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'The Fog' by James Herbert Trivia Quiz

'The Fog' was one of Herbert's early novels. It is the story of a fog, created as a biological weapon, that causes chaos across England.

A multiple-choice quiz by hannafran. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
hannafran

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
280,201

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
20

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11 / 20

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Question 1 of 20

1. In which county does the earthquake strike? Hint

Surrey

Yorkshire

Wiltshire

Sussex

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Question 2 of 20

2. For which governmental department does John Holman work? Hint

Department of the Environment

Department for Education

Ministry of Defence

MI6

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Question 3 of 20

3. What saved Holman from the affects of the 'Fog'? Hint

A blood transfusion

Antibiotics

The antidote

Nothing, he died

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Question 4 of 20

4. One of the sub-plots features a man called Herbert, who is very fond of his pigeons. What is the name of his favourite pigeon? Hint

Claude

Darty

Maureen

Valentino

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Question 5 of 20

5. In other sub-plot a man named Edward Smallwood is affected the 'fog'. What activity had been undertaking when it hit? Hint

Running

Hunting

Walking his dog

Fishing

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Question 6 of 20

6. Why did John call his girlfriend Casey? (even though her name was Christina) Hint

He just didn't like the name Christina

It was the name of his dog

It sounded much cooler

It was the name of his dead sister

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Question 7 of 20

7. Which London landmark does Captain Ennard fly the plane into? Hint

GPO tower

Houses of Parliament

The London Eye

Post Office tower

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Question 8 of 20

8. The aeroplane crash was one of the major disasters in the book; which of the following was not an event that occurred? Hint

Winchester Cathedral is bombed

Fire at a school

Mass suicides in Bournemouth

Two soldiers are shot by their Corperal

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Question 9 of 20

9. What is the name of the woman who, contemplating suicide, visits Bournemouth; however she backs out at the last minute? (not that this did her much good) Hint

Ronnie

Clara

Janet

Mavis

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Question 10 of 20

10. So what actually is this 'fog'? Hint

The Ryker Mutation

The Sleath Mutation

The Rebrook Mutation

The Broadmeyer Mutation

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Question 11 of 20

11. What does the government say this mutation is? Hint

A product of global warming

Ancient black magic

A threat sent from terrorists

Radiaton from the sea

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which chemical did the government spray the mutation with, to prevent it from spreading? Hint

Hydrochloric acid

Carbon Dioxide

Calcium Chloride

Carbon Monoxide

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Question 13 of 20

13. After reappearing, which city did the mutation attack? Hint

London

Liverpool

Leeds

Lincoln

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Question 14 of 20

14. What was the name of the DI who was sent to babysit Holman? Hint

DI Barrow

DI Narrow

DI Harrow

DI Varrow

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Question 15 of 20

15. What did MceLellan give to his family so that they would not suffer the mutation? Hint

A blood transfusion

Aspirin

Sleeping pills

The antidote

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Question 16 of 20

16. Another animal attack, this time on Irma Bidmead. Which animal attacked her? Hint

Pigeons

Cats

Cows

Dogs

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Question 17 of 20

17. What scene does Holman not witness when the city goes mad? Hint

A runaway bus and bus driver

Men drinking parafin

An old woman pushing a dead man in a pram

Children eating birds

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Question 18 of 20

18. Does Holman destroy the 'fog'?

Yes

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Question 19 of 20

19. Who, right at the end of the novel, attacks Holman and Casey? Hint

Halstead

Broadmeyer

Ryker

Barrow

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Question 20 of 20

20. What do the army and the government do to try to regain control of London? Hint

Spray chemicals to make the population sleep

Arrest everyone

Drop a nuclear weopan

Quarantine the city

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which county does the earthquake strike?

Answer: Wiltshire

It says so in the second sentence of the book (and even in some editions the blurb)! The earthquake strikes early on a morning and swallows up half the village including John Holman, an employee of the British government.

2. For which governmental department does John Holman work?

Answer: Department of the Environment

John works for the Department of the Environment, as mentioned during the second chapter and numerous other instances throughout the novel. Holman is investigating the Ministry of Defence when the earthquake occurs.

3. What saved Holman from the affects of the 'Fog'?

Answer: A blood transfusion

Holman fell in the crater in the village and was affected by the 'fog'. However, he was given a blood transfusion for another injury he sustained. This meant he was later immune and could enter the 'fog'.

4. One of the sub-plots features a man called Herbert, who is very fond of his pigeons. What is the name of his favourite pigeon?

Answer: Claude

He is eventually killed by the birds, as they were affected by the 'fog'. There is a 'lovely' description of them pecking his eyes out!

5. In other sub-plot a man named Edward Smallwood is affected the 'fog'. What activity had been undertaking when it hit?

Answer: Fishing

He is a thirty-five year old, who works at a bank and lives with his parents. The mist causes him to kick people up the bum and lock his boss in a safe.

6. Why did John call his girlfriend Casey? (even though her name was Christina)

Answer: It was the name of his dog

A moment of humour in this rather gruesome novel!

7. Which London landmark does Captain Ennard fly the plane into?

Answer: GPO tower

He had been affected by the 'fog' when visiting the New Forest with his wife.

8. The aeroplane crash was one of the major disasters in the book; which of the following was not an event that occurred?

Answer: Winchester Cathedral is bombed

The 'fog' causes a great amount of havoc, but instead of causing Winchester Cathedral to be destroyed it hides inside of it, as Holman finds out when he is sent out to destroy it.

9. What is the name of the woman who, contemplating suicide, visits Bournemouth; however she backs out at the last minute? (not that this did her much good)

Answer: Mavis

Mavis attempts suicide in the sea, but backs out and tries to return to shore. But, the 'fog' has visited Bournemouth and driven the inhabitants mad, making them all commit suicide themselves, taking Mavis with them.

10. So what actually is this 'fog'?

Answer: The Broadmeyer Mutation

It was created as a form of biological weapon. Ryker is the character who describes it and how it makes people mad!

11. What does the government say this mutation is?

Answer: Radiaton from the sea

The government decide to lie to the public to cover up their mistakes, preferring to deal with the situation before dishing out blame.

12. Which chemical did the government spray the mutation with, to prevent it from spreading?

Answer: Calcium Chloride

They believed it had worked, to begin with, as the fog did disappear. However, it was just hiding.

13. After reappearing, which city did the mutation attack?

Answer: London

The army had no time to clear the city, as it suddenly reappears after Corporal Wilcox finds it.

14. What was the name of the DI who was sent to babysit Holman?

Answer: DI Barrow

He is extremely resentful of his post and has a great disliking for John.

15. What did MceLellan give to his family so that they would not suffer the mutation?

Answer: Sleeping pills

He chalked a message outside his home to alert the authorities. "PLEASE HELP. HAVE GIVEN FAMILY OVERDOSE TO KEEP FROM HARM. PLEASE HELP."

16. Another animal attack, this time on Irma Bidmead. Which animal attacked her?

Answer: Cats

She was a regular old cat lady; her cats ate her in her sleep.

17. What scene does Holman not witness when the city goes mad?

Answer: Children eating birds

There are many descriptions of acts that the mad people do that Holman and Mason witness on their path through the city in the devastation vehicle. Most are very gruesome.

18. Does Holman destroy the 'fog'?

Answer: no

It is actually Ryker and Peters and, yes, they do destroy it.

19. Who, right at the end of the novel, attacks Holman and Casey?

Answer: Barrow

DI Barrow, now mad, tried to kill Casey and John at their apartment after the 'fog' was destroyed.

20. What do the army and the government do to try to regain control of London?

Answer: Spray chemicals to make the population sleep

In the end, Casey, John and the whole of London are sent to sleep. And that is the end of James Herbert's horror novel!

Source: Author hannafran

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