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Quiz about The Lone Pine stories of Malcolm Saville

The "Lone Pine" stories of Malcolm Saville Quiz

This quiz is about the main characters and the book titles of the twenty books in the "Lone Pine" series by Malcolm Saville.

A multiple-choice quiz by Philian. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Philian

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
129,194

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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234

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Question 1 of 15

1. In which book does Tom have a tractor accident and lose his memory? Hint

Strangers at Witchend

Wings Over Witchend

The Gay Dolphin Adventure

Where's My Girl?

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Question 2 of 15

2. Complete the following title : "The Elusive ......." Hint

Stranger

Aeroplane

Grasshopper

Dolphin

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Question 3 of 15

3. In which story does Jon meet a very upset Penny on the steps that lead down from Whitby Abbey? Hint

Mystery Mine

Mystery at Witchend

Seawitch Comes Home

Strangers at Witchend

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is the name of the Morton family's Scottie dog? Hint

Macduff

Macbeth

Hamish

Jock

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Question 5 of 15

5. The female villain in many of the "Lone Pine" stories is called by what name? Hint

Miss Ballinger

Miss Bartlett

Miss Browning

Miss Bronson

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Question 6 of 15

6. Complete the following title : "The Secret of .........." Hint

Golden Grange

Black Tower

Grey Walls

White Hills

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Question 7 of 15

7. In which story do David and Peter (Petronella) finally come to terms with the fact that they love each other? Hint

Not Scarlet but Gold

The Secret of the Gorge

Treasure at Amory's

Lone Pine Five

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Question 8 of 15

8. Complete the title : "The Man with..........." Hint

The Twisted Lip

The Scar

The Missing Ear

Three Fingers

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Question 9 of 15

9. In which "Lone Pine" story does one of the villains run a bookshop? Hint

Lone Pine Five

Home to Witchend

The Secret of the Gorge

Rye Royal

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which three of the "Lone Piners" appear in all twenty of the stories? Hint

David, Dickie and Mary

Dickie, Mary and Tom

David,Peter and Tom

Jon, Penny and Jenny

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Question 11 of 15

11. In which story does Harriet first appear? Hint

Lone Pine Five

Treasure at Amory's

Wings Over Witchend

Lone Pine London

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which member of the "Lone Pine" gang lives in a small house near a reservoir up in the hills? Hint

Peter (Petronella)

Jenny

Tom

Penny

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Question 13 of 15

13. In which story does Peter save Mary from falling down a slope inside a cave? Hint

The Neglected Mountain

The Mystery of the Gorge

Wings Over Witchend

Not Scarlet but Gold

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Question 14 of 15

14. What job is done by Rosemary in "Wings Over Witchend"? Hint

She works in the local inn and helps the crooks.

She drives the car that helps the crooks escape.

She flies the glider and is the lookout for the crooks.

She helps the men from the Forestry Commission.

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Question 15 of 15

15. In which two books does flooding by the sea play an important part in the storyline? Hint

"Home to Witchend" and "Not Scarlet but Gold"

"Lone Pine Five" and "The Gay Dolphin Adventure"

"Treasure at Amory's" and "Seawitch Comes Home"

"The Gay Dolphin Adventure" and "Seawitch Comes Home"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which book does Tom have a tractor accident and lose his memory?

Answer: Where's My Girl?

Thankfully Tom's loss of memory is only temporary but it does cause him problems throughout the book. Poor Jenny is the girl in question that he is asking for.

2. Complete the following title : "The Elusive ......."

Answer: Grasshopper

The story actually opens in Paris where Penny Warrender is staying with her cousin Jon. However, the bulk of the action takes place on Romney Marsh which eventually proves be the haunt of the elusive grasshopper.

3. In which story does Jon meet a very upset Penny on the steps that lead down from Whitby Abbey?

Answer: Mystery Mine

This proves to be the first moment that Penny realises that Jon does have feelings for her. Her distress is almost worth it for she knows that things will never be the same.

4. What is the name of the Morton family's Scottie dog?

Answer: Macbeth

The dog was named Macbeth because he made such a noise when he was a puppy that he kept all the family awake. Mr. Morton said he was just like Macbeth because he had "murdered sleep" as in Shakespeare's play.

5. The female villain in many of the "Lone Pine" stories is called by what name?

Answer: Miss Ballinger

Jon and Penny are the first of the "Lone Piners" to encounter Miss Ballinger. This happens on the train between London and Rye. Little do they realise what they are letting themselves in for.

6. Complete the following title : "The Secret of .........."

Answer: Grey Walls

This is the story set in and near the little town of Clun. Peter has a frightening dream and the boys all get themselves captured and locked up behind the Grey Walls.

7. In which story do David and Peter (Petronella) finally come to terms with the fact that they love each other?

Answer: Not Scarlet but Gold

After many misunderstandings Peter confesses how she feels about David whilst they are trapped underground. David only gets his chance to reply the following day when at last he kisses her and says that she is the only girl for him and always has been.

8. Complete the title : "The Man with..........."

Answer: Three Fingers

This story is largely about the relationship between Tom and Jenny. Tom's life on the farm is boring and he gets tempted into trouble and danger by one of his more "modern" friends. Jenny is nearly in despair at the idea of him leaving Ingles' Farm.

9. In which "Lone Pine" story does one of the villains run a bookshop?

Answer: Rye Royal

It is a small bookshop in Rye and, for a long time, neither Penny nor Jon suspect anything.

10. Which three of the "Lone Piners" appear in all twenty of the stories?

Answer: David, Dickie and Mary

In "Sea Witch Comes Home" only David and the twins (Dickie and Mary) of the regular gang make an appearance. This is the only story in which this happens. Macbeth the Scottie is the other ever-present member of the gang.

11. In which story does Harriet first appear?

Answer: Lone Pine London

Harriet's grandfather runs an antique shop and this leads the "Lone Piners" into a mystery about forged works of art. His Yorkshire background also leads to part of the story of "Mystery Mine".

12. Which member of the "Lone Pine" gang lives in a small house near a reservoir up in the hills?

Answer: Peter (Petronella)

In the end Peter's father has to move down into the house at Witchend. Tom lives at Ingles Farm. Jenny lives in the small village of Barton Beach near the Stiperstones.

13. In which story does Peter save Mary from falling down a slope inside a cave?

Answer: The Neglected Mountain

It is when Peter saves Mary but hurts herself that David realises for the first time just how much he likes and admires her. When she passes out in pain David keeps supporting Peter and talking to her and Mary realises that Peter is destined to always be a member of the Morton family.

14. What job is done by Rosemary in "Wings Over Witchend"?

Answer: She flies the glider and is the lookout for the crooks.

Rosemary proves to be a member of the gang of crooks who are busy stealing Christmas trees in the run-up to Christmas? From her position up in the glider she can see the entire forest.

15. In which two books does flooding by the sea play an important part in the storyline?

Answer: "The Gay Dolphin Adventure" and "Seawitch Comes Home"

In several of the stories set in Shropshire underground water coming to the surface does play a part. However, it is only in the two mentioned in the correct answer that the flooding comes from the sea.

Source: Author Philian

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