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A young boy in Scotland sits beside Paddington, eating a sandwich. Alamy Stock Photo
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Quiz: How much do you know about Paddington Bear?

Westport in Mayo got a new visitor this week.
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THIS WEEK IN Westport, Co Mayo, Paddington Bear became the town’s latest visitor.

The temporary statue of the bear was unveiled on Friday as part of a marketing campaign for the third Paddington movie, coming to cinemas soon.

Visitors from near and wide can travel to Fairgreen in Westport to get a picture with Paddington, who is sitting on a bench and eating a sandwich.

But how much do you know about the lovable London bear?

What is Paddington's signature meal?
Alamy
Cheese on toast
Marmalade sandwiches

Chocolate digestives
Pepperoni pizza
Where is Paddington originally from?
Alamy
Peru
Guatemala

England
France
What is the name of Paddington's grumpy neighbour?
Alamy
Mr Rice
Mr Stew

Mr Soup
Mr Curry
When was the World first introduced to Paddington?
Alamy
2001
1966

1958
1975
During a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, what did Paddington do?
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Drank all the tea
Offered her a sandwich (but she already had one)

Ruined the pastries
Started playing with the cutlery
Who wrote the original Paddington Bear books?
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Michael Bond
Enid Blyton

James Joyce
James Bond
What was the name of the family who took Paddington in in London?
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The Greens
The Smiths

The Whites
The Browns
Where does Paddington keep his food?
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In his coat
In his wellies

Under his hat
In his bag
At which address in London does Paddington live?
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51 Parkway Drive
32 Windsor Gardens

60 Rose Road
91 Bear Avenue
Why would Paddington go to an antique shop on Portaloo Rd at 11am?
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To get his mid-morning snack
To purchase a new piece of crockery

To call home
To speak with the shopkeeper
Answer all the questions to see your result!
Alamy
You scored out of !
A member of the Brown Family
You must have found him.
Share your result:
Alamy
You scored out of !
Red wellies
You deserve your own pair of Paddington's signature footwear.
Share your result:
Alamy
You scored out of !
Marmalade Sandwich
Here's a special treat.
Share your result:
Alamy
You scored out of !
Read this
You might need to read up on your Paddington Bear.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
You forgot your train ticket
You never got to meet Paddington.
Share your result:

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