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Quiz about Characters of the Discworld
Quiz about Characters of the Discworld

Characters of the 'Discworld' Trivia Quiz


A quiz on the characters in Terry Pratchett's "Discworld".

A multiple-choice quiz by Lagunathemoron. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
120,064
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Drum Billet is a... Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these characters has fallen off of 'the edge'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the name of the little girl whom Susan helps to get rid of a monster in "Hogfather"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of Vlad's sister in "Carpe Jugulum"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Colon appears in "Reaper Man".


Question 6 of 10
6. Walter Plinge appears in which novel?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of Death's horse? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these is not one of Nanny Ogg's children? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who is the editor of the Discworld's first newspaper? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these books does not feature Igor? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Drum Billet is a...

Answer: Wizard

He is a wizard who has one appearence, a short one. He appears in "Equal Rites" looking for an heir, and asks Death about reincarnation.
2. Which of these characters has fallen off of 'the edge'?

Answer: Tethis

Revealed in the first novel, Tethis tells Rincewind and Twoflower that he has fallen off the edge. He tells the reader that falling does not hurt, but the landing does.
3. What is the name of the little girl whom Susan helps to get rid of a monster in "Hogfather"?

Answer: Twyla

Twyla is the answer; she tells Susan that there is a monster roaming around. Susan takes the little girl to see this mnonster and is followed by a huge crowd. After the audience has gone, Susan drags the monster out of the cellar.
4. What is the name of Vlad's sister in "Carpe Jugulum"?

Answer: Lacrimosa

Vlad's sister is called Lacrimosa and is the more bloodthirsty of the two of them.
5. Colon appears in "Reaper Man".

Answer: True

He does appear in this novel; he helps Dibbler out and witnesses a suicide attempt.
6. Walter Plinge appears in which novel?

Answer: Maskerade

He appears in "Maskerade" as the odd job man and is hiding a secret...
7. What is the name of Death's horse?

Answer: Binky

His name is Binky. Binky is a beautiful white horse when drawn in "The Last Hero"!
8. Which of these is not one of Nanny Ogg's children?

Answer: Brutha

Brutha is not one of her children. Brutha apppears in "Small Gods" and the other three are mentioned (along with others) in several books and even make a few appearences. Shawn and Jason have big parts in "Carpe Jugulum".
9. Who is the editor of the Discworld's first newspaper?

Answer: William De Worde

William De Worde is the editor and the star of "The Truth". He is also mentioned beforehand in "The Discworld Companion".
10. Which of these books does not feature Igor?

Answer: Maskerade

"Maskerade" does not feature Igor; he appears in "Carpe Jugulum" and the others futher down the track.
Source: Author Lagunathemoron

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