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Av Agnes-Margrethe Bjorvand, Lisa Aisato

Agnes-Margrethe Bjorvand (1969-) (forfatter)

2015

Ur-Pippi

Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002)

2007

Pippi Langstrømpe

Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) (forfatter)

2015

Pippi Langstrømpe

Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002)

2004

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Test your knowledge about Astrid Lindgren's iconic character, Pippi Longstocking!

1. What is the name of Pippi Longstocking's hometown?
   a) Villekulla Village
   b) Villa Villekulla
   c) Cherry Tree Lane
   d) Green Gables

2. What is Pippi’s full name?
   a) Pippi Longsocks
   b) Pippi Pepperson
   c) Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Efraim's Daughter Longstocking
   d) Pippilotta Pancake Cinnamon Roll Longstocking

3. What is the name of Pippi’s pet monkey?
   a) Mr. Snickers
   b) Mr. Monkey
   c) Mr. Nilsson
   d) Mr. Bananas

4. What unusual feature does Pippi’s strength have?
   a) She can lift a horse.
   b) She can crush diamonds with her bare hands.
   c) She can bend steel beams.
   d) She can outrun a train.

5. Who are Pippi's best friends?
   a) Annika and Tommy
   b) Lucy and Edmund
   c) Max and Mia
   d) Hansel and Gretel

6. What does Pippi famously wear?
   a) A polka-dot dress and cowboy boots
   b) A patched dress and mismatched stockings
   c) A sailor suit and striped socks
   d) Overalls and a straw hat

7. What is Pippi's father's occupation?
   a) A sea captain
   b) A pirate king
   c) A circus ringmaster
   d) A treasure hunter

8. What is the name of Pippi’s house?
   a) Villa Kaka
   b) Villa Banana
   c) Villa Villekulla
   d) Villa Umbrella

9. Which of these adventures does Pippi NOT have?
   a) Walking on the roof of her house
   b) Joining the circus
   c) Visiting a secret island
   d) Time-traveling to ancient Egypt

10. Who created Pippi Longstocking?
    a) Tove Jansson
    b) J.K. Rowling
    c) Astrid Lindgren
    d) Roald Dahl

Answers:

1. b) Villa Villekulla
2. c) Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Efraim's Daughter Longstocking
3. c) Mr. Nilsson
4. a) She can lift a horse.
5. a) Annika and Tommy
6. b) A patched dress and mismatched stockings
7. a) A sea captain
8. c) Villa Villekulla
9. d) Time-traveling to ancient Egypt
10. c) Astrid Lindgren

Here are some memorable and delightful quotes from Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren:

"I have never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do it."
– Pippi's optimistic and fearless attitude toward new challenges.

"Don’t you worry about me. I’ll always come out on top."
– Pippi's unwavering confidence and resilience.

"The whole world is full of things, and somebody has to look for them. And that’s just what a Thing-Finder does."
– Pippi explaining her adventurous spirit and love for discovering the unexpected.

"I am the strongest girl in the world, remember that."
– Pippi reminding others (and herself) of her extraordinary strength.

"I’ll have you know that in the South Seas we eat spiders every day. They’re delicious. Fried, boiled, or in a stew."
– Pippi’s sense of humor and tall tales about her adventures.

"If you are very strong, you have to be very nice too."
– A touching reflection on the responsibility of strength and kindness.

"I make my own rules. That's the best way to live."
– Pippi’s philosophy of independence and living life on her own terms.

"You understand, don’t you, that I can do anything I want to?"
– Pippi’s boundless sense of possibility and self-belief.

"He’s the kindest, nicest, best dad you could ever imagine! Of course, he’s a cannibal king too, but that doesn’t make him any less kind."
– Pippi talking about her father in her trademark whimsical style.

"I’m going to be a pirate when I grow up. Are you?"
– Pippi’s unorthodox dreams and encouragement for others to dream big too.

Pippi’s quotes capture her free-spirited, imaginative, and empowering personality, making her an enduring literary icon. 🌟