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  Preston/Child   popular trivia quiz  
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This is a quiz on the novels of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. If you are a fan of the authors, then this quiz should be easy.
Average, 10 Qns, Coondoggy, Dec 04 12
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  Preston/Child Guess the Novel   best quiz  
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This is a fun quiz on the novels co-authored by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. I will give a short synopsis and you pick out the title of the book. They are two of my favorite authors, and I hope you enjoy this quiz as much I enjoyed creating it!
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Douglas/Child Preston Trivia Questions

2. Who is the Sherlock Holmes-like character that is prominently featured in most Preston/Child novels?

From Quiz Preston/Child

Answer: Aloysius Pendergast

Special Agent Aloysius (whose first name was kept secret until one of their later novels) Pendergast is the protagonist in most of their novels.

3. Far below Manhattan, the Museum Beast lives in sewers and tunnels. Margo Green, Pendergast and D'Agosta must work together to solve this mystery.

From Quiz Preston/Child Guess the Novel

Answer: Reliquary

This book was a sequel to "Relic" and was as eerie as the first.

4. This Preston/Child novel has been made into a major Hollywood motion picture starring Penelope Ann Miller and Tom Sizemore.

From Quiz Preston/Child

Answer: Relic

"Relic", while quite a subpar movie, was the duo's first novel. I really hope they convert more of their novels to the big screen.

5. A strange research compound is located within the hot desert of New Mexico. Two characters, Guy Carson and Susana Cabeza, discover they may be working on a dangerous medical breakthrough.

From Quiz Preston/Child Guess the Novel

Answer: Mount Dragon

One of their earlier novels, "Mount Dragon" concerned a crazy genius who has plans that may cause human extinction.

6. In this book, Special Agent Pendergast travels to a little town in the midwest to help aid in the search for a mysterious killer.

From Quiz Preston/Child

Answer: Still Life With Crows

While not their best novel (in my opinion), it is still a rather good read, especially if you are claustrophobic.

7. Prior to opening a huge exhibit, the New York Museum of Natural History is the site of gruesome murders caused by an unearthly creature.

From Quiz Preston/Child Guess the Novel

Answer: Relic

This was the prequel to "Reliquary" and was made into a major motion picture.

8. Nora Kelly, who has intermittently appeared in a few of the Preston/Child novels, first appeared in which book?

From Quiz Preston/Child

Answer: Thunderhead

Nora Kelly, who in my mind's eye is absolutely a gorgeous woman, is my favorite Preston/Child character.. next to the untenable Special Agent Pendergast, of course.

9. Several strange murders, with sulfur smells and claw prints, lead Pendergast to believe the devil may be behind it all. The cities swarm with apocalyptic fears.

From Quiz Preston/Child Guess the Novel

Answer: Brimstone

This was my first Preston/Child novel. Although a bit long, this was a great introduction to the duo.

10. Name the novel that featured the characters Guy Carson, Brent Scopes, and The Mime.

From Quiz Preston/Child

Answer: Mount Dragon

"Mount Dragon" was the duo's second novel.

11. A pirate treasure located off the coast of Maine is the bounty some professionals want to find. Then the island begins killing people.

From Quiz Preston/Child Guess the Novel

Answer: Riptide

A fun read full of death, high-tech operations and immense treasure.

12. What is the name of the company that takes on the seemingly impossible task of moving the meteorite in "The Ice Limit"? This company claims that they "never fail".

From Quiz Preston/Child

Answer: Effective Engineering Solutions

Effective Engineering Solutions were only seen in "The Ice Limit" until they were brought back in Preston/Child's 2005 novel "Dance of Death".

13. An old tunnel under a New York City mansion is found, and thirty-six bodies are uncovered within. Pendergast must figure it all out as identical murders begin happening all over again.

From Quiz Preston/Child Guess the Novel

Answer: The Cabinet of Curiosities

Yet another great book with my favorite FBI agent Pendergast. This novel takes him back not only to 160 years ago, but also to his dark past.

14. This sinister character, whom you only briefly see before "Dance of Death", has one green eye and one blue. He is also a relative of a major player in the Preston/Child novels. Name him.

From Quiz Preston/Child

Answer: Diogenes Pendergast

Diogenes was briefly seen in "Brimstone", is the main antagonist in "Dance of Death", and is the brother to Special Agent Pendergast.

15. Nora Kelly leads a team into a secluded part of Utah's canyons on a search for her father and a lost city of gold.

From Quiz Preston/Child Guess the Novel

Answer: Thunderhead

An interesting novel, especially if you have any knowledge of archaeology or of desert canyons.

16. This novel was about a quest for buried treasure. The treasure was buried by a ruthless pirate who had made it seemingly impossible to bring up.

From Quiz Preston/Child

Answer: Riptide

"Riptide" was a very intriguing novel filled with suspense and chills; not to mention a great water chase. It also presents a moral awareness for those consumed by greed.

17. A small town in the center of America is the site of some gruesome killings. Pendergast must get to the heart of the situation. Is it a serial killer or some mysterious curse?

From Quiz Preston/Child Guess the Novel

Answer: Still Life with Crows

This novel not only takes you into the spooky cornfields, but also into some very amazing caverns. You can also learn a bit more about Pendergast in this one.

18. Nora Kelly is an expert on what ancient Pueblo Indians?

From Quiz Preston/Child

Answer: Anasazi

This is made extremely apparent in "Thunderhead".

19. The diabolical brother of Pendergast, Diogenes, has had twenty years to plan an awful crime. Diogenes murders several people close to his brother in an attempt to frame Pendergast for the crime.

From Quiz Preston/Child Guess the Novel

Answer: Dance of Death

The prequel to "The Book of the Dead", this is a wonderfully fun novel that has tons of twists and turns.

20. Who is the arch-nemesis and journalist rival of Bill Smithback?

From Quiz Preston/Child

Answer: Bryce Harriman

Getting scooped by Bryce Harriman always seems to be the primary fear for Smithback.

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