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Jim Butcher is best known as the author of the fantasy/mystery series "The Dresden Files", in which the wizard Harry Dresden investigates supernatural events in contemporary Chicago.
11 Jim Butcher quizzes and 140 Jim Butcher trivia questions.
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  "The Dresden Files" - An Introduction   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Dresden Files" is a series of books by Jim Butcher. The following characters recur throughout the series.
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Apr 21 17
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  The Dresden Files   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz is based on the novels by Jim Butcher NOT the SciFi TV series. This quiz will have questions which cover the first 9 novels in the series.
Average, 20 Qns, suave1402, Sep 15 19
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Sep 15 19
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  "The Dresden Files" - First Lines    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
See if you can identify which of Jim Butcher's "Dresden Files" novels match with their first lines. The first ten books of the series are used. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Mar 22 17
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  Magic At The Zoo    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Here are fifteen questions on "Zoo Day", a novella from the world of Harry Dresden, published in the 2018 volume "Brief Cases."
Average, 15 Qns, Catreona, Jun 29 23
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Jun 29 23
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  The Dresden Files: Storm Front   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the first book of 'The Dresden Files', "Storm Front" by Jim Butcher.
Easier, 10 Qns, Beeby, Apr 22 14
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  The Dresden Files: Grave Peril    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on book three of Jim Butcher's "The Dresden Files", my personal favorite.
Average, 10 Qns, unknown_here, Apr 11 11
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  The Dresden Files: Changes   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on book twelve of the "Dresden Files" written by Jim Butcher.
Average, 10 Qns, unknown_here, Apr 22 14
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  Furies of Calderon    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This quiz is about the first book in the creative and engrossing 'Codex Alera' series by Jim Butcher. It shouldn't be too hard for those who have read the book.
Average, 25 Qns, pugs2222, Mar 15 11
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  The Dresden Files: Blood Rites    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the sixth book in the series bu Jim Butcher.
Average, 10 Qns, unknown_here, May 02 14
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unknown_here
221 plays
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  The Dresden Files: Small Favor    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on book ten of the "Dresden Files", by Jim Butcher.
Average, 10 Qns, unknown_here, Apr 15 11
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trivia question Quick Question
What vampire court has taken Harry and Susan's daughter?

From Quiz "The Dresden Files: Changes"




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  The Dresden Files: Dead Beat    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on book seven of Jim Butcher's series "The Dresden Files".
Tough, 10 Qns, unknown_here, Apr 22 11
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Jim Butcher Trivia Questions

1. Who is the first person narrator of "A Day at the Zoo"?

From Quiz
Magic At The Zoo

Answer: Each of them narrates a section.

"Zoo Day" is a verbal triptych, told in turn from the viewpoint of Harry Dresden, his ten-year-old daughter Maggie and their Foo dog (or temple dog), a furry, gray mountain of love named Mouse. As the family enters the zoo, each member realizes that all is not well, though each senses different causes for their unease. Interestingly, Harry's perceptions are the narrowest. It is only when they turn towards the gorilla house, after being entertained by a great show put on by the animals (that Harry suspects and Maggie knows has been arranged by Mouse), that he feels "a series of flickering sensations against my forehead, that reminded me of a moth fluttering against a lit wall, constant and random flutters somehow conveying confusion frustration and fear." Magic is in the air, so strong that a few zoo patrons have discovered that their electronic devices have stopped working. Harry has the professional and moral obligation to investigate and help if he can. Maggie can sense what Harry does, but her awareness of something wrong had started even before they entered the zoo proper, with the baggler-ridden couple on the sidewalk. She also recognized the pack of haunts that Harry took for ordinary children, and knew they had singled her out as prey. but Mouse alone has the full picture and, though his humans don't know it, Mouse saves the day.

2. Where do Murphy and Kincaid go on vacation?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Dead Beat

Answer: Hawaii

Murphy comes over to Dresden's apartment and asks him to water her plants and gives him all of her contact information in case something happens.

3. How many Gruffs attacked Harry at the Carpenters' house?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Small Favor

Answer: 4

Harry is at the Carpenters' house giving Molly a shielding lesson with snowballs when the Gruffs attack.

4. What hospital does Harry and Michael go to in the beginning of the book?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Grave Peril

Answer: Cook County Hospital

Harry and Michael stop a ghost that is haunting the nursery and killing the babies.

5. What vampire court has taken Harry and Susan's daughter?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Changes

Answer: Red court

Even though the Red court was at war with the White Council they still took Harry's daughter to kill Harry's bloodline.

6. Harry Dresden is the only wizard in Chicago who advertises in the phone book. What service does he offer?

From Quiz "The Dresden Files" - An Introduction

Answer: Private Investigator

Harry Dresden uses his magic to find lost people and things. His private investigation business is not very successful. He makes most of his money as a consultant on the paranormal to the local police force. This often brings him into conflict with not only his fellow wizards but the various paranormal groups in and around Chicago.

7. Which person betrayed Amara to mercenaries at the beginning of the book?

From Quiz Furies of Calderon

Answer: Fidelias

Amara was taking her final exam which, if she passed, would lift her to the ranks of the Cursors. She escaped the trap and reported Fidelias' betrayal to Gaius who then made her a Cursor and sent her to Calderon Valley.

8. What is the main character's full name?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Storm Front

Answer: Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden

Harry was named after the famous magicians David Copperfield and Harry Blackstone as his father was a magician.

9. What is Harry Dresden's full name?

From Quiz The Dresden Files

Answer: Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden

Harry's father named him after important and skilled magicians.

10. What does Mavra want Harry to find for her?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Dead Beat

Answer: The Word of Kemmler

Mavra sends Harry a package that has pictures of Murphy killing a Renfield and a letter asking Harry to meet her at his grave. When they meet she tells Harry that if he doesn't get her the Word of Kemmler she will send the pictures of Murphy to the police.

11. Where does Harry go to stop the rogue storm sylph?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Blood Rites

Answer: Oklahoma

Harry goes to Oklahoma to stop the storm sylph as a favor for the new Summer Lady Lily.

12. What did Justin DuMorne throw at Harry in his shielding lessons?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Small Favor

Answer: baseballs

DuMorne had a very harsh way of training Harry and Elaine.

13. Which song is the ghost singing in the nursery?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Grave Peril

Answer: Hush Little Baby

Her name was Agatha Hagglethorn and every time she walked by a baby singing, the baby would go to sleep and stop breathing.

14. Who did Susan name her daughter after?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Changes

Answer: Harry's mother

Harry's mom has always been a upsetting topic for him, but he loved the name.

15. "Bob" resides in a human skull owned by Harry Dresden. What is he?

From Quiz "The Dresden Files" - An Introduction

Answer: Air elemental

"Bob" is an air element who makes his home in a skull in Harry Dresden's basement. His exact age is unknown but it is certainly several hundred years. He has been passed from magician to magician since at least medieval times. He has a massive magical knowledge which is often very helpful to Harry. His real name is unknown.

16. Who was accused of raping a girl from a neighboring steadholt and was awaiting trial at the start of the book?

From Quiz Furies of Calderon

Answer: Bittan

Bittan was accused of raping Heddy, the daughter of Steadholder Warner. Kord, Aric, and Bittan were waiting to ambush Warner and his family on the way to Bernardholt for the trial. They would have succeeded if Warner had not come to Bernardholt the night before.

17. Of which department of the Chicago Police Department is Lieutenant Karrin Murphy the director?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Storm Front

Answer: Special Investigations

The Special Investigations Department of CPD handle all of the cases which cannot be solved by normal methods and they often hire Dresden as a consultant.

18. What city does Harry Dresden live in?

From Quiz The Dresden Files

Answer: Chicago

Harry lives in a small basement apartment in Chicago.

19. Maggie particularly wants to see one type of animal at the zoo. Which animal?

From Quiz Magic At The Zoo

Answer: The gorillas

While they are walking into the zoo, Maggie confides that she particularly wants to see the gorillas, and that Mouse does too. Mouse confirms this by wagging his tail and giving Harry a doggy grin. A moment later Maggie's interest is explained when she asks her father if it is true that he once saved gorillas from a monster. The incident in question was rather more complicated than that, but, seeing no need to burden his daughter with the details, he agrees affably. On the way to see the gorillas, the family stops at other exhibits. Mouse talks to all the animals, and they are generally cooperative. The otters are the most enthusiastic. The bears are agreeable. Though the lionesses disdain to do exhibition pouncing, the lion roars most satisfactorily. Maggie is enchanted and Mouse considers it a good day's work.

20. Dr. Bartlesby was in Chicago examining artifacts from which Native American tribe?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Dead Beat

Answer: Cahokia

Dr. Bartlesby was from England and at the Field Museum studying the ancient artifacts.

21. What did Harry use to get the Black Court vampire off of him after pulling into Arturo Genosa's condo?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Blood Rites

Answer: a water balloon filled with holy water

As Harry is pulling up to the guard shack he hears a squeaky bark. Harry sends out his magical senses to see where the bark came from, but instead of finding the dog he finds that the guard isn't a guard but a Black Court vampire. Harry reaches into his center console and pulls out the water balloon filled with holy water and smashes it on the face of the vampire.

22. Who does Mab want Harry to rescue in the book?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Small Favor

Answer: Gentleman Johnny Marcone

Mab has chosen Harry as her Emissary without him knowing. When Harry says "no", Mab starts freezing the water in his eyes.

23. What does Harry's Godmother want to turn him into?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Grave Peril

Answer: a hound

Harry has broken a deal with his Godmother and she comes after him every time he goes over to the Nevernever.

24. How many vampires show up at Harry's building to take out Harry, Susan, and Martin?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Changes

Answer: 6

The vampires actually blew up Harry's PI office.

25. Who is the Sergeant in the Special Investigations Division of the Chicago police who usually calls Harry in as a consultant?

From Quiz "The Dresden Files" - An Introduction

Answer: Karen Murphy

Karen Murphy (whose name is given as Karrin in some editions of the book) frequently puts her job in danger for Harry. She used to be a Lieutenant but was demoted because of her association with him. Special Investigations Division deals with paranormal crime and it is regarded as something of a punishment to be transferred there. Susan Rodriquez is an ex girlfriend of Harry's. Martha Liberty is a member of the Wizard Senior Council. Charity Carpenter is married to Harry's best friend.

26. Who answered the message Amara sent to the First Lord?

From Quiz Furies of Calderon

Answer: Lady Caria

Lady Caria answers the message and is reluctant to retrieve her husband so that Amara can talk to him. Her husband walks in and takes the message anyway. After listening to Amara's report, he sends her to Calderon Valley because he suspects something is amiss there.

27. At the murder scene in the Madison Hotel room, what is the name of the male victim?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Storm Front

Answer: Tommy Tomm

He is a bodyguard of the Chicago gangster "Gentleman" Johnny Marcone. The female victim was Jennifer Stanton, an escort from the Velvet Room, a high-priced gentleman's club run by Bianca, a member of the Red Court of Vampires.

28. What is the color and make of Harry's car?

From Quiz The Dresden Files

Answer: Blue Beetle

Harry's Beetle is mostly blue although since it has had to have so much work, many panels are actually different colors.

29. According to Harry, what is anthropomancy?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Dead Beat

Answer: Magic used to read the future from human entrails

After Butters describes what happened to Dr. Bartlesby, Harry thinks that the reason he was disemboweled so that the wizard could use anthropomancy.

30. What kind of movies does Arturo Genosa make?

From Quiz The Dresden Files: Blood Rites

Answer: Adult movies

Bob is extremely excited when Harry tells him that his new job is protecting Arturo and his crew.

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