Billy Elliot Movie Quiz: Trivia!

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1. Billy's family was rich.

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The given statement is "Billy's family was rich." The correct answer is False. This means that Billy's family was not rich.

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2. What does Billy think about all the time?

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Billy thinks about dancing all the time.

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3. Billy's dad was angry the first time he saw him taking dance lessons.

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The explanation for the answer "True" is that Billy's dad was angry when he saw him taking dance lessons for the first time. This suggests that Billy's dad had a negative reaction or disapproval towards his son's decision to take dance lessons.

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4. Where did Billy have to go for the audition?

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Billy had to go to London for the audition.

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5. Billy's friend Michael is gay.

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The statement indicates that Billy's friend Michael is gay. This means that Michael is attracted to people of the same gender. Since being gay is a valid sexual orientation, the answer "True" is correct.

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6. Who is Billy's ballet teacher?

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The correct answer is Mrs. Wilkinson because the question asks for Billy's ballet teacher and Mrs. Wilkinson is the only option that fits this description. The other options do not mention anything about being a ballet teacher.

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7. Who else in Billy's family was a dancer?

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Nan is the correct answer because the question asks about someone in Billy's family who was a dancer. Out of the options given, Tony, Debbie, and Billy's father are not mentioned to be dancers. Therefore, the only option left is Nan, who is implied to be a dancer in Billy's family.

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8. What does Billy's dad say boys should do?

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Billy's dad believes that boys should engage in physical activities that involve both teamwork and individual skill. He suggests that boys should either play football, which requires coordination and cooperation with teammates, or box, which is a sport that demands individual strength and strategy. By encouraging these activities, Billy's dad promotes both physical fitness and the development of important social and physical skills.

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9. The government used the police to frighten people.

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The statement suggests that the government employed the police force as a means to instill fear in the population. This implies that the government may have used the police to intimidate or control the people, possibly to discourage dissent or maintain power. As the answer is "True," it indicates that the statement accurately reflects the government's use of the police in this manner.

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10. Who misses Mum?

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Billy misses Mum because he is the one mentioned in the question. The question asks "Who misses Mum?" and Billy is one of the options given. Therefore, it can be inferred that Billy is the one who misses Mum.

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11. Billy's dance teacher likes his dad.

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The statement suggests that Billy's dance teacher likes his dad. Since we are given no information or context about Billy's dad or his relationship with the dance teacher, we cannot determine whether the statement is true or false. Therefore, the correct answer is false as it cannot be confirmed based on the given information.

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12. How old was Billy when he went to London for the first time?

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Billy was 12 years old when he went to London for the first time.

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13. Billy's brother and dad are happy for Billy when they see him dancing in the theater.

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Billy's brother and dad being happy for him when they see him dancing in the theater indicates that they are supportive and proud of his talent and passion. This suggests a positive and loving family dynamic, where they appreciate and encourage each other's interests and achievements.

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14. Billy's dad and George like it when Billy dances when he is boxing.

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The statement suggests that both Billy's dad and George enjoy watching Billy dance while he is boxing. However, this is not a logical or realistic scenario. Boxing requires focus, agility, and concentration, and dancing would only distract Billy from his boxing technique. Therefore, it is unlikely that Billy's dad and George would appreciate him dancing while boxing, making the answer "False" more plausible.

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15. Who saw Billy dancing with Michael in the boxing ring?

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Billy's dad saw Billy dancing with Michael in the boxing ring. This can be inferred from the given options, as they all refer to people who are related to Billy. However, since the question specifically asks who saw Billy dancing with Michael, the correct answer would be Billy's dad.

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16. When Tony met Billy's dance teacher for the first time, he wanted Billy to be a dancer.

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When Tony met Billy's dance teacher for the first time, there is no information given about Tony wanting Billy to be a dancer. The statement only states that Tony met Billy's dance teacher, but it does not mention Tony's desires or intentions regarding Billy's career choice. Therefore, it is not possible to conclude that Tony wanted Billy to be a dancer based on the given information.

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17. What does Billy do because his father and grandfather did it?

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Billy boxes because his father and grandfather did it. Boxing is a sport that is often passed down through generations, with family members inspiring and teaching each other. Billy's father and grandfather likely introduced him to the sport and taught him the skills and techniques involved in boxing. As a result, Billy has taken up boxing as a way to connect with his family and carry on their tradition.

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18. Who went to London with Billy?

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Billy went to London with his father.

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19. When the book starts, Billy's dad and brother are on strike.

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The given statement states that when the book starts, Billy's dad and brother are on strike. This means that at the beginning of the book, both Billy's dad and brother are participating in a strike, indicating that the statement is true.

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20. How much did Billy have to pay for ballet lessons?

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Billy had to pay 50 pence for ballet lessons.

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21. Who attacked the police horse?

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Tony is the correct answer because the question asks who attacked the police horse, and out of the given options, Tony is the only person mentioned.

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22. What did Billy's dad have to use as wood for the fire on Christmas?

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Billy's dad had to use the piano as wood for the fire on Christmas. This suggests that the piano was either old, damaged, or no longer in use, so it was repurposed as a source of wood to keep the fire going.

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23. Who did Billy think was talking to him when he was drinking milk in the kitchen?

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Billy thought his Mum was talking to him when he was drinking milk in the kitchen.

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24. What was Michael wearing when Billy went to his house?

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Michael was wearing his sister's dress when Billy went to his house.

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25. Who hit Tony in the face?

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Billy's dad hit Tony in the face.

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26. Who did Billy's ballet teacher tell him to dance for?

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Billy's ballet teacher told him to dance for his mum. This suggests that his mother is the intended audience or recipient of Billy's ballet performance. It implies that Billy's ballet teacher believes that his mother would appreciate or enjoy his dance.

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27. What does Billy call his grandmother?

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Billy calls his grandmother "Nan" as per the given options.

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28. When Billy's dad was talking to the teachers at the auditorium, he said that he wanted Billy to be a ballet dancer.

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The given statement suggests that Billy's dad expressed a desire for Billy to become a ballet dancer while talking to the teachers at the auditorium. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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29. Billy's dad was angry that Billy got into the dance school.

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The statement "Billy's dad was angry that Billy got into the dance school" is not supported by any information given in the question. The question does not provide any context or reasons for Billy's dad to be angry about Billy getting into the dance school. Therefore, the correct answer is False, indicating that there is no evidence to support the claim that Billy's dad was angry about him joining the dance school.

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30. Billy becomes the main dancer for what ballet company?

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Billy becomes the main dancer for The Royal Ballet Company.

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31. What did Billy's dad sell to get money to take Billy to London?

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Billy's dad sold a ring to get money to take Billy to London.

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32. Who gave Billy's dad an envelope with fifty pence in it for Billy's future?

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Gary gave Billy's dad an envelope with fifty pence in it for Billy's future.

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33. Who did Tony ask for money to help Billy go to London?

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Tony asked George for money to help Billy go to London.

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34. Who did Billy's dad say helped him change his mind about dancing?

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Billy's dad said that Billy's mum helped him change his mind about dancing.

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35. Tony said that he became friends with his dad because of ballet dancing.

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The given statement suggests that Tony and his dad became friends due to their shared interest in ballet dancing. This implies that they both enjoy and engage in this activity together, which has helped strengthen their bond and develop a friendship. Therefore, the statement is true.

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36. What did Billy imagine the practice bag was when he was hitting it?

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Billy imagined that the practice bag was George's face when he was hitting it.

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Billy's family was rich.
What does Billy think about all the time?
Billy's dad was angry the first time he saw him taking dance...
Where did Billy have to go for the audition?
Billy's friend Michael is gay.
Who is Billy's ballet teacher?
Who else in Billy's family was a dancer?
What does Billy's dad say boys should do?
The government used the police to frighten people.
Who misses Mum?
Billy's dance teacher likes his dad.
How old was Billy when he went to London for the first time?
Billy's brother and dad are happy for Billy when they see him...
Billy's dad and George like it when Billy dances when he is...
Who saw Billy dancing with Michael in the boxing ring?
When Tony met Billy's dance teacher for the first time, he wanted...
What does Billy do because his father and grandfather did it?
Who went to London with Billy?
When the book starts, Billy's dad and brother are on strike.
How much did Billy have to pay for ballet lessons?
Who attacked the police horse?
What did Billy's dad have to use as wood for the fire on...
Who did Billy think was talking to him when he was drinking milk in...
What was Michael wearing when Billy went to his house?
Who hit Tony in the face?
Who did Billy's ballet teacher tell him to dance for?
What does Billy call his grandmother?
When Billy's dad was talking to the teachers at the auditorium, he...
Billy's dad was angry that Billy got into the dance school.
Billy becomes the main dancer for what ballet company?
What did Billy's dad sell to get money to take Billy to London?
Who gave Billy's dad an envelope with fifty pence in it for...
Who did Tony ask for money to help Billy go to London?
Who did Billy's dad say helped him change his mind about dancing?
Tony said that he became friends with his dad because of ballet...
What did Billy imagine the practice bag was when he was hitting it?
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