Round 1
What did the King gift his daughters?
Parrot
What happened to Princess September’s parrot?
It died
Where had the bird gone when he was missing?
Went to his father-in-law
How many daughters did the royal couple have?
Nine
Who consoled Princess September after her parrot died?
Maids of Honour
What food did the Princess offer to the bird?
Seeds
Princess September agreed to let the bird go because
He wanted freedom
Why did Princess September keep her window open day and night?
So the bird could fly freely
What arrived in Princess September’s room when she was crying?
Small bird
The parrots were taught to say:
Pretty Polly and God save the King
Who did Princess September marry?
King of Cambodia
What did the parrots remind the King of?
Councillors
Why were the King’s daughters named after months?
The Queen got confused with many names
Who suggested putting the bird in a cage?
Sisters
What did September initially do when the bird disappeared?
She cried
“I will never put you in a cage any more”—who said this?
Princess September
Why did Princess September refuse her sisters’ offer of a new parrot?
She was happy with the singing bird
How did the bird respond after being caged?
Stopped singing
Who said, “My poor September”?
Eight Princesses
What excuse did Princess September give to cage the bird?
Mother's cats prowl at night