Find-Outers Series Quiz
- Julie2owlsdene
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Correct, Anita. Over to you.
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Thanks, Julie.
What is the name of the boy at Fatty's school who is a better ventriloquist than Fatty?
What is the name of the boy at Fatty's school who is a better ventriloquist than Fatty?
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His name is Boobanti. He is a Zulu prince.
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Correct. Your turn, Eddie!
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Thanks, Anita.
In which book is Boobanti mentioned?
In which book is Boobanti mentioned?
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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That would have to be The Mystery of the Strange Bundle, I think.
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Correct, Courtenay.
Your question.
Your question.
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Thanks, Eddie.
In which book do we learn that Fatty's birthday is close to Christmas?
In which book do we learn that Fatty's birthday is close to Christmas?
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Was it "The Mystery of the Secret Room"?
On a previous question, did Zoe really play Dick Wittington? But she's female and he is a male character. I did not remember all the parts from the book, I just knew Zoe from the handkerchief the Find Outers left with a "Z" embroidered on it. Why did they have a girl play the part? Did it say why in the book?
On a previous question, did Zoe really play Dick Wittington? But she's female and he is a male character. I did not remember all the parts from the book, I just knew Zoe from the handkerchief the Find Outers left with a "Z" embroidered on it. Why did they have a girl play the part? Did it say why in the book?
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It's a pantomime tradition to have a young girl playing the role of principal boy - not only Dick Whittington but also certain other roles such as Jack (in Jack and the Beanstalk) and Peter Pan.
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
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Oh right, I have never seen a pantomime as they do not have them where I come from. I have only come across one in Malory Towers and of course they are all girls. Plus this one with the Find Outers.
So I have learnt something new today. Girls act as boys in pantomimes.
So I have learnt something new today. Girls act as boys in pantomimes.
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And boys act as girls too! I've never seen a pantomime either (also being from Australia), but I've picked up that much while living over here.
Anyway, yes, Snugglepot, it was Secret Room — well done and over to you.
Anyway, yes, Snugglepot, it was Secret Room — well done and over to you.
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Thanks Courtenay.
Do boys really act as girls, too? Pantomimes sound really strange.
What was the name of the plant that Bets took to Mr Grimble, the elderly, former gardener at Fairtlin Hall, to identify?
Do boys really act as girls, too? Pantomimes sound really strange.
What was the name of the plant that Bets took to Mr Grimble, the elderly, former gardener at Fairtlin Hall, to identify?
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Regarding the gender swap in pantomimes -this sounds interesting:
" The other element of "Traditional" pantomime is on the decline today, namely the "Principal boy" role, played by a girl. Women had for a long time played the "breeches role" in theatre, as far back as the early 1800’s. By the middle of the nineteenth century the vogue for ladies to take on the heroic roles of "Jack" or "Dick Whittington" or "Aladdin" was beginning, and with the rise of Music Hall it became the rule. Quite simply, the Victorian male, living in a society where even the legs of the parlour piano were covered for modesty’s sake , craved the vision of a well turned calf, or shapely ankle.
Whilst ladies were corseted, crinolined or bustled on the street, artistic license allowed ladies upon the stage to wear costumes that revealed shapely legs in tights on condition that they were playing a male role!"
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" The other element of "Traditional" pantomime is on the decline today, namely the "Principal boy" role, played by a girl. Women had for a long time played the "breeches role" in theatre, as far back as the early 1800’s. By the middle of the nineteenth century the vogue for ladies to take on the heroic roles of "Jack" or "Dick Whittington" or "Aladdin" was beginning, and with the rise of Music Hall it became the rule. Quite simply, the Victorian male, living in a society where even the legs of the parlour piano were covered for modesty’s sake , craved the vision of a well turned calf, or shapely ankle.
Whilst ladies were corseted, crinolined or bustled on the street, artistic license allowed ladies upon the stage to wear costumes that revealed shapely legs in tights on condition that they were playing a male role!"
There's quite a lot of information in Google land!
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I think the plant was a coleus.
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