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Quiz about Mrs Henderson Presents
Quiz about Mrs Henderson Presents

Mrs. Henderson Presents Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the film "Mrs. Henderson Presents".

A multiple-choice quiz by amyvsmith. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
amyvsmith
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
314,193
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
141
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Mrs. Henderson Presents" is based on a true story.


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Question 2 of 10
2. Which singer plays Vivian Van Damm's assistant? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. What animal does Mrs. Henderson dress as to audition, after she says that she will never set foot in the theatre again? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. What do they call their continuous performance? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. How does the Lord Chamberlain refer to the female groin area? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Where did Mrs. Henderson and her husband live prior to his death? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the girl who Vivian and Bertie pull out of the water? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. How does Mrs. Henderson describe Americans when an American soldier helps her onto a box at the end of the film? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the soldier who Mrs. Henderson takes pity on? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. What colour are the feathers of the fan that Maureen is in when she is on stage? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Mrs. Henderson Presents" is based on a true story.

Answer: True

"Mrs. Henderson Presents" is based on the experiences of Laura Henderson and her work in The Windmill Theatre during World War 2. She was played by Judi Dench in the movie.
2. Which singer plays Vivian Van Damm's assistant?

Answer: Will Young

 His character, Bertie, assists Van Damm in choosing girls for their productions. They are together when they run the girl on the bicycle off the road and into the water. Will Young won "Pop Idol" in 2002 and has had chart success with songs such as "Leave Right Now" and "Friday's Child".
3. What animal does Mrs. Henderson dress as to audition, after she says that she will never set foot in the theatre again?

Answer: A Bear

 Mrs. Henderson argued with Vivian Van Damme and said that she will not go back to The Windmill. However, she sneaks in to see the girls and check on how he is running the theatre.
4. What do they call their continuous performance?

Answer: Revudeville

 The continuous performance is a success at first and they are sold out regularly. However, other theatres soon copy the format and they become less successful. It is at this point that Mrs. Henderson suggests using nudes.
5. How does the Lord Chamberlain refer to the female groin area?

Answer: The Midlands

 The director discovered that this was what John Gielgud called the groin area and decided to use it. Lord Chamberlain says this in the scene where Mrs. Henderson is trying to persuade him to allow live nudes on stage as part of their performance.
6. Where did Mrs. Henderson and her husband live prior to his death?

Answer: India

 Mrs. Henderson and her husband, Robert, had lived in India prior to his death. There is a delegate from India at his funeral at the beginning of the film.
When asked why she does not return there, Mrs. Henderson replies that in India she was known as Robert's wife, but couldn't be that without a Robert.
7. What is the name of the girl who Vivian and Bertie pull out of the water?

Answer: Maureen

 They accidentally hit her bike with their car on a stormy night and she ends up in the water. Whenever she makes cheeky remarks to Vivian, he says that he should have left her in the water.
8. How does Mrs. Henderson describe Americans when an American soldier helps her onto a box at the end of the film?

Answer: Strange people, lovely manners

 Mrs. Henderson is addressing the crowd outside the theatre but can't be seen. An American soldier helps her onto a box and she makes this remark to him.
9. What is the name of the soldier who Mrs. Henderson takes pity on?

Answer: Paul

 Mrs. Henderson lost a son in the First World War and thinks that Paul looks very young and sweet. She sends Maureen flowers signed with Paul's name. The two meet and Maureen discovers that she is pregnant after he goes off to fight.
10. What colour are the feathers of the fan that Maureen is in when she is on stage?

Answer: Blue

 Maureen is inside a circle of blue fans when the soldier, Paul, notices her and falls in love. After her death, she is replaced by another of the girls, but the reception to the song is not the same.
Source: Author amyvsmith

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