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Quiz about The White Cliffs of Dover
Quiz about The White Cliffs of Dover

The White Cliffs of Dover Trivia Quiz


I was recently asked to sing this Second World War classic by a lady of 92 years of age! She could remember the words, but can you?

A multiple-choice quiz by skyvet. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
skyvet
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
317,114
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
350
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Question 1 of 10
1. First of all, let's make sure we know who sang the song the "White Cliffs of Dover", and became known as the Forces Sweetheart. Her name was ________? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In which English county would you find the geographical White Cliffs of Dover? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Now let's concentrate on the song lyrics. In the first line of the song, which type of birds will be seen over the White Cliffs of Dover? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The third line of the first verse says that birds that fly over the White Cliffs of Dover will be seen when? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In verse two, Vera sings "I'll never forget the people I met, braving those ___________ what? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In verse two of the "White Cliffs of Dover", Vera sings "and though I'm far away, I can still hear them say _____
_____ but when the dawn comes up". Which two words should fill the gaps?
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Many verses in the "White Cliffs of Dover" repeat themselves, but once you reach verse seven, who is mentioned first, and what task will he perform? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Verse seven of the "White Cliffs of Dover" includes the line ____________ will bloom again. Which word(s) should replace the blank(s)? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In verse seven of the "White Cliffs of Dover", who will go to sleep in his own little room again? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the "White Cliffs of Dover", according to the lyrics, "there'll be love and laughter, and peace ever after, _________________" when? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. First of all, let's make sure we know who sang the song the "White Cliffs of Dover", and became known as the Forces Sweetheart. Her name was ________?

Answer: Vera Lynn

Vera Margaret Welch was born in 1917, and began entertaining at the early age of seven. She later adopted the stage name of Vera Lynn, and was eventually honoured for her work in entertaining troops by being made a Dame Commander in 1975, to go with the OBE she had received 16 years earlier.
2. In which English county would you find the geographical White Cliffs of Dover?

Answer: Kent

The White Cliffs are composed almost entirely of chalk, and on a clear day, they can be seen from the northern coastline of France. Dover is also a very busy modern day cross-channel ferry port.
3. Now let's concentrate on the song lyrics. In the first line of the song, which type of birds will be seen over the White Cliffs of Dover?

Answer: Bluebirds

I've been to Dover on many occasions, but I've never seen a bluebird, although I have seen plenty of seagulls!
4. The third line of the first verse says that birds that fly over the White Cliffs of Dover will be seen when?

Answer: Tomorrow

They will - "just you wait and see"! (from the third line of the song)
5. In verse two, Vera sings "I'll never forget the people I met, braving those ___________ what?

Answer: Angry skies

This line is a reference to the Royal Air Force fighter pilots during the Battle of Britain, which took place in the skies over Britain during the summer and autumn of 1940. Many Royal Air Force fighter squadrons were on "ready alert" to fend off German bomber attacks, particularly in the South of England, and were able to be airborne in under two minutes when a raid was imminent.
6. In verse two of the "White Cliffs of Dover", Vera sings "and though I'm far away, I can still hear them say _____ _____ but when the dawn comes up". Which two words should fill the gaps?

Answer: Bombs up

I've absolutely no idea what this two word phrase refers to, but an educated guess suggests that this was a tribute to the Royal Air Force bomber crews as opposed to the solo fighter pilots. Vera was always keen to include everyone in her patriotic songs to reflect the value of the work they did.
7. Many verses in the "White Cliffs of Dover" repeat themselves, but once you reach verse seven, who is mentioned first, and what task will he perform?

Answer: Shepherd - tend his sheep

Much of the farming work was done by women during the war, releasing men for service in the armed forces. The women were known as "Land Army" girls, and they did a fantastic job. The film "Land Girls" (released in 1998) which was set in the English county of Dorset during 1941, reflects the nature of the work these women did, and the personal sacrifices they made in order to do so.
8. Verse seven of the "White Cliffs of Dover" includes the line ____________ will bloom again. Which word(s) should replace the blank(s)?

Answer: The valley

The English countryside in spring has to be seen to be believed, with many different varieties of wild flowers in all their splendour. Given that a lot of previously undisturbed countryside was used for agricultural purposes during the war years, any "patch" of wild flowers were much appreciated and valued.
9. In verse seven of the "White Cliffs of Dover", who will go to sleep in his own little room again?

Answer: Jimmy

John was still a very popular choice of name for male babies during the wartime years, yet Vera sings the name Jimmy in the song. I bet you know at least two people called John or Johnnie!
10. In the "White Cliffs of Dover", according to the lyrics, "there'll be love and laughter, and peace ever after, _________________" when?

Answer: When the world is free

Fortunately the war came to an end in 1945 after almost six years of conflict, and many men and women were reunited with their families after long absences.
Source: Author skyvet

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