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A Difficult "Strangers" Quiz

Dean Koontz is a master of horror and excitement and all of his novels live up to the hype. If you read "Strangers" two or three times and paid close attention to detail, this quiz will be simple. Be warned, there are spoilers. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dead Man Inc. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Dead Man Inc

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
277,462

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
249

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Question 1 of 10

1. When Ginger Weiss gets mugged at the beginning of the story, she breaks away from her foe. In order to do this, she bent one of her adversary's fingers backwards and broke it. Which finger did she break? Hint

ring finger

pinkie finger

index finger

middle finger

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many years did Jack Twist's wife, Jenny, spend in a coma before dying? Hint

7 Years

8 Years

15 Years

5 Years

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of Jorja's ex-husband who ultimately commits suicide? Hint

Matthew

Ryan

Alan

David

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Question 4 of 10

4. While Brendan Cronin was a tenant at St. Joseph's Hospital For Children, what did the doctors and kids call him?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following names did not appear on a poster of the moon in Leb Zomack's crazed house? Hint

Brendan

Faye

Ginger

Dominick

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Question 6 of 10

6. Besides Brendan Cronin, what was Father Stephen Wycazik's other curate's name?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. The whole story is about an alien invasion that was made sure to be forgotten by the military. According to the story, what day did this tragedy happen? Hint

Saturday

Friday

Sunday

Monday

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Question 8 of 10

8. Faye Block's friends, the Jaminsons, were two of the unlucky people to have their brains completely brainwashed. What were their first names? Hint

Elroy and Nancy

Alexander and Marcie

Stefan and Jane

Elijah and Lois

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Question 9 of 10

9. Before the alien starship landed, how many jets were seen (and heard) above the Tranquility Motel? Hint

Two

Four

Three

One

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Question 10 of 10

10. Leland Falkirk was "infected" before he committed suicide.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: index finger

Ginger got away safely after being restrained in an alley in Boston. She is a tough Jewish doctor with superior smarts and beauty to go along with it.

2. How many years did Jack Twist's wife, Jenny, spend in a coma before dying?

Answer: 8 Years

Jenny was in a coma for eight years before dying on Christmas Day. Jack was able to pay for all her accommodations with money he stole.

3. What is the name of Jorja's ex-husband who ultimately commits suicide?

Answer: Alan

Alan Rykoff and Jorja were married for a few years before he became a "pimp" and left Jorja, whom he called stuck up. Alan later killed himself because his brainwashed mind was crumbling.

4. While Brendan Cronin was a tenant at St. Joseph's Hospital For Children, what did the doctors and kids call him?

Answer: Pudge

Cronin was sent to the hospital in search of his lost belief in God. Here he met Emmy, and eventually cured her of her disease.

5. Which of the following names did not appear on a poster of the moon in Leb Zomack's crazed house?

Answer: Brendan

Along with Ginger, Faye, and Dominick, Ernie appeared on his poster. After he was convinced that he was going crazy, Leb Zomack committed suicide by shooting himself with a shotgun.

6. Besides Brendan Cronin, what was Father Stephen Wycazik's other curate's name?

Answer: Michael Gerrano

Father Gerrano plays a small role in the story, always looking out for signs of trouble for Stefan. He never has a clue what's going on, but always is willing to help.

7. The whole story is about an alien invasion that was made sure to be forgotten by the military. According to the story, what day did this tragedy happen?

Answer: Friday

According to the story, this event happened on Friday June 6 in Elko County, Nevada.

8. Faye Block's friends, the Jaminsons, were two of the unlucky people to have their brains completely brainwashed. What were their first names?

Answer: Elroy and Nancy

These two are good friends of the Blocks and they didn't want to bring them into the mess in Elko. While visiting their house, Faye stole a knife to protect herself.

9. Before the alien starship landed, how many jets were seen (and heard) above the Tranquility Motel?

Answer: Four

The four jets swooped low to the ground, but it is never explained what the jets' purposes actually were.

10. Leland Falkirk was "infected" before he committed suicide.

Answer: False

To quote the story directly:

"But Falkirk had no intention of resuming his private war. His gray translucent eyes shone with madness. "Yes," he said. "It's over, and I won't be changed like the rest of you. You won't get me." Before anyone could reach him, or before anyone could think to tear the weapon from his hands with telekinetic power, he thrust the barrel of the revolver into his mouth and pulled the trigger."

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Source: Author Dead Man Inc

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