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Quiz about Code to Zero
Quiz about Code to Zero

'Code to Zero' Trivia Quiz


A gripping novel by Ken Follett that deals with the launch of America's first space satellite.

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
zorba_scank
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
181,179
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
256
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was Luke's first name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was Luke's profession? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Why did Anthony's father advise Luke not to marry Billie? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What were Elspeth and Anthony's ranks in the KGB? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. How many children did Luke and Elspeth have? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the name of Billie's son? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where did Elspeth tell Anthony the spare key to her house in Huntsville was hidden? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What successful series of children's books did Bern write? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Luke was a double agent working for the Soviets.


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the name of the rocket that was launched in this book? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was Luke's first name?

Answer: Claude

His full name was Dr. Claude Lucas. He preferred to be called Luke though.
2. What was Luke's profession?

Answer: Rocket Scientist

He had been working on the project to launch America's first space satellite. Elspeth had married him to pass on space secrets to the Soviets.
3. Why did Anthony's father advise Luke not to marry Billie?

Answer: She was a Jew

Luke too was hesitant to introduce her to his parents. He broke up with her when he found out that she had aborted their child without telling him.
4. What were Elspeth and Anthony's ranks in the KGB?

Answer: Elspeth was a colonel; Anthony was a major

Elspeth had joined the KGB earlier than Anthony. She had recruited him into the KGB.
5. How many children did Luke and Elspeth have?

Answer: None

Elspeth had undergone a tubal ligation, which is the most common method of sterilization for women who don't want to have children. She had been forced by the KGB so that her loyalties would not get divided. Luke had been unaware of this.
6. What was the name of Billie's son?

Answer: Largo

His father, Bern, had named him after Largo Benito-a man Bern had fought with in Spain. He is called Larry.
7. Where did Elspeth tell Anthony the spare key to her house in Huntsville was hidden?

Answer: Under the bougainvillea pot in the backyard

Anthony was searching for a file Luke had hidden before losing his memory.
8. What successful series of children's books did Bern write?

Answer: The Terrible Twins

Bern was Billie's ex-husband. He had also worked for the CIA during the Second World War.
9. Luke was a double agent working for the Soviets.

Answer: False

Anthony and Elspeth were double agents working for the Soviets. Anthony tried to convince Luke that he was a spy and hence the CIA had made him lose his memory.
10. What was the name of the rocket that was launched in this book?

Answer: Explorer 1

It was the first space satellite to be successfully launched by America. Earlier Sputnik had been launched by the USSR.
Source: Author zorba_scank

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