BANANAS AGAIN

The Good Ship Tilapa arrived at Avonmouth from the West Indies with 10 million bananas, marking the first banana shipment to Britain since 1940. The event was significant, attended by the Lord Mayor of Bristol. Some bananas were overripe and discarded, but the cargo was reserved for children under 18. Beryl Collins was the first child to taste the bananas. The ship's captain had to teach some children how to peel and eat the fruit. More banana shipments are expected soon.

What was the significance of the ship Tilapa's arrival at Avonmouth?

• It was carrying a record number of passengers.

• It was the largest ship to dock at Avonmouth.

• It was the first ship to arrive from the West Indies.

• It was carrying the first bananas to Britain since 1940.

Who attended the banana arrival event at Avonmouth?

• The Prime Minister

• The Lord Mayor of Bristol

• The Queen

• The Captain of the ship

What issue was observed with the banana cargo?

• The bananas were too expensive.

• The bananas were not ripe enough.

• There was a significant amount of wastage.

• The bananas were too green.

Who was the first child to taste the bananas from the cargo?

• Tom Brown

• Mary Johnson

• Beryl Collins

• John Smith

What challenge did some children face with the bananas?

• They didn't know how to peel them.

• They were allergic to bananas.

• They didn't like the color of the bananas.

• They found the bananas too sour.