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Heading Away with Heidi! Trivia Quiz

This is my first quiz based on Heidi. The book was written on the author, Johanna Spyri's experiences. I won a prize speaking about it. I hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by madhuiyer15. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
madhuiyer15

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,394

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
169

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who are Heidi's parents? Hint

Toby and Anna

Timothy and Alicia

Tony and Ashley

Tobias and Adelheid

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of Detie's friend? Hint

Barbie

Louisa

Barbara

Lucy

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are the names of Uncle Alp's goats? Hint

Dawn and Dusk

Brownie and Snowy

Light and Dark

Daisy and Dusky

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of Peter's mother? Hint

Prisscila

Barbie

Bridget

Diana

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does Uncle Alp call Peter? Hint

Goatherd

General of the goats

Peter

Pete boy

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Question 6 of 10

6. With what does Detie convince Heidi to leave Dorfli? Hint

White rolls for Grannie

A luxurious home for Grandfather

A brand new dress

Lots and lots of books

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is the housekeeper in the Sesemann household? Hint

Sebastian

John

Tinette

Miss Rottenmier

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the doctor in the Sesemann's house? Hint

Dr. Michael

Dr. Usher

Dr. Classen

Dr. James

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does Miss Rottenmier ask Heidi to call Clara's grandmother? Hint

Grandmamma

Gracious Madam

Senorita

Miss Sesemann

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Question 10 of 10

10. What pets does Heidi have in the Sesemann household? Hint

tortoises and kittens

rabbits and guinea pigs

canaries and fishes

puppies and white mice

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who are Heidi's parents?

Answer: Tobias and Adelheid

Heidi is named after her mother Adelheid and looks a lot like her father, Tobias. Tobias is Uncle Alp's son. Many people believe that Heidi's parents died because of Uncle Alp's misdeeds in his past.

2. What is the name of Detie's friend?

Answer: Barbie

Barbie is a lady who loves to gossip. She has recently come to Dorfli, thus she takes special interest in Uncle Alp's life.

3. What are the names of Uncle Alp's goats?

Answer: Daisy and Dusky

Peter herds these two goats along with Heidi, who is very fond of these white and brown goats.

4. What is the name of Peter's mother?

Answer: Bridget

Bridget is fascinated by Heidi, who had changed Uncle Alp so fully. She lost her husband at a young age herself; hence, she has had to work hard as she was the sole breadwinner of the family.

5. What does Uncle Alp call Peter?

Answer: General of the goats

Uncle Alp always addresses Peter as the 'General of the goats' throughout the story. Peter likes this name a lot and is fond of Uncle Alp, as the latter always gives him extra food.

6. With what does Detie convince Heidi to leave Dorfli?

Answer: White rolls for Grannie

Heidi agrees to go to Frankfurt on the condition that she will get white rolls for Grannie, so she will not need to eat hard, black bread.

7. Who is the housekeeper in the Sesemann household?

Answer: Miss Rottenmier

Sebastian is Heidi's friend and servant, Tinette is a snooty maid, John is the coachman ,and Miss Rottenmier, the housekeeper, is as rotten as her name!

8. Who is the doctor in the Sesemann's house?

Answer: Dr. Classen

Mr. Usher is Heidi's tutor, while Dr. Classen helps in sending Heidi back to the Swiss. The others are imaginary characters.

9. What does Miss Rottenmier ask Heidi to call Clara's grandmother?

Answer: Gracious Madam

Heidi gets confused using such a big word, and calls Miss Sesemann 'Madam Gracious' instead, although later she calls her Grandmamma, much to Miss Rottenmier's displeasure.

10. What pets does Heidi have in the Sesemann household?

Answer: tortoises and kittens

Heidi gets the tortoises from the boy who helps her to the church, while the kittens are from the church's cat itself.

Source: Author madhuiyer15

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