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The Spearwielder's Tale Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about "The Spearwielder's Tale" trilogy by R.A Salvatore. There will be questions from all three books. Please beware, there may be spoilers.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bill2004. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Bill2004

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
261,689

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
224

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which novel does Gary Leger take to read in the woods in the early stages of "The Woods Out Back", the first novel in the "Spearwielder's Tale" trilogy? Hint

The Crystal Shard

The Hobbit

Dune

Gardens Of The Moon

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the name of the leprechaun who is caught by Kelsey and tasked with bringing a human, Gary Leger, to Faerie? Hint

Mackey MacMackey

Mickey McMickey

Marty McMarty

Paul

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the name of the witch who is trying to foil Kelsey's attempts to re-forge the spear of Cedric Donigarten? Hint

Diane

Braemar

Dilnamarra

Ceridwen

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Question 4 of 15

4. Is it true that Gary comes up with the idea of how to escape from Ceridwen's isle, Ynis Gwidrin?

Yes

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Question 5 of 15

5. What sort of creatures guard Robert The Wretched's castle atop the mountain known as The Giant's Thumb? Hint

Draconians

Lava Newts

Orcs

Trolls

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Question 6 of 15

6. Following his "defeat" by Kelsey, is Robert The Wretched confined to his castle for 100 years at the start of "The Dragon's Dagger", the second novel in the "Spearwielder's Tale" trilogy?

Yes

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Question 7 of 15

7. What is the name of the gnome sent to Drochit in the Mountain Messenger? Hint

Geno

Mugwiggen

Gerbil

Budaboo

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is the name of the forest where our heroic band are ambushed by Robert the Wretched? Hint

The Crahgs

Cowtangle

Dreadwood

Tir Na N'Og

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who is declared as the Dragonslayer at the end of "The Dragon's Dagger"? Hint

Gary Leger

Baron Pwyll

Kelsey

King Kinnemore

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Question 10 of 15

10. The third novel in "The Spearwielder's Tale" is called "Dragonslayer's Return". How many years had passed since Gary Leger's previous visit to the land of Faerie? Hint

11. It becomes apparent that the bridges to Faerie are diminishing. Gary tries and fails to make contact with his friends from the woods at the back of his parent's house. From where does Gary find his way back to Fearie? Hint

Isle of Skye

The woods near his parents' house

Edinburgh Castle

London

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Question 12 of 15

12. How was the true nature of King Kinnemore discovered in Dilnamarra? Hint

Diane made him so angry that he transformed into his true form.

It showed up on a photo taken by Diane

Gary stabbed him with his spear which caused the illusion to fail.

Kelsey shot and killed him with an arrow. In death he reverted to his true form.

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which two members of the heroic band did not accompany King Kinnemore in his crusade against Ceridwen? Hint

Gary and Diane

Kelsey and Mickey

Tommy and Mickey

Kelsey and Geno

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Question 14 of 15

14. With her forces of goblins and mountain trolls being decimated, did Ceridwen choose to surrender to the forces of King Kinnemore?

Yes

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Question 15 of 15

15. The newly annointed King, Geldion, offers Gary Leger a Barony as a reward for the help he has given the land of Faerie. What is the name of this Barony?
Hint

Drochit

Dilnamarra

Braemar

Connacht

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which novel does Gary Leger take to read in the woods in the early stages of "The Woods Out Back", the first novel in the "Spearwielder's Tale" trilogy?

Answer: The Hobbit

Gary always read the introduction to the novel, by Peter S. Beagle, as it helped put some perspective on his imagination while at work.

2. What is the name of the leprechaun who is caught by Kelsey and tasked with bringing a human, Gary Leger, to Faerie?

Answer: Mickey McMickey

When Kelsey catches Mickey, Mickey is obliged by the laws of Faerie to complete any task required of him by his captor. Mickey honours this request by finding a human to fill the armour of the legendary knight Cedric Donigarten.

3. What is the name of the witch who is trying to foil Kelsey's attempts to re-forge the spear of Cedric Donigarten?

Answer: Ceridwen

Ceridwen enjoys a lot of power in the land of Faerie and fears this will be diminished should the spear be re-forged.

4. Is it true that Gary comes up with the idea of how to escape from Ceridwen's isle, Ynis Gwidrin?

Answer: Yes

Gary befriends a giant by the name of Tommy One-Thumb. Tommy is the key to escaping the island. After their arrival on Ynis Gwidrin, Ceridwen informs that there is no escape by conventional means. Boats would disintegrate in waters turned to acid and should they find a way to fly, a strong wind would push them down into the acidic water.

However, Gary witnessed Tommy fishing in the waters. He improvised a snorkel for the giant and Tommy was able to carry the band of heroes from the island.

5. What sort of creatures guard Robert The Wretched's castle atop the mountain known as The Giant's Thumb?

Answer: Lava Newts

The slow-witted lava newts are easily deceived by Mickey's illusions as our band steal into the castle to enable Kelsey's challenge to Robert.

6. Following his "defeat" by Kelsey, is Robert The Wretched confined to his castle for 100 years at the start of "The Dragon's Dagger", the second novel in the "Spearwielder's Tale" trilogy?

Answer: No

Gary Leger had inadvertently stolen a knife from Robert's castle. This act nullified the terms of Robert's banishment. This allowed Robert to fly free without any fear of encountering Ceridwen who was also banished to her island, for 100 years, as a result of Gary Leger's actions.

7. What is the name of the gnome sent to Drochit in the Mountain Messenger?

Answer: Gerbil

Gerbil is the inventor of the Mountain Messenger, or M & M. An artillery powered system used to transport goods over the mountains from Gondabuggan to Drochit. He is also the first M & M'onaut as he was the first gnome to be sent on the 40 mile airborne journey.

8. What is the name of the forest where our heroic band are ambushed by Robert the Wretched?

Answer: Dreadwood

Our band are being attacked by sentient trees when Robert sets the area on fire with his breath weapon. Kelsey, Geno and Gerbil lead Robert back towards Braemar. While Gary and Mickey use Gerbil's quadricycle to go in the opposite direction towards their goal, Robert's castle.

9. Who is declared as the Dragonslayer at the end of "The Dragon's Dagger"?

Answer: Baron Pwyll

Even though it is actually Gary who slays Robert the Wretched. The heroes decide that for the good of Faerie it is best that the Baron Pwyll should be declared the hero.

10. The third novel in "The Spearwielder's Tale" is called "Dragonslayer's Return". How many years had passed since Gary Leger's previous visit to the land of Faerie?

Answer: 4

We find that the death of his father has created in Gary an intense desire to return to Faerie. This is to escape the pain he feels at the passing of his father.

Answer: Isle of Skye

Gary discovers lots of similarities between Faerie and Great Britain. He sees a sword similar to Robert the Wretched's in Edinburgh Castle. He calls out to Mickey McMickey while holding it. Mickey hears that call and sets about bringing Gary back to Faerie.

12. How was the true nature of King Kinnemore discovered in Dilnamarra?

Answer: It showed up on a photo taken by Diane

Diane used the flash on her Polaroid to distract Kinnemore and his men so that she could escape. When the picture developed it revealed Kinnemore's true identity, a wild hairy Haggis!

13. Which two members of the heroic band did not accompany King Kinnemore in his crusade against Ceridwen?

Answer: Kelsey and Geno

Kelsey chose to return to Tir Na N'Og to report to his people on the re-instatement of the true King Kinnemore. Geno decided that he had been gone from his forge too long and needed to catch up on his work in Dvergamal.

14. With her forces of goblins and mountain trolls being decimated, did Ceridwen choose to surrender to the forces of King Kinnemore?

Answer: No

Ceridwen managed to send a message to Giant's Thumb. This was where Robert the Wretched's force of lava newts were left after the dragon's demise. This enormous force, numbering in the thousands, was eager to respond to Ceridwen's call and marched on Penllyn.

15. The newly annointed King, Geldion, offers Gary Leger a Barony as a reward for the help he has given the land of Faerie. What is the name of this Barony?

Answer: Dilnamarra

Gary is sorely tempted to take King Geldion up on his offer. However, Diane wants a family and they both realise that the real world is the best place for this to happen. The story ends with Gary starting work on a novel about his adventures on his return flight home to the USA.

Source: Author Bill2004

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