ROSIE’S QUEST TABLE QUIZ
ROUND 1
No. / Question / Answer1. / What was Rosie’s mother’s name? / Madge
2. / Rosie’s mother was a teacher. What subject did she teach? / English
3. / Rosie’s dad was away on business. Where was he? / Saudi Arabia
4. / Aunt Rose lived in America. What was her occupation? / Lawyer
5. / Name Aunt Rose’s two children? / Hattie and Shane
6. / What was Aunt Rose’s husband’s name? / Henry
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ROUND 2
No. / Question / Answer1. / What was the Parish Priest’s name? / Fr. Meaney
2. / What alien toy did Rosie see in the attic? / E.T.
3. / In what year did the twins make their First Communion? / 1952
4. / Rosie found a locket in the attic belonging to Aunt Rose. It had a rose etched on it. Mum had a similar locket. What flower was etched on hers? / Daisy/Marguerite
5. / On what date in 1956 did Aunt Rose have her accident? / January 13th
6. / What was Aunt Rose’s favourite sweet? / Nancy Balls
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ROUND 3
No. / Question / Answer1. / Where in Dublin did Aunt Rose and Rosie’s mum live? / Whitehall
2. / What was Rosie’s teacher’s name? / Mr. O’ Gorman (Stormin’ Norman)
3. / What was the name of the dog that lived that lived next door to Aunt Rose and Rosie’s mum? / Rover
4. / What was the name of the lady who lived next door? / Mrs. Fahy
5. / What circus performers did Aunt Rose and Madge decide to become as part of their New Year’s resolutions? / Tight Rope Walkers
6. / What was Aunt Rose’s and Madge’s brother called? / Jack
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ROUND 4
No. / Question / Answer1. / What film did Rose, Madge and Linda Reilly go to see on the Saturday before they returned to school after Christmas? / Calamity Jane
2. / Name Linda Reilly’s brother? / Eustace
3. / What was Ms. Hackett’s punishment for coming last in the maths test? / Wear the donkey’s tail
4. / On her way to school before the accident who was Rosie listening to on her walkman? / Sinéad O’ Connor
5. / What was Rosie’s school friend’s name? / Helena
6. / “The Rotten _____” was the name of the essay Rosie wrote for her teacher, which she had to re-do. / Tooth
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ROUND 5
No. / Question / Answer1. / Rosie had forgotten something on the morning of her accident. She ran to the shop to buy one. What was it? / A science copy
2. / Back in 1956 what picture was hung over the blackboard in the classroom? / Sacred Heart
3. / In 1956 how many pennies were in a pound? / 240
4. / What was Agnes Balfe’s famous attack on other girls called? / The Super Strategy
5. / In 1956 what was a bonnet a type of? / Hat
6. / In 1956 what were “farthings” and “half-crowns” types of? / Money
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ROUND 6
No. / Question / Answer1. / What was Rose’s favourite dinner in 1956, which Gran cooked for Rosie, Jack and Granda? / Pig’s Heart
2. / According to the radio news in 1956, what famous actress had just got married? / Grace Kelly
3. / Before going to school, Rosie had to line up with Madge and Jack for a dose of what? / Cod Liver Oil
4. / In 1956 one of the school books was called a “catechism”. What was it? / Religion Book
5. / Jack sang the latest song in 1956 called “Rock Around the Clock”. Who was the singer? / Bill Haley
6. / What did Aggie steal from the teacher’s desk? / Money from the Black Baby Box
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ROUND 7
No. / Question / Answer1. / What was the name of the shop where the children bought sweets in 1956? / Morgans
2. / In 1956 what was in a packet of Gold Flake? / Cigarettes
3. / What was the name of the other teacher at whom Madge shouted rude rhymes? / Mrs. O’ Kelly
4. / What was the name of the head nun in the school? / Mother Culpertino
5. / Finish the motto of Mohammed Ali, quoted in the book: “Dance like a butterfly, ………..”? / Sting like a bee
6. / What was the name of the tart that Gran baked? / Gurcake
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ROUND 8
No. / Question / Answer1. / What pantomime did Granda take the family to see at the Theatre Royal? / Mother Goose
2. / Rosie called the “Christmas Outfit 1956” a “suit” but Madge said only men wore suits. What did she say girls’ clothes were called? / Costumes
3. / What monument was in O’ Connell St., Dublin in 1956 but was later blown up in 1966? / Nelson’s Pillar
4. / What did Miss Hackett steal that belonged to the Head Nun> / Her Purse
5. / Rosie saw jack beat Eustace Reilly in a competition on the way to school one day. What kind of competition was it? / Spitting
6. / What did Rosie want to be when she grew up? / An Engineer
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ROUND 9
No. / Question / Answer1. / What modern invention belonging to the 1990’s did Rosie give to Jack? / Calculator watch
2. / What was Agnes’ brother’s nickname? / Smelly Melly
3. / On what radio station did the family listen to the “Smash Hits” show? / Radio Luxembourg
4. / Miss Hackett gave the class 50 spellings in a test. What was Rosie’s score? / 49
5. / What was Aggie’s challenge to Rosie called? / The High Swing Challenge
6. / Why did Aunt Rose type her letters? / She was a bad speller
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ROUND 10
No. / Question / Answer1. / In 1956 there were two statues on either side of the blackboard in the classroom. What kind of statues were they? / Angels
2. / What was a Sinéad O’ Connor haircut? / Bald Head
3. / What did Dad buy Rosie as a “Get well soon” present? / Doc Martens
4. / What was Uncle Jack’s occupation? / Engineer
5. / Rosie’s mum was going to become a student. What was she going to study? / Law
6. / Who wrote “Rosie’s Quest”? / Ann Carroll
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