Brush Up On Your Winnie The Pooh Knowledge With This Quiz!
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The cute little bear named Winnie The Pooh made his first appearance in the 1920s in A. A. Milne's books about a teddy bear and his other stuffed animal friends who were actually based off of real stuffed animals in the author's life. Milne wrote the stories for his son, whose adventures with his stuffed animals were the basis of the stories written in the mid-1920s. The books were a hit and translated into many different languages. The characters have become so famous that you can actually see the original toys on display at the New York Public Library. You may notice, however, that there are some characters missing. That's because A. A. Milne Owl and Rabbit out of his own imagination and some other characters were added in later on by Disney.
Pooh also may look a little different. His first appearance in color, wearing a red shirt as he does now, came about through Stephen Slesinger who had purchased the US and Canadian rights to the character in 1930. Disney gained rights to Pooh and his friends in the 1960s through the authorization of the illustrator's and the author's widows. They allowed Disney to produce on the characters' behalf in exchange for royalties.
What is the name of the wood in which they play?
The woods where our favorite characters play is actually modeled after one near A. A. Milne's home where his son would go out and play and have his own adventures. The wood is based on a specific area in Ashdown Forest situated thirty miles south of London. Maps of the fictional area will show the names of the different spots in the wood where the characters like to go to do their regular activities as well as where they live.
What is the name of the boy?
This boy is the subject of many of Milne's works because he is based on his own son of the same name, who in later life became unhappy with the use of his name. He was often quoted complaining about his father's use of his name and exploitation of his childhood adventures. For him, it was embarrassing that his father would do such a thing. In the Disney adaptations, he isn't as important a character as the focus is mainly on Winnie the Pooh.
Where does Owl live?
Owl is the stuffy and talkative eldest main character who presents himself as a mentor and teacher to the others. He was not based on a stuffed toy, so in the illustrations, he looks more like a live animal. Owl comes across as the wise one of the gang and everyone thinks he is the smartest among the group. He often rambles on about unnecessary things, using big words that his friends don't understand, but when it comes down to it, he can't even spell his own name.
What is Pooh's favorite food?
Winnie the Pooh is often associated with this food and the first chapter of the first ever feature film starring Winnie the Pooh tells the story of his struggle to get this food. It starts off with Pooh doing his daily exercise in front of the mirror when his stomach starts to grumble and he realized that he is hungry and is out of food. He must go out into the wood and restock his inventory with the help of Christopher Robin.
Which is not a feature film from the Winnie The Pooh franchise?
The answer we are looking for here is actually the name of a single-player computer video game. The premise of the game is that each character has lost an item of value to them and wants the item returned. The player must move through the Hundred Acre Wood to collect the missing items and return them to their rightful owners. The location of the items is randomly assigned at the start of the game, though the characters are always found in the same places.
What is this creature?
In the film featuring this creature, Winnie the Pooh and his friends hear a strange noise and find a set of large, circular footprints in the Hundred Acre Wood. During the night, Tigger's house is damaged by what appears to be an earthquake. After closer speculation, they come to the conclusion that one of these creatures may be residing in the woods, so Rabbit sets up an expedition to try and catch the "monster". When Roo befriends one of them, they realize they aren't monsters after all.
What's "the most wonderful thing about tiggers"?
In Tigger's song "The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers", this hyper-active tiger-like creature goes on to list a whole bunch of things that there are to love about tiggers. He mentions their tops being made out of rubber and their bottom made out of springs. And of course, he mentions how bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, and pouncy they are. Clearly, there are a lot of wonderful things about tiggers, but what does he claim to be the MOST wonderful thing about tiggers?
Who is the youngest character?
Some of this character's experiences include being "kidnapped" by Rabbit, accompanying the "expotition" to the North Pole, and getting an impromptu swimming lesson, attending one of Christopher Robin's parties, getting stuck in a tree with one of the other characters, and playing Poohsticks. He is the only character that has a suggestion of a family with him in the Hundred Acre Wood, and though small in size, he is very close in size to one of the other characters in the wood.
Who is the newly added member in "The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh"?
In the segment called "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day", the characters have to weather a windy storm. The wind ends up knocking Owl tree house over sending the gang on a search for a new home. As the blustery day turns to a blustery night, Pooh is frightened by the sounds of the storm and something he never heard before. He opens the door to investigate when he is greeted rather aggressively by this new addition to the Hundred Acre Wood.
Complete the lyric: Tubby little cubby all ____
This song was written in 1966 as the opening for "Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree" and then eventually used for "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" as well as other projects. It was written and composed by the Sherman Brothers and performed by the Disney Studio Chorus, who had written a number of Pooh songs. A music video was released for this version and it was included on the DVD and Blu-ray releases of "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh".
Which of these is not a popular line uttered by Pooh?
Winnie the Pooh is known for saying the most innocently funny things. One of these phrases, however, does not belong. One of our favorites is actually from the 2018 live-action film. Pooh says, "people say nothing is impossible but I do nothing every day". Presently, Pooh is voiced by Jim Cummings, who has been at it since 1988. Before him, the voice of Pooh was done by Hal Smith from 1981 to 1986 and Sterling Holloway from 1966 to 1977.
What is Tigger's favorite acronym?
Along with his comedic personality and love of bouncing and pouncing, Tigger is known for his theme song, "The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers", in which he boasts that he is the only Tigger in existence, but he is also known for his catchphrase, which is an acronym that he says when he leaves his friends. Some people on social media have joked about how Tigger is the pioneer in SMS lingo creating the first texting abbreviation before it was even a thing.
How do you spell this character's name?
Despite his depressive nature, this character is capable of great compassion in the Disney adaptation, whereas in the books he is more apathetic. He is described as an old grey donkey and he has a long, detachable tail with a pink bow on the end, of which he is very fond, but which he is also prone to losing. Though the spelling of his name may seem strange, the way he spells his name is even more comedic. He spells it "eoR".
Which is a common phrase uttered by Eeyore?
Eeyore is hardly ever happy, and even when he is, he's still sardonic and a bit cynical. Ironically, he actually seems to enjoy being gloomy to an extent and sees it as the essence of his very being. Nevertheless, he seems genuinely appreciative of the effort his friends put forth to cheer him up and is still a good friend. He also loves sad stories because they make him feel more appreciative of his own life and what he has.
Which character does Rabbit dislike?
Rabbit lives in a large hill-like cave in the Hundred Acre Wood, surrounded by an expansive vegetable garden. When not adventuring with Pooh and the others, Rabbit mainly spends his time either tending to his crops or indulging in some of his other hobbies like reading and cleaning. The introduction of this character into his life gets him really annoyed because his vegetable garden is one of his prized possessions and it is often destroyed by the shenanigans of this character.
Which character lives in a house made of sticks?
This poor character's small house made entirely of sticks is just big enough for him to fit into. The house is always constructed in the same fashion, a sort of tepee style but without any sturdiness, it constantly gets knocked down by excited visitors, stormy weather, and unforeseen dangers. In "The Book of Pooh", it was located in an area surrounded by swampland, but Rabbit was sure that the swampland was making his friend too gloomy so it has since changed location.
Who is the only female character?
This one female character acts as a motherly figure to the other Hundred Acre Wood characters, giving advice and help to those in need. She is very compassionate and accepting of all the other characters, especially Tigger who feels alone in his only feature film "The Tigger Movie". She even plays the role of Tiggers mother as he acts as a big brother to Roo. Tigger is also very respectful towards her and she is the only character that he never bounces.
What's Piglet's catchphrase?
Like most of the characters, Piglet was based on one of Christopher Robin Milne's stuffed animals. In the original color versions of Ernest H. Shepard's illustrations in the Winnie the Pooh books, he has pink skin and a green sweater. He is smaller than most animals, with a voice described as being "squeaky". He is not the bravest of characters, but when it really counts, he musters up the courage to do the right thing for himself and his friends.
Where does Roo like to play?
On Christopher Robin's map of the Hundred Acre Wood, there is an area, situated right outside Kanga's house, that is designated as Roo's play area. He can also be seen playing there in the introduction song of the first feature film. It seems like a pretty natural place for a little kangaroo to want to play in, and Kanga often has to drag him in for a bath. Only a true Winnie the Pooh fan will remember this and know the answer.
Why doesn't Pooh like Heffalumps?
In "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh", Pooh meets Tigger for the first time on a stormy night. He leaves as quickly as he came in, but not before scaring Winnie the Pooh about the world of Heffalumps and Woozles. Can you remember what Tigger tells Pooh with regards to these creatures that makes him so afraid of them that he has horrifying nightmares throughout the entire stormy night, waking only to find that his home has been flooded?
What was Winnie The Pooh's original name?
As mentioned before, the character of Christopher Robin was based on A. A. Milne's son of the same name who had stuffed animals just like those who appear in the books. However, the bear that Winnie the Pooh's character is based on wasn't always named Winnie. He had another name originally until Christopher Robin met a real brown bear at the London Zoo named Winnie. After this encounter, Christopher Robin decided to change the name of his stuffed bear to Winnie the Pooh.
Who is this character?
This burrowing rodent first appeared in the 1966 Disney animated featurette "Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree". He is portrayed as generally hard-working, especially in his tunnels, which he inevitably falls into at least once every time. This character doesn't appear in the books, but was added in the Disney adaptations a fact he notes in his first appearance when he says "I'm not in the book, you know!" He was originally voiced by Howard Morris who was then replaced by Michael Gough.
In the 2011 film, what contest does Christopher Robin hold?
In this 2011 Disney film called "Winnie the Pooh" and produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, Christopher Robin returns to the Hundred Acre Wood after being away at school. He comes back to find his favorite characters just as he left them, dealing with the same old problems. Pooh is running out of honey and must find more, Eeyore has lost his tail (what else is new), and Tigger keeps toppling the other characters over with his forceful but joyful bounces.
What is the main plot in The Tigger Movie?
Produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, this 2000 film put the focus on the bouncy, striped Tigger. It was the second theatrical Winnie the Pooh film and starts off like any other Winnie the Pooh film. The beginning of the story is interrupted by Tigger, who is tired of most of the stories mainly about Pooh. After arranging the title page to spell "The Tigger Movie", the story then continues. With all his friends preparing for winter, Tigger feels left out and unwanted.
What is the name of the 2018 live-action film?
In this 2018 live-action Disney film, Christopher Robin, the little boy from the Winnie-the-Pooh stories, is now all grown up and has lost all sense of imagination. Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood re-enter Christopher's busy London life to help him find it again and help save his relationship with his family. The film stars Ewan McGregor as Christopher Robin and Jim Cummings as the voice of both Winnie the Pooh and Tigger. The film will open up the world of Winnie the Pooh to the new generation.
Which character looks up to Tigger?
Each character looks up to Tigger for his bravery and his comfort and pride in who he is but one of these characters views him as a mentor, sort of like an older brother or his missing father figure. This becomes very apparent in "The Tiger Movie" when this character tries their hardest to be just like Tigger and is the one who leads the group in making Tigger feel like his friends in The Hundred Acre Wood are his family.
In what year was the first feature film released?
The first feature film featuring Winnie the Pooh was "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh", which comprised of three separate stories that had previously been released as featurettes, which were based on three books. The first story was about Pooh's struggles to get some honey. The second called "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day" was about just that. The gang had to weather a storm that led to the third story, which was the introduction of Tigger to the gang.
Which TV series first aired in January of 1988?
This American Saturday morning original animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television that ran from January 17, 1988, to October 26, 1991, inspired by A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories. The Disney Channel began reruns of the series on October 3, 1994, which continued to air until September 1, 2006. The series was basically a continuation of the first feature film, telling the stories of many of the other adventures of the stuffed animals, mostly without the accompaniment of Christopher Robin.
What do they use as a guide in Piglet's Big Movie?
In this 2003 film, Piglet is feeling unappreciated when helping the gang get rid of a beehive. Feeling ignored, he wanders off just as the bees come swarming after him. Once he has escaped the bees, his friends realize that Piglet is missing so they decide to search the forest to find him. They need something to guide them through to some likely spots where he would be found. What item do they use to guide them through their search?
Why do Christopher Robin's adventures come to an end?
Christopher Robin is cheerful, compassionate, and adventurous. Despite being a child, he is much wiser and more mature than the other characters and is someone Pooh and the others look up to. In the book illustrations, his house appears as a hollow tree with a door at the top of the forest. In the second book, there are hints that Christopher Robin is growing up. In the final chapter, the inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood throw him a farewell party after learning he must leave them soon.