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How "Odd" are you? Trivia Quiz

This quiz focuses on the "Odd Thomas" series from Dean Koontz.

A multiple-choice quiz by vespachick. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
vespachick

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
280,544

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
842

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the town where the majority of Odd's adventures take place? Hint

Phoenix

Gallup

Pico Mundo

Las Vegas

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Question 2 of 10

2. In book one, "Odd Thomas", who is Odd's girlfriend? Hint

Mosely Smith

Joan Katz

Stormy Llewellen

Susan Freelander

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Odd's girlfriend's REAL first name? Hint

Ethyl

Gertrude

Sarah

Bronwen

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is Odd's famous (and dead) overemotional haunt? Hint

Sophie Tucker

Cary Grant

Humphrey Bogart

Elvis Presley

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Question 5 of 10

5. What did Odd do for a living? Hint

Grocery bagger

Fry cook

Bartender

Landscaper

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is Odd's overweight writer friend? Hint

J. Orson Boggs

T. Bobby Briggs

P. Orville Bolker

P. Oswald Boone

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the establishment where Odd worked? Hint

Bud's Fry n' Fly

Yummy Acres

The Breakfast House

Pico Mundo Grill

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "Forever Odd" the second book in the series, What was the name of the casino that collapsed in the earthquake? Hint

Harras

Imperial Towers

Bally's

The Panamint

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Question 9 of 10

9. In "Forever Odd" what common cocktail garnish did Odd say he didn't have for a bleach-and-ammonia cocktail? Hint

Fresh Lime

Lemon Slice

Marichino Cherries

Olives

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the police chief in Pico Mundo that is so fond of Odd? Hint

Childers Hammerschmidt

Foley Grey

Wyatt Porter

Max Smith

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the town where the majority of Odd's adventures take place?

Answer: Pico Mundo

A fictional town in the Mojave Desert.

2. In book one, "Odd Thomas", who is Odd's girlfriend?

Answer: Stormy Llewellen

Stormy is his "Destiny" and dies in the mall massacre.

3. What is Odd's girlfriend's REAL first name?

Answer: Bronwen

She likes Stormy because she thinks Bronwen makes her sound like an elf.

4. Who is Odd's famous (and dead) overemotional haunt?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Elvis likes to show up in costumes from his movies depending on his mood. He apparently likes to cry....a lot...

5. What did Odd do for a living?

Answer: Fry cook

He thought it was his calling.

6. Who is Odd's overweight writer friend?

Answer: P. Oswald Boone

Ozzie was the one who pushed Odd into writing his story.

7. What was the name of the establishment where Odd worked?

Answer: Pico Mundo Grill

The Pico Mundo Grill is owned by Odd's friend Terri Stambaugh. Those other names I made up...pretty bad...let me know if Bud's Fry N' Fly ever actually opens... :-)

8. In "Forever Odd" the second book in the series, What was the name of the casino that collapsed in the earthquake?

Answer: The Panamint

This is where he meets his nemesis, Datura.

9. In "Forever Odd" what common cocktail garnish did Odd say he didn't have for a bleach-and-ammonia cocktail?

Answer: Fresh Lime

"Because I didn't have any slices of fresh lime, I climbed into the crawlspace, pulled up the ladder, and closed the trap behind me."

10. What is the name of the police chief in Pico Mundo that is so fond of Odd?

Answer: Wyatt Porter

Apparently his wife "Karla is a good cook and he is a good eater...He claims this is what holds their marriage together." Big thanks to Dean Koontz for creating such a wonderful cast of characters!

Source: Author vespachick

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