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"A Swiftly Tilting Planet" Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about "A Swiftly Tilting Planet", by Madeleine L'Engle, the third book in the series.

A multiple-choice quiz by kirlin. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kirlin

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
116,801

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
718

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (8/10), Guest 64 (6/10), Guest 68 (9/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where does Charles Wallace meet Gaudior? Hint

The star-watching rock

Out in the forest

The twins' vegetable garden

In his bedroom

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Question 2 of 10

2. What sort of creature is Gaudior? Hint

A cherubim

A seraph

A pegasus

A unicorn

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does the name Gaudior mean? Hint

"Strength"

"That joy in existance without which the world would fall apart and collapse"

"More joyful"

"Beautiful star"

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does Mrs. O'Keefe constantly call Charles Wallace? Hint

Charlie

Charles

Chuck

Wallace

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does the name Ananda mean? Hint

"More joyful"

"That joy in existence without which the world would fall apart and collapse"

"Strength"

"Courage"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was planning to drop a bomb on the U.S.? Hint

Charles Wallace

El Zarco

Mad Dog Branzillo

Ananda

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Question 7 of 10

7. What holiday is being celebrated at the start of the book? Hint

Charles Wallace's birthday

Christmas

Thanksgiving

Halloween

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is Meg married to? Hint

Charles Wallace

Calvin O'Keefe

Mad Dog Branzillo

Ananda

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Mrs. O'Keefe's nickname as a child? Hint

Zillah

Beezie

Branwen

Bran

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the last line of the rune? Hint

"All these I place"

"Between myself and the powers of darkness"

"By God's almighty help and grace"

"Protect me"

Most Recent Scores

Dec 21 2024 : Guest 99: 8/10
Dec 13 2024 : Guest 64: 6/10
Nov 28 2024 : Guest 68: 9/10
Nov 24 2024 : Guest 98: 10/10
Oct 26 2024 : Guest 139: 9/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where does Charles Wallace meet Gaudior?

Answer: The star-watching rock

Mrs. O'Keefe gives him a rune which he recites at the star-watching rock, and Gaudior appears.

2. What sort of creature is Gaudior?

Answer: A unicorn

Gaudior is a beautiful silvery unicorn with wings that disappear when he folds them across his back.

3. What does the name Gaudior mean?

Answer: "More joyful"

Gaudior was a creature of the Old Music.

4. What does Mrs. O'Keefe constantly call Charles Wallace?

Answer: Chuck

She calls him this because she had a younger brother called Chuck.

5. What does the name Ananda mean?

Answer: "That joy in existence without which the world would fall apart and collapse"

Ananda was a dog found out in the cold that the Murrys adopted. A big name for one dog, but it was a big dog.

6. Who was planning to drop a bomb on the U.S.?

Answer: Mad Dog Branzillo

Mad Dog Branzillo was planning to start a nuclear war, and Charles Wallace had to time travel to stop him.

7. What holiday is being celebrated at the start of the book?

Answer: Thanksgiving

The Murrys are having Thanksgiving dinner when Mr. Murry receives a phone call from the President about Mad Dog Branzillo.

8. Who is Meg married to?

Answer: Calvin O'Keefe

Meg is married to Calvin and is pregnant with his child.

9. What was Mrs. O'Keefe's nickname as a child?

Answer: Beezie

She was called this because her name was Branwen Zillah, so her initials were B.Z., hence, Beezie.

10. What is the last line of the rune?

Answer: "Between myself and the powers of darkness"

The last three lines of the rune are "All these I place / By the God's almighty help and grave / Between myself and the powers of darkness". The line "Protect me" doesn't exist in the rune.

Source: Author kirlin

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