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Billy Bunter Trivia Quiz

Created by Frank Richards, Billy Bunter is truly a larger than life schoolboy. He featured in comics, books, television and even a stage show throughout the twentieth century. See how much you know about this much treasured British anti-hero.

A multiple-choice quiz by jimpimslim1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jimpimslim1

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
327,590

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
18 / 25

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246

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Question 1 of 25

1. Billy Bunter first appeared to the public in 1908 in which comic? Hint

The Beano

The Magnet

The Bunty

The Dandy

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Question 2 of 25

2. Frank Richards, who wrote most of the Bunter stories, published an array of other works using a variety of pen names. Which of the following was one of them? Hint

Frank Drake

Frank Haffey

Frank Whittle

Frank Spencer

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Question 3 of 25

3. Which school did Billy Bunter attend? Hint

Grimsdale

Bendover

Greyfriars

Sparshott

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Question 4 of 25

4. Who was the Headmaster during Bunter's time at the school? Hint

Horace Henry Samuel Quelch

William Gosling

Lawrence Lascelles

Herbert H Locke

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Question 5 of 25

5. Why did Jessie Mimble play such a vital role in young Billy's school days? Hint

She was the matron

She was his girlfriend

She was his house mother

She ran the School Tuck-shop

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Question 6 of 25

6. What are Bunter's school colours? Hint

Blue and white

Black and gold

Green and yellow

Black and red

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Question 7 of 25

7. What is Billy Bunter's middle name? Hint

John

George

Stanley

Arthur

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which form was Bunter in? Hint

Shell

Upper Fourth Form

Remove (Lower Fourth Form)

Third Form

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Question 9 of 25

9. Were both Tom Brown and John Bull in the same form as Billy Bunter? Hint

Only John Bull

No, neither of them were

Yes, both of them were

Only Tom Brown

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Question 10 of 25

10. When did Billy Bunter first appear on British television? Hint

1952

1965

1959

1973

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Question 11 of 25

11. Who played Bunter on the long running BBC children's program? Hint

Charles Hamilton

Martin Clifford

Owen Conquest

Gerald Campion

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Question 12 of 25

12. Who was the class bully? Hint

Henri Charpentier

Fred Trotter

Otto Gans

George Bulstrode

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Question 13 of 25

13. Which of the following was not amongst Bunter's famous sayings? Hint

Oh lor

Oh, crikey

I say you fellows

Blistering Barnacles

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Question 14 of 25

14. What was the name of Billy's identical cousin who took his place at school for a spell? Hint

Freddy

Tommy

Neddy

Wally

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Question 15 of 25

15. A group of boys in Bunter's class were known as 'The Famous Five'; which of the following was not a member? Hint

Mark Linley

Frank Nugent

Harry Wharton

Hurree Jamset Ram Singh

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Question 16 of 25

16. Along with Tom Dutton, which pupil has the dubious honour of sharing a study with Bunter? Hint

Wun Lung

Harold Skinner

Sidney Snoop

Peter Todd

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Question 17 of 25

17. Which school did Billy's sister Bessie attend? Hint

Crest Fallen

Mountain Hall

Cliff House

Hilltops

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Question 18 of 25

18. What was Bunter's nickname? Hint

The Fat Owl

The Hungry Vulture

The Greedy Gannet

The Dying Duck

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Question 19 of 25

19. Not having a natural aptitude for sporting or academic activities, which talent does Bunter frequently demonstrate? Hint

Juggling

Diplomacy

Knot tying

Ventriloquism

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Question 20 of 25

20. 'Yarooh'' is one of Billy's most frequently used expressions; on which occasions does he usually utilize it? Hint

When experiencing pain

Whilst dreaming about food

When he hears the dinner gong

When the bell rings for the end of school

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Question 21 of 25

21. What first name does Billy's younger brother share with his father? Hint

Daniel

Samuel

Manual

Spaniel

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Question 22 of 25

22. How much were the fees to send a boy to Bunter's school, per annum? Hint

�80

�320

�200

�1000

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Question 23 of 25

23. A recurring theme throughout Bunter's school days centres around him regularly awaiting for what item to be delivered to him via the post? Hint

A new school uniform

An expulsion order

A postal order

An exercise bike

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Question 24 of 25

24. Although Billy Bunter was perpetually aged about 15, what age was the actor Gerald Campion when he last portrayed him on the BBC television show? Hint

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Question 25 of 25

25. Michael Crawford played which member of the famous five in the BBC adaptation? Hint

Harry Wharton

Frank Nugent

Johnny Bull

Bob Cherry

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Billy Bunter first appeared to the public in 1908 in which comic?

Answer: The Magnet

"The Magnet" first appeared in 1908 and ran for 32 years. In 1940, due to a paper shortage caused by World War II, the publication came to a premature end.

2. Frank Richards, who wrote most of the Bunter stories, published an array of other works using a variety of pen names. Which of the following was one of them?

Answer: Frank Drake

Frank Richards was a pen name for Charles Hamilton who wrote under a multitude of other names. Talbot Wynyard, Harry Clifton, Martin Clifford, Clifford Clive and Owen Conquest are just a few of the pseudonyms that have seen the author listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most prolific boys' fiction author of all time.

3. Which school did Billy Bunter attend?

Answer: Greyfriars

Greyfriars is a boarding school set in the imaginary village of Friardale. The other three are schools written about by Charles Hamilton.

4. Who was the Headmaster during Bunter's time at the school?

Answer: Herbert H Locke

As well as being Headmaster, Herbert H Locke was the Sixth Form Master.

5. Why did Jessie Mimble play such a vital role in young Billy's school days?

Answer: She ran the School Tuck-shop

Billy often gets exasperated with Jessie Mimble, as she refuses to extend him credit in her tuck shop, much to Bunter's bewilderment.

6. What are Bunter's school colours?

Answer: Blue and white

Unfortunately Billy never managed to wear the colours with distinction, neither academically or on the sports field.

7. What is Billy Bunter's middle name?

Answer: George

A good solid sounding name, is William George Bunter.

8. Which form was Bunter in?

Answer: Remove (Lower Fourth Form)

Horace Henry Samuel Quelch was the form master of the Remove. Quelch very often found out what tricks Billy Bunter had been getting up to.

9. Were both Tom Brown and John Bull in the same form as Billy Bunter?

Answer: Yes, both of them were

Tom Brown is from New Zealand and John (Johnny Bull) is a stereotypical stubborn boy from Yorkshire England.

10. When did Billy Bunter first appear on British television?

Answer: 1952

Back in 1952 the programs were broadcast live twice a night at 5.25pm and again at 8pm. They were shown twice as they were so popular with both children and adults.

11. Who played Bunter on the long running BBC children's program?

Answer: Gerald Campion

RADA trained and educated at University College School, London, Gerald Campion appeared destined to play the part of Billy Bunter. In 1947 he played 'Fatty Mathews' in a play on television called 'Boys in Brown'. Five years later in 1952 he appeared as 'Fat Boy' in the motion picture adaptation of 'The Pickwick Papers'. You can see a kind of pattern emerging this early on in his career.

12. Who was the class bully?

Answer: George Bulstrode

After George Bulstrode's younger brother Herbert died from pneumonia, he became much less of a bully. He was always vying with Harry Wharton to establish who would be captain of the Remove.

13. Which of the following was not amongst Bunter's famous sayings?

Answer: Blistering Barnacles

"Blistering barnacles" is associated with Captain Haddock from "The Adventures of Tintin".

14. What was the name of Billy's identical cousin who took his place at school for a spell?

Answer: Wally

In 1919, Billy swapped places with his identical cousin Wally Bunter who assumed his identity at Greyfiars for a while. Not surprisingly, Wally proved to be far more popular with all at the school.

15. A group of boys in Bunter's class were known as 'The Famous Five'; which of the following was not a member?

Answer: Mark Linley

Johnny Bull and Bob Cherry are the other two members of the gang. Mark Linley
comes from a working class background; he is a good student who excels both on the sporting field and in the classroom.

16. Along with Tom Dutton, which pupil has the dubious honour of sharing a study with Bunter?

Answer: Peter Todd

Peter is very different to Billy, both in stature and outlook on life. He is tall and slim and spends much of his time, and considerable effort, in trying to make Bunter change his slovenly ways.

17. Which school did Billy's sister Bessie attend?

Answer: Cliff House

Cliff House was first mentioned in 'The Magnet' in 1909. Girl readers of the comic felt there should be an equivalent publication for them, so in 1919 'School Friend', later to be renamed 'The Schoolgirl', was launched. Bessie Bunter and her chums at Cliff House proved to be as popular as her notorious brother had become.

18. What was Bunter's nickname?

Answer: The Fat Owl

This politically incorrect sobriquet resulted from his legendary insatiable appetite, coupled with his round face and large spectacles.

19. Not having a natural aptitude for sporting or academic activities, which talent does Bunter frequently demonstrate?

Answer: Ventriloquism

Bunter uses his ventriloquism to impersonate animals, masters and fellow pupils alike, leading to all sorts of calamities.

20. 'Yarooh'' is one of Billy's most frequently used expressions; on which occasions does he usually utilize it?

Answer: When experiencing pain

Frank Richards uses a clever technique whereby he can convey to the reader the amount of pain being felt by Bunter, simply by the number of os he inserts into the word Yarooh!

21. What first name does Billy's younger brother share with his father?

Answer: Samuel

Bunter's brother Sammy is in the second form. His father Samuel is a struggling stock-broker.

22. How much were the fees to send a boy to Bunter's school, per annum?

Answer: �80

A tidy sum back in 1908; thankfully some boys were allowed to attend through gaining a scholarship. Billy's father was habitually complaining about the amount it cost to educate his sons at Greyfiars.

23. A recurring theme throughout Bunter's school days centres around him regularly awaiting for what item to be delivered to him via the post?

Answer: A postal order

Billy seems always awaiting the arrival of a postal order. He uses the promise of its imminent appearance to try to borrow money, or get credit from food shops.

24. Although Billy Bunter was perpetually aged about 15, what age was the actor Gerald Campion when he last portrayed him on the BBC television show?

Answer: 40

Gerald Campion was born on 23 April 1921 in London; he last appeared as Billy Bunter on television in 1961.

25. Michael Crawford played which member of the famous five in the BBC adaptation?

Answer: Frank Nugent

Michael Crawford played Frank Nugent in series 5, which was broadcast in 1959.

Source: Author jimpimslim1

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