The King and I General Questions

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Where was Anna Leonowens born?

Singapore

Perth, Australia

Yemen

Bombay, India (correct)

Who did Anna Leonowens marry?

A British officer

Thomas Leon Owens (correct)

Her childhood sweetheart

An Irish soldier

Why did Anna Leonowens present herself as an English aristocrat?

To establish her reputation as a teacher

To hide her mixed-race heritage

To protect herself and her children (correct)

To gain more opportunities

Where did Anna Leonowens start a school for children of British officers?

Singapore Signup and view all the answers

What was Anna Leonowens' occupation?

Teacher Signup and view all the answers

Where did Anna Leonowens' family settle after returning to India?

Poona Signup and view all the answers

What was Anna Leonowens' mother's racial background?

Anglo-Indian Signup and view all the answers

Who invited Anna Leonowens to teach in Siam?

The Siamese consul in Singapore Signup and view all the answers

What was Anna Leonowens' role in the court of King Mongkut?

Educator and language secretary to the King Signup and view all the answers

Where did Anna Leonowens move to after leaving Siam?

New York City Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of Anna Leonowens' first published memoir?

The English Governess at the Siamese Court Signup and view all the answers

Why were Anna Leonowens' memoirs criticized in Thailand?

They were believed to be sensationalized Signup and view all the answers

Where did Anna Leonowens settle and promote educational initiatives for women?

Canada Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Margaret Landon to write the novel 'Anna and the King of Siam'?

Anna Leonowens' memoirs Signup and view all the answers

Who succeeded King Mongkut to the throne of Siam?

Chulalongkorn Signup and view all the answers

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