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The escapades of Frank and Joe Hardy are all presented as the work of Franklin W. Dixon, the pseudonym used by a wide variety of authors over the years since the series started in 1927. No matter who wrote the book, the remarkably amicable and similar siblings are always involved in plenty of action as they solve their current mystery.
15 Hardy Boys quizzes and 155 Hardy Boys trivia questions.
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  "The Hardy Boys" Fill in the Blank 2    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Fill in the blank of each "Hardy Boys" book title. The books were written by various authors under the name Franklin W. Dixon.
Easier, 10 Qns, Joepetz, May 29 17
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Easier
Joepetz gold member
211 plays
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  The Hardy Boys - General Knowledge   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about those teenage sleuths, Frank and Joe Hardy. If you've read a few of these then this shouldn't be too difficult. Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, derickwjazz, Jan 14 07
Average
derickwjazz
2478 plays
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  Hardy Boys Quiz Challenge   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Frank and Joe Hardy, the teenage sleuths of fiction, celebrate their 75th anniversary this year! (And they're still in high school...)Celebrate with this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, bullymom, Feb 22 06
Average
bullymom
1991 plays
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  "The Hardy Boys" Fill in the Blank    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Find the word that fits in the blank of each "Hardy Boys" mystery. All books are from the revised series (published in the 1960s and 1970s) written by various authors credited under the name Franklin W. Dixon.
Easier, 10 Qns, Joepetz, May 24 17
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Easier
Joepetz gold member
177 plays
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  The Hardy Boys - Chums and Pals   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Frank and Joe Hardy had a lot of help from their friends solving mysteries. See if you can recognize who these supporting characters are. These all appear in the original series books written by Franklin W. Dixon (The Stratemeyer Syndicate).
Average, 10 Qns, derickwjazz, Nov 15 03
Average
derickwjazz
1347 plays
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  That Bayport Detective Duo: The Hardy Boys   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Among the great detectives of history are two forever-teenagers from the American City of Bayport--the Hardy Boys. See how much you know about these two. (This quiz focuses on the Classic 58 Adventures.)
Average, 10 Qns, bernie73, Nov 14 15
Average
bernie73 gold member
203 plays
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  A Truly Difficult "Hardy Boys" Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the original "Hardy Boys" books including some of the unedited pre-1959 books. You'll have to be a die-hard fan to do well on this one.
Difficult, 10 Qns, derickwjazz, Mar 07 05
Difficult
derickwjazz
653 plays
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  The Hardy Boys - Mystery Solved!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Hardy Boys solved all of their mysteries. Can you remember what happened?
Difficult, 10 Qns, derickwjazz, Nov 08 03
Difficult
derickwjazz
773 plays
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  The Hardy Boys: Extreme Danger Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I really think this is a great book so I thought I would write a quiz for it. Sorry, but it's only part 1. Enjoy. This book was written under the name of Franklin W. Dixon.
Average, 10 Qns, Wisedragon12, Apr 12 12
Average
Wisedragon12
150 plays
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  Average Hardy Boys Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz about the teenage detectives.
Average, 10 Qns, daisyduke71, Jun 15 12
Average
daisyduke71
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trivia question Quick Question
Who played Frank Hardy on television?

From Quiz "Hardy Boys"




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  Hardy Boys Undercover Brothers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Author of this book is Franklin W. Dixon. Note this is a pen name, and, last of all: Good Luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, FRANKHARDY, Feb 10 08
Tough
FRANKHARDY
286 plays
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  The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories ("Digests") 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions from "The Search For The Snow Leopard" and "Slam Dunk Sabotage'.
Tough, 10 Qns, FRANKHARDY, Nov 11 08
Tough
FRANKHARDY
225 plays
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  The Hardy Boys Extreme Danger Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
They're back! This is part 2 of "The Hardy Boys: Extreme Danger", written by Franklin W. Dixon. ALERT, this has spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, Wisedragon12, Apr 28 12
Average
Wisedragon12
110 plays
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  Hardy Boys Gang Members    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is about the members of criminal gangs from Franklin W. Dixon's masterpieces. I will give you the members' names, you will give me the book title. Good luck! *CONTAINS SPOILERS*
Tough, 10 Qns, aragornarwen42, Jan 27 10
Tough
aragornarwen42
182 plays
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  Do you know the Hardy Boys?    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Try this quiz! I tried to make this quiz hard to see if you know the Hardy Boys! The Author of these books is Franklin Dixon. ENJOY! :-) If you like my quiz please rate it.
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, 101frizzle, Jun 29 04
Very Difficult
101frizzle
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Hardy Boys Trivia Questions
1. On the cover of a typical Hardy Boys novel is the name of the author: Franklin W. Dixon. This, however, is a "pseudonym" or "pen-name", a make-pretend name that an author uses. What is the real name of Franklin W. Dixon?

From Quiz That Bayport Detective Duo: The Hardy Boys

Answer: Several people have been "Franklin W. Dixon"

The concept of the Hardy Boys was created by Edward Stratemeyer in 1927. His company, the Stratemeyer Syndicate, hired authors to write the stories based on outlines that the Syndicate provided. Canadian author Leslie McFarlane wrote many of the early adventures but several other authors wrote Hardy Boys stories over the years. The author was paid a flat fee for writing the stories--with the earliest stories this was $125--with no royalties (bonuses based on the number of books sold).

2. At the beginning of this book the Hardy Boys are jumping out of what type of vehicle?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys: Extreme Danger Part 1

Answer: Plane

The Hardy Boys are trying to take down Freedombird Skydiving School, after learning that it's a smuggling ring, by skydiving to blend in.

3. "The Search For The Snow Leopard" Which friend of the Hardys is Zoo Intern?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories ("Digests") 1

Answer: Chet

Every summer the zoo took on a group of student volunteers to help out and learn about the animals in the process. Unbelievably, Chet had signed up and was in his final month in the zoo.

4. In which Hardy Boys book would you find Mr. Klack, "Mrs. Harrison", "Hank", Captain Sharp, Crowfeet, Joe Flint, and "James Johnson"?

From Quiz Hardy Boys Gang Members

Answer: The Phantom Freighter

In "The Phantom Freighter", the Hardy Boys start out by trying to help Thaddeus McClintock take a trip, but it turns into a hunt for smugglers.

5. "Hardy Boys Undercover Brothers #10 Blown Away" Who were Frank and Joe chasing on Doomed River Run?

From Quiz Hardy Boys Undercover Brothers

Answer: Brad and Chaz

They were drug-dealers and also pro snowboarders. They were planning to mingle in the crowd at the bottom of the hill so they could make their escape.

6. Most everyone is familiar with the distinctive picture covers of the Hardy Boys books, but when the first three "breeder" books were released what color were the covers?

From Quiz A Truly Difficult "Hardy Boys" Quiz

Answer: Red with color dust jackets

"The Tower Treasure", "The House On The Cliff" and "The Secret Of The Old Mill" were released on May 16, 1927. The brown covers were introduced in 1932 and the light tan, "tweed" covers in 1951. The recognizable picture covers were introduced in 1962.

7. In "The Tower Treasure" which tower was the treasure found in?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys - Mystery Solved!

Answer: The water tower

In solving the mystery of "The Tower Treasure" Frank and Joe managed to solve their first mystery, save the job of their friend's father and earn a substantial reward of which they used a portion to build the crime lab over their garage.

8. In the Hardy Boy movie, "The Flickering Torch", who is the famous singing guest star?

From Quiz Do you know the Hardy Boys?

Answer: Ricky Nelson

Ricky Nelson sang on this video a couple times.

9. What is the pen name of the authors of "The Hardy Boys" series?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys - General Knowledge

Answer: Franklin W. Dixon

Carolyn Keene was the author of girl detective "Nancy Drew", Laura Lee Hope was the author of the "Bobsey Twins" books and R. L. Stine is the author of the Goosebumps series.

10. What were the boys' first names?

From Quiz Hardy Boys

Answer: Frank and Joe & Joe and Frank

11. One of the Hardys is described as being the older, more serious brother with dark hair and dark eyes. He also dates Callie Shaw. Who is he?

From Quiz That Bayport Detective Duo: The Hardy Boys

Answer: Frank Hardy

Frank is the older brother. In the early stories he is the same grade as his younger brother because a long-term childhood illness caused him to be kept back a year in school. In some of the books, Frank is the captain of the football team.

12. After finding the mascot of Freedombird Skydiving School (a parrot), the boys decide to let it free. The bird stays with Frank. What do they call him?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys: Extreme Danger Part 1

Answer: Playback

After numerous suggestions from Joe and Belinda the parrot keeps saying his favourite name, Playback.

13. "The Search For The Snow Leopard" Who is the princess?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories ("Digests") 1

Answer: Salamaji

A princess from Rashipah, which is an imaginary country. She comes to Bayport for her studies and as she cannot be separated from "Emi" she brings her along as well.

14. Which book would you find Taffy Marr, Chris, Shorty, Gross, Torchy Murks, and Anchor Pete in?

From Quiz Hardy Boys Gang Members

Answer: What Happened at Midnight

"What Happened at Midnight" started out with the boys being asked to "play burglar", and eventually they ended up chasing smugglers.

15. "Hardy Boys Undercover Brothers #10 Blown Away" Who was killed in the car bomb?

From Quiz Hardy Boys Undercover Brothers

Answer: Henry Peterson

Henry Peterson is the owner of M & P car auction. He was also one of Frank and Joe's main suspects; plus, he loves cars.

16. Which popular children's television show aired the first "Hardy Boys" serial in 1955?

From Quiz A Truly Difficult "Hardy Boys" Quiz

Answer: The Mickey Mouse Club

"Mystery Of The Applegate Treasure" was based on "The Tower Treasure". This series was responsible for the first of the Hardy Boys collectible items (games, rings, coloring books, etc.) In 1957 they aired a serial titled "The Mystery of Ghost Farm" which was completely original and not based on any of the books. These serials starred Tim Considine and Tommy Kirk.

17. I've been trying to get on the Bayport Police force for years. Every time I think I'm close to solving a case those dratted Hardy Boys show me up and make me look like a fool.

From Quiz The Hardy Boys - Chums and Pals

Answer: Oscar Smuff

Interestingly, in the original, unedited versions of the books Oscar Smuff WAS on the Bayport Police force, but he still didn't like the Hardy's too much.

18. In "The Secret of the Old Mill" what was the mill's secret?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys - Mystery Solved!

Answer: It was being used as a hideout for counterfeiters

The counterfeiters used an electric eye system to make the waterwheel stop to alert them to intruders.

19. In "Danger on Vampire Trail" what did Chet buy and later found out was stolen merchandise?

From Quiz Do you know the Hardy Boys?

Answer: Camper

He later found out it was stolen merchandise, much to his dismay

20. What is the name of the always-hungry best friend of the Hardy's?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys - General Knowledge

Answer: Chet Morton

Chet Morton lived on a farm with his mom, dad and sister Iola. He named his broken-down jalopy Queen.

21. Who created the Hardy Boys?

From Quiz Hardy Boys

Answer: Edward L. Stratemeyer

He created the Hardy Boys. He was born in 1862 and died in 1930. The first 11 books were written by Leslie MacFarlane. Franklin W. Dixon was a pen name used by many different writers over the years.

22. One of the Hardys is the younger, more impulsive brother. He has blond hair and blue eyes. He dates Iola Morton. Who is he?

From Quiz That Bayport Detective Duo: The Hardy Boys

Answer: Joe Hardy

Joe is the younger brother. He is more spontaneous than his older brother, Frank. His girlfriend, Iola, is the sister of the Hardy Boys' friend, Chet Morton. He might be described as the brawn of the operation as opposed to Frank's brains.

23. Once the boys and their newfound companion head back to the hotel they find a message from Mr. X! Where does he want to meet them?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys Extreme Danger Part 2

Answer: Love Park

Love Park is where all skaters make their mark. If they can skate it without being caught, they're practically legends. Mr. X wants to meet there at midnight.

24. While heading home after taking down "Wings" Maletta, the boys' Aunt Trudy's car breaks down. Who takes them home?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys: Extreme Danger Part 1

Answer: Brian Conrad

Brian Conrad is a fellow classmate and enemy of Joe and Frank especially. He also has a younger sister, named Belinda, who likes Frank.

25. "The Search For The Snow Leopard" What's the leopard's name?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories ("Digests") 1

Answer: Emi

Interestingly, Emi means 'friend' in her country.

26. Where would you find Hexton, Vordo, Bleeker, Bert, Lou, Timken, Ross, Karl Arnold, and Burly Wilkes?

From Quiz Hardy Boys Gang Members

Answer: The Secret Agent on Flight 101

In "The Secret Agent on Flight 101", Fenton Hardy, the boys' father, disappeared and they set off to find him.

27. In 1970, a Hardy Boys comic book was released by which large comic publisher?

From Quiz A Truly Difficult "Hardy Boys" Quiz

Answer: Gold Key

Gold Key comics was a huge success in the 1950s and '60s, publishing comics with characters from Disney, Warner Bros. and Hannah-Barbera just to name a few.

28. In "The Secret of the Lost Tunnel" how was the treasure disguised?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys - Mystery Solved!

Answer: The gold was melted into cannonballs

In finding the hidden gold the boys vindicated General Smith's Grandfather, Beauregard Smith. He was thought to have turned traitor during the Civil War after he was killed delivering a message and the gold was never found.

29. What is the last title of the original 58 Hardy Boy books?

From Quiz Do you know the Hardy Boys?

Answer: The Sting of the Scorpion

The other three were right before "The Sting Of The Scorpion".

30. What is Frank and Joe's father's name?

From Quiz The Hardy Boys - General Knowledge

Answer: Fenton

Fenton Hardy was the top detective on the New York Police force until he decided to go into business for himself. I assume the pay was better but he never seemed to be home.

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