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Quiz about Coleman a Source of Light in a Dark World

Coleman - a Source of Light in a Dark World Quiz

Not really. Actually Tim Dorsey's Coleman is perhaps the most worthless loser in literature. If you haven't read the Serge books, maybe this will get you started.

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

Author
RhinosNRoses

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,462

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
142

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Coleman's last name? Hint

Lantin

Porter

Bunsen

Coleman

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which is not an ingredient of Hurricane Punch? Hint

Mescaline

Triple Sec

Grenadine

Bourbon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following contributed to Coleman's condition? Hint

All of these

Child abuse

Drug abuse

Self-abuse

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why did Rasputin side with Coleman? Hint

None of these

Because Coleman had beef jerky in his pocket.

Because of Coleman's gift on his special day

Because the other guy hit Coleman first

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Question 5 of 10

5. Until he met Serge, Coleman's only criminal activities were drug related.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following describes Coleman's home in the Keys? Hint

A '71 Buick Riviera

A musty flat above a tavern

A rotting trailer

A rickety beach cabin

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Question 7 of 10

7. At the No Name Pub, what did Coleman take that didn't belong to him? Hint

The barmaid's tip

A baseball cap

A dollar bill from the wall

Someone's beer

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why did Coleman run over the endangered gopher tortoise? Hint

None of these

It ran out in front of him

He thought it was a helmet

He suffers from cheimatophobia, a morbid fear of turtles

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the result when Brenda did it with Coleman? Hint

An STD

Death

A little Coleman

A lot of spilled beer

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of Serge and Coleman's TV show? Hint

Psycho Sports Reports

Nervous About the News

Stalking the Supermodels

Crazy about Movies

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Coleman's last name?

Answer: Bunsen

The way he got the name Coleman is very sad. The story is told in "Florida Roadkill".

2. Which is not an ingredient of Hurricane Punch?

Answer: Bourbon

A whole bunch of mescaline.

3. Which of the following contributed to Coleman's condition?

Answer: All of these

Self-abuse?
Well, he's not motivated to clean up his act in order to attract women...

4. Why did Rasputin side with Coleman?

Answer: Because of Coleman's gift on his special day

Was it the Cheetos and beer, or was it something else? Find out in "Triggerfish Twist".

5. Until he met Serge, Coleman's only criminal activities were drug related.

Answer: False

They met in jail. Maybe if Coleman weren't such a druggie, he might not have gotten busted for his other crime. Read all about it in "Florida Roadkill".

6. Which of the following describes Coleman's home in the Keys?

Answer: A rotting trailer

Ah, paradise.

7. At the No Name Pub, what did Coleman take that didn't belong to him?

Answer: A dollar bill from the wall

Of course, Serge made him put it back.

8. Why did Coleman run over the endangered gopher tortoise?

Answer: He thought it was a helmet

At least he had a good reason.

9. What was the result when Brenda did it with Coleman?

Answer: Death

Read "Torpedo Juice" to find out the whole story.

10. What is the name of Serge and Coleman's TV show?

Answer: Crazy about Movies

It was a good show. Too bad it didn't last too long. Read about it in "The Big Bamboo".

Source: Author RhinosNRoses

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