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Quiz about Smarter Than Your Average Bear

Smarter Than Your Average Bear Quiz

A short quiz about the more famous members of the Ursidae family!

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

Author
dalmatianluver

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,643

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
568

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. This bear is the mentor of Mowgli and was created by author Rudyard Kipling. What is his name? Hint

Shere-Khan

Bagheera

Baloo

Kaa

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Question 2 of 10

2. Paddington Bear, a polite bear who enjoys marmalade sandwiches, originated from the darkest depths of which country? Hint

Canada

Thailand

Peru

England

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Question 3 of 10

3. Rupert Bear is known for his adventures with his best friend, Bill. Bill was not a bear himself, but what black and white animal? Hint

Skunk

Penguin

Zebra

Badger

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Question 4 of 10

4. The honey-loving bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, is also referred to in A.A. Milne's writing by what name? Hint

James Bear

Winston Bear

Edward Bear

Alfred Bear

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Question 5 of 10

5. When Goldilocks stumbles across the house belonging to three bears, what breakfast food does she find they have been eating? Hint

Eggs

Toast

Porridge

Honey

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Question 6 of 10

6. Another famous bear is the puppet Sooty. Who is Sooty's canine friend? Hint

Snuffles

Soo

Sweep

Sylvester

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Question 7 of 10

7. Smokey Bear is a mascot in the USA for the United States Forest Service. His job is to educate people about what danger in forests? Hint

Fires

Falling trees

Wild bears

Camping

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Question 8 of 10

8. Shardik is a bear pursued by a hunter; Kelderek. Which British author, more famously known for their fantasy rabbit novel, penned Shardik? Hint

Richard Adams

Beatrix Potter

Dick King-Smith

Terry Pratchett

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Question 9 of 10

9. Brother Bear is a story about Kenai, who is transformed into a bear. Which actor, formerly known as Leaf, voiced the character of Kenai? Hint

Michael Keaton

Robert Downey Jr.

Joaquin Phoenix

Crispin Glover

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Question 10 of 10

10. Teddy bear crisps are a fun addition to any British child's party. What are these snacks commonly known as? Hint

Pooh-bears

Pom-bears

Po-bears

Pork-bears

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This bear is the mentor of Mowgli and was created by author Rudyard Kipling. What is his name?

Answer: Baloo

These characters are all from "The Jungle Book". Bagheera is a black panther; Kaa is a python and Shere-Khan is a tiger.

2. Paddington Bear, a polite bear who enjoys marmalade sandwiches, originated from the darkest depths of which country?

Answer: Peru

Paddington Bear was discovered by the Brown family at Paddington Station in London. You can find a statue of the bear at the station!

3. Rupert Bear is known for his adventures with his best friend, Bill. Bill was not a bear himself, but what black and white animal?

Answer: Badger

Rupert bear is usually seen wearing a red jumper, with yellow trousers and a yellow scarf. The original comic was first published in 1920.

4. The honey-loving bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, is also referred to in A.A. Milne's writing by what name?

Answer: Edward Bear

Winnie-the-Pooh is also featured in A.A. Milne's poetry books, "Now We Are Six" and "When We Were Very Young". Disney's version of Winnie-the-Pooh was originally voiced by Sterling Holloway.

5. When Goldilocks stumbles across the house belonging to three bears, what breakfast food does she find they have been eating?

Answer: Porridge

The first bowl of porridge Goldilocks tries is too hot; the second is too cold; the final bowl is just right! Goldilocks was created by English poet Robert Southey.

6. Another famous bear is the puppet Sooty. Who is Sooty's canine friend?

Answer: Sweep

Sooty first appeared in "The Sooty Show" which first broadcast in 1952. Sooty also has a panda friend, Sue.

7. Smokey Bear is a mascot in the USA for the United States Forest Service. His job is to educate people about what danger in forests?

Answer: Fires

Smokey Bear was named after a real orphaned bear. Smokey is featured in an episode of "The Simpsons", where he confuses Bart Simpson!

8. Shardik is a bear pursued by a hunter; Kelderek. Which British author, more famously known for their fantasy rabbit novel, penned Shardik?

Answer: Richard Adams

Richard Adams is well-known for his book, "Watership Down", about rabbits. It was only after "Shardik" was published that he became a full-time author.

9. Brother Bear is a story about Kenai, who is transformed into a bear. Which actor, formerly known as Leaf, voiced the character of Kenai?

Answer: Joaquin Phoenix

Brother Bear is the forty-fourth Disney Classic. It was nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in the 76th Academy Awards.

10. Teddy bear crisps are a fun addition to any British child's party. What are these snacks commonly known as?

Answer: Pom-bears

The Teddy bear, on which Pom-bears are based, was named after President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt. They are both wheat and gluten free.

Source: Author dalmatianluver

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