FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Quiz about The Chalet School and the Island

The Chalet School and the Island Quiz

This quiz is all about the book "The Chalet School and the Island", book 25 in Elinor M. Brent-Dyers' long-running "Chalet school" series.

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

Author
DigitalAngel

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
168,265

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
626

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which island is the Chalet School moved to in this book? Hint

Brandon Mawr

Vendell Island

St Helena's

St Briavel's

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the new girl introduced in this book who is a bit of a troublemaker? Hint

Annis Lovell

Rosemund Lilley

Mary-Lou Trelawny

Barbara Chester

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of Dickie Christie's young step-sister?

Answer: (One word, think fruit)

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. What is Annis Lovell's middle name? Hint

Mary

Jane

Anne

Margaret

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Phil Craven poses an "Impertinent Question" that starts a big row in the common room. True or False?

True

False

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. How many boats does Joey Maynard provide to the School?

Answer: (Between 1 and 10)

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the Christies' dinghy? Hint

Silver Angel

Silver Wings

Silver Eagle

Silver Star

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Who won the tub race held during the School regatta? Hint

Janet Scott and Ursula Nicholls

Julie Lucy and Margaret Benn

Leslie Pitt and Molly McNab

Peggy Bettany and Daphne Russell

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Who is the first person Annis sees when she wakes up after her ordeal at sea? Hint

Mary-Lou

Kester Bellever

Cherry

Joey

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Where does Joey Maynard run into Annis Lovell's mean aunt? Hint

Devon

Cornwall

Yorkshire

Cardiff

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which island is the Chalet School moved to in this book?

Answer: St Briavel's

St Briavel's becomes the new location of the school after it is forced to move from Plas Howell as a result of a drain problem. Brandon Mawr and Vendell Island are mentioned in the book, Vendell Island being the place where the naturalist Kester Bellever lives.

2. Who is the new girl introduced in this book who is a bit of a troublemaker?

Answer: Annis Lovell

Annis Lovell is sent to the Chalet School in this book by her aunt, who became her guardian after it was feared that her father was killed. Mary-Lou had already been at the Chalet School for some time, while Rosemund Lilley and Barbara Chester appear in "A Problem for the Chalet School" and "The Chalet School and Barbara" respectively.

3. What is the name of Dickie Christie's young step-sister?

Answer: Cherry

Dickie's step-sister is Cherry, who had been struck with infantile paralysis and who has relied on leg braces. At first, Cherry wants nothing to do with the Chalet School but she soon warms up to it as the book progresses.

4. What is Annis Lovell's middle name?

Answer: Jane

Annis' middle name is Jane. This is made clear when she vows that she will get out of the mess she's in or else her name is not "Annis Jane Lovell".

5. Phil Craven poses an "Impertinent Question" that starts a big row in the common room. True or False?

Answer: True

When Phil Craven asks "Who cheats at sums?", directing her question somewhat maliciously at Ruth, she starts up an argument which culminates in a "free-for-all" in the common room.

6. How many boats does Joey Maynard provide to the School?

Answer: 5

Joey Maynard provides 5 boats to the school, one for each House (St Therese, St Clare's, St Agnes', St Scholastika and St Hilda).

7. What is the name of the Christies' dinghy?

Answer: Silver Wings

The Christies' dinghy is called Silver Wings.

8. Who won the tub race held during the School regatta?

Answer: Leslie Pitt and Molly McNab

All of the above pairs compete, though it is Leslie and Molly who win the race.

9. Who is the first person Annis sees when she wakes up after her ordeal at sea?

Answer: Cherry

Annis wakes up to see Cherry, but she is in Kester Bellevers house on Vendell Island.

10. Where does Joey Maynard run into Annis Lovell's mean aunt?

Answer: Cornwall

Joey Maynard runs into Annis' aunt while vacationing in Cornwall during the summer break. She is seen telling the story to the Christies and her family at the end of the book.

Source: Author DigitalAngel

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Elanor before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.