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Tad Williams writes sweeping novels (long in themselves, and often part of a series) in the science fiction and fantasy genres. 'Memory, Sorrow and Thorn' was a trilogy in hardback, but the final volume was so long that it needed to be published as two separate books for the paperback edition.
6 Tad Williams quizzes and 105 Tad Williams trivia questions.
1.
  Memory Sorrow and Thorn    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about Tad Williams's wonderful fantasy series. Shouldn't be too hard if you've read them. Hope you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, crooty, Jul 30 03
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crooty
685 plays
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  "City of Golden Shadow"    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This is a quiz on the first book in the "Otherland" series by Tad Williams. Enjoy!
Average, 25 Qns, Jacifan, Jul 30 03
Average
Jacifan
561 plays
3.
  You are Princess Miriamele    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You are the Princess Miriamele from Tad Williams's amazing fantasy series, "Memory, Sorrow and Thorn". Answer the questions as the Princess would. Beware, there are spoilers afoot.
Average, 10 Qns, mellyjo34, Dec 16 03
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mellyjo34
454 plays
4.
  River of Blue Fire    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This is a quiz on the book "River of Blue Fire," the second book in the Otherland series by Tad Williams. Enjoy!
Average, 25 Qns, Jacifan, Aug 02 03
Average
Jacifan
335 plays
5.
  "Mountain of Black Glass"    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This is a quiz on the third book in the sci-fi/fantasy Otherland series by Tad Williams. Enjoy!
Average, 25 Qns, Jacifan, Jul 30 03
Average
Jacifan
299 plays
6.
  'Tailchaser's Song' - Tad Williams    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the book 'Tailchaser's Song' written by author Tad Williams.
Tough, 10 Qns, Rain_Cat, Sep 20 10
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Rain_Cat
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trivia question Quick Question
What do !Xabbu's people call the baboons?

From Quiz ""City of Golden Shadow""




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Tad Williams Trivia Questions
1. What is the name of the cat who sings the verse 'Snagrat and the Spirit-Mouse'?

From Quiz 'Tailchaser's Song' - Tad Williams

Answer: Hangbelly

The listening cats were amused after Hangbelly's song.

2. The first time you speak with Simon in Green Angel Tower, he doesn't recognize you as the Princess. Why doesn't Simon know you're the Princess?

From Quiz You are Princess Miriamele

Answer: You are dressed as a servant boy

Simon thinks you are Malachias, a boy he's seen at work around the castle. You have actually cut and dyed your hair, and wear your old hair as a wig when you are supposed to be the Princess.

3. What kind of animal is Misha?

From Quiz River of Blue Fire

Answer: dog

Misha is Olga's pet dog.

4. Where was T4b from?

From Quiz "Mountain of Black Glass"

Answer: Arizona

He lives on an Indian reservation.

5. What was the name of Stephen's friend who "fell down a hole" in Mister J's?

From Quiz "City of Golden Shadow"

Answer: Soki

Stephen doesn't really know WHAT exactly happened to Soki, just that he "fell down a hole."

6. Where does the action take place?

From Quiz Memory Sorrow and Thorn

Answer: In Osten Ard

The Four Lands are Terry Brooks's world in the Shannara series. The Shire is in Tolkien's Middle-Earth. Tolnedra is in David Eddings's world in the Belgariad.

7. What is Roofshadow's first name?

From Quiz 'Tailchaser's Song' - Tad Williams

Answer: Firsa

Firsa Roofshadow is Tailchaser's companion.

8. When Simon finds you are actually a girl, what do you tell him your name is?

From Quiz You are Princess Miriamele

Answer: Marya

He does not know you're Miriamele, yet. Maegwin is the daughter of King Lluth of Hernystir. I just like the name Melanie.

9. What color hair does Dulcie have?

From Quiz River of Blue Fire

Answer: red

Dulcie is helping Dread crack the Otherland system.

10. How did Orlando escape death in the Egypt world?

From Quiz "Mountain of Black Glass"

Answer: a woman found him and nursed him back to health

Bonnie Mae found Orlando and Sam and brought them to her home in the Egypt sim world.

11. What is Simon's other name?

From Quiz Memory Sorrow and Thorn

Answer: Seoman

12. How does Tailchaser deceive the cats of Vastnir?

From Quiz 'Tailchaser's Song' - Tad Williams

Answer: He acts as if he is one of the Clawguard

Tailchaser is recognised, later in the book, by one of the cats of Vastnir by the white star on his forehead.

13. When does Simon finally find out who you really are?

From Quiz You are Princess Miriamele

Answer: after your arrival in Naglimund

Simon awakens in Naglimund and cannot find you. After he asks around, there is some mystery of where you went. He finally sees you with Prince Josua, and hears you announced as the Princess.

14. Why did Cullen say he couldn't get offline?

From Quiz River of Blue Fire

Answer: he couldn't find his jack

Cullen admitted that he couldn't get offline because he couldn't locate the jack in the back of his head that gave him the ability to get on and offline as he wanted.

15. What was the first thing that Christabel's parents found out about Mister Sellars?

From Quiz "Mountain of Black Glass"

Answer: that he had been communicating with Christabel through the Sunglasses

Christabel was talking with her mother when Mr. Sellars starting talking to her through the Storybook Sunglasses. Christabel's mother was really worried, and had a long "discussion" with her father about what they were going to do.

16. When Paul returned from the beanstalk, what did he find that he had?

From Quiz "City of Golden Shadow"

Answer: a green feather

Supposedly the green feather was from one of the angel's wings.

17. How is Prince Josua related to you?

From Quiz You are Princess Miriamele

Answer: He is your uncle

Josua is such a tragic character. He lost his hand defending the wife of his brother the king, who he was in love with.

18. What giant bugs were coming after Renie, !Xabbu, Lenore, and Cullen?

From Quiz River of Blue Fire

Answer: ants

Lenore was crushed by a stampede of giant ants.

19. What did Cho-Cho tell Paul Jonas when he appeared to him?

From Quiz "Mountain of Black Glass"

Answer: that he had to get moving

He could only appear in the system for a moment, but he said that the main thing was that Paul was just poking around and needed to get going now.

20. What did Dread always have playing in his head?

From Quiz "City of Golden Shadow"

Answer: classical music

He constantly had classical music playing in his head, setting the mood for him.

21. Who is the legendary warrior supposed to have died at sea?

From Quiz Memory Sorrow and Thorn

Answer: Camaris

22. Who is the mad cat Eatbugs?

From Quiz 'Tailchaser's Song' - Tad Williams

Answer: One of the Firstborn

Eatbugs was Tangaloor Firefoot in disguise. He reveals himself to Tailchaser somewhere near the end of the story.

23. Why are you so restless in Naglimund?

From Quiz You are Princess Miriamele

Answer: Because Prince Josua is protective, and he won't let you help with the battle

There's no dragon chasing you, and your father isn't even around.

24. What god is Jongleur in the Egyptian sim?

From Quiz "Mountain of Black Glass"

Answer: Osiris

He is Osiris, the king of the gods - appropriate, as he is the one who runs Otherland.

25. What was the name of the room in Mister J's where a woman was brutally torn apart onstage?

From Quiz "City of Golden Shadow"

Answer: the Yellow Room

Renie and !Xabbu were totally unprepared for something horrific.

26. Who was in fact Malachias?

From Quiz Memory Sorrow and Thorn

Answer: Princess Miriamele

When undisguised as a girl, she first pretended to be a maid named Marya.

27. What is the meaning of Fla-fa'az?

From Quiz 'Tailchaser's Song' - Tad Williams

Answer: Bird

Stated in the book's glossary, Fla-fa'az translates to "run-jump-cat" bird.

28. Simon's little friend has become very close to you as well on your journey and seems to understand your and Simon's growing relationship. What is this friend's name?

From Quiz You are Princess Miriamele

Answer: Binabik

Binabik is so caring, and an extremely loyal friend.

29. What was the name of the irritating girl Renie and !Xabbu found in the Kansas land?

From Quiz River of Blue Fire

Answer: Emily

Emily tells them that where she lives, all the girls are named Emily and all the boys are named Henry.

30. The group found a bunch of priests in which simulation?

From Quiz "Mountain of Black Glass"

Answer: the house world

The priests told the group the legends about there being another world beyond the house.

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