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10 Questions about Mary Jane Staples | Literature

10 questions about the books by Mary Jane Staples that are all about the Adams family of Walworth.

A multiple-choice quiz by princessjaney. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
princessjaney

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
190,642

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
166

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Question 1 of 10

1. What do Maisie Finch's sons and daughter refer to her as? Hint

Japanese Lady

Oriental Lady

Cantonese Lady

Chinese Lady

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Maisie's first husband? Hint

Daniel Adams

Edwin Finch

Robert Adams

Ben Ford

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the street where Maisie raised the children? Hint

Wansey Street

Herne Hill

Caulfield Place

Denmark Hill

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Robert Adams' nickname? Hint

Robbie

Bobby

Rob

Boots

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the girl next door who becomes Boots' first wife? Hint

Emily

Lizzy

Polly

Susie

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where does Ned first meet Lizzy? Hint

In the park

In the newsagents

In hospital

At a dancehall

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was Edwin Finch born? Hint

Wales

Ireland

Scotland

Germany

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Vi's surname? Hint

Adams

Moore

Jenkins

Coles

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which year was Sammy Adams born? Hint

1905

1903

1902

1904

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the maiden name of Sammy's one and only girlfriend (before Susie of course)? Hint

Goodman

Moses

Greenberg

Morgan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do Maisie Finch's sons and daughter refer to her as?

Answer: Chinese Lady

This is because her eyes are almond shaped and back in their poverty stricken days, she used to take in washing.

2. What was the name of Maisie's first husband?

Answer: Daniel Adams

He died in combat when the children were young, and is never met in any of the books.

3. What is the name of the street where Maisie raised the children?

Answer: Caulfield Place

They lived there until Maisie contracted consumption, and Boots and Emily moved to a house, and Maisie joined them when she was better.

4. What is Robert Adams' nickname?

Answer: Boots

Everyone has referred to Robert as Boots since he was a baby, after a comment made by his Aunt Victoria about his blue booties.

5. What is the name of the girl next door who becomes Boots' first wife?

Answer: Emily

Emily Castle is Lizzy's best friend.

6. Where does Ned first meet Lizzy?

Answer: In hospital

Lizzy is visiting Boots in hospital where Ned is visiting his dad, and Ned falls for Lizzy almost immediately.

7. Where was Edwin Finch born?

Answer: Germany

The only member of the family who knows this is Boots. Mr Finch was previously a German spy, but when he realised that his bonds to England were too strong, he defected and became a British agent. He was eventually knighted for his services to the country.

8. What is Vi's surname?

Answer: Coles

Vi marries Tommy, even though they are "cousins". They are in fact distantly related, as Vi's dad Tom is a distant cousin of Tommy's mum, Maisie.

9. In which year was Sammy Adams born?

Answer: 1902

Sammy is the youngest of the four siblings.

10. What is the maiden name of Sammy's one and only girlfriend (before Susie of course)?

Answer: Moses

Rachel would have converted to the Christian faith to marry Sammy Adams, as she loved him then, and still does. But, to please her orthodox Jewish father, she married Benjamin Goodman, who later died.

Source: Author princessjaney

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