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Elinor M. Brent-Dyer: Her Life Quiz

Many people, both children and adults, have read Elinor M. Brent-Dyer's famous Chalet School series but what do people know about the woman herself?

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

Author
shyhelen

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
168,469

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
232

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Elinor M. Brent-Dyer born? Hint

6 April 1895

6 April 1894

1 April 1894

6 April 1893

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Question 2 of 10

2. Elinor had one full brother. What was his name? Hint

Henry Watson Dyer

Henzell Walter Dyer

Harry Watson Dyer

Henzell Watson Dyer

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Elinor's first published book? Hint

Gerry Goes To School

The Maids Of La Rochelle

A Head Girl's Difficulties

The School At The Chalet

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who illustrated many of the original covers of Elinor's books? Hint

Joyce Lankester Brisley

Phyllis Matthewman

Elinor M. Brent-Dyer herself

Nina K. Brisley

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Question 5 of 10

5. Elinor's Chalet School books were inspired by her holiday spent in the Tyrol in Austria. When was this important trip? Hint

Summer 1923

Summer 1922

Summer 1925

Summer 1924

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year was Elinor M. Brent-Dyer received into the Roman Catholic Church? Hint

1928

1930

1926

1932

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Question 7 of 10

7. Elinor loved music. Who was her favourite composer? Hint

Mozart

Beethoven

Bach

Chopin

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Question 8 of 10

8. Elinor had her own school in Hereford, England. What was its name? Hint

Margaret Beaufort School

Princess Margaret School

St Margaret School

Margaret Roper School

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Question 9 of 10

9. Besides the Chalet School books there was also the Chalet Club. In what year was it formed? Hint

1926

1959

1949

1962

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did Elinor M. Brent-Dyer die? Hint

20 September 1969

20 September 1971

20 September 1970

20 September 1968

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Elinor M. Brent-Dyer born?

Answer: 6 April 1894

She was born in South Shields in the North of England, the daughter of Charles and Nelly Dyer. Unfortunately her parents separated when she was only three years old.

2. Elinor had one full brother. What was his name?

Answer: Henzell Watson Dyer

Sadly Henzell died in 1912 of cerebro-spinal meningitis. He was only 17 years old.

3. What was Elinor's first published book?

Answer: Gerry Goes To School

Gerry of the first book later makes a brief appearance in the Chalet School books as a friend of Grizel Cochrane.

4. Who illustrated many of the original covers of Elinor's books?

Answer: Nina K. Brisley

Many readers consider Nina's illustrations to have been the best of the Chalet School covers.

Joyce Lankester Brisley, famous for her Milly-Molly-Mandy books, was Nina Brisley's sister.

5. Elinor's Chalet School books were inspired by her holiday spent in the Tyrol in Austria. When was this important trip?

Answer: Summer 1924

She visited the Tyrol with a friend, Lilian, who was one of the three people to whom the first Chalet School book was dedicated.

6. In what year was Elinor M. Brent-Dyer received into the Roman Catholic Church?

Answer: 1930

She was received into the Catholic faith at the Church of St Bede, South Shields.

7. Elinor loved music. Who was her favourite composer?

Answer: Bach

Music features a lot in the Chalet School books. There is Jo Bettany's beautiful voice and the two musical geniuses, Margia Stevens and Nina Rutherford. Also, who can forget the eccentric singing teacher Mr Denny?

8. Elinor had her own school in Hereford, England. What was its name?

Answer: Margaret Roper School

Named after the brilliant daughter of Sir Thomas More, it operated for ten years, closing down in 1948.

9. Besides the Chalet School books there was also the Chalet Club. In what year was it formed?

Answer: 1959

It was formed by the publishers but Elinor was keen about the idea and contributed two newsletters each year. At its height it had nearly 4,000 members from all parts of the world.

10. When did Elinor M. Brent-Dyer die?

Answer: 20 September 1969

She died at home in her sleep. She had been living in Surrey with her friends, Phyllis and Sydney Matthewman.

Her last book, "Prefects of the Chalet School", was published in 1970.

Source: Author shyhelen

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