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This quiz consists of job descriptions for characters in popular literature.

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

Author
wingdingval

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
129,940

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2986

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Question 1 of 10

1. Wanted: Outdoorsman to accompany four creatures through the forest. Must be courageous and know the terrain well. Noble birth preferred, but not necessary. Enquire within the Prancing Pony. Hint

Tom Bombadil

Elrond

Mithrandil

Strider

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Question 2 of 10

2. Wanted: Beautiful woman willing to be kidnapped and seduced by a variety of ancient men. Sensitivity to the spiritual world is appreciated. Offspring of Zeus are encouraged to apply. Hint

Hera

Jaira

Aphrodite

Helen

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Question 3 of 10

3. Wanted: Precocious boy to apprentice in the art of supernatural forces. The ability to learn quickly and stumble into new situations required. School uniform (including Quidditch accoutrements) and glasses must be purchased by the applicant. Hint

William

Robert

Anne

Harry

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Question 4 of 10

4. Wanted: Unaccommodating receptionist to unwelcome any visitors that happen to pop into the office. The ability to serve an improper tea is required. Punctuality not necessary. Hint

Queen of Spades

Tweedledee

White Rabbit

Tweedledum

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Question 5 of 10

5. Wanted: Episcopal priest. Must work well with others and be open to new ideas within the church. Annoying secretary included. A large dog can be provided along with a salary if so desired. Hint

Bob Sprouse

Avis Packard

Mule Skinner

Timothy Kavanaugh

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Question 6 of 10

6. Wanted: Lovely teenage girl to be sacrifice to the local god. Must have golden blond hair and a sweet disposition. Inability to accept reality is required. Hint

Psyche

Isabella

Ingot

Fox

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Question 7 of 10

7. Wanted: Man willing to leave family to travel cross country. Will meet various people along the way. Payment will only be received on delivery. Hint

Despair

Paul

Christian

Despondency

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Question 8 of 10

8. Wanted: An experienced bee keeper. Must have a devout love of honey. Must be able to get along well with a person of small stature (as well as piglets and donkeys). Omnivores please apply. Hint

Paddington

Pooh

Kipper

Baloo

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Question 9 of 10

9. Wanted: Detective. Must be able to observe acute details. English ethnicity preferred. Hint

Hercule Poirot

Lupin Hastings

Anne Teck

Sherlock Holmes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Wanted: An adventurer. Apply within the building with the round green door. Hint

Bilbo

Gamgee

Lumpy

Gimli

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Wanted: Outdoorsman to accompany four creatures through the forest. Must be courageous and know the terrain well. Noble birth preferred, but not necessary. Enquire within the Prancing Pony.

Answer: Strider

Strider, also known as Aragorn, is a character from "The Lord of the Rings". The trilogy written by J.R.R. Tolkien is one of the most loved works of literature for children and adults. Tolkien was a mentor and friend to the famous C.S. Lewis.

2. Wanted: Beautiful woman willing to be kidnapped and seduced by a variety of ancient men. Sensitivity to the spiritual world is appreciated. Offspring of Zeus are encouraged to apply.

Answer: Helen

Helen of Troy was rumored to be one of the most beautiful woman to ever step foot on the face of the earth. Her radiant face is the only one that "has launched a thousand ships".

Answer: Harry

Harry Potter is one of the most loved characters in modern literature. His ability to relate to every underdog in the world has and continues to draw readers from every corner of the world. J.K. Rowling had a hit with these books!

4. Wanted: Unaccommodating receptionist to unwelcome any visitors that happen to pop into the office. The ability to serve an improper tea is required. Punctuality not necessary.

Answer: White Rabbit

This colorful character is best known for trotting around crying "I'm late. I'm late for a very important date." Along with the Doormouse and the Mad Hatter, the ensemble made an all star cast in "Alice in Wonderland".

5. Wanted: Episcopal priest. Must work well with others and be open to new ideas within the church. Annoying secretary included. A large dog can be provided along with a salary if so desired.

Answer: Timothy Kavanaugh

Timothy Kavanaugh is the creation of best selling author, Jan Karon. Karon has written the down home "Mitford" series. The first book, "At Home in Mitford", introduces Father Tim to the reader. Life in Mitford, North Carolina portrays a small town harmony seldom found in any writings.

6. Wanted: Lovely teenage girl to be sacrifice to the local god. Must have golden blond hair and a sweet disposition. Inability to accept reality is required.

Answer: Psyche

"Til We Have Faces" is written by C.S. Lewis. He created the realization of Psyche in the fantasy of what he imagined her life was like. The story is narrated by Psyche's older sister.

7. Wanted: Man willing to leave family to travel cross country. Will meet various people along the way. Payment will only be received on delivery.

Answer: Christian

Christian is a character from the mind of John Bunyan. His book, "Pilgrim's Progress", is an allegory of the trials a Christian must pursue to attain heaven.

8. Wanted: An experienced bee keeper. Must have a devout love of honey. Must be able to get along well with a person of small stature (as well as piglets and donkeys). Omnivores please apply.

Answer: Pooh

Winnie the Pooh is a creation of A.A. Milne. Milne wrote many tales of Christopher Robin and his friends playing in the hundred acre wood. Milne captures the imagination of a young child with alarming subtlety while oozing with fantasy and charm.

9. Wanted: Detective. Must be able to observe acute details. English ethnicity preferred.

Answer: Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote the Sherlock Holmes series. He is well known for the two phrases "Elementary" and "My dear Watson".

10. Wanted: An adventurer. Apply within the building with the round green door.

Answer: Bilbo

Bilbo Baggins is from the book "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkein. He is the finder of the beloved ring which appears again in the trilogy "The Lord of The Rings".

Source: Author wingdingval

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