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Animals of Discworld Trivia Quiz

How acquainted are you with the animals that roam Terry Pratchett's Discworld? Take this quiz to find out!

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

Author
Pratchettgrl

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,303

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
1222

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Question 1 of 15

1. In what book did Gaspode the Wonder Dog first appear? Hint

Men at Arms

Moving Pictures

Reaper Man

Guards! Guards!

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Question 2 of 15

2. In "Jingo," what part of the sheep was offered to Vimes by the D'regs, who claimed that it was the "best part?" Hint

tongue

brain

eye

liver

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Question 3 of 15

3. In "Equal Rites," Esk and her brothers thought Granny was dead when the witch was really out borrowing. What animal's mind was Granny borrowing at this time? Hint

rabbit

crow

vermine

owl

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Question 4 of 15

4. In "The Last Continent," what did the God of Evolution consider to be the pinnacle of creation? Hint

cockroaches

mankind

beetles

elephants

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Question 5 of 15

5. A swan dies in which book? Hint

Reaper Man

Maskerade

Wyrd Sisters

Eric

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Question 6 of 15

6. When Death researched animals of XXXX in "The Last Continent," which did he discover were harmless? Hint

some of the sheep

lichen

some of the lizards

there are no harmless creatures on XXXX

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Question 7 of 15

7. The duc of Genua was not human. What animal was he in actuality? Hint

a duck

a badger

a snake

a frog

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Question 8 of 15

8. In Djelibebbian mythology, what pushes the sun? Hint

woman

dung beetle

crab

dog

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Question 9 of 15

9. According to Lancre rules of falconry, what does the queen fly? Hint

the Lancre warrior

the gosh hawk

the Lappet-faced Worrier

a small elderly pigeon

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which book contained a barely articulate duck? Hint

Witches Abroad

Eric

Reaper Man

Moving Pictures

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was the name of the dyslexic rooster in "Reaper Man?" Hint

Cyril

Sam

Cecil

Connie

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Question 12 of 15

12. What kind of animal delivers messages from the Agatean Empire? Hint

the Pointless Albatross

pigeons

curious squid

the curious albatross

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Question 13 of 15

13. Vermine are Hint

black and white

all of the above

the more careful cousins of lemmings

much famed for their pelt

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Question 14 of 15

14. The rite of AshkEnte can be performed with 4 bits of wood and 4 cc's of the blood of what animal? Hint

dragon

sheep

mouse

cow

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who was Big Fido? Hint

Angua's name for undercover operations

Gaspode's Holy Wood film name

leader of the dog guild

Lady Ramkin's pit bull

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what book did Gaspode the Wonder Dog first appear?

Answer: Moving Pictures

He later appeared in "Men at Arms," "The Fifth Elephant," and "The Truth."

2. In "Jingo," what part of the sheep was offered to Vimes by the D'regs, who claimed that it was the "best part?"

Answer: eye

Fortunately, Vimes recognized it as a game of "Let's see what effendi will swallow" and didn't take it.

3. In "Equal Rites," Esk and her brothers thought Granny was dead when the witch was really out borrowing. What animal's mind was Granny borrowing at this time?

Answer: crow

Later Granny would attempt to avoid such misunderstandings by holding a card that said, "I ate'nt dead" while out borrowing.

4. In "The Last Continent," what did the God of Evolution consider to be the pinnacle of creation?

Answer: cockroaches

In case you're wondering what is so wonderful about cockroaches, here is what the God of Evolution had to say about them: "What a piece of work! The sun will burn out, the seas will dry up but this chap will be there..." Maybe he has a point...

5. A swan dies in which book?

Answer: Maskerade

Although Death had to trick it into singing first...

6. When Death researched animals of XXXX in "The Last Continent," which did he discover were harmless?

Answer: some of the sheep

Surprisingly enough, some of the sheep are actually harmless, but the lichen is deadly.

7. The duc of Genua was not human. What animal was he in actuality?

Answer: a frog

And no, he did not turn into a handsome prince...

8. In Djelibebbian mythology, what pushes the sun?

Answer: dung beetle

You can read about all of the many interesting gods of the Kingdom of the Sun in "Pyramids."

9. According to Lancre rules of falconry, what does the queen fly?

Answer: the Lappet-faced Worrier

The gosh hawk is also one of Lancre's falcons, although not the one that the queen flies.

10. Which book contained a barely articulate duck?

Answer: Moving Pictures

"Eric" did contain an often inarticulate parrot, however.

11. What was the name of the dyslexic rooster in "Reaper Man?"

Answer: Cyril

Death tried hard to help him learn the words.

12. What kind of animal delivers messages from the Agatean Empire?

Answer: the Pointless Albatross

A Pointless Albatross brought a message to Ankh-Morpork in both "The Color of Magic" and "Interesting Times." Both times this meant trouble for poor Rincewind.

13. Vermine are

Answer: all of the above

Vermine are mentioned in "Wyrd Sisters."

14. The rite of AshkEnte can be performed with 4 bits of wood and 4 cc's of the blood of what animal?

Answer: mouse

The wizards, of course, would much rather perform it with lots of dribbly candles and octograms and chanting.

15. Who was Big Fido?

Answer: leader of the dog guild

Okay, so he was a poodle. But don't let appearances deceive you...

Source: Author Pratchettgrl

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