fourth head girl of the Chalet School?

Answer: Grizel Cochrane

This is in 'The Head Girl of The Chalet School'. The book also contains the abduction of Robin and Cornelia.

4. In 'Shocks For The Chalet School', who is the new girl who features predominantly throughout the story?

Answer: Emerence Hope

Emerence is sent to the school following a series of 'incidents' climaxing in burning her father's summer house to the ground.

5. Which book tells of the flight of several pupils, two doctors and a mistress across the Alps into Switzerland?

Answer: The Chalet School In Exile

Several pupils, accompanied by Joey, Miss Wilson, Jack Maynard and Dr. Mensch flee Austria and the Nazis. This is the book that sees the school relocate to Guernsey, Jo and Jack marry and the triplets are born...what a busy book!

6. Jo and Jack have three singleton boys. What are their names?

Answer: Mike, Charles and Stephen

Felix was Felicity's twin brother, the others are made up.

7. What relationship was Daisy Venables to Jo?

Answer: None

Daisy was actually Jem Russell's niece. However, she does call Jo 'Aunt' in several books, but so do lots of other pupils of the school. She also lived with Jo for a short time during 'The Chalet School in Exile'.

8. What is the name of the terrifying music teacher in the earlier books?

Answer: Herr Anserl

Herr Laubach taught art, but, like Herr Anserl, had a terrible temper. Herr Marani is the father of Gisela and Maria, whilst Mr Denny was the placid singing teacher, also known as Plato.

9. What did Emerence Hope buy for Margot Maynard when she left the school?

Answer: A clock

And very ornate it was too. Jack was very angry that she had bought such a thing.

10. The Chalet School week was split into days where only a specific language may be spoken. Which day was the only time when pupils were permitted to speak in their own language?

Answer: Sunday

Saturday was an English day, and the others were split between French and German causing endless problems for new girls and endless fines for forgetful ones.

Source: Author emmavr2002

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