This story marks the end of Jo Bettany's school days. Elinor M. Brent-Dyer tells of the events that helped make Jo's last term at the Chalet School a memorable one.
Average, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Jul 07 05
Category:
Specific Chalet Books
Test your knowledge of the characters played by Sylvester Stallone in his career.
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Jul 26 04
Category:
Stallone, Sylvester
Philip II strengthened the monarchy in France and achieved much in his reign. The Catholic Encyclopedia at newadvent.org contains a wealth of information about Philip and his time.
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
May 07 23
Category:
French Royals
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Elinor M. Brent-Dyer wrote 58 books about the girls of the Chalet School. Many of the books were named after the new girl who arrived during that term. How well do you remember the other new girls, whose names don't appear on the cover of the book?
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Nov 20 03
Category:
Brent-Dyer, Elinor
I hope you will enjoy having a look at the career of the English actor, Sean Bean.
Average, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Jun 27 19
Category:
Bean, Sean
There are lots of Chalet School quizzes on line, but Elinor Brent-Dyer wrote many other books in her lifetime. Have you heard of any of her other titles?
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Feb 06 06
Category:
Non-Chalet Books
With Rebekahs and even the odd Becky thrown in for good measure. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Aug 07 22
Category:
First Names Q-S
Gene Hackman has had a long movie career. This is a quiz on some of the characters he has played and the people he has starred with over the years.
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Jul 16 04
Category:
Hackman, Gene
'The School at the Chalet' is the first of Elinor M. Brent Dyer's Chalet School books. It tells the story of Madge and Jo Bettany going to the Austrian Tyrol to open the Chalet School and is the first in the long Chalet School series.
Tough, 15 Qns, beckyel,
Oct 09 19
Category:
Specific Chalet Books
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Victoria Jones goes to Baghdad at the same time as world leaders and those who are plotting dangerous things...
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Mar 31 07
Category:
Individual Other Christie Works
As the successor of General Franco, Juan Carlos had to lead Spain's transition to a democracy. This is a quiz about his life.
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
May 02 05
Category:
Spanish Royals
This is the second installment of the quiz about Elinor M. Brent-Dyer's story concerning Eustacia's experiences at the Chalet School. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Jun 24 04
Category:
Specific Chalet Books
Gillian Culver was a much loved Head Girl at Elinor M. Brent-Dyer's Chalet School, but how much do you really know about her?
Average, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Oct 25 06
Category:
Brent-Dyer, Elinor
This is a quiz about some of the films starring the talented Owen Wilson. I hope you enjoy playing!
Average, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Feb 14 07
Category:
Wilson, Owen
This was the first of Elinor M. Brent-Dyer's Chalet School books that I read and it is still one of my favourites. How much can you remember about the reformation of a difficult new girl?
Average, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Jun 22 04
Category:
Specific Chalet Books
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Viv Richards is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest batsmen. He deserves to be remembered in a quiz.
Average, 15 Qns, beckyel,
Apr 30 09
Category:
Cricket Players L-R
If you don't know Chris de Burgh, maybe you should have a listen to some of his music.
Tough, 15 Qns, beckyel,
Nov 20 04
Category:
de Burgh, Chris
Having searched in vain for a quiz on one of my favourite actors, I decided to try making my own.
Tough, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Nov 13 21
Category:
Celebrities H-J
You know about him, you know about his characters, now find out who he has starred with. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Jul 16 04
Category:
Jones, Tommy Lee
This is a quiz about other films starring the five actors who have played the famous British Secret Serviceman, James Bond - Sean Connery, Roger Moore, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan.
Tough, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Jul 04 04
Category:
Bond Actors
Here is a tribute to some famous people who started their lives on the same date as me, though not necessarily the same year!
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Feb 19 13
Category:
January Birthdays
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One of South Africa's more famous players, the late Hansie Cronje is sadly missed by fans everywhere.
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Apr 30 09
Category:
Cricket Players A-D
Qatar mainly appears on quizzes as the only country starting with the letter Q. There is more to this tiny desert land than an unusual name, though, so do the quiz and find out more!
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Aug 29 22
Category:
Qatar
The handsome Egyptian actor has starred in many films in his long career. How many of his roles and co-stars do you remember? Enjoy the quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Dec 11 17
Category:
S - People Themed
A win for Australia, but how much else do you remember about the 1999 World Cup?
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Mar 13 04
Category:
1999 ICC World Cup
Douglas Jardine was a controversial figure. He was a great player, from the days of gentlemen amateurs, but how much do you know about him and his career? Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Apr 30 09
Category:
Cricket Players E-K
The first World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand; the first with day/night matches; the first with nine teams participating.
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Jul 13 04
Category:
ICC World Cup
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Graham Thorpe has been an invaluable member of the England team for many years and has passed a lot of milestones during his career.
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Apr 30 09
Category:
Cricket Players S-Z
How well do you know Tommy Lee Jones' films? He's played some memorable characters, but in which film did they appear? I hope you enjoy the quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Jul 16 04
Category:
Jones, Tommy Lee
The sixth World Cup, held in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in February and March 1996.
Tough, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Feb 03 04
Category:
1996 ICC World Cup
The first in a series of quizzes looking at the high spots in the careers of great cricketers. Allan Border is one of the more famous Australian cricketers, and this deals with some of his greatest innings. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Jul 31 04
Category:
Cricket Players A-D
'Cat and Mouse' is a typical James Patterson novel - a book you cannot put down, a story that keeps you turning the pages until the end. If you haven't read the book, rush out and read it now! Warning: Spoilers!
Tough, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Jan 06 17
Category:
Alex Cross
'When The Wind Blows' is a fascinating story about some fascinating children. Warning - Spoilers!
Tough, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
May 11 06
Category:
Patterson, James
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Stewart played in 133 test matches between 1990 and 2003. Enjoy looking back at some of his finer moments with me.
Tough, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Apr 30 09
Category:
Cricket Players S-Z
Donald Bradman is famous for having just missed out on a test batting average of 100. This was his last test. How much do you know about the rest of the game?
Average, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
May 25 04
Category:
Ashes Tests
Can you match the film titles and the names of the characters played by Jeff Daniels? Enjoy the quiz!
Average, 15 Qns, beckyel,
Apr 30 25
Category:
D - People Themed
Botham was an amazing player to watch. He could change the course of a game with a few swings of his bat, skittle a team favoured to win a game, and make headlines without any effort. How much do you know about this great man?
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
May 25 04
Category:
Ian Botham
This quiz is about the third Ashes Test of 16th-21st July 1981, played at Headingley.
Average, 15 Qns, beckyel,
Jul 12 07
Category:
Ashes Tests
Reese Witherspoon starred in this touching tale of a very long journey undertaken by two teenagers.
Average, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Nov 06 04
Category:
Fa - Fm Movies
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Robin Wright Penn has starred in many movies, although she has not quite achieved the fame of her husband Sean Penn. Enjoy taking a look at some of the characters she has played and the people she has worked with.
Average, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
May 09 04
Category:
W - People Themed
The subject of twins is a fascinating one, especially to the parents of twins. How much do you know about twins?
Tough, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Nov 03 18
Category:
Reproduction and Genetics
One of the greatest all-rounders the game has seen. How much do you know about the life and career of Imran Khan?
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Apr 30 09
Category:
Cricket Players E-K
During the late 1970s and early 1980s Somerset County Cricket Club had some of their most successful years and some of their most famous stars. This is a quiz about those years.
Tough, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Jul 29 04
Category:
England
In 2004 New Zealand toured England and played some exciting games. Look back at that long, hot (and wet) summer with me now. I hope you enjoy the quiz!
Tough, 25 Qns, Beckyel,
Dec 17 05
Category:
New Zealand
Ian Botham, Ian Chappell, Ian Smith and Ian Healy were all well known and respected members of their national teams. Can you identify which of the Incredible Ians accomplished which of these feats?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
May 03 08
Category:
Cricket Players
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A quiz about the films that Bill Pullman has been in and the people he has starred with. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Dec 27 13
Category:
P - People Themed
This was the first World Cup. Can you remember the origins of this exciting competition?
Average, 10 Qns, beckyel,
Jun 22 09
Category:
ICC World Cup
This is a chilling story, set in the criminal underworld of Grantley. Warning - spoilers!
Tough, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Apr 10 09
Category:
Cole, Martina
How well do you know the players that represented England in the 2003 World Cup? I hope you enjoy finding out a little more about them.
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, beckyel,
Mar 20 04
Category:
England
To the surprise of many, England and the West Indies reached the final of the ICC cup. What happened in the match? Do this quiz and find out!
Tough, 10 Qns, Beckyel,
Sep 26 04
Category:
2004 ODIs