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Quiz about Anatomy of a Song Captain Beaky and His Band

Anatomy of a Song - "Captain Beaky and His Band" Quiz

This was one of those annoying songs that got stuck in my head when it was released! If the same thing happened to you, try this quiz and see how much you remember. With thanks to FussBudget for leading the way with his "Anatomy of a Song" series.

A multiple-choice quiz by Supersal1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Supersal1

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
296,583

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. "The bravest animals in the land are Captain Beaky and his band
That's Timid Toad, Reckless Rat, Artful Owl and" - who completes the band?
Hint

Batty Bat

Laughing Llama

Careful Cat

Belching Badger

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Once ________, an evil snake, kept the woodland folk awake"

Who was the insomnia-inducing snake?
Hint

Slithering Steve

Hissing Howie

Rattling Rob

Hissing Sid

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Question 3 of 10

3. The brave band discuss ideas on how to apprehend the villainous snake. Who suggested:

"'We'll lie in wait, and one of us will be the bait."? Hint

Reckless Rat

Captain Beaky

Artful Owl

Timid Toad

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Captain Beaky's reply to the suggestion that one of the band act as bait? Hint

"I'll take this perilous job - I'll do anything for five bob!"

"Stand out there on your behalf, blimey, you're having a laugh!"

"You want me to stop this bloke - come on now, you're having a joke!"

"Have no fear! For I alone will volunteer!"

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of the band suggests hiding in the trees and "I'll drop a ______from the sky!"

What will they drop on the hapless serpent? Hint

Boulder

Anvil

Log

Piano

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Said Artful Owl 'The idea's sound, but how will you'" - what? Hint

Make him come around

Lift it off the ground

Make that lengthy bound

Stop that hound

7. Though Artful Owl has put a damper on the serpent-squishing plan, he comes up with an idea of his own.

"Said Owl, "The rest of us hold back. There's only one that he'll attack." Said Timid Toad, "I like your plan."

What is Artful Owl's reply to this? Hint

"If you can't do it, nobody can!"

"Be brave and remember - you're one of Beaky's band!"

"Don't be scared, it'll be pitch black!"

"Good luck," said Owl, "For you're the man!"

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Question 8 of 10

8. The inevitable happens, and poor Toad is captured by the artful adder. The rest of the gang rush to his lair, at which point Reckless Rat says "I'll get a ______
And stop him going down his hole!"

What did Reckless Rat intend to use to bar the snake's entry to his hole?
Hint

Pole

Mole

Vole

Bowl

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Question 9 of 10

9. The unswallowed members of Beaky's Band chase the racing reptile and eventually catch him. What condition is he in when he is caught?

Hint

Hot and sweaty

Weak and weary

Tired and dizzy

Fresh and frisky

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Question 10 of 10

10. How did Artful Owl describe Timid Toad's decision to become a serpent's snack? Hint

Mad

Brave

Suicidal

Clever

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "The bravest animals in the land are Captain Beaky and his band That's Timid Toad, Reckless Rat, Artful Owl and" - who completes the band?

Answer: Batty Bat

"They march through the woodlands singing songs that tell how they have righted wrongs."

The single of "Captain Beaky and His Band" reached Number five in the UK charts in 1980. The narration (I hesitate to call it singing) was done by Actor Keith Michell, at that time better known for his role as Henry VIII in the 1970 television production of "The Six Wives of Henry VIII. "

2. "Once ________, an evil snake, kept the woodland folk awake" Who was the insomnia-inducing snake?

Answer: Hissing Sid

"In fear and trembling every night in case he gave someone a bite"

The single of "Captain Beaky" was taken from volume one of two albums of poetry, written by Jeremy Lloyd, with music provided by Jim Parker. Jeremy Lloyd's other writing credits include the TV series "Are You Being Served?" and "Allo 'Allo".

3. The brave band discuss ideas on how to apprehend the villainous snake. Who suggested: "'We'll lie in wait, and one of us will be the bait."?

Answer: Artful Owl

The albums of Captain Beaky featured many celebrities, including Harry Secombe Twiggy and Peter Sellers.

4. What was Captain Beaky's reply to the suggestion that one of the band act as bait?

Answer: "Have no fear! For I alone will volunteer!"

Well, he is head of the band of the bravest animals in the land!

"Said Captain Beaky, "Have no fear! For I alone will volunteer
No, make it me!" Said Reckless Rat
I'll stand there in my reckless hat
When Hissing Sid picks up my trail,
I'll just lasso him with my tail!"

"Oh, good idea" said Timid Toad, "We'll hide a long way down the road.
And when you've overcome resistance,
We'll rush along to your assistance."

5. One of the band suggests hiding in the trees and "I'll drop a ______from the sky!" What will they drop on the hapless serpent?

Answer: Boulder

It is Batty Bat who makes this suggestion. One of Britain's largest species of bat is the Noctule bat, which has a body length of around 8 cm and a wingspan of around 40 cm, making it poorly adapted to transport heavy objects.

6. "Said Artful Owl 'The idea's sound, but how will you'" - what?

Answer: Lift it off the ground

Poor Batty Bat just scratched his head,
"I hadn't thought of that," he said.

I notice that Artful Owl didn't volunteer for the job. The most common British Owl is the Tawny Owl (strix aluco) which grows to about 40 cm in length, making it slightly more suitable for carrying heavy objects.

7. Though Artful Owl has put a damper on the serpent-squishing plan, he comes up with an idea of his own. "Said Owl, "The rest of us hold back. There's only one that he'll attack." Said Timid Toad, "I like your plan." What is Artful Owl's reply to this?

Answer: "Good luck," said Owl, "For you're the man!"

Artful Owl would make a good General in the armed forces - coming up with dangerous plans and making others carry them out!

"So Timid Toad, his eyes a-popping,
Into the woodland night went hopping
Captain Beaky waved his hand, followed by his trusty band
That's Artful Owl and Reckless Rat, and above the trees flew Batty Bat."

8. The inevitable happens, and poor Toad is captured by the artful adder. The rest of the gang rush to his lair, at which point Reckless Rat says "I'll get a ______ And stop him going down his hole!" What did Reckless Rat intend to use to bar the snake's entry to his hole?

Answer: Pole

"Then into sight the snake came hopping, right past his hole, no sign of stopping"

Well, bang goes the hole stopping plan.

9. The unswallowed members of Beaky's Band chase the racing reptile and eventually catch him. What condition is he in when he is caught?

Answer: Tired and dizzy

"At last they found him, tired and dizzy
And pulled out Toad, who said "Where is he?
For left alone, I felt quite sick,
And hopped into a hollow stick"

Hmmm, Timid toad - nice lad but a bit lacking in the brains department!

10. How did Artful Owl describe Timid Toad's decision to become a serpent's snack?

Answer: Clever

"Said Owl, "A clever step to take!
You jumped into that slippery snake."
"That was brave of Toad", said Rat
"That's just my sort of plan!" said Bat"

Hissing Sid escapes our intrepid band, for the time being at least.

When "Captain Beaky" was first released a campaign to establish Hissing Sid's innocence began in the UK and "Hissing Sid is Innocent" became a popular catchphrase, car sticker and graffiti item. Honestly, had we nothing better to do with our time?

Source: Author Supersal1

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