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Quiz about Joan Jonkers Molly and Nellie books
Quiz about Joan Jonkers Molly and Nellie books

Joan Jonker's "Molly and Nellie" books Quiz

Joan Jonker's books are all set in Liverpool and two of her best loved characters are "Molly and Nellie" - how much can you remember about the antics of the best friends and their families and neighbours?

A multiple-choice quiz by Rowena8482. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Rowena8482
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
252,530
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
284
Question 1 of 10
1. What is the 'pet' name Molly uses most often for Nellie? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Who is the old lady neighbour that Molly and Nellie look out for? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Why does Doreen dump Phil in "Last Tram To Lime Street"? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Which is Nellie's favourite cake? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Where do Molly and Nellie buy their cakes from? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Where does Ruthie get a job when she leaves school? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. What is "Tommo's" real name? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Which was the last Molly and Nellie book to be published? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Who is Corker's sailor friend who falls in love with Clare? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Who is Nellie's nemesis? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the 'pet' name Molly uses most often for Nellie?

Answer: Sunshine

 Although Nellie infuriates and exasperates Molly every day, she still "Loves the bones of her".
2. Who is the old lady neighbour that Molly and Nellie look out for?

Answer: Victoria Clegg

 Miss Clegg is over 90 years of age, and is the oldest resident in the street.
3. Why does Doreen dump Phil in "Last Tram To Lime Street"?

Answer: She found out he was a Bradley

 Phil kept his family name secret so that Doreen wouldn't realise he was one of the Bradleys. He was ashamed to be one of them and hoped Doreen would never find out.
4. Which is Nellie's favourite cake?

Answer: Cream Slice

 Nellie cannot resist a cream slice and has been known to sneak back to the shop after tea to buy an extra one if she thinks no-one will notice.
5. Where do Molly and Nellie buy their cakes from?

Answer: Hanley's

 Edna Hanley runs the baker's shop with her husband Tom and daughter Emily
6. Where does Ruthie get a job when she leaves school?

Answer: Johnson's Dye Works

 Ruthie and her best friend Bella get taken on at Johnson's and Ruthie is delighted because her sister Doreen also worked there until her marriage to Phil.
7. What is "Tommo's" real name?

Answer: Kenneth Thompson

 Tommo, or Ken, as he likes to be called, was named after his father who died when Ken was ten.
8. Which was the last Molly and Nellie book to be published?

Answer: You Stole My Heart Away

 Since Joan passed away in 2006, sadly there will be no more stories about Molly and Nellie.
9. Who is Corker's sailor friend who falls in love with Clare?

Answer: Derek

 Derek Mattocks falls for Clare at first sight and finally persuades her to go out with him.
10. Who is Nellie's nemesis?

Answer: Elsie Flanagan

 Elsie is the neighbourhood gossip whom everyone avoids, except Nellie, who is more than a match for her!
Source: Author Rowena8482

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