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"Equal Rites" Trivia Quiz

Terry Pratchett wrote this book to give his view on females using magic. It is one of my favourite "Discworld" novels, so enjoy my quiz on it!

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

Author
Lagunathemoron

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
145,245

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
817

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. At the start of the novel, Pratchett tells us that the book should explain something about Gandalf from "The Lord of the Rings". What did Pratchett try to explain? Hint

Why Gandalf never got married

Why Gandalf didn't have children

Why Gandalf was a man

Why Gandalf wore boots

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Question 2 of 10

2. A wizard visits Esk's family at the start of this book. Who is this wizard? Hint

Sean Ogg

Rincewind

Drum Billet

Windle Poons

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the village that Esk and her seven brothers were born in? Hint

You *******

Bad Ass

Ankh-Morpork

Lancre

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Question 4 of 10

4. What animal did Granny Weatherwax say an elephant is most like? Hint

badger

lion

dog

horse

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the young wizard that Esk befriends in Unseen University? Hint

Mark

Jason

Simon

Nigel

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the wizard who Granny Weatherwax fought a duel with? Hint

Bertrum

Cutangle

Ridcully

Rincewind

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the old witch who got trapped inside a Vixen's body? Hint

Granny Smith

Granny Davis

Nanny Annaple

Nanny Goldrush

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Esk short for?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the first mind that Esk borrowed? Hint

an eagle

a worm

a toothbrush

a crocodile

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Question 10 of 10

10. What happens when Esk throws away her staff? Hint

Esk becomes invisible

the university sets on fire

the university floods

Granny Weatherwax is turned in to a toad

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At the start of the novel, Pratchett tells us that the book should explain something about Gandalf from "The Lord of the Rings". What did Pratchett try to explain?

Answer: Why Gandalf never got married

Pratchett tells us that the book should explain why Gandalf never got married. He then tells us it should also explain why Merlin was a man.

2. A wizard visits Esk's family at the start of this book. Who is this wizard?

Answer: Drum Billet

Drum Billet dies after seeing Esk. He visits her, thinking she is the eighth son of an eighth son so he could pass on his power.

3. What is the name of the village that Esk and her seven brothers were born in?

Answer: Bad Ass

Bad Ass is located in the Ramptops.

4. What animal did Granny Weatherwax say an elephant is most like?

Answer: badger

Granny Weatherwax tells Esk that if she cannot learn to ride an elephant, she can at least try and ride a horse.

5. What is the name of the young wizard that Esk befriends in Unseen University?

Answer: Simon

Simon ends up annoying Esk and gets possessed towards the end of the novel.

6. What is the name of the wizard who Granny Weatherwax fought a duel with?

Answer: Cutangle

7. What is the name of the old witch who got trapped inside a Vixen's body?

Answer: Nanny Annaple

Nanny Annaple borrowed an animal's mind for too long. When you borrow a mind, you always have to be too careful.

8. What is Esk short for?

Answer: Eskarina

Esk's full name is Eskarina Smith. Her father is called Gordo Smith.

9. What was the first mind that Esk borrowed?

Answer: an eagle

Esk tried to borrow the mind of an eagle, and succeeded, but it got her in to a lot of trouble.

10. What happens when Esk throws away her staff?

Answer: the university floods

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Source: Author Lagunathemoron

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