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Quiz about Travel Books
Quiz about Travel Books

Travel Books Trivia Quiz


So many places, so little cash. Save yourself the airfare and read the book instead. A quiz on some travel books.

A multiple-choice quiz by quogequox. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
quogequox
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
174,076
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
383
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the 1970s, Peter Matthiessen ventured into the Himalayas in search of the blue sheep of Bharal. He documented his experiences in which book? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Bill Bryson brings a touch of whimsical humour to the art of travel writing. In his book "A Walk in the Woods", the author ventures along the Appalachian Trail blending local facts and history with his own insights and adventures. A friend of his joins Bill on his trip. What is his name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Eric Newby has spent many years seeing the world, and has lived to tell us all about it in numerous books. Perhaps his most famous describes adventures and trekking through a mountainous region. Can you name this book? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which former Monty Python funny man has featured in a number of television travel shows and also written about his adventures in such books as "Pole to Pole" and "Around the World in 80 Days"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1999 a young Australian, Jesse Martin, sailed into Port Phillip Bay, becoming the youngest sailor to complete a solo, non-stop and unassisted voyage around the world. The book of his adventure as an 18 year old is named after his yacht. What is its name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1983 Steven Newman headed out for a stroll. Four years later he arrived home having walked around the world. Surviving muggings, arrests and machete attacks, not to mention snowstorms and blistering heat, Steven allows us to relive the adventure in the comfort of our own homes in his book. What's it called? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One travel writer has made a career of reenacting famous marine journeys. With such books as "The Sinbad Voyage", "The Brendan Voyage", "The Jason Voyage" and "The Ulysses Voyage" the author proves himself a daring and skilled mariner (who has trouble coming up with interesting book titles!). Who is this travel writer? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Not all travel books describe successful exploits. Yossi Ghinsberg describes a harrowing account of his survival deep in the jungle, lost and with no food or water. The title of the book informs us where his adventure took place. Can you fill in the blank? "Heart of the_____". Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "In Patagonia" is Bruce Chatwin's seminal travel book recounting his journey through the southern tip of South America. During his encounters he hears of rebellion, adventure and tales of a notorious pair's hideout. Who do the locals believe hid out in Patagonia? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Jon Krakauer's book "Into the Wild" blends the travel adventures (and misadventures) of others with the life and last days of a tragic young man who sought adventure and inner peace in the Alaskan wilderness. The young man likes to call himself Alexander Supertramp, but what is his real name? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the 1970s, Peter Matthiessen ventured into the Himalayas in search of the blue sheep of Bharal. He documented his experiences in which book?

Answer: The Snow Leopard

Peter Matthiessen ventures into the little known world of Inner Dolpo. His dealings with awkward porters, guides, and the locals are as fascinating as his search not only for the mysterious Snow Leopard but also for inner peace.
2. Bill Bryson brings a touch of whimsical humour to the art of travel writing. In his book "A Walk in the Woods", the author ventures along the Appalachian Trail blending local facts and history with his own insights and adventures. A friend of his joins Bill on his trip. What is his name?

Answer: Katz

It's fair to say that neither Bryson nor Katz was overly familiar with physical exercise before they venture from Georgia to Maine, Katz preferring the luxury of motel rooms and the X-Files to a life of camping and trekking. The Appalachian Trail is some 2200 miles long.
3. Eric Newby has spent many years seeing the world, and has lived to tell us all about it in numerous books. Perhaps his most famous describes adventures and trekking through a mountainous region. Can you name this book?

Answer: A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush

Eric gives up a career in women's fashion to head to Afghanistan and trek to the summit of Mir Samir.
4. Which former Monty Python funny man has featured in a number of television travel shows and also written about his adventures in such books as "Pole to Pole" and "Around the World in 80 Days"?

Answer: Michael Palin

Not surprisingly, Michael brings a humorous approach to his adventures, be it following in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg, or Hemingway. Palin's books are based on the events around the making of the television series so it is interesting to notice the mention of the mysterious "fixers" that go before him smoothing the way.
5. In 1999 a young Australian, Jesse Martin, sailed into Port Phillip Bay, becoming the youngest sailor to complete a solo, non-stop and unassisted voyage around the world. The book of his adventure as an 18 year old is named after his yacht. What is its name?

Answer: Lionheart

Departing as a seventeen year old and returning 328 days later, Jesse survives force 10 storms while going around the Cape of Good Hope, encounters with whales and three knockdowns to make it home a national hero.
6. In 1983 Steven Newman headed out for a stroll. Four years later he arrived home having walked around the world. Surviving muggings, arrests and machete attacks, not to mention snowstorms and blistering heat, Steven allows us to relive the adventure in the comfort of our own homes in his book. What's it called?

Answer: Worldwalk

Steven relied heavily on his sidekick, his backpack Clinger, which plays no small role in his travels (stopping machete blades for one thing!). Throughout his journey Steven pays for no accommodation, preferring the hospitality of the people he meets, and when they prove to be less hospitable finds refuge under bridges, trees and even in an empty pipeline.
7. One travel writer has made a career of reenacting famous marine journeys. With such books as "The Sinbad Voyage", "The Brendan Voyage", "The Jason Voyage" and "The Ulysses Voyage" the author proves himself a daring and skilled mariner (who has trouble coming up with interesting book titles!). Who is this travel writer?

Answer: Tim Severin

Not all of Tim Severin's adventures are aquatic; in "Crusader" he reenacts the trek from Europe to Jerusalem on horseback. In other adventures he follows in the footsteps of Marco Polo and explores Mongolia.
8. Not all travel books describe successful exploits. Yossi Ghinsberg describes a harrowing account of his survival deep in the jungle, lost and with no food or water. The title of the book informs us where his adventure took place. Can you fill in the blank? "Heart of the_____".

Answer: Amazon

Yossi, together with other backpackers Marcus and Kevin, ventures into the Amazonian jungle with the mysterious and shifty Karl. When they become lost they decide to split up. Only two make it out alive. I'll give you a hint - Yossi's one of them!
9. "In Patagonia" is Bruce Chatwin's seminal travel book recounting his journey through the southern tip of South America. During his encounters he hears of rebellion, adventure and tales of a notorious pair's hideout. Who do the locals believe hid out in Patagonia?

Answer: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Bruce ventures into Patagonia in the footsteps of his ancestor Charley Milward. His book won a number of awards but also brought some criticism and questions as to its truthfulness.
10. Jon Krakauer's book "Into the Wild" blends the travel adventures (and misadventures) of others with the life and last days of a tragic young man who sought adventure and inner peace in the Alaskan wilderness. The young man likes to call himself Alexander Supertramp, but what is his real name?

Answer: Chris McCandless

Known for his best-selling first hand account of an Everest climbing disaster, "Into Thin Air", Krakauer's account of Chris McCandless' final days is a look into what makes some turn their backs on civilization to travel and explore in the wilderness.
Source: Author quogequox

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