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Quiz about Dick Francis Racing Thrillers Characters

Dick Francis Racing Thrillers - Characters Quiz

Dick Francis has written 40 thrillers, all of them with a racing background. I have learnt much from his books as many of them have been set around other industries or occupations. How many of the following character's occupations do you know?

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

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. "To the Hilt" starts in the Scottish Highlands with the main character Alexander Kinloch. What was his occupation? Hint

Gamekeeper

Sculpter

Painter

Jockey

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Smokescreen" has the main character Edward Lincoln spending much of his time in South Africa and Spain. What was his occupation? Hint

Reporter

Jockey

Actor

Camerman

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Shattered" has the usual assortment of villains and thugs in it to cause trouble for the main character Gerard Logan. How does he earn a living? Hint

Horse Trainer

Teacher

Florist

Glassblower

4. "Second Wind" starts with Perry Stuart chasing a hurricane in the Caribbean Sea, unfortunately his small plane crash-lands on a desolate island. The island is uninhabited except for a herd of cows, and this is the start of more trouble for Perry. What is his occupation? Hint

Pilot

Jockey

Meteorologist

Reporter

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Question 5 of 10

5. The hero of "Longshot" is John Kendall who has used his survival skills in many inhospitable places around the world. How does he earn a living? Hint

Writer

Policeman

Travel Agent

Army Captain

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Question 6 of 10

6. In "Risk", the main character Roland Britten, wakes up one morning to discover that he is tied up, blindfolded, and being transported in some kind of vehicle. What is his occupation? Hint

Auditor

Trainer

Bank Clerk

Sailor

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Question 7 of 10

7. "In the Frame" travels to Australia and focuses on the Melbourne Cup. The main character Charles Todd gets involved after the death of his cousin's wife during a burglary. What is Charles's occupation? Hint

Insurance Agent

Artist

Detective

Travel Agent

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Question 8 of 10

8. "High Stakes" main character is Steven Scott. The story begins with Steven firing his horse trainer, who has been cheating him. What does Steven Scott do for a living? Hint

Business Tycoon

Steeplechase Jockey

Toy Inventor

Writer

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Question 9 of 10

9. In "Knockdown", Jonah Dereham an ex-jockey, finds his new career to be causing him some major problems. What is his new occupation? Hint

Veterinarian

Trainer

Detective

Bloodstock Agent

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Come to Grief" is the third book to feature Sid Halley. The other two books featuring Sid Halley are "Whip Hand" written in 1979 and "Odds Against" written in 1965. As he is only in his mid-thirties I guess time has passed slowly for Sid!! What is his occupation in this book? Hint

Jockey

Taxi Driver

Journalist

Private Investigator

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "To the Hilt" starts in the Scottish Highlands with the main character Alexander Kinloch. What was his occupation?

Answer: Painter

"To the Hilt" is Dick Francis' 35th novel written in 1996. Alexander Kinloch is a bagpipe playing painter who lives in Scotland. "The Hilt" is the solid gold-handled ceremonial sword of Bonnie Prince Charlie. The baddies believe Alexander knows where it is.

2. "Smokescreen" has the main character Edward Lincoln spending much of his time in South Africa and Spain. What was his occupation?

Answer: Actor

When Edward Lincoln was a lad, he worked in a stable where he learnt to ride, this leads to him becoming a stuntman and finally an international movie star. In this riveting tale we get to visit Kruger Park and a gold mine. "Smokescreen" is Dick Francis's 11th book and was written in 1972.

3. "Shattered" has the usual assortment of villains and thugs in it to cause trouble for the main character Gerard Logan. How does he earn a living?

Answer: Glassblower

Gerald Logan owns and operates his own glassblowing shop in the Cotswolds. "Shattered", written in 2000, is Dick Francis's last thriller - so far. It is dedicated to the Queen Mother, who owned the horse that Dick Francis so nearly won the Grand National on. She turned 100 in 2000.

Answer: Meteorologist

Dick Francis wrote "Second Wind" in 1999 and his superior research skills made this a very educational as well as thrilling novel. Dick Francis was born in South Wales in 1920.

5. The hero of "Longshot" is John Kendall who has used his survival skills in many inhospitable places around the world. How does he earn a living?

Answer: Writer

"Longshot", written in 1992, features John Kendall, a travel writer who to earn some extra money agrees to write a biography of a leading race horse trainer. He is surprised when he finds himself having to use his skills in the English countryside to survive.

6. In "Risk", the main character Roland Britten, wakes up one morning to discover that he is tied up, blindfolded, and being transported in some kind of vehicle. What is his occupation?

Answer: Auditor

"Risk", written in 1977, is about Roland Britten who is a very successful amateur steeplechase jockey. He wins the "Cheltenham Gold Cup" then later that day is abducted and ends up on a sailing boat. After escaping he then needs to find out why.

Answer: Artist

Charles Todd, is an oil painter who specialises in painting horses. There are many interesting facts and snippets about oil painting, forgeries and the beautiful scenery of Australia. "In the Frame" is Dick Francis's 15th book and was written in 1976.

8. "High Stakes" main character is Steven Scott. The story begins with Steven firing his horse trainer, who has been cheating him. What does Steven Scott do for a living?

Answer: Toy Inventor

Steven's trainer refuses to relinquish one of his horses and all the racing fraternity think Steven is the bad guy for taking his horses away from the trainer who was winning so many races for him. He then has to use his creative and inventive skills to get his horse back. "High Stakes", written in 1975, was the first book that Dick Francis wrote for the American market.

9. In "Knockdown", Jonah Dereham an ex-jockey, finds his new career to be causing him some major problems. What is his new occupation?

Answer: Bloodstock Agent

Jonah's horse sense earns him a commission to buy a horse for a rich American lady. Unfortunately some baddies decide they want the horse and resort to violence to get it. "Knockdown" was written in 1974. Dick Francis has won three Edgar Awards for the Best Mystery of the Year!

Answer: Private Investigator

Sid Halley, who has only one hand after an earlier riding accident, finds his latest case very disturbing as it involves the mutilation of thoroughbreds. Sid Halley was also the lead character in the Yorkshire Televison series "The Racing Game" shown in 1978. "Come to Grief" is Dick Francis's latest Edgar Award winner and was written in 1995.

Source: Author essjaynz

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