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Quiz about Polly Heriot of the Chalet School

Polly Heriot of the Chalet School Quiz

Polly is one of my favourite characters from the "Chalet School" series written by Elinor M Brent-Dyer. She appears in the early days of the school. This quiz covers the earlier books in the series.

A multiple-choice quiz by tan72. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
tan72

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
270,651

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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413

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which book did Polly first appear in? Hint

New House at the Chalet School

A United Chalet School

The Chalet School in Exile

Jo Returns to the Chalet School

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where do we meet Polly for the first time? Hint

Train station

Shop

Hotel Post

School

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which character is the first to befriend Polly and take charge of her? Hint

Mademoiselle LePattre

Joey Bettany

Matron

Her guardian

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Polly's rather unusual name? Hint

Hildegard Mariana Sempronia

Hildegard Marigold Sophonisba

Hermione Mariana Sophonia

Hildegard Mariana Sophonisba

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the practical joke that Polly decided to play when she first joined the school? Hint

Making apple pie beds

Ringing the emergency bell

Hiding belongings

Drawing cartoons

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which is the hobby that Polly decides upon? Hint

Painting designs

Weaving

Jigsaw cutting

Sewing

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Question 7 of 10

7. During the half-term described in 'Jo Returns to the Chalet School' a sheets and pillow case fancy dress party is held. What did Polly dress as? Hint

A ghost

A butterfly

A geisha

A skating girl

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Question 8 of 10

8. A new girl joins the school after it relocates to England. Who was suspicious of Gertrude and went to Polly with her concerns? Hint

Daisy

Joey

Gertrude

Robin

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is the Head Girl when Polly is a prefect? Hint

Hilary Burn

Maria Marani

Cornelia Flower

Joey Bettany

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the last book that Polly appears in? Hint

Lavender Laughs at the Chalet School

The Chalet School in Exile

The Chalet School at War

Gay from China at the Chalet School

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which book did Polly first appear in?

Answer: Jo Returns to the Chalet School

Polly first appears in 'Jo Returns to the Chalet School'. This is set the first term after Joey leaves school.

2. Where do we meet Polly for the first time?

Answer: Hotel Post

She first appears at the Hotel Post shop, as she wishes to buy some stamps and picture postcards.

3. Which character is the first to befriend Polly and take charge of her?

Answer: Joey Bettany

It is Joey who decides that Polly must return to the school with her.

4. What is Polly's rather unusual name?

Answer: Hildegard Mariana Sophonisba

She was named by her aunts, who named her after her mother (Hildegard) and then themselves (Mariana and Sophonisba). She does not like this name so calls herself Polly instead.

5. What was the practical joke that Polly decided to play when she first joined the school?

Answer: Ringing the emergency bell

Polly decided that this would be a fun thing to do after reading many school stories.

6. Which is the hobby that Polly decides upon?

Answer: Painting designs

Polly 'borrows' a book from the art master and drops it. She borrowed it to copy a design to use on the back of a mirror.

7. During the half-term described in 'Jo Returns to the Chalet School' a sheets and pillow case fancy dress party is held. What did Polly dress as?

Answer: A skating girl

Polly was dressed as a skating girl. Cornelia was the ghost, a mistress was the geisha and Amy Stevens was dressed as a butterfly.

8. A new girl joins the school after it relocates to England. Who was suspicious of Gertrude and went to Polly with her concerns?

Answer: Robin

Robin was suspicious of the questions that Gertrude was asking other pupils.

9. Who is the Head Girl when Polly is a prefect?

Answer: Cornelia Flower

Cornelia was the Head Girl. We never find out what special job Polly has as a prefect.

10. What is the last book that Polly appears in?

Answer: Lavender Laughs at the Chalet School

Polly goes to stay with Joey after her guardian dies. There are some short scenes in this book in which she appears, but there are no further mentions of her after this.

Source: Author tan72

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