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As well as the "Obernewtyn Chronicles", Isobelle Carmody has written a large number of books and short stories, mostly for younger readers, largely in the genres of fantasy and science fiction.
10 Isobelle Carmody quizzes and 110 Isobelle Carmody trivia questions.
1.
  "The Obernewtyn Chronicles"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Isobelle Carmody wrote the fantastic "Obernewtyn Chronicles", in my view one of the best series ever written. So enjoy my quiz on them, which also happens to be my first quiz ever! When you have finished this, please mail me to tell me how you liked it!
Average, 15 Qns, crazy_lama, Apr 29 04
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  Isobelle Carmody's Obernewtyn Chronicles 1-4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about one of my favourite book series, the Obernewtyn Chronicles - which in my opinion should've made Isobelle Carmody richer than J.K. Rowling because they're that good.
Average, 10 Qns, nicolekrocks, Oct 09 04
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nicolekrocks
296 plays
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  'The Obernewtyn Chronicals' Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is on the 'Obernewtyn Chronicals' by Isobelle Carmody. There are already a few 'Obernewtyn' quizzes, but I've noticed they all focus on the first book. This quiz is on the whole series.
Average, 15 Qns, wildflower653, Jan 29 04
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  "Obernewtyn Chronicles" - Who Said It?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you a quote from one of the first four books of Isobelle Carmody's series "The Obernewtyn Chronicles", and you tell me who said it.
Average, 10 Qns, nicolekrocks, Sep 27 05
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247 plays
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  The Gathering    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my first quiz. It's about "The Gathering", by my favorite author Isobelle Carmody.
Average, 10 Qns, wildflower653, Aug 04 03
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wildflower653
271 plays
6.
  Obernewtyn    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I noticed that no one had written a quiz about this fantastic book by Isobelle Carmody, so here goes.
Easier, 10 Qns, walking_dead13, Dec 29 03
Easier
walking_dead13
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  Isobelle Carmody Fantasy Novels    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Isobelle Carmody is a leading Australian fantasy writer. This quiz is on many of her books.
Average, 10 Qns, blurrystar1, Aug 27 05
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285 plays
8.
  'The Obernewtyn Chronicles' Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the second half of my quiz on the 'Obernewtyn Chronicles' by Isobelle Carmody.
Average, 10 Qns, wildflower653, Jul 11 09
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wildflower653
267 plays
9.
  "Obernewtyn" by Isobelle Carmody    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on the first of the four books in the Obernewtyn Chronicles by Isobelle Carmody.
Average, 10 Qns, matrix_girl, Aug 03 03
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matrix_girl
354 plays
10.
  Obernewtyn Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the first 4 books in the "Obernewtyn" series, by Isobelle Carmody. I hope you like it! ;)
Difficult, 10 Qns, __claire__, Sep 22 04
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trivia question Quick Question
At the start of the book which orphanage is Elspeth in?

From Quiz "Obernewtyn"




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Isobelle Carmody Trivia Questions
1. "Why do you plague me?"

From Quiz "Obernewtyn Chronicles" - Who Said It?

Answer: Rushton

This was in the first book in the series, "Obernewtyn". Rushton was the farm overseer back then. He said this when he found Elspeth crying over the news of her brother's death in a barn.

2. What is Elspeth's brother's name?

From Quiz "The Obernewtyn Chronicles"

Answer: Jes

Well let's see... we better hope very hard that Rushton is not Elspeth's brother, since he is her betrothed. Domick is also betrothed to the Healer Kella and Alexi was killed (and one should hope that he is DEFINITELY NOT Elspeth's brother) in the end of "Obernewtyn".

3. Who is the leader of the Magi?

From Quiz 'The Obernewtyn Chronicles' Part 2

Answer: Gevan

The Magi are the group of Coercers who have formed a travelling show, to the disgust of Miryum. The Magi show includes magic tricks (very obvious ones, for safety reasons) knife throwing, and a hidden message. Merret is one of the stars, pretending to be Gevan's terrified and rather idiotic assistant.

4. Nathaniel is the main character of which book?

From Quiz Isobelle Carmody Fantasy Novels

Answer: The Gathering

"The Gathering" has won the Peace Prize and the CBC Book of the Year Award(1994). It is about a young teenager, Nathaniel, who moves to Cheshunt. He feels that something is wrong with Cheshunt the moment he arrives. Soon he learns that his presence is no accident and he must battle to stop the Gathering and its creator.

5. Elspeth used what power to win at hide and seek when she was playing with her brother when they were little?

From Quiz "Obernewtyn" by Isobelle Carmody

Answer: Coercion

Coersion is the ability to make a person do anything you want them to. Empathy is being able to read and project emotions. Farseeking is being able to read minds over long distances. Deep probing is being able to delve deep into the mind.

6. Who is the main character?

From Quiz Obernewtyn

Answer: Elspeth

Elspeth Gordie is the main character and the book is narrated by her.

7. What book is Lilly Astaroth reading when she and Nathaniel first meet?

From Quiz The Gathering

Answer: Lord of The Rings

Lilly, like many people, is a big Lord of the Rings fan. She actually took a job at Elderew (the nursing home where she works) because she thought the name sounded elven.

8. "Goodbye, little sad eyes, though they are not so sad now."

From Quiz "Obernewtyn Chronicles" - Who Said It?

Answer: Brydda

Brydda is a rebel leader and friend of the Misfits. His nickname for Elspeth was "little sad eyes" - but they were "not so sad" after she and Rushton finally admitted their love for one another in the third book, "Ashling", from which this quote was taken.

9. In "Ashling", Elspeth finally admits to Rushton that she is in love with him. She states that she has loved him since she saw him at Obernewtyn with 'that' what?

From Quiz Isobelle Carmody's Obernewtyn Chronicles 1-4

Answer: Silly pig

Enoch, the man who brought Elspeth to Obernewtyn, recommended she befriend Rushton as he might find her some farm work. He ended up saving her life at the end of the first book - after he scared her half to death by practically kidnapping her!

10. Who was the technoguilder who took Elspeth to the statue of her in the Reichler Clinic reception under Tor ("The Keeping Place") .?

From Quiz Obernewtyn Quiz

Answer: Zadia

Yokan and Zadia found the statue, but only Zadia took Elspeth to it. Qwinn was another technoguild diver, and Garth is the technoguild- master.

11. Who was the little boy that Elspeth encountered in "Obernewtyn" at the Coucilcourt, and then found out in a later book that he was one of the Druid's Armsmen?

From Quiz "The Obernewtyn Chronicles"

Answer: Daffyd

Daffyd, the very sad farseeker, is a key character, who forewarned the Misfits in the mountains against the attack of the Soldierguards. Myrna is the keeper who escorted Elspeth to Obernewtyn, and is also a girl! Henry is actually the Druid, who Daffyd used to work for before Ariel betrayed him. Ariel is Elspeth's greatest nemesis.

12. In "Ashling", Elspeth thinks Freya is in love with Rushton. Who does she actually fall in love with?

From Quiz 'The Obernewtyn Chronicles' Part 2

Answer: Ceirwan

They eventually get together, which pleases Elspeth, who has seen some rather tragic consequences of unrequited love. It doesn't please Maruman, who gets left with the two of them and wakes up to see them acting very lovey-dovey.

13. At what age did Isobelle Carmody first start writing "Obernewtyn"?

From Quiz Isobelle Carmody Fantasy Novels

Answer: 14

Isobelle was born in 1958. After high school she completed a Bachelor of Arts and journalism cadetship. "Obernewtyn" was shortlisted for the 1988 CBC Australian Book of the Year Award.

14. Who was the first person to get into Elspeth's mind at Obernewtyn?

From Quiz "Obernewtyn" by Isobelle Carmody

Answer: Matthew

Matthew, Dameon and Cameo are Elspeth's first friends at Obernewtyn.

15. Mr Ellis asked his class to name positive characteristics of ant colonies which humans would do well to emulate. What was Nathaniel's answer?

From Quiz The Gathering

Answer: They would make good slaves

He added that they would never be great writers or artists, or anything like that, because all the really great people were non-conformists. Mr Ellis sent Nathaniel to Mr Karle, who gave him a detention for disagreeing with the teacher.

16. "It is as well this season is brief for, in truth, it casts a shadow on my spirits."

From Quiz "Obernewtyn Chronicles" - Who Said It?

Answer: Dameon

The blind Empath guildmaster was referring to the Days of Rain in "Ashling."

17. Dragon's name in beast-speak is what?

From Quiz Isobelle Carmody's Obernewtyn Chronicles 1-4

Answer: Mornirdragon

Some other terms in beastspeak include 'ElspthInnle' for Elspeth, 'funaga' for people, and 'barud' for home.

18. Which rebel leader is also known as The White Lady?

From Quiz Obernewtyn Quiz

Answer: Tardis

No-one knew that Tardis was a female until "The Keeping Place".

19. What was Kasanda's original name?

From Quiz "The Obernewtyn Chronicles"

Answer: Cassy Duprey

Very mystical. Cassy never knew she had a talent. When she was shipped to a top-secret place in the mountains, she found an Agyllian bird who showed her her powers. The Agyllian, the Eldar Atthis' ancestor, told her to tell Hannah Seraphim that he, and the other Talented from Hannah's lab, were there.

20. What is the name of The One?

From Quiz 'The Obernewtyn Chronicles' Part 2

Answer: It isn't said

The One is the head of the Herder Faction.

21. Who is the first character to make some kind of reference to the fact that Rushton is in love with Elspeth?

From Quiz 'The Obernewtyn Chronicals' Part 1

Answer: Matthew

In 'Obernewtyn' Matthew says, "Maybe he's only interested in one of us" as a joke. The other three do eventually make some kind of comment about it, but Matthew is first.

22. Name the fourth book in the "Obernewtyn" chronicles.

From Quiz Isobelle Carmody Fantasy Novels

Answer: The Keeping Place

There will be 5 books in the whole series. The fifth and last book (yet to be released) is called "The Sending"

23. What lays between Obernewtyn and the farms?

From Quiz "Obernewtyn" by Isobelle Carmody

Answer: a maze

Obernewtyn is the only place not ruled by the council.

24. At the start of the book which orphanage is Elspeth in?

From Quiz Obernewtyn

Answer: Kinraide

When her parents are found sedationers by the herder fraction, her and her brother, Jes, are moved to Kinraide orphanage.

25. Nathaniel played cards with Mr Pellman, a man from Elderew. What is the only suit Mr Pellman refers to by its correct name?

From Quiz The Gathering

Answer: Hearts

He calls the other suits 'jewels', 'flowers', and 'shovels.' Nathaniel thinks this makes the game sound more exotic. He also plays his own, slightly different, versions of normal card games

26. "She can't possibly know what you are unless she is like you."

From Quiz "Obernewtyn Chronicles" - Who Said It?

Answer: Jes

Elspeth's brother was referring to the impending visitor to their orphan home at Kinraide - Madam Vega from Obernewtyn, who came seeking Misfits in "Obernewtyn".

27. Which orphan home was Elspeth in at the beginning of the series?

From Quiz Isobelle Carmody's Obernewtyn Chronicles 1-4

Answer: Kinraide

The orphans are usually moved around the different homes to prevent them from forming strong alliances.

28. What is the name of the main hater of Misfits in the Rebellion?

From Quiz "The Obernewtyn Chronicles"

Answer: Malik

Malik the nasty. It was he who ambushed the Misfits in the White Valley and then put on a innocent act afterwards. We all hate him. He is very ruthless and will sacrifice his own men to show that he is superior.

29. What is the Sadorian word used for proposals?

From Quiz 'The Obernewtyn Chronicles' Part 2

Answer: ravek

Miryum thinks "ravek" is some kind of insult, and thumps the man who proposes to her. When he finds out that she was offended, he offered to kill himself. Later she accidently gets engaged to the same man.

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