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Quiz about The Mystery of the Missing Marmalade

The Mystery of the Missing Marmalade Quiz

Auntie1's jam cupboard has been raided. Can you help her find which Indian Gang member was behind this naughty act?

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
zorba_scank

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,984

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
447

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Your first visit is to player Temujin2020 and his companion Corporal Slag the troll in the city of Lesser Ankh-Morpork. Temujin appears aghast when informed about the missing marmalade, while Corporal Slag proclaims his innocence, claiming to have been on a short visit to the Louvre in Paris to see Rembrandt's famous "Nightwatch" painting.

Dismayed that they haven't been of much help, Temujin2020 and Corporal Slag invite you for a drink at The Mended Drum. Which popular fantasy series by British author Terry Pratchett features places like The Mended Drum and the city of Ankh-Morpork? Hint

The Dark Tower

Discworld

Inkworld

Dragonlance

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Question 2 of 10

2. Next you head to Mexico where Robbieh is unwinding with a mini vacation. When asked if she knows anything about the missing jam, she says that she had been busy watching the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy for a new quiz that she was working on.

Unfortunately, Robbieh can't help you, but she offers you some tasty Mayhaw Jelly instead. Which part of the world are Mayhaw trees native to? Hint

Iberian Peninsula

South East Asia

Southern part of the United States

Ganges delta

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Question 3 of 10

3. After a short flight, you land at the beaches of Hawaii to meet your pal Baldasiandude. While walking along the beach, you see a few children playing with Dam dolls (also called Leprocauns) which were a popular fad during the 1960s. Baldasiandude tries to help you out with a few theories but none of them seem to fit.

Since you have some time until your next flight, you decide to join in a traditional luau. Which of the following are you NOT likely to eat during the luau? Hint

Kalua pig

Poke

Poi

Steamed wontons

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Question 4 of 10

4. Heading north, your next meeting is with Huskyman who happens to be attending a conference in Seattle, Washington. Sipping coffee in one of the chain cafes and staring out of the window at the view of the George Washington Memorial Bridge, he tries in vain to remember anything that may be helpful to you.

Giving up at last, Huskyman promises to get in touch if he does think of anything useful and asks you to check out the public art in the Fremont area before you leave. Which international coffeehouse chain first opened an outlet at the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington? Hint

Caf� Coffee Day

Starbucks

Tim Hortons

Barista

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Question 5 of 10

5. Limabone, the Indian Gang crime expert, is busy playing a round of bridge when you show up at her place. You're certain that Limabone will figure this puzzle out quickly, but she informs you that her expertise is limited to murders and she won't be able to help you solve the mystery of the missing marmalade.

Disappointed, you leave munching on the bagels that Limabone had offered. On the way out, you stop to take pictures of her neighbour's pet goat who is more than happy to pose for you. Which of the following cheeses is traditionally made from goat milk? Hint

Caprino

Roquefort

Camembert

Parmesan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Next on the list is a trip to Scandinavia to meet Katjalucia. Katja tells you that there's no way she could have made the trip to Australia. A volcano had erupted in Iceland a couple of days ago and the resultant ash had shut down the airspace over most of Europe.

After a hearty meal of traditional Scandinavian food, including pickled herring and cabbage rolls, it's time to move on. What is the name of the Icelandic volcano that erupted in April 2010, leading to a disruption in airline services over most of Europe for almost a week? Hint

Askja

Hekla

Jolnir

Eyjafjallajokull

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Question 7 of 10

7. Your next stop is New Delhi, India where Vpatnaik is busy watching the Republic Day parade in which different units of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force march from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to the Red Fort. Vpatnaik manages to take a few minutes off to meet you, but unfortunately he has been too busy formulating economic policies to have even noticed the missing marmalade.

You relish some of the famous Delhi chaat, savoury snacks which are typical street food fare, while watching the celebrations from afar. What historical event does the Indian Republic Day celebrated on the 26th of January commemorate? Hint

India attained independence from British rule.

Mahatma Gandha was assassinated.

India and Pakistan were divided to form two separate countries.

The Constitution of India was formally adopted.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Undaunted by the negative responses you have received so far, you head to Mumbai to meet Tiger_fish. After another hard day at work, he meets you at the Gateway of India where he enjoys watching the harbour in the twilight. Protesting his innocence, Tiger_fish says he was busy working on the arrangements for the commissioning of a new Indian warship and had absolutely nothing to do with missing jam.

He does offer you some kulfi (Indian ice cream) to help beat the heat before directing you to Srini701 of the Indian Gang. What is the name of India's first nuclear powered and indigenously built submarine? Hint

Shivalik

Vikrant

Chennai

Arihant

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Question 9 of 10

9. Your last visit is to the 2010 team leader, srini701. Taken up by the beautiful sights in Hyderabad, India, Srini's home town, you almost forget the reason you've come here. Tucking into some tasty biryani, a local delicacy, Srini says he would love to help but has been caught up trying to clear up some inflammatory messages left on the team message board by a hacker.

Even though you haven't learned much on this visit, the food more than makes up for it. A common accompaniment to the biryani is a spicy curry called mirchi ka salan. What is the main ingredient of this curry? Hint

Carrot

Cucumber

Chillies

Cottage cheese

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Question 10 of 10

10. Though none of the Indian Gang members admitted to eating the jam or knowing who did it, they did leave clues in all the questions. So which of them turned out to be guilty?

The culprit is one among these: Temujin2020, Corporal Slag, Robbieh, Baldasiandude, Huskyman, Limabone, Katjalucia, Vpatnaik, Tiger_fish or Srini701 .

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Your first visit is to player Temujin2020 and his companion Corporal Slag the troll in the city of Lesser Ankh-Morpork. Temujin appears aghast when informed about the missing marmalade, while Corporal Slag proclaims his innocence, claiming to have been on a short visit to the Louvre in Paris to see Rembrandt's famous "Nightwatch" painting. Dismayed that they haven't been of much help, Temujin2020 and Corporal Slag invite you for a drink at The Mended Drum. Which popular fantasy series by British author Terry Pratchett features places like The Mended Drum and the city of Ankh-Morpork?

Answer: Discworld

The first Discworld novel, "The Colour of Magic", was published in 1983. The Disworld is a parallel universe carried on the backs of four elephants that are in turn carried on the back of a giant turtle. The series has become immensely popular with readers, with five Discworld books featuring in the top 100 of the BBC's "Big Read" survey in 2003.

2. Next you head to Mexico where Robbieh is unwinding with a mini vacation. When asked if she knows anything about the missing jam, she says that she had been busy watching the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy for a new quiz that she was working on. Unfortunately, Robbieh can't help you, but she offers you some tasty Mayhaw Jelly instead. Which part of the world are Mayhaw trees native to?

Answer: Southern part of the United States

Mayhaws are part of the hawthorn family and are native to the lowland areas in the American Gulf Coast states of Texas, Louisiana and Georgia. The jelly is prepared from the red tart berry that grows on these trees and is considered to be a delicacy. Mayhaw festivals are held in various cities during the month of May.

3. After a short flight, you land at the beaches of Hawaii to meet your pal Baldasiandude. While walking along the beach, you see a few children playing with Dam dolls (also called Leprocauns) which were a popular fad during the 1960s. Baldasiandude tries to help you out with a few theories but none of them seem to fit. Since you have some time until your next flight, you decide to join in a traditional luau. Which of the following are you NOT likely to eat during the luau?

Answer: Steamed wontons

Poi is made from the underground stem of the taro plant while poke is a raw fish salad. Kalua pig consists of a whole pig roasted in an underground oven called a kalua.

Steamed wontons are a type of dumpling common in Chinese cuisine.

4. Heading north, your next meeting is with Huskyman who happens to be attending a conference in Seattle, Washington. Sipping coffee in one of the chain cafes and staring out of the window at the view of the George Washington Memorial Bridge, he tries in vain to remember anything that may be helpful to you. Giving up at last, Huskyman promises to get in touch if he does think of anything useful and asks you to check out the public art in the Fremont area before you leave. Which international coffeehouse chain first opened an outlet at the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington?

Answer: Starbucks

Starbucks is one of the largest coffeehouse chains in the world with a presence in more than 40 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in Seattle where they opened their first outlet in 1971.

5. Limabone, the Indian Gang crime expert, is busy playing a round of bridge when you show up at her place. You're certain that Limabone will figure this puzzle out quickly, but she informs you that her expertise is limited to murders and she won't be able to help you solve the mystery of the missing marmalade. Disappointed, you leave munching on the bagels that Limabone had offered. On the way out, you stop to take pictures of her neighbour's pet goat who is more than happy to pose for you. Which of the following cheeses is traditionally made from goat milk?

Answer: Caprino

Caprino is an Italian cheese made from goat milk and is named after the Italian word for goat, 'capra'. Other cheeses prepared using goat milk include Pantysgawn and Castelo Branco.

The incorrect options are all made from cow milk.

6. Next on the list is a trip to Scandinavia to meet Katjalucia. Katja tells you that there's no way she could have made the trip to Australia. A volcano had erupted in Iceland a couple of days ago and the resultant ash had shut down the airspace over most of Europe. After a hearty meal of traditional Scandinavian food, including pickled herring and cabbage rolls, it's time to move on. What is the name of the Icelandic volcano that erupted in April 2010, leading to a disruption in airline services over most of Europe for almost a week?

Answer: Eyjafjallajokull

Eyjafjallajokull translates to 'island mountain glacier' in the Icelandic language. The volcano erupted on 14 April 2010 and ejected volumes of ash in to the atmosphere, shutting down air travel in most of Europe and disrupting airline schedules all over the world, leaving millions of travellers stranded at various locations.

This was cited as the 'largest air traffic shut down since World War II'.

7. Your next stop is New Delhi, India where Vpatnaik is busy watching the Republic Day parade in which different units of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force march from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to the Red Fort. Vpatnaik manages to take a few minutes off to meet you, but unfortunately he has been too busy formulating economic policies to have even noticed the missing marmalade. You relish some of the famous Delhi chaat, savoury snacks which are typical street food fare, while watching the celebrations from afar. What historical event does the Indian Republic Day celebrated on the 26th of January commemorate?

Answer: The Constitution of India was formally adopted.

From the 15th of August 1947, when India became independent, until the 26th of January 1950, Indian laws were based on modifications of the colonial Government of India Act of 1935. The new constitution was drafted over a period of almost three years by a committee chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and was formally adopted on the 26th of January 1950.

The Indian constitution is the longest written constitution in the world.

8. Undaunted by the negative responses you have received so far, you head to Mumbai to meet Tiger_fish. After another hard day at work, he meets you at the Gateway of India where he enjoys watching the harbour in the twilight. Protesting his innocence, Tiger_fish says he was busy working on the arrangements for the commissioning of a new Indian warship and had absolutely nothing to do with missing jam. He does offer you some kulfi (Indian ice cream) to help beat the heat before directing you to Srini701 of the Indian Gang. What is the name of India's first nuclear powered and indigenously built submarine?

Answer: Arihant

The INS Arihant was launched on July 26, 2009, the anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil war. Arihant is a Sanksrit word that translates to 'destroyer of enemies'. With the launch of this submarine, India became the sixth country in the world to indigenously build a nuclear submarine after USA, UK, Russia, France and China.

The incorrect options are different types of Indian warships.

9. Your last visit is to the 2010 team leader, srini701. Taken up by the beautiful sights in Hyderabad, India, Srini's home town, you almost forget the reason you've come here. Tucking into some tasty biryani, a local delicacy, Srini says he would love to help but has been caught up trying to clear up some inflammatory messages left on the team message board by a hacker. Even though you haven't learned much on this visit, the food more than makes up for it. A common accompaniment to the biryani is a spicy curry called mirchi ka salan. What is the main ingredient of this curry?

Answer: Chillies

Hyderabadi cuisine was largely influenced by the Nizams of Hyderabad. The biryani is a meat and rice dish where the meat may be mutton or chicken. It is usually served with a yogurt called raita and a chilly and peanut curry called mirchi ka salan.

10. Though none of the Indian Gang members admitted to eating the jam or knowing who did it, they did leave clues in all the questions. So which of them turned out to be guilty? The culprit is one among these: Temujin2020, Corporal Slag, Robbieh, Baldasiandude, Huskyman, Limabone, Katjalucia, Vpatnaik, Tiger_fish or Srini701 .

Answer: Corporal Slag

Corporal Slag sheepishly admitted to eating all the marmalade. He had only intended to taste a little bit but Auntie1's preserves were so delicious that he couldn't stop and before he realised it, he had finished it all. Auntie1 couldn't help but forgive the Corporal and all was well in the end.

Clues in the questions:
1. Trolls are part of the Nightwatch in Pratchett's "Discworld". Also, the "Nightwatch" painting is displayed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands and not at the Louvre in Paris as Slag claimed.
2. Trolls also feature in the "Lord of the Rings" series.
3. Dam dolls are more commonly known as Troll dolls and were first made by a Danish fisherman named Thomas Dam in 1959 as a Christmas gift for his daughter.
4. The 'Fremont Troll' is a famous sculpture under the north end of the George Washington Memorial Bridge in Fremont, Seattle.
5. There's a famous Norwegian fairy tale involving three billy goats who manage to outwit a troll living under the bridge they need to cross to reach the hillside.
6. Trolls feature prominently in Scandinavian folklore.
7. & 8. Both questions have references to the military hinting at 'Corporal' Slag.
9. Troll is used in internet slang to describe a person who leaves inflammatory posts on blogs or internet communities.

Corporal Slag is the official mascot of the Indian Gang. Look out for him in future team quizzes.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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