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Practically Perfect in Every Way

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Mary Poppins . : Practically Perfect in Every Way

Introduction:
"1964's 'Mary Poppins' not only revolutionised filmmaking in a number of ways; it kept a lot of kids entertained. Swallow a spoonful of sugar, wink, blink, double-blink, close your eyes and... jump!"


1. Complete the classic line from ‘Sister Suffragettes’: ‘Though we adore men individually, we agree that as a group they’re…’
    Answer: (Two Words)


2. For how many Academy Awards was Mary Poppins nominated, and how many did the film win?
    10 and 6
    9 and 1
    9 and 0
    13 and 5


3. Who played the role of Jane Banks?
    Jane Darwell
    Elsa Lanchester
    Glynis Johns
    Karen Dotrice


4. Which famous campaigner for women’s rights is mentioned by Winifred Banks in the song ‘Sister Suffragette’? (Mrs _______)
    Answer: (Both names or just last name - NO title)


5. Apart from the loveable jack-of-all-trades Bert, whom does Dick van Dyke play in the film?
    George Banks
    Constable Jones
    The Bird Woman
    Mr Dawes, Sr.


6. Which lovable veteran comedian played the role of Uncle Albert?
    Answer: (Both names or just surname)


7. What is the name of Miss Lark’s Yorkshire terrier?
    Tinky-Winky
    Bert
    Andrew
    George


8. Who wrote the books on which ‘Mary Poppins’ was based?
    Answer: (One word - last name only)


9. Bert is best-known for his profession as chimney sweep. Which of the following is not one of his other ‘paying’ jobs?
    Chalk pavement artist
    Kite salesman
    One-man band
    Nanny


10. The word ‘supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ is believed to pre-date the film.
    True
    False


11. The marvellous and uncredited Dal McKennon voiced the nameless fox whom Bert rescues from the hunt. What nationality is the fox?
    Belgian
    Scottish
    Irish
    Welsh


12. In which direction must the wind be blowing in order for Mary Poppins to visit?
    East
    West
    North-by-northwest
    South


13. When the children stand against Mary Poppins's measuring tape, how does Michael measure up?
    Extremely stubborn and suspicious
    Rather inclined to giggle; doesn't put things away
    Practically perfect in every way
    Codfish!


14. Mr Dawes, Jr: 'In 1773, an official on this bank financed a shipment of tea to the American colonies. Do you know what happened?'
Mr Banks: 'Yes, sir, I think I do. A group of the colonists dressed as Red Indians boarded the vessel and dumped the tea overboard, making the tea unsuitable for drinking_____.' Complete George Banks's line.
    Even for Americans
    That was the last straw
    Even after they fished it all out with tea strainers
    Oh! What a very pretty hat!


15. Why did Winifred Banks hire the 'unqualified disaster' Katie Nana in the first place?
    She looked like the sort who could withstand toads in her bed and pepper in her tea.
    She had a liver complaint
    She looked so solemn and cross
    She had a cheery disposition


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