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Quiz about The wonderful world of Billy Bunter
Quiz about The wonderful world of Billy Bunter

The wonderful world of Billy Bunter Quiz


Before Harry Potter came Billy Bunter whose only magical ability was the ability to smell a tuck box being opened a mile away. Created by Charles Hamilton, under the pen name of "Frank Richards".

A multiple-choice quiz by MOCHYN. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
MOCHYN
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
181,176
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
271
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which English county was the school supposed to be located? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Billy first appeared in which comic? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Billy was known by what name by the Famous Five? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the name of the school in the book? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who was the leader of the Famous Five? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the name of Bunter's form teacher? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of the Famous Five was an Indian. What was his name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following expressions did Billy not use? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was Billy's sister's name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Lastly, who played Billy Bunter in the television series? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which English county was the school supposed to be located?

Answer: Kent

The school was supposed to be located in Kent which funnily enough is where the author lives.
2. Billy first appeared in which comic?

Answer: The Magnet

Billy appeared in "The Magnet" from 1908 to 1940 where the shortage of paper during the war years caused the demise of the comic.
3. Billy was known by what name by the Famous Five?

Answer: Fat Owl

Billy was known as the Fat Owl of the Remove which was the name of the Lower Fourth Form.
4. What was the name of the school in the book?

Answer: Greyfriars

Billy went to boarding school at Greyfriars, a quaint old English custom.
5. Who was the leader of the Famous Five?

Answer: Harry Wharton

Harry Wharton; the other three are English comedians.
6. What was the name of Bunter's form teacher?

Answer: Mr Quelch

Bunter's form master and arch enemy was Mr Quelch and their paths were always crossing.
7. One of the Famous Five was an Indian. What was his name?

Answer: Singh

The Indian student was called Huree Jamset Ram Singh.
8. Which of the following expressions did Billy not use?

Answer: Balderdash

Billy had a lovely way with words, "yaroo" being his favourite.
9. What was Billy's sister's name?

Answer: Bessie

Bessie later became almost as popular as Billy and had her own comic strip and many books written about her. They looked very similar in appearance.
10. Lastly, who played Billy Bunter in the television series?

Answer: Gerald Campion

Gerald Campion was spotted in a cafe and offered the part of Billy Bunter; he was 29 years old!
Source: Author MOCHYN

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