Which magical fictional nanny is famous for flying with her umbrella?
AnswerMary Poppins
Mary Poppins, created by P. L. Travers, is famous for flying through the air holding her umbrella.
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The basics
What does a nanny do?
AnswerLooks after children, often in the family's home
A nanny is a childcare worker who looks after a family's children, usually in their home.
Going deeper
Who wrote the Mary Poppins books?
AnswerP. L. Travers
Australian-born author P. L. Travers wrote the Mary Poppins series of children's books.
In Peter Pan, what kind of animal is Nana, the Darling children's nursemaid?
AnswerA dog
In J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, the Darling family's nursemaid Nana is a big dog.
Norland, a famous college for training nannies founded in 1892, is in which country?
AnswerEngland
The Norland Institute was founded in London in 1892 by Emily Ward and later moved to Bath, England.
Expert level
On which street does the Banks family live in the Mary Poppins stories?
AnswerCherry Tree Lane
The Banks family lives at number 17 Cherry Tree Lane in London.
In the film The Sound of Music, how many von Trapp children does Maria look after?
AnswerSeven
The film shows seven von Trapp children, from Liesl, the eldest, to Gretl, the youngest.
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