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The Cat Who Signed On Trivia Quiz

If you enjoy Lillian Jackson Braun's 'Cat Who" series then you know that Qwill and his cats have known a lot of unique individuals, how well do you remember these characters?

A multiple-choice quiz by judejudejude. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
judejudejude

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
142,397

Updated
May 15 23

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

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848

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. What is Koko's real name? Hint

Ko K'o - Nut

Ko K'u - Kong

Ko Kao - K'ung

Kao K'o - Kung

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Question 2 of 15

2. From whom did Qwill get Koko? Hint

Mr. Mclemens

Mr. Mountclemens

Mr. Mountclams

Mr. Mclams

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was Qwill's mother's full name? Hint

Anne Mackintosh Qwillerin

Ann Mackintosh Qwilliran

Anne Mackintosh Qwilleran

Ann Mackintosh Qwillerin

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Question 4 of 15

4. Koko's female companion is another siamese called Yum Yum. Who did Yum Yum live with before Qwill? Hint

The Kemples

The Fynches

The Cuttlebrinks

The Taits

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Question 5 of 15

5. Before she came to live with Qwill, Yum Yum had two names, one that the man of the house called her, and one that the woman of the house called her, what were they? Hint

Yi and Freda

Ya and Freesia

Yo and Frenny

Yu and Freya

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Question 6 of 15

6. Before moving to Moose County, Qwill dated a girl that he called Cokey. When Koko objected to the nickname, what did Qwill decide to call her? Hint

Her common nickname, Al

Her full name, Alcokey

Her full name, Alacoque

Her common nickname, Cricket

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Question 7 of 15

7. Qwill inherited his money from his 'Aunt' (to whom he was not related), What was her name? Hint

Fanny Klingenschoen

Fancy Klingenschoen

Franny Klingenschoen

Fenny Klingenschoen

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Question 8 of 15

8. What code name does Celia Robinson respond to? Hint

001.9

0013 1/2

0056 3/4

0077.7

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Question 9 of 15

9. After many years of marriage Qwill's friend Arch gets divorced. Which Moose County native does he first ask to marry him? Hint

Hixie Rice

Amanda Goodwinter

Mildred Hanstable

Fran Brodie

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who does Arch Riker marry after moving to Pickax? Hint

Amanda Goodwinter

Mildred Hanstable

Fran Brodie

Hixie Rice

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Question 11 of 15

11. When Willard Carmichael moves to Moose County to take over at the bank, he brings his wife _________________ with him. Hint

Dianna

Danielle

Debra

Delia

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Question 12 of 15

12. The wife of the the banker who moves to Moose County, invites her 'cousin' to join them in Pickax. Qwill doubts the relationship. What is his name? Hint

Carter Lee

Chris Lee

Charles Lee

Casey Lee

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Question 13 of 15

13. The new banker's young wife brought her cousin to town, then he dated, married, and later murdered which Pickax lady? Hint

Polly Duncan

Lynnette Duncan

Iris Cobb

Celia Robinson

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who made Kabbibles? Hint

Polly Duncan

Melinda Goodwinter

Celia Robinson

Fran Brody

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who managed the Nutcracker Inn? Hint

Larry Lanspeak

Derek Cuttlebrink

Nick and Lori Bamba

Iris Cobb

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Koko's real name?

Answer: Kao K'o - Kung

Kao K'o - Kung was named after a thirteenth century artist.

2. From whom did Qwill get Koko?

Answer: Mr. Mountclemens

Mr. Mountclemens kept a pillow on top of his refrigerater for Koko to sleep on. His was the first murder solved by the unlikely detective duo.

3. What was Qwill's mother's full name?

Answer: Anne Mackintosh Qwilleran

During the course of the books, Qwill apparently adds Mackintosh as his own middle name.

4. Koko's female companion is another siamese called Yum Yum. Who did Yum Yum live with before Qwill?

Answer: The Taits

After Mrs. Tait's death Yum Yum went to live with Qwill and Koko.

5. Before she came to live with Qwill, Yum Yum had two names, one that the man of the house called her, and one that the woman of the house called her, what were they?

Answer: Yu and Freya

Mr. Tait claimed that 'Yu' was the ancient Chinese word for jade.

6. Before moving to Moose County, Qwill dated a girl that he called Cokey. When Koko objected to the nickname, what did Qwill decide to call her?

Answer: Her common nickname, Al

He met Alacoque Wright while writing an insert called 'Gracious Abodes' for the 'Daily Fluxion'.

7. Qwill inherited his money from his 'Aunt' (to whom he was not related), What was her name?

Answer: Fanny Klingenschoen

'Aunt' Fanny worked with Qwill's mom Ann in the USO.

8. What code name does Celia Robinson respond to?

Answer: 0013 1/2

Celia aided Qwill in investigating mysterious activities both before she moved to Pickax, and after.

9. After many years of marriage Qwill's friend Arch gets divorced. Which Moose County native does he first ask to marry him?

Answer: Amanda Goodwinter

Fortunately (unfortunately?) his engagement to Amanda does not last very long.

10. Who does Arch Riker marry after moving to Pickax?

Answer: Mildred Hanstable

Mildred is the food writer for the Moose County Something.

11. When Willard Carmichael moves to Moose County to take over at the bank, he brings his wife _________________ with him.

Answer: Danielle

Danielle has a slight fault in that she is a kleptomaniac.

12. The wife of the the banker who moves to Moose County, invites her 'cousin' to join them in Pickax. Qwill doubts the relationship. What is his name?

Answer: Carter Lee

Carter claimed to be an expert in house restoring, but turned out to be a con artist.

13. The new banker's young wife brought her cousin to town, then he dated, married, and later murdered which Pickax lady?

Answer: Lynnette Duncan

Carter ticked me off when he cremated the body, ok, I get that he wanted to hide the murder, but I think Lynnette should have been buried with the rest of the Duncans.

14. Who made Kabbibles?

Answer: Celia Robinson

Celia origionally sent these for Qwill to eat himself.

15. Who managed the Nutcracker Inn?

Answer: Nick and Lori Bamba

Nick and Lori always wanted to run a bed and breakfast; they first ran the Domino Inn in 'The Cat Who Came to Breakfast".

Source: Author judejudejude

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