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Much of Enid Blyton's work has inspired toys, games and jigsaws.

Author - Enid Blyton

Explore the magical adventures of Enid Blyton in this Specialist Books quiz, from mystery-solving children to enchanted lands that have inspired generations of young readers.

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Fascinating Fact:

She wrote more than 600–700 books and thousands of short stories, many aimed at early and confident readers.

In Specialist Books, this Enid Blyton quiz looks at her most famous series, the style of her storytelling and the themes of friendship, curiosity and courage in her work.

  • Children’s author: A writer who creates stories especially for younger readers, often using clear language and exciting plots.
  • Adventure series: A set of connected books that follow the same characters through repeated journeys, puzzles or mysteries.
  • Character ensemble: A group of main characters who share the focus of a story, each bringing different skills and personalities.
Who was Enid Blyton?

Enid Blyton was a twentieth century British children’s author whose books include famous adventure and school stories. Her work has been translated into many languages and remains widely read.

What types of stories did Enid Blyton write?

She wrote mystery adventures, boarding school stories, fantasy tales and short stories. Many books feature groups of children solving puzzles, exploring new places and learning to work together.

Why are Enid Blyton books still popular today?

Her books are still popular because the plots are fast moving, the characters are easy to imagine and the adventures invite readers to picture themselves as part of the group.

1 .
Blyton's father, Thomas Carey Blyton, was a salesman of what?
Cars
Cutlery
Lawnmowers
Vacuum cleaners
Thomas was a cutlery salesman at first, then he sold Yorkshire cloth before setting up his own business selling clothes
2 .
What is the name of the Famous Five's dog, the group's unofficial mascot?
Tammy
Timmy
Tiny
Tony
Timmy belongs to the tomboy George. The other three members of the Famous Five are the siblings Julian, Dick and Anne
3 .
What is the name of the naughty monkey in the Noddy stories?
Marjorie
Martha
Mary
Matilda
Martha Monkey is a modern replacement for the books' original character, Gilbert Golly
4 .
Which UK newspaper claimed in 1966 that Blyton wrote more insidiously dangerous right-wing literature than that published by British fascist groups?
The Daily Express
The Daily Mail
The Guardian
The Times
The article criticises Blyton's The Little Black Doll in which a black doll called Sambo is hated by his owner and the other toys. His face is washed clean by rain and then he is welcomed back with his new, pink face
5 .
What colour are the mudguards on Noddy's car?
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
The bodywork and the hubcaps are yellow
6 .
What is the name of the circus owner who appears in the Circus series?
Mr Galapagos
Mr Galliano
Mr Galvano
Mr Galvini
There were five books in the series, published between 1938 and 1952
7 .
What was the title of the Enid Blyton parody broadcast in 1982 as the first in the Comic Strip Presents series?
Five Go Mad in Derbyshire
Five Go Mad in Devon
Five Go Mad in Dorset
Five Go Mad in Durham
The satire exaggerated certain aspects of the original Famous Five, for example their taste for outdoor picnics
8 .
Blyton wrote three books about what strange piece of furniture?
The Enchanted Wardrobe
The Magic Stool
The Time-travelling Table
The Wishing Chair
Adventures of the Wishing-Chair, published in 1937, was her first full-length book
9 .
What is the name of the boarding school in the books featuring Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan?
St Catherine's
St Celia's
St Cicely's
St Clare's
There were a total of six books in the St Clare's series, published between 1941 and 1945
10 .
Which of the Secret Seven was Peter's sister?
Jane
Janet
Joan
June
The Secret Seven also had a dog, Scamper

 

Author:  Tony Rennick (Art and Literature Critic)

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