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Six Geese A Laying Trivia Quiz

This delightful short story was written by Sophie Kinsella.

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

Author
Leeasa

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
355,437

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
137

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which seasonal holiday is approaching? Hint

Easter

Christmas

Halloween

Thanksgiving

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Ginny's husband called? Hint

Barry

Phil

Dan

Alan

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Question 3 of 10

3. The ante natal class which Ginny attends, is only by a selection process. Who is the ante natal class teacher? Hint

Marigold Mitten

Daisy Smith

Petal Harmon

Lily Lovelace

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many expectant mothers are there in the class with Ginny? Hint

four

nine

twenty

six

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which lady's attendance at the classes is poor? Hint

Gina

Georgia

Geraldine

Gabby

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Question 6 of 10

6. The geese discuss what to call their prospective offspring. Geraldine likes the name Holly, Ginny mentions the name Ivy. Which goose wants to call her baby Melchior? Hint

Gina

Georgia

Grace

Gabby

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is the youngest goose? Hint

Grace

Geraldine

Gabby

Ginny

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which goose says "Breastfeeding raises the IQ"? Hint

Georgia

Gabby

Ginny

Geraldine

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Question 9 of 10

9. On the day of the last ante natal class, is it snowing?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. For the final class, a mysterious guest speaker produces a laptop, and images appear on the laptop one by one, of the geese in the future, in labour. Who is this strange person? Hint

Ghost of Yet to Come

Ghost Of Babies Past

Ghost of Babies Future

Ghost of Babies Present

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which seasonal holiday is approaching?

Answer: Christmas

The season is Christmas, and Ginny is expecting her first baby.

2. What is Ginny's husband called?

Answer: Dan

Dan, Ginny's husband is portrayed as being useless, by his wife. Ginny often wonders what he will be like with their new arrival.

3. The ante natal class which Ginny attends, is only by a selection process. Who is the ante natal class teacher?

Answer: Petal Harmon

This ultra selective class is run by Petal Harmon. Petal interviews all prospective mums to be, and if chosen sends a handwritten invitation.

4. How many expectant mothers are there in the class with Ginny?

Answer: six

All six pregnant ladies (the "geese") are all due round Christmas time. Ginny introduces the other women as the book progresses. She refers to them as smug and a little bit stuck up.

5. Which lady's attendance at the classes is poor?

Answer: Gabby

Gabby is a high flier with her own business. She either arrives late, or just doesn't turn up. Only pregnant because her husband wanted a baby, Gabby has already booked herself in for a Caesarian Section and a live in nanny.

6. The geese discuss what to call their prospective offspring. Geraldine likes the name Holly, Ginny mentions the name Ivy. Which goose wants to call her baby Melchior?

Answer: Georgia

Georgia mentions the name Melchior, and states that it could be for a boy or a girl, shortened to Mel. The other geese are horrified at this name, except for Grace.

7. Who is the youngest goose?

Answer: Grace

Grace is looked down upon by the rest of the women. She is only 22 years old, and the rest of these women wonder why she was selected for the classes.

8. Which goose says "Breastfeeding raises the IQ"?

Answer: Georgia

According to Georgia, she plans on breastfeeding and playing Mozart's Clarinet Concerto daily to her baby as advised in a magazine she has read entitled "Intelligent Baby".

9. On the day of the last ante natal class, is it snowing?

Answer: Yes

As Ginny was being driven by her husband, he had commented on the snow. When the geese are inside they also observe that it is snowing.

10. For the final class, a mysterious guest speaker produces a laptop, and images appear on the laptop one by one, of the geese in the future, in labour. Who is this strange person?

Answer: Ghost of Babies Future

The stranger is the "ghost of babies future". It is in part reference to "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. The geese thought they had been chosen because of their affluence, but discover at the last class that there was a deeper meaning.

Source: Author Leeasa

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