And It's No, Nay, Never... Trivia Quiz

Answer: Winning His Spurs

Cuthbert de Lance is an English lad and the protagonist of the book "Winning His Spurs".

Cuthbert, having been recruited into the service of the Earl of Evesham at the age of 15, departs with the army of King Richard to reconquer Jerusalem. After many adventures, he returns to England. He recaptures his castle, which had been bestowed upon one of the favorites of King John. However, he goes on one last quest to rescue King Richard before giving up his roving ways and settling down.

Answer: The Lion of the North

Malcolm Graeme leaves home at 16 as an ensign in his uncle's company of soldiers. He rises through the ranks quickly and has many adventures, including witnessing the death of Gustavus Adolphus, the King of Sweden and commander of the army. Although the war carries on, with France entering the war (documented in another book by G.A.

Henty, "Won By the Sword"), Malcolm returns to Scotland to live peacefully with his wife.

Answer: Ned

Edward "Ned" Hearne catches the attention of Sir Francis Drake when he bravely dives into turbulent waves to rescue a sinking ship. His excellent swimming abilities, that lead to him being nicknamed "The Otter", keep him alive. Drake offers Ned a position on his ship.

He sails with Drake to the East Indies. After many adventures, one of which lands him in the dungeons of the Inquisition, he returns to England. By then, his father has passed away, so he settles down with the family of one of his shipmates.

Answer: Edgar and Rupert Clinton

Edgar and Rupert Clinton are English lads who were born to different parents in India when both fathers were serving in the army. Due to an unfortunate incident, the babies were mixed up, and Captain Clinton takes both lads home to raise as his own. Edgar realizes that he and Rupert are not brothers, so he runs away and enlists in the army, despite being underage. Later, Rupert also enlists in search for Edgar.

After many adventures, Rupert finds his roving brother and persuades him to return home. No one knew which lad was really the son of the Clintons, and both were welcomed equally as sons.

Answer: Claire de Valecourt

Philip Fletcher joins his Huguenot aunt, and fights for the Huguenot cause. He meets many famous Huguenot leaders, and saves an heiress, Claire de Valecourt. He escapes with her from Paris on the day of the Huguenot massacre and guides her back to England, where he marries and settles down, content with the reward he gained from roving.

Answer: Eighty Years' War

Geoffrey and Lionel Vickars are the protagonists of "By England's Aid". They join the entourage of Sir Francis Vere to fight in the Eighty Years' War, also known as the Dutch War for Independence. The Netherlands revolted against Spanish rule, and England entered the war at a later time.

The brothers fight together, then are separated. Geoffrey roves for many years in a complicated and difficult attempt to return home after falling into Spanish hands in the battle against the Spanish Armada. Lionel continues serving in the army.

The brothers finally meet and return home together.

Answer: Jerusalem

John is a young man who creates a band so he can wage guerrilla warfare upon the Roman troops overrunning Israel. They become famous, and John takes on the title of "John of Gamala" after a particularly heroic deed. In 70 AD, he and his followers enter Jerusalem to aid the Jews' last, despairing effort to save the holy city.

After the fall of Jerusalem, John is taken prisoner, but finally returns to his family and his childhood sweetheart.

Answer: Cressy/Crecy

Walter Somers follows King Edward's banner during the Hundred Years' War. Walter goes through many adventures while with the army, one of the highlights of which was the Battle of Crecy. The Battle of Crecy (anglicized into "Cressy") is a major battle during the war, and sets the stage for the end of the war with a decisive English victory. Walter fights in the battle beside Edward of Woodstock, known as the "Black Prince".

He returns home and marries an heiress. Despite no longer roving, he faces the Black Death, but manages to survive the plague. Summoned by the king, he embarks on one last journey, then settles down for good.

Answer: The daughters

Harry Sandwith is sent to France to be the companion of the two sons of the Marquis de St. Caux. He goes into hiding with the marquis' three daughters during the French Revolution, and attempts to smuggle them over to England. He has many dangerous escapes, and finally manages to successfully return home with the two younger girls. He marries Jeanne, the middle daughter.

Answer: "With Moore at Corunna", "Under Wellington's Command"

"The Wild Rover" reputedly originated in Ireland, so, as a fitting end to the quiz, the protagonist is an Irish lad. Terence leaves home with his father's regiment as an ensign, despite being underage.

In the first book, "With Moore at Corunna", Terence serves in the army under General John Moore all the way until the army's retreat to the city of Corunna and hasty embarkation for England. Terence remains in the Iberian Peninsula and appoints himself in command of Portuguese irregulars. He remains in command of his troops and fights as part of the army of Lord Wellington. At the end of the second book, "Under Wellington's Command", Terence finally returns to his native Ireland.