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So You Think You Know...The Discworld? Quiz

So you think you know about Terry Pratchett's Discworld? We'll just see about that...;)

A multiple-choice quiz by RogerIsCute. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
RogerIsCute

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
144,654

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
18 / 25

Plays
1362

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (18/25), Vrijdag2012 (17/25), Guest 93 (14/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. Okay, we'll start off with a warm up: where are the Discworld books set? Hint

On a disc-shaped island in the Pacific Ocean

England

In a computer world

On a giant turtle

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who is the main character in the first book, "The Colour Of Magic"? Hint

Rincewind

Wildrice

Windrince

Rinsweird

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Question 3 of 25

3. Where was Terry Pratchett born? Hint

Buckinghamshire

Shropshire

Wiltshire

Ireland

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Question 4 of 25

4. Okay, past the preliminaries, now on to the next round. Which was the first children's Discworld novel? Hint

"Falling Sideways"

"The Wee Free Men"

"The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rodents"

"Eric"

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Question 5 of 25

5. Which of the following is not a Discworld-related book? Hint

"The Globe"

"The Wyrdest Link"

"Good Omens"

"Nanny Ogg's Cookbook"

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Question 6 of 25

6. Now for a few people questions. Which of the following has NOT illustrated ANY Discworld books? Hint

Stephen Player

Paul Kidby

Graham Ward

Josh Kirby

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Question 7 of 25

7. In what year was Terry Pratchett awarded an OBE for his Discworld novels? Hint

2002

1996

1998

2000

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Question 8 of 25

8. Again, for those of you who read the brief biographies in the front of the books, why does Mr. Pratchett not want to get a life? Hint

Because he feels as though he is trying to lead three already

Because he doesn't have time

Because he doesn't want to

Because he would rather spend his time living in his novels

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Question 9 of 25

9. Now for some more Discworldy questions. In which book do we meet Granny Weatherwax? Hint

"Lord and Ladies"

"Witches Abroad"

"Equal Rites"

"Maskerade"

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Question 10 of 25

10. Who once arrested Lord Vetinari? Hint

Sir Samuel Vimes

Fred Colon (accidentally)

Mr. Slant

Captain Carrot

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Question 11 of 25

11. What is the name of Death's granddaughter? Hint

Esk

Louise

Angua

Susan

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Question 12 of 25

12. And for some book specific questions. When Brutha dies at the end of "Small Gods", apart from death, whom does he meet? Hint

Vorbis

Didactylos

Om, still in the form of a tortoise

Mort

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Question 13 of 25

13. What is Perdita X Dream's real name? Hint

Esme

Agnes

Gytha

Susan

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Question 14 of 25

14. In "The Last Continent", what attempts to attack Rincewind but instead gets spiked on his wizard hat? Hint

a dropping bear

a desert eagle

a barbarian

a kangaroo in the form of a sheep

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Question 15 of 25

15. What is Cheery's surname? Hint

Stronginthearm

Smallbottomson

Ironfoundersson

Littlebottom

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Question 16 of 25

16. What is the theme of song in any dwarf bar? Hint

Beer

Women

Rats

Gold

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Question 17 of 25

17. Which unlikely character is directing the movie that Victor stars in? Hint

Gaspode the talking dog

Reg Shoe the zombie

CMOT Dibbler the salesman

Carcer the criminal

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Question 18 of 25

18. And here's the who says/does what section.
Who has to leave notes saying 'I ATEN'T DEAD'? Hint

Granny Weatherwax

Havelock Vetinari

Mustrum Ridcully

The Luggage

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Question 19 of 25

19. Who says 'Yeth, Mathter' and 'What goeth around cometh around'? Hint

Reg Shoe

Gaspode

Foul Ole Ron

Igor

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Question 20 of 25

20. Who takes dried frog pills? Hint

The Bursar

The Librarian

Rincewind

The Dean

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Question 21 of 25

21. What island is nearest the Circumfence? Hint

A nameless island in Cape Terror

Sumtri

Krull

XXXX

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Question 22 of 25

22. This one's hard: what lies between Nafooi and the Land of Fog? Hint

Krull

Slakki

Terror Incognita

Sumtri

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Question 23 of 25

23. And now here's a random one: what department is Rincewind given professorship of? Hint

Survival Skills

Recent Runes

Cruel and Unusual Geography

Fleeing and Cowardice

24. And, for a bonus point: on a 500g tub of Original Flora (helping to keep your heart healthy), on the side, at the bottom of the list of 'Good things about Flora' (excluding the 'Suitable for: SPREADING, BAKING, FRYING & FREEZING), it tells you that Flora is rich in which vitamin/mineral? Hint

vitamin b

vitamin e

vitamin c

calcium

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Question 25 of 25

25. And now a question that only someone with a superb memory would know: what does "Grr'dukk d'buz-h'drak" mean? Hint

Small delightful mining tool of a feminine nature

I can't hear you because I have a red banana in my ear

This pot of gravel has eaten my sandwich

I think I have just trodden on a hippo

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Dec 10 2024 : Guest 174: 18/25
Nov 29 2024 : Vrijdag2012: 17/25
Nov 22 2024 : Guest 93: 14/25
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Okay, we'll start off with a warm up: where are the Discworld books set?

Answer: On a giant turtle

If you said anything else, please close this window and actually read a Discworld book before attempting another Discworld quiz.

2. Who is the main character in the first book, "The Colour Of Magic"?

Answer: Rincewind

He also appears as a main character in "The Light Fantastic", "Sorcery", "Eric", "Interesting Times", "The Last Continent", and "The Last Hero" (and maybe more to come?).

3. Where was Terry Pratchett born?

Answer: Buckinghamshire

4. Okay, past the preliminaries, now on to the next round. Which was the first children's Discworld novel?

Answer: "The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rodents"

All the others are categorised as adult fiction, although they are popular with many younger readers too (like myself).

5. Which of the following is not a Discworld-related book?

Answer: "Good Omens"

"Good Omens" (very good book), by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman (and also with some, in my opinion, rather insulting remarks about Freddie Mercury and Best of Queen taps, but let's not go there...), is actually set on Earth.

6. Now for a few people questions. Which of the following has NOT illustrated ANY Discworld books?

Answer: Graham Ward

Josh Kirby illustrated the majority of Discworld books but when he sadly passed away on the 23rd October 2001, aged 72, Paul Kidby took over.

7. In what year was Terry Pratchett awarded an OBE for his Discworld novels?

Answer: 1998

8. Again, for those of you who read the brief biographies in the front of the books, why does Mr. Pratchett not want to get a life?

Answer: Because he feels as though he is trying to lead three already

9. Now for some more Discworldy questions. In which book do we meet Granny Weatherwax?

Answer: "Equal Rites"

10. Who once arrested Lord Vetinari?

Answer: Sir Samuel Vimes

11. What is the name of Death's granddaughter?

Answer: Susan

12. And for some book specific questions. When Brutha dies at the end of "Small Gods", apart from death, whom does he meet?

Answer: Vorbis

13. What is Perdita X Dream's real name?

Answer: Agnes

Her surname is Nitt.

14. In "The Last Continent", what attempts to attack Rincewind but instead gets spiked on his wizard hat?

Answer: a dropping bear

15. What is Cheery's surname?

Answer: Littlebottom

Littlebottom being from the Dwarvish, Sh'rt'azs.

16. What is the theme of song in any dwarf bar?

Answer: Gold

17. Which unlikely character is directing the movie that Victor stars in?

Answer: CMOT Dibbler the salesman

18. And here's the who says/does what section. Who has to leave notes saying 'I ATEN'T DEAD'?

Answer: Granny Weatherwax

19. Who says 'Yeth, Mathter' and 'What goeth around cometh around'?

Answer: Igor

20. Who takes dried frog pills?

Answer: The Bursar

21. What island is nearest the Circumfence?

Answer: Krull

22. This one's hard: what lies between Nafooi and the Land of Fog?

Answer: Slakki

23. And now here's a random one: what department is Rincewind given professorship of?

Answer: Cruel and Unusual Geography

Answer: vitamin e

As well as being high in essential polyunsaturates, low in saturates, a good source of omega 3 and 6 oils, no hydrogenated oils and virtually trans fat free. Amazing or what? Well don't ask me, I can't stand the stuff...I'd rather have butter with my chicken any day...

25. And now a question that only someone with a superb memory would know: what does "Grr'dukk d'buz-h'drak" mean?

Answer: Small delightful mining tool of a feminine nature

Muahahahaha. Thanks for doing this quiz. Listen to Queen.

Source: Author RogerIsCute

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