The Adventures of Tintin Trivia Quiz

Answer: Wire Fox Terrier

Snowy is Tintin's most frequent companion and has appeared in all of the original 'Adventures of Tintin' comics. Snowy was originally named 'Milou' by Herge and is referred to as a male throughout the series.

Answer: Archibald

Captain Archibald Haddock is introduced in the story 'The Crab with the Golden Claws'. He becomes one of Tintin's most common companions and is especially remembered for his loyalty to Tintin in 'Tintin in Tibet' where he is willing to sacrifice his own life for Tintin's.

Answer: Le Petit Vingtieme

'Le Petit Vingtieme' was a real life magazine that was a weekly supplement to the Belgium newspaper 'Le Vingtieme Siecle' between 1928 and 1940. This was the magazine that the adventures of Tintin were first published in before Herge formed his story into book form. 'Le Petit Vingtieme' is mentioned many times throughout 'The Adventures of Tintin' series, and the original cover of 'Tintin in the Land of the Soviets' reads "The Adventures of Tintin, Reporter for Le Petit Vingtieme in the Land of the Soviets".

Answer: Marlinspike Hall

Marlinspike Hall was originaly introduced in 'The Secret of the Unicorn' book while being used by the Bird Brothers. In the following book, 'Red Rackham's Treasure', the estate comes into the possesion of Captain Haddock. For the remainder of the series Haddock lives in the house with his faithful butler Nestor.

Answer: Professor Calculus

Professor Calculus's deafness gives him a comical presence in many of the books. He first appears in 'Red Rackham's Treasure' and from there develops into a regular character. The eighteenth book in the series is named 'The Calculus Affair' after him.

Answer: Rastapopulos

Rastapopulos debuted in 'Cigars of the Pharoah' and was later revealed to be one of the most promonent villains. He appears in 'The Crab with the Golden Claws', 'The Blue Lotus', 'The Red Sea Sharks', 'Flight 714' and the animated feature length film 'Tintin and the Lake of Sharks'.

Answer: Rajaijah Juice

Tintin survives the ordeal thanks to a member of the Sons of the Dragon who switches the 'Poison of Madness' for coloured water. Earlier in 'The Blue Lotus', Tintin is saved twice by a Chinese boy but when he tries to meet the boy, he finds that the boy has been struck by the Rajaijah Juice.

Answer: Blessed Lightning

Sorry. That one was probably quite difficult. Congratulations if you got it correct. Blessed Lightning has a vision of Tintin, Haddock and Tharkey after they are buried in snow by an avalanche in 'Tintin in Tibet'. He later has other visions that predict events in the story.

Answer: Their Moustaches

These humorous detectives became friends with Tintin after previously pursuing him for crimes he hadn't committed. After Tintin's innocence is proven, Thomson and Thompson make it clear to the young reporter that they never really believed that he was guilty, they were only following orders.

Answer: Georges Remi

Georges Prosper Remi used the pen name 'Herge' when he wrote the 'Adventures of Tintin' books. He also used this pseudonym when he wrote his lesser known comic books 'Quick and Flupke' and 'Jo, Zette and Jocko'.