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Girl's Series Books Trivia Quiz

A quiz about girl's series of the 20th century. Some of which are considerably more obscure than others.

A multiple-choice quiz by senegalgirl. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
senegalgirl

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,875

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
550

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which series of books will you find the character of Joy Shirley? Hint

Anne books

Abbey books

Chalet School books

Lucy books

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is NOT a location for Elinor Brent-Dyer's "Chalet School" books? Hint

Italy

Austria

Switzerland

Guernsey

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the "Jill" books by Ruby Ferguson? Hint

Jill Has Two Ponies

Jill's Gymkhana

Jill and the Perfect Pony

Jill's New Pony

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the "Drina" books by Jean Estoril what is Drina's real name? Hint

Andrea Adamo

Andy Adamo

Adrianna Adamo

Andrina Adamo

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which two authors wrote the "Cherry Ames" books? Hint

Doreen Swineburn and Helen Wells

Helen Tatham and Julie Wells

Helen Wells and Julie Tatham

Julia Moore and Sue Barton

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who wrote "The Concerns of Cecily"? Hint

Elsie Oxenham

Olive Dougan

Janet Grey

Elinor Brent-Dyer

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Question 7 of 10

7. Dorita Fairlie Bruce wrote the "Dimsie" books. What is Dimsie's last name? Hint

Matthews

Maitland

Mathers

Conway

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Question 8 of 10

8. What are the names of Joey Bettany's triplet daughters int the "Chalet School" books? Hint

Frieda, Marie and Simone

Gay, Jacynth and Gillian

Daisy, Beth and Gwensi

Len, Con and Margot

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of Anne Shirley's best friend in the "Anne" books by L. M. Montgomery? Hint

Joan Shirley

Jane Andrews

Diana Barry

Ruby Gillis

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Question 10 of 10

10. Eunice Young Smith wrote a series of books about a girl called what? Hint

Elizabeth

Jennifer

Harriet

Lucy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which series of books will you find the character of Joy Shirley?

Answer: Abbey books

Joy Shirley is one of the two original "Abbey girls"

2. Which of the following is NOT a location for Elinor Brent-Dyer's "Chalet School" books?

Answer: Italy

Although there were quite a few Italian girls in the series, the school never moved there.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the "Jill" books by Ruby Ferguson?

Answer: Jill's New Pony

There are nine "Jill" books.

4. In the "Drina" books by Jean Estoril what is Drina's real name?

Answer: Andrina Adamo

Jean Estoril is really Mabel Esther Allan.

5. Which two authors wrote the "Cherry Ames" books?

Answer: Helen Wells and Julie Tatham

"Cherry Ames" was translated into at least ten languages.

6. Who wrote "The Concerns of Cecily"?

Answer: Janet Grey

The other three books in the series are "The Advent of Anne", "The Sixth Form Pantomime" and "Lucille, House Captain".

7. Dorita Fairlie Bruce wrote the "Dimsie" books. What is Dimsie's last name?

Answer: Maitland

"The Senior Prefect", which is the first book featuring Dimsie, was later retitled "Dimsie Goes to School".

8. What are the names of Joey Bettany's triplet daughters int the "Chalet School" books?

Answer: Len, Con and Margot

Len, Con and Margot are supposed to reflect the three sides of Joey's personality.

9. What is the name of Anne Shirley's best friend in the "Anne" books by L. M. Montgomery?

Answer: Diana Barry

Joan Shirley is Joy Shirley cousin and no relation to Anne.

10. Eunice Young Smith wrote a series of books about a girl called what?

Answer: Jennifer

As far as I am aware there are five "Jennifer" books.

Source: Author senegalgirl

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