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Quiz about Clive Cusslers Fictional Works

Clive Cussler's Fictional Works Quiz

This one is about my favourite author, Clive Cussler, and his novels, primarily those about Dirk Pitt. SPOILER WARNING Some of the questions contain information from the storyline of the books, which may give certain parts of the stories away.

A multiple-choice quiz by Pythagoras6. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Pythagoras6

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
231,960

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the title of the first Dirk Pitt adventure ever published? Hint

Iceberg

The Mediterranean Caper

Raise the Titanic!

Vixen 03

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which title, though published later, is the actual chronological starting point of the Dirk Pitt series? Hint

Pacific Vortex!

Night Probe!

Mayday!

Sahara

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the title of the first Clive Cussler novel to be turned into a movie? Hint

Raise the Titanic!

Trojan Odyssey

Sahara

Atlantis Found

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does the abbreviation NUMA stand for, within Clive's novels? Hint

National University of Miscellaneous Adventurers

National Underwater and Maritime Agency

National Underwater and Marine Agency

National Union of Marine Animals

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of Dirk Pitt's first great love? Hint

Loreen Smith

Summer Moran

Eva Rojas

Kitty Mannock

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Question 6 of 10

6. What part did Clive's daughter Dayna play in the movie version of "Sahara"? Hint

None of these

Wardrobe Assistant

Aviatrix Kitty Manock

Marine Biologist

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Question 7 of 10

7. Clive has written books about his adventures in finding notable shipwrecks. What are the books entitled? Hint

NUMA: The Real Adventures

Sea Hunters

Adventures of the Real NUMA

Shipwrecks

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Maritime College of what University awarded Clive Cussler a Ph.D in 1997, considering his non-fiction books about his own shipwreck finds in lieu of a thesis? Hint

Colorado State University

University of California, Berkley

Institute of Marine Sciences

State University of New York

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Question 9 of 10

9. "God save thee" is a clue given to Dirk Pitt in the novel "Iceberg", to assist in solving a mystery. What famous poem does this quote come from? Hint

Horatio at the Bridge

Fear No More the Heat o' the Sun

The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

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Question 10 of 10

10. In May of 1999, Clive introduced a new hero for his fictional works. What is the name of this protagonist? Hint

Joe Zavala

Dirk Pitt

Al Giordino

Kurt Austin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the title of the first Dirk Pitt adventure ever published?

Answer: The Mediterranean Caper

Also known as "Mayday!", this book was published in 1973. Though it was published first, it is actually the second book in the Dirk Pitt adventure series.

2. Which title, though published later, is the actual chronological starting point of the Dirk Pitt series?

Answer: Pacific Vortex!

Though "Pacific Vortex!" was published in 1981, it was written before the others, and the events and story occur earlier than those in "The Mediterranean Caper", which is also known as "Mayday!".

3. What is the title of the first Clive Cussler novel to be turned into a movie?

Answer: Raise the Titanic!

"Raise the Titanic!" was such an abysmal failure that Clive swore he would never again allow anybody to turn one of his books into a movie, unless he had control over cast, script, and director. At one point he turned down $10 million for the movie rights to his books.

4. What does the abbreviation NUMA stand for, within Clive's novels?

Answer: National Underwater and Marine Agency

Clive Cussler founded NUMA in actuality in 1979. It is a non-profit group dedicated to preserving maritime heritage, and is recognized internationally. Most of the funding for the projects comes from the royalties of Clive Cussler's books.

5. What is the name of Dirk Pitt's first great love?

Answer: Summer Moran

After saving Dirk's life, Summer went to search for her father in a series of underground caves. The caves collapsed, and Summer never saw Dirk again. It is found out much later, however that she survived, and had twins, a boy (Dirk) and a girl (Summer).

6. What part did Clive's daughter Dayna play in the movie version of "Sahara"?

Answer: Aviatrix Kitty Manock

Though she played and was filmed in the role of Kitty Manock, Dayna's scenes were eventually removed from the film in editing. Her name does, however, appear in the credits.

7. Clive has written books about his adventures in finding notable shipwrecks. What are the books entitled?

Answer: Sea Hunters

Clive has had a show on the National Geographic and History Channels by the same name, documenting his finds. The show was produced by Eco-Nova Prodcutions, Canada.

8. The Maritime College of what University awarded Clive Cussler a Ph.D in 1997, considering his non-fiction books about his own shipwreck finds in lieu of a thesis?

Answer: State University of New York

Dr. Cussler's Doctor of Letters degree was awarded in May of 1997. It was the first time since the college was founded in 1874 that the Board of Directors bestowed such a degree.

9. "God save thee" is a clue given to Dirk Pitt in the novel "Iceberg", to assist in solving a mystery. What famous poem does this quote come from?

Answer: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is 626 lines long, and is divided into seven parts. In the book, the villian betrayed himself by being able to quote a key section of the poem, using only three words as a hint.

10. In May of 1999, Clive introduced a new hero for his fictional works. What is the name of this protagonist?

Answer: Kurt Austin

First appearing in the novel "Serpent", Kurt Austin is a new addition to the NUMA gang, with a CIA past. With his partner Joe Zavala, he has many adventures which require the skills he learned as a government operative.

Source: Author Pythagoras6

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Clive Cussler's Fictional Works Quiz

This one is about my favourite author, Clive Cussler, and his novels, primarily those about Dirk Pitt. ***SPOILER WARNING*** Some of the questions contain information from the storyline of the books, which may give certain parts of the stories away.

This one is about my favourite author, Clive Cussler, and his novels, primarily those about Dirk Pitt. SPOILER WARNING Some of the questions contain information from the storyline of the books, which may give certain parts of the stories away.