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Quiz about The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest Quiz

"The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest" by Stieg Larsson is the final book of the "Millennium" trilogy. It's a psychological thriller with a strong heroine, and a relentless journalist, who is determined to find the truth at all cost.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ishtari11. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Ishtari11

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,378

Updated
Jul 23 22

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15

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is the name of the hospital in which Lisbeth Salander was operated on, after she was shot? Hint

Sahlgrenska

St. Stefan

Karolinska

Varberg

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who operated on Salander, under the supervision of Professor Frank Ellis? Hint

Helena Endrin

Peter Teleborian

Anders Jonasson

Katrina Holm

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Question 3 of 15

3. What year was the "Section for Special Analysis" or "The Section" created? Hint

1974

1964

1984

1994

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who replaced Erika Berger as acting editor-in-chief at Millennium? Hint

Malin Eriksson

Henry Cortez

Christer Malm

Lottie Karim

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Question 5 of 15

5. Name Salander's lawyer, and a relative to Mikael Blomkvist. Hint

Richard Ekstrom

Nils Bjurman

Holger Palmgren

Anikka Giannini

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who shot Alexander Zalachenko with a 9 millimeter Smith & Wesson? Hint

Bertil Wadensjoo

Lisbeth Salander

Evert Gullberg

Fredrik Clinton

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Question 7 of 15

7. What did Dr. Jonasson smuggle for Salander at Sahlgrenska hospital? Hint

Palm Tungsten P3 computer

P-83 Wanad pistol

Sony Ericsson Z600 mobile

Apple Powerbook

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which Director of Constitutional Protection did Armansky inform, about Salander's situation? Hint

Monica Figuerola

Jonas Sandberg

Evert Gullberg

Torsten Edklinth

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the name of Salander's elite hacking group? Hint

Hacker Republic

The_Knights

Hacker United

The Section

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who was Erika Berger's stalker? Hint

Magnus Borgsjo

Peter Fredriksson

Johannes Frisk

Gunnar Magnusson

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who did "The Section" hire to kill Blomkvist? Hint

Nikolich brothers

Lundin brothers

Ranta brothers

Vanger brothers

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Question 12 of 15

12. Was Peter Teleborian arrested for violating the law?

Yes

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was Judge Jorgen Iversen's verdict on Salander's case? Hint

She was commited to a psychiatric ward

She was released and declared incompetent

She was sentenced to 12 months in prison

She was released and declared competent

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Question 14 of 15

14. Where did Salander meet Jeremy MacMillan, her business associate from Wasp enterprises? Hint

Mallaga

Gibraltar

Uppsala

Stockholm

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who did Salander discover in a factory owned by Zalachenko? Hint

Atho Ranta

Magnus Lundin

Ronald Niedermann

Peter Teleborian

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the hospital in which Lisbeth Salander was operated on, after she was shot?

Answer: Sahlgrenska

The operation on Salander's body lasted for three hours. The doctor removed no fewer than 32 bone chips from around the entry wound on her head.

2. Who operated on Salander, under the supervision of Professor Frank Ellis?

Answer: Anders Jonasson

Dr. Jonasson has a record of zero mortality rate, however some of his patients died after they were discharged. Prof. Ellis is an American surgeon working at Karolinska hospital, and an expert in brain research.

3. What year was the "Section for Special Analysis" or "The Section" created?

Answer: 1964

"The Section" was the idea of Hans Wilhelm Francke. Its purpose was to protect the safety of Sweden at all cost. With the acknowledgment of Prime Minister Erlander in 1964, "The Section" had become an ultra-secret unit led by Evert Gullberg.

4. Who replaced Erika Berger as acting editor-in-chief at Millennium?

Answer: Malin Eriksson

Eriksson took over the role because Berger was offered another job at Svenska Morgon-Postem (SMP). Consequently, Berger returned to her old job at Millennium due to differences with board chairman Magnus Borgsjo. In addition, the majority of the senior members at SMP didn't take her seriously because of her gender.

5. Name Salander's lawyer, and a relative to Mikael Blomkvist.

Answer: Anikka Giannini

Giannini is a prominent lawyer who represents victimized women. She was hesitant to represent Salander because she wasn't a criminal defense lawyer. However she won Salander's trial using her previous experiences, and her psychology degree.

6. Who shot Alexander Zalachenko with a 9 millimeter Smith & Wesson?

Answer: Evert Gullberg

Gullberg had cancer in his stomach and realized he had nothing to lose. Also, he wrote paranoid letters to newspapers, the police and Ministry of Justice to divert attention from "The Section". He tried to commit suicide, and passed away later due to cancer.

7. What did Dr. Jonasson smuggle for Salander at Sahlgrenska hospital?

Answer: Palm Tungsten P3 computer

The hand-held computer was placed under Salander's pillow, because Blomkvist had asked Dr. Jonasson for his assistance. Salander was able to communicate with other hackers using the computer, via a mobile phone connection established by Blomkvist.

8. Which Director of Constitutional Protection did Armansky inform, about Salander's situation?

Answer: Torsten Edklinth

Armansky and Edklinth had known each other for 12 years due to a previous case. Edklinth initiated an investigation into "The Section" that resulted in the arrest of all its members.

9. What is the name of Salander's elite hacking group?

Answer: Hacker Republic

Salander used Hacker Republic to help Berger identify her stalker. The members of her group are "white hat" hackers, that means that they mainly hacked for information. The_Knights consisted of Blomkvist, Salander, Plague and Wasp. This group focused on extracting information that could be used to support Salander's trial.

10. Who was Erika Berger's stalker?

Answer: Peter Fredriksson

Fredriksson developed a hatred for Berger because she didn't recognize him. He was infatuated with her at school but the feeling was not mutual. He was fired and Berger resigned partly due to the trauma of being stalked.

11. Who did "The Section" hire to kill Blomkvist?

Answer: Nikolich brothers

Tomi and Miro Nikolich have been known as hit men working for the Serbian mafia. Miro fired a sub-machine gun at Blomkvist at Samir's Couldron. The attempt was unsuccessful, and Miro was subdued by Officer Anderson.

12. Was Peter Teleborian arrested for violating the law?

Answer: Yes

Teleborian was arrested by Inspector Lisa Collsjo for having indecent images. Giannini proved that his psychiatric report was a sham. This resulted in the collapse of Salander's trial.

13. What was Judge Jorgen Iversen's verdict on Salander's case?

Answer: She was released and declared competent

Judge Iversen released Salander on the condition that she would formally testify to her knowledge of the Zalachenko affair. She was acquitted of all charges and was released from police headquarters after her interview.

14. Where did Salander meet Jeremy MacMillan, her business associate from Wasp enterprises?

Answer: Gibraltar

MacMillan is responsible for managing Salander's finances. He invested her money in stock exchanges, and made sure her credit card had enough funds. Salander stayed in Gibraltar for three months, then traveled to Paris to work things out with Miriam Wu.

15. Who did Salander discover in a factory owned by Zalachenko?

Answer: Ronald Niedermann

Niedermann was murdered by Sonny Nieminen and members of Svavelsjo Motor Cycle club, after Salander tipped them off. Also, she informed the police and they arrested members of Svaveljo M.C. in the factory.

Source: Author Ishtari11

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