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The People's Friend Trivia Quiz

Have you ever read the popular weekly "People's Friend"? How much do you know about the magazine?

A multiple-choice quiz by Rowena8482. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Rowena8482

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
270,293

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
346

Question 1 of 10

1. Which company publishes the "People's Friend"? Hint

Reader's Digest

DC Thomson & Co.

Penman Media

Wolfe Publishing Company

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the 'subtitle' of the "People's Friend"? Hint

The famous story magazine

A little piece of home

The people's picture paper

A taste of Scotland

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Question 3 of 10

3. The price of the "People's Friend" is displayed on the front cover in four currencies - which of the following is NOT one of them? Hint

New Zealand Dollars

Canadian Dollars

U.S. Dollars

Euros (for Spain)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Every year the "People's Friend" runs a competition called the 'Love Darg' What is the meaning of the word 'Darg'? Hint

Donation

Help in need

Gift

Day's work

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Question 5 of 10

5. Each week, the cover of the "People's Friend" shows a painting of a U.K. landscape. Who is the artist? Hint

Paul Powis

Jennine Parker

J Campbell Kerr

Lynne Poland

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the title of the reader's letters pages of the magazine?

Answer: (2 words 7,7)

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Question 7 of 10

7. If a reader is lucky enough to have a letter published in the "People's Friend" what prize do they win? Hint

A tea caddy

A certificate

A pen

A book token

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Question 8 of 10

8. "The Farmer and his Wife" is a regular feature in the "People's Friend" - who is the 'Farmer' of the piece? Hint

George MacPherson

Douglas Miller

Harry Roberts

John Taylor

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who are the cartoon characters who feature each week on the "Children's Corner" story page of the "People's Friend"? Hint

Sniff and Wiggle

Will and Wag

Binky and Flip

Peg and Pog

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Question 10 of 10

10. Each week the "People's Friend" features words from a Christian clergy man or sister - how is this feature titled? Hint

From the Manse window

Candle in the Dark

Words of Wisdom

Bringing you the Word

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which company publishes the "People's Friend"?

Answer: DC Thomson & Co.

The "Friend" has been published by DC Thomson since 1869, making it one of the longest running weekly publications in the world.

2. What is the 'subtitle' of the "People's Friend"?

Answer: The famous story magazine

The "Friend" has a circulation of around 400,000 copies a week worldwide, and the publisher's estimate each copy is read and passed on to others giving a weekly readership approaching 1 million people!

3. The price of the "People's Friend" is displayed on the front cover in four currencies - which of the following is NOT one of them?

Answer: U.S. Dollars

The price is displayed in New Zealand dollars, Canadian dollars, euros for Spain and pence sterling for the United Kingdom.

4. Every year the "People's Friend" runs a competition called the 'Love Darg' What is the meaning of the word 'Darg'?

Answer: Day's work

The 'Love Darg' is where readers knit, sew, or hand-craft clothes and toys and send them in. After the closing date and judging, the entries are donated to the needy via various charitable organisations. The winners in each category receive a small prize in token of their efforts.

'Darg' is an old Scottish word for a day's work.

5. Each week, the cover of the "People's Friend" shows a painting of a U.K. landscape. Who is the artist?

Answer: J Campbell Kerr

J Campbell Kerr's watercolours decorate each week's cover, and prints can be purchased from the publisher. J Campbell Kerr also contributes the "Round Britain" feature each week.

6. What is the title of the reader's letters pages of the magazine?

Answer: Between Friends

When reading 'Between Friends' one gets an idea of the global appeal of the magazine. Letters and photographs are published from readers in many different countries each week.

7. If a reader is lucky enough to have a letter published in the "People's Friend" what prize do they win?

Answer: A tea caddy

"People's Friend" tea caddies are 'famous' and are made with a distinctive oriental design on a black background. I have no idea if they are supplied with tea inside!

The "Letter of the Week" wins what is described as a "super prize" but 'they' never disclose what this is. If anyone out there has ever won one, please let me in on the secret.

8. "The Farmer and his Wife" is a regular feature in the "People's Friend" - who is the 'Farmer' of the piece?

Answer: John Taylor

John and his wife Anne have been a regular part of the "Friend" for years. Each column brings a new anecdote from their farm "The Riggin" in Cupar, Scotland.

9. Who are the cartoon characters who feature each week on the "Children's Corner" story page of the "People's Friend"?

Answer: Will and Wag

Will and Wag are a duck and a dog.

10. Each week the "People's Friend" features words from a Christian clergy man or sister - how is this feature titled?

Answer: From the Manse window

Regular contributors to the "From the Manse window" feature include Reverend Ian Petrie and Reverend Ian Hamilton.

Source: Author Rowena8482

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