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Elizabeth Peters Etc. Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge about the author and her works.

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

Author
tinakae

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,320

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
649

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. What three surnames does MPM stand for? Hint

Miller, Peters, Mulholland

Mertz, Peters, Michaels

Montero, Peters, Mueller

Moreno, Peters, Masters

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the somewhat undesirable maiden name of the author? Hint

Gross

Hitler

Outhouse

Lipshitz

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the first Amelia Peabody book, in which she meets her future husband? Hint

Stitches in Time

Curse of the Pharoahs

Ammie, Come Home

Crocodile on the Sandbank

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Question 4 of 15

4. Where does Amelia meet her future sister in law, Evelyn Barton-Forbes? Hint

England

Turkey

Egypt

Italy

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is the given name of Amelia's son Ramses? Hint

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Percival Peabody

Adbullah Emerson

Walter Peabody Emerson

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is the first Vicki Bliss book? Hint

Borrower of the Night

The Jackal's Head

Shattered Silk

Night Train to Memphis

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who is Vicki's nemesis and lover in the series? Hint

Sir John

Culver

Sethos

Herr Professor Schmidt

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is the occupation of heroine Jacqueline Kirby? Hint

Post Mistress

Lawyer

Art Historian

Librarian

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who is the red-haired anthropologist in 'Ammie, Come Home', 'Shattered Silk' and 'Stitches in Time'? Hint

Patrick MacDougal

Howard Carter

Walter Emerson

David Todros

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is the dancing floor, in the book of the same name? Hint

a maze

a tavern

a book store

a disco

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who do the Emersons discover is related to them in the novel 'He Shall Thunder in the Sky'? Hint

Nefret, their adopted daughter

Sir John

David Todros

Sethos, the Master Criminal

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is 'Patriot's Dream' in the novel of the same title? Hint

a ship

a horse

a street

a house

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the religion of the orginal inhabitant of the house in 'House of Many Shadows'? Hint

Wiccan

Rosicrucian

Buddhist

Athiest

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Question 14 of 15

14. What type of books does the author write as 'Barbara Michaels'? Hint

Egyptology

Horror

Fantasy

Gothic Suspence

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Question 15 of 15

15. What is the connection between Sir John and the Emersons? Hint

son-in-law

great grandson

second-cousin twice removed

nobody knows

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What three surnames does MPM stand for?

Answer: Mertz, Peters, Michaels

Barbara Mertz is the real name of the author whose pseudonyms are Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels.

2. What is the somewhat undesirable maiden name of the author?

Answer: Gross

Barbara Gross Mertz obtained a degree in Egyptology from the Oriental Institute. Her parents wanted her to be a teacher.

3. What is the first Amelia Peabody book, in which she meets her future husband?

Answer: Crocodile on the Sandbank

Amelia connects with archaeologist Professor Radcliffe Emerson in this first book in the series.

4. Where does Amelia meet her future sister in law, Evelyn Barton-Forbes?

Answer: Italy

Evelyn has eloped with Alberto, who desires to rid her of her grandfather's riches.

5. What is the given name of Amelia's son Ramses?

Answer: Walter Peabody Emerson

The 'heathenish appellation' was bestowed upon Ramses by his father.

6. What is the first Vicki Bliss book?

Answer: Borrower of the Night

Tall, blonde, and extremely intelligent, art historian Vicki first appears in Borrower of the Night.

7. Who is Vicki's nemesis and lover in the series?

Answer: Sir John

Sir John is a thief, but a gentleman.

8. What is the occupation of heroine Jacqueline Kirby?

Answer: Librarian

The first book with 'Jake' is 'The Seventh Sinner'.

9. Who is the red-haired anthropologist in 'Ammie, Come Home', 'Shattered Silk' and 'Stitches in Time'?

Answer: Patrick MacDougal

While these three books are not EXACTLY a series, many common characters bind them together.

10. What is the dancing floor, in the book of the same name?

Answer: a maze

The maze was a meeting place for witches.

11. Who do the Emersons discover is related to them in the novel 'He Shall Thunder in the Sky'?

Answer: Sethos, the Master Criminal

Sethos is the Professor's long lost half-brother.

12. What is 'Patriot's Dream' in the novel of the same title?

Answer: a house

Patriot's Dream is the name of a mansion.

13. What is the religion of the orginal inhabitant of the house in 'House of Many Shadows'?

Answer: Rosicrucian

Christian Huber was an alchemist who achieved a fold in time.

14. What type of books does the author write as 'Barbara Michaels'?

Answer: Gothic Suspence

The first novel published under this pseudonym was 'The Master of Blacktower'.

15. What is the connection between Sir John and the Emersons?

Answer: nobody knows

Although the author has hinted at a connection, at this time nobody knows what it is.

Source: Author tinakae

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