'Buddy' - The Book Trivia Quiz

Hello and welcome to my quiz on the book called 'Buddy' written by Nigel Hinton. I hope this will encourage you to read this book.

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

Author
kirstymd

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,833

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1. In Chapter One, how much money did Buddy steal from his mum's purse? Hint

Ten pounds

Five pounds

Fifteen pounds

Four pounds

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2. Buddy's teacher was called Mr Normington.

True

False

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3. Buddy's best friends are called Charmian and ...?

Answer: (One Word)

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4. Buddy's dad owned a Harley Davidson.

True

False

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5. What is Buddy's surname? Hint

Clark

Solomon

Rybeero

King

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6. Who was Buddy named after? Hint

Buddy Rich

Buddy Holly

None of these

Burt Reynolds

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8. What was The Beast's name? Hint

Terry

Desmond

Ralph

James

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9. What number did Buddy's dad want him to call? Hint

80013

80059

30065

30014

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10. What is the song that Terry wants Buddy and his mum to listen to? Hint

I'm Sorry

Everyday

Blue Suede Shoes

None of these

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Chapter One, how much money did Buddy steal from his mum's purse?

Answer: Five pounds

He only needed four pounds to go on the school trip, which was to a castle and a safari park. He didn't want to go, but he didn't want to be the only one left behind again.

2. Buddy's teacher was called Mr Normington.

Answer: True

Mr Normington hated Buddy because he told him off for wearing jeans instead of school trousers when it wasn't Buddy's fault

3. Buddy's best friends are called Charmian and ...?

Answer: Julius

Charmian was loving, caring and kind towards Buddy. Julius was always showing off in front of Buddy and trying to make him laugh by being really silly.

4. Buddy's dad owned a Harley Davidson.

Answer: True

He wasn't very safe on it though, so some people had to come to Buddy's house and take it away for a few days, which Buddy's dad hated.

5. What is Buddy's surname?

Answer: Clark

Rybeero was Julius and Charmian's last name, Solomon was the lady who lives at 54, Croxley Street's last name and King was the Beast's Uncle's last name.

6. Who was Buddy named after?

Answer: Buddy Holly

Buddy Rich was a famous drummer, and Burt Reynolds starred in 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and his nickname is Buddy. Buddy's dad was obssesed with Buddy Holly, so he namd his son after him.

7. What class was Buddy in?

Answer: 3E

Buddy hated his classmates, except from Julius and Charmian, and he hated his teacher, Mr Normington, because he blamed Buddy for everything, even if it wasn't Buddy's fault.

8. What was The Beast's name?

Answer: Ralph

James was The Beast's middle name, Terry was Buddy's dad's first name, and Desmond is Mr King (The Beast's uncle) first name.

9. What number did Buddy's dad want him to call?

Answer: 30065

30065 was the number of Mr King, and Terry wanted to tell him that he couldn't do his work for a few days, and Mr King hated Terry for that.

10. What is the song that Terry wants Buddy and his mum to listen to?

Answer: Everyday

The lyrics were:

"Everyday, it's a getting closer
Going faster than a roller coaster,
Love like yours will surely come my way."

Source: Author kirstymd

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