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Quiz about Adrian Mole The Wilderness Years

Adrian Mole - 'The Wilderness Years' Quiz

A quiz about Sue Townsend's fifth 'Adrian Mole' book. Good luck, and let me know what you think!

A multiple-choice quiz by May02. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
May02

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
80,351

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

Plays
563

Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (17/20), Guest 88 (15/20), welshwoolwitch (19/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. What years does 'The Wilderness Years' chronicle? Hint

1987-1988

1989-1990

1991-1992

1993-1994

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Question 2 of 20

2. Who is the second husband of Adrian's mother? Hint

Paul Smith

Kevin Jones

Martin Muffett

Gregory Miles

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Question 3 of 20

3. What is the name of the pensioner Adrian looks after? Hint

Bernie Cable

Bert Baxter

Ron Bruce

Johnny Fivefields

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Question 4 of 20

4. What is the name of Adrian's sister? Hint

Rosie

Candice

Karina

Courtney

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Question 5 of 20

5. How many times has Adrian failed his Biology 'A' level? Hint

Twice

Five times

Three times

Once

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Question 6 of 20

6. What is the name of Adrian's psychotherapist? Hint

Karenza Heppleton-Ross

Leonora De Witt

Katriona Kemberly-Smith

Susan Witherington

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Question 7 of 20

7. Where was Adrian born? Hint

Sheffield

Leicester

Chester

Sproughton

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Question 8 of 20

8. What is the name of the book Adrian is writing? Hint

'Life and its downfalls by Adrian Mole'

'Boy in a blazer'

'Somebody Please Help Me!!'

'Lo! The Flat Hills Of My Homeland'

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Question 9 of 20

9. What name does Adrian give to the hero of his book? Hint

'Henry Cutherswaite'

'Jake Westmorland'

'Billy Bilkington'

'Seth Wilkins'

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Question 10 of 20

10. What is the name of Adrian's father's girlfriend? Hint

Anna Stevens

Kathleen Wilkins

Toni French

Belinda Bellingham

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Question 11 of 20

11. In what country is Adrian's writing course held? Hint

Greece

Spain

France

Russia

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Question 12 of 20

12. On what beach is the final meeting of his writing course held? Hint

'Pauper Beach'

'Butlinos'

'Bare Bum Beach'

'Sandy Falls Beach'

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Question 13 of 20

13. What was Adrian's grandmother's full name? Hint

Edith Edna Mole

Ethel Joan Mole

Edna Edith Mole

Edna May Mole

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Question 14 of 20

14. Who is allergic to peaches? Hint

Bianca

Bianca's father

Adrian's mother

Bianca's mother

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Question 15 of 20

15. What is Bianca's sister called? Hint

Janette

Lisa

Belinda

Mary

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Question 16 of 20

16. Where does Adrian meet Bianca? Hint

At work

In a pub

In a newsagents

In the library

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Question 17 of 20

17. What is the name of the play that Adrian writes in hope of it getting read on the radio? Hint

'Inventions of the Lower Classes'

'Immortality'

'The Cucumber Sandwich'

'The Way We Were'

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Question 18 of 20

18. What is the name of the restuarant where Adrian works? Hint

'The Italian Job'

'Pasta Rialto'

'Marco's'

'Savages'

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Question 19 of 20

19. What is the name of the new waitress at the restaurant who catches Adrian's eye? Hint

Roma

Kate

Beth

Jo Jo

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Question 20 of 20

20. What birthday does Adrian celebrate toward the end of the book? Hint

24th

25th

26th

23rd

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What years does 'The Wilderness Years' chronicle?

Answer: 1991-1992

This brilliant book contains two years of Adrian Mole's life in Oxford and London, from 1991 to 1992.

2. Who is the second husband of Adrian's mother?

Answer: Martin Muffett

Adrian's step-father is Martin Muffett, who, at 25, is twenty years younger than his wife. He later runs off with Adrian's girlfriend Bianca, leving Adrian and Pauline brokenhearted.

3. What is the name of the pensioner Adrian looks after?

Answer: Bert Baxter

At 100 years old, Bert Baxter is often the subject of 'When will he die?' thoughts by the long-suffering Adrian.

4. What is the name of Adrian's sister?

Answer: Rosie

Adrian is used to having 'I Hate You!' screamed at him by his sister Rosie.

5. How many times has Adrian failed his Biology 'A' level?

Answer: Three times

Although claiming to his boss at the Department of Environment that he has passed his Biology 'A' level, Adrian has in fact failed the exam three times.

6. What is the name of Adrian's psychotherapist?

Answer: Leonora De Witt

Leonora De Witt was recommended to Adrian by Pandora. He is dismissed by her after declaring his undying love.

7. Where was Adrian born?

Answer: Leicester

Adrian was born to parents Pauline and George Mole in Leicester.

8. What is the name of the book Adrian is writing?

Answer: 'Lo! The Flat Hills Of My Homeland'

Adrian's book 'Lo! The Flat Hills Of My Homeland' is regularly being rejected and criticised, much to Adrian's distress.

9. What name does Adrian give to the hero of his book?

Answer: 'Jake Westmorland'

Adrian chooses 'Jake Westmorland' as the name of his hero, loosely based on himself but not quite so unlucky!

10. What is the name of Adrian's father's girlfriend?

Answer: Belinda Bellingham

George's girlfriend is Belinda Bellingham, the boss of a security company. She soon both sacks and dumps George when she discovers him selling half-price security lights in pubs.

11. In what country is Adrian's writing course held?

Answer: Greece

Although Adrian does travel to Russia for a cruise in this book, it is in Greece that he takes part in a writing course.

12. On what beach is the final meeting of his writing course held?

Answer: 'Bare Bum Beach'

Adrian is shocked to learn that the meeting is to be held on 'Bare Bum Beach', worrying that he has never been nude in public before, and about how others will see him.

13. What was Adrian's grandmother's full name?

Answer: Edna May Mole

Her full name was Edna May Mole. She died on March 1st, 1992.

14. Who is allergic to peaches?

Answer: Bianca's mother

Adrian tries to impress Bianca's mother by buying her peach pot-purri, not realising she is allergic to peaches. A rude version of the Bible doesn't impress Bianca's father, who is a priest!

15. What is Bianca's sister called?

Answer: Mary

Bianca has a sister named Mary and a brother, Derek. They both live at home, and do not approve of Adrian.

16. Where does Adrian meet Bianca?

Answer: In a newsagents

Adrian meets Bianca in the newsagents where she works. They finally get together after Adrian finds himself homeless and moves in with her.

17. What is the name of the play that Adrian writes in hope of it getting read on the radio?

Answer: 'The Cucumber Sandwich'

Adrian is asked to write an opening scene of a radio play while on his writing course in Greece. He submits it to the BBC in the hope of being a successful writer.

18. What is the name of the restuarant where Adrian works?

Answer: 'Savages'

Adrian works as a kitchen hand in Italian restaurant 'Savages', where he learns to make profiteroles and watercress soup.

19. What is the name of the new waitress at the restaurant who catches Adrian's eye?

Answer: Jo Jo

Jo Jo invites Adrian to the Tate Gallery, and then back to her flat. The book ends with Adrian returning from Greece and meeting Jo Jo at the airport.

20. What birthday does Adrian celebrate toward the end of the book?

Answer: 25th

Adrian celebrates his 25th birthday on 2nd April, 1992, while he is in Greece on his writing course.

Source: Author May02

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