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Quiz about Chalet School HalfTerms
Quiz about Chalet School HalfTerms

Chalet School Half-Terms Trivia Quiz


The "Chalet School" series by Elinor M Brent-Dyer is set in several locations including Austria, Switzerland and Wales. One of the features of these books are the wonderful expeditions that the students experience during their half-term holidays.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tan72. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Tan72
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
273,434
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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301
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 'Changes for the Chalet School', the prefects are taken on a tour of a famous chocolate factory. Which factory do they visit? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In this holiday, which took place at the end of the first term in 'The Head Girl of the Chalet School', Grizel, the Robin, Joey and Evadne visit a town in Austria. There is a fire at their hotel. Which town did they visit? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In Rosamund's first term she goes on half-term with several other students. Whilst out walking with Hilary, she spots Joan Baker across the road. Which Swiss town were they visiting? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. During Eustacia's first term at the Chalet School ('Eustacia Goes to the Chalet School') a number of the girls go on a half-term trip. During this trip, Miss Wilson is injured and the party have to shelter in a hut overnight. Where did this half-term visit take place? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This particular half-term took place at the school. There was a sheets and pillowcase party, along with the building of snow sculptures. Which book did this take place in? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Many half-terms at the Chalet School were eventful. During this particular half-term ('Theodora and the Chalet School'), Miss Wilmot ends up riding a pig! Margot has a major row with her triplet sisters, and Mary-Lou becomes involved. Where did this half-term take place? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This half-term took place during the Swiss books. The prefects travel to the Tiern See along with Joey and her friends. Which book describes this eventful visit? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. During this half-term ('The Chalet School Triplets'), Len Maynard goes on a trip with her fellow prefects. She is accused of shop-lifting when she goes shopping with Rosamund. Which Swiss town did they visit on this occasion? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This trip takes place during Barbara Chester's first term ('The Chalet School and Barbara'). She is included in the same party as her cousin Vi Lucy, and other members of 'the Gang'. Which well-known Swiss town do they visit? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This expedition took place during the Austrian books in 'The Chalet School and Jo'. A number of eventful things happened during this expedition! Joey fainted, Maria Marani and several of her friends painted themselves to look like American Indians, and Juliet O'Hara and Grizel Cochrane were also present. Where was the town that they visited? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 'Changes for the Chalet School', the prefects are taken on a tour of a famous chocolate factory. Which factory do they visit?

Answer: Bourneville

This trip took place in the English novels. There is a very long description of the workings of the factory. It seems that EBD may have taken students from her own school on a similar tour.
2. In this holiday, which took place at the end of the first term in 'The Head Girl of the Chalet School', Grizel, the Robin, Joey and Evadne visit a town in Austria. There is a fire at their hotel. Which town did they visit?

Answer: Salzburg

The heat of the fire is so severe, Grizel's hair is burnt and she loses her long curls. They also meet up with Frau Berlin for the last time!
3. In Rosamund's first term she goes on half-term with several other students. Whilst out walking with Hilary, she spots Joan Baker across the road. Which Swiss town were they visiting?

Answer: Basle

Basle is on the border of France and Germany and has two railway stations - one is Swiss, the other is German. This adventure took place in 'Problem for the Chalet School'.
4. During Eustacia's first term at the Chalet School ('Eustacia Goes to the Chalet School') a number of the girls go on a half-term trip. During this trip, Miss Wilson is injured and the party have to shelter in a hut overnight. Where did this half-term visit take place?

Answer: Stubai Glacier

Miss Wilson injured her foot in this accident. The incident is referred to several times in other volumes of the "Chalet School" stories.
5. This particular half-term took place at the school. There was a sheets and pillowcase party, along with the building of snow sculptures. Which book did this take place in?

Answer: Jo Returns to the Chalet School

This was also the time when Mademoiselle became ill.
6. Many half-terms at the Chalet School were eventful. During this particular half-term ('Theodora and the Chalet School'), Miss Wilmot ends up riding a pig! Margot has a major row with her triplet sisters, and Mary-Lou becomes involved. Where did this half-term take place?

Answer: Zermatt

During this half-term, Margot learns that her best friend, Emerence Hope, will be leaving school. The expensive clock that she bought Margot as a farewell gift led to the major argument between the triplet sisters.
7. This half-term took place during the Swiss books. The prefects travel to the Tiern See along with Joey and her friends. Which book describes this eventful visit?

Answer: The Coming of Age of the Chalet School

It is during this visit that Joey manages to buy a holiday house for her family.
8. During this half-term ('The Chalet School Triplets'), Len Maynard goes on a trip with her fellow prefects. She is accused of shop-lifting when she goes shopping with Rosamund. Which Swiss town did they visit on this occasion?

Answer: Lausanne

There were a number of incidents during this book, including the kidnapping of Cecil by a mad woman. The triplets are sent home to look after the house while their mother is in England assisting Mary-Lou Trelawney.
9. This trip takes place during Barbara Chester's first term ('The Chalet School and Barbara'). She is included in the same party as her cousin Vi Lucy, and other members of 'the Gang'. Which well-known Swiss town do they visit?

Answer: Berne

This was also the first term in Switzerland for the main part of the school.
10. This expedition took place during the Austrian books in 'The Chalet School and Jo'. A number of eventful things happened during this expedition! Joey fainted, Maria Marani and several of her friends painted themselves to look like American Indians, and Juliet O'Hara and Grizel Cochrane were also present. Where was the town that they visited?

Answer: Oberammergau

The school went to see the famous Passion Play which is performed every ten years. It had been one of Joey's dreams to see this play performed.
Source: Author Tan72

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