Roald Dahl Quiz
September 13th would have been Roald Dahl's birthday. We will celebrate the life of this famous author with a quiz.
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1.Where and wehre was Roald Dahl born?
- A.
13th September in Cardiff Wales
- B.
13th August in Barrie Wales
- C.
13th November in Hay on Wye Wales
Correct Answer
A. 13th September in Cardiff Wales -
- 2.
2. How many brothers did Roald have?
- A.
Four
- B.
Three
- C.
None
Correct Answer
C. None -
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3. What nickname did Roald have for his sister Ellen?
- A.
Missy
- B.
The Ancient-half sister.
- C.
Princess
Correct Answer
B. The Ancient-half sister. -
- 4.
4. As a child, how did Roald sign all his letters home?
- A.
'Love from Roald'
- B.
'Love always Roald'
- C.
'Love from Boy'
Correct Answer
C. 'Love from Boy' -
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5. In BOY, what was the name of the mean sweet shop owner?
- A.
Terry Pratchett
- B.
Mr Pratchett
- C.
Mrs Pratchett
Correct Answer
C. Mrs Pratchett -
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6. What did Roald out in his brother-in-law's pipe?
- A.
Sheep droppings
- B.
Goat droppings
- C.
Horse manure
Correct Answer
B. Goat droppings -
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7. What sickness did Roald fake so that he could go home when he was at school?
- A.
Asthma
- B.
Diabetes
- C.
Appendicitis
Correct Answer
C. Appendicitis -
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8. What was the name of the ship that Roald took from England to Africa?
- A.
SS Manola
- B.
TT Manola
- C.
PP Manola
Correct Answer
A. SS Manola -
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9. What did U.N. Savoury do with the Epsom Salts?
- A.
Put them in his friend's tea
- B.
He sprinkled it on his shoulders to look like dandruff
- C.
Used them as fertiliser on his roses
Correct Answer
B. He sprinkled it on his shoulders to look like dandruff -
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10. 'Breakfast in Dar Es Salaam never varied' What is it?
- A.
'Delicious ripe pineapple picked that morning in the garden by cook'
- B.
'Delicious ripe mango picked that morning in the garden by cook'
- C.
'Delicious ripe paw paw picked that morning in the garden by cook'
Correct Answer
C. 'Delicious ripe paw paw picked that morning in the garden by cook' -
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11. How tall was Roald?
- A.
6ft 5 inches
- B.
6ft 6 inches
- C.
6ft.
Correct Answer
B. 6ft 6 inches -
- 12.
12. During World War Two what did Roald do?
- A.
Joined the RAF and learned to fly aircrafts
- B.
Joined the RAF and learned to build aircrafts.
- C.
Joined the French Foreign Legion
Correct Answer
A. Joined the RAF and learned to fly aircrafts -
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13. In 'Going Solo' how did Roald go temporarily blind?
- A.
He was shot down by en enemy plane.
- B.
He had an anxiety attack that led to temporary blindness.
- C.
He crashed the plane he was flying.
Correct Answer
C. He crashed the plane he was flying. -
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14. In 1940, where did Roald crash his plane?
- A.
The Saraha Desert
- B.
The Libyan Desert
- C.
The Kalarahi
Correct Answer
B. The Libyan Desert -
- 15.
15. After he crashed, what was the name of the nurse who took care of Roald?
- A.
Mary Welland
- B.
Alice Welland
- C.
Monica Welland
Correct Answer
C. Monica Welland -
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16. Roald Dahl writes about the Battle of Athens in 'Going Solo'. On what date did it take place?
- A.
21st March, 1947
- B.
28th August 1949
- C.
20th April 1941
Correct Answer
C. 20th April 1941 -
- 17.
17. Who was the famous writer that Roald met in Washington in 1942?
- A.
C.S Forester
- B.
E.M. Forster
- C.
Frederick Forsyth
Correct Answer
A. C.S Forester -
- 18.
18. What was the name of the house in which Roald lived?
- A.
Haunted House
- B.
Gypsy House
- C.
Happy House
Correct Answer
B. Gypsy House -
- 19.
19. Where did Roald like to write and what id he use to write with?
- A.
A hut at the end of his garden and a pencil
- B.
A cottage near the seaside and a pencil
- C.
A beautiful cottage in the woods and a pencil
Correct Answer
A. A hut at the end of his garden and a pencil -
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20. Who has illustrated all of Roald Dahl's books?
- A.
Terry Denton
- B.
Quentin Blake
- C.
Keith McEwan
Correct Answer
B. Quentin Blake -
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