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Quiz about The Uncle The Elephant books by JP Martin
Quiz about The Uncle The Elephant books by JP Martin

The "Uncle, The Elephant" books by J.P. Martin Quiz


I can't understand why these books are out of print (in the UK at least) when Babar the elephant is still available. If you love these books as I do, enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Quiz_Beagle. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Quiz_Beagle
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
242,933
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
168
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which wonderful artist illustrated the "Uncle" books? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Where do Uncle's enemies live? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. According to his enemies, what did Uncle steal at University? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is unusual about the badger who carries Uncle's provisions? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the first name of Uncle's chief enemy? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who is the old man who wants to be a schoolboy? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is Uncle's auntie's name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What does Uncle do to his enemies, which they hate most of all? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is Uncle's brother's name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What colour is Uncle's favourite dressing gown? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which wonderful artist illustrated the "Uncle" books?

Answer: Quentin Blake

Quentin Blake also illustrated Roald Dahl books. E E Shephard drew Winnie The Pooh, Sir John Tenniel was the "Alice in Wonderland" illustrator and Geoffrey Searle drew "St. Trinians".
2. Where do Uncle's enemies live?

Answer: Badfort

Badgertown is where (sensibly!) the badgers live in "Uncle", Goodfort is the opposite of Badfort and Sgt. Bilko was stationed at Fort Baxter!
3. According to his enemies, what did Uncle steal at University?

Answer: A bicycle

Uncle, as a poor student, borrowed another student's bicycle and, not unaturally, broke it. Needless to say, the owner was richly compensated by Uncle in later life!
4. What is unusual about the badger who carries Uncle's provisions?

Answer: He has one arm

The incorrect answers are nods at Winnie The Pooh (Piglet), Paddington Bear (gum boots) and Wallace and Gromit (penguin).
5. What is the first name of Uncle's chief enemy?

Answer: Beaver

Some people say that Beaver Hateman is not the guiding spirit at Badfort, and that this honour belongs to Hootman!
6. Who is the old man who wants to be a schoolboy?

Answer: Noddy Ninety

Noddy Ninety so wants to be a schoolboy, he disguises himself to go to Dr. Lyre's school.
7. What is Uncle's auntie's name?

Answer: Miss Evelyn Maidy

Auntie's companion is Miss Wace, and Eva and Little Liz are other characters in the "Uncle" books.
8. What does Uncle do to his enemies, which they hate most of all?

Answer: Kick them up

Many of Uncle's kicks are described as "the best I ever did". Perhaps he's got a short memory for an elephant?
9. What is Uncle's brother's name?

Answer: Rudolph

Rudolph is a big-game hunter and he has a fund of interesting stories, but they bore Uncle so much he goes to sleep!
10. What colour is Uncle's favourite dressing gown?

Answer: Purple

Uncle is generally pictured in it on the jacket covers.
Source: Author Quiz_Beagle

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