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Ian Rankin Novels Trivia Quiz

My favourite author. I thought it was about time he had a quiz.

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

Author
snad

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,558

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
616

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. An easy one to start with - What is Rebus's first name? Hint

Jack

John

Michael

Kevin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Hard to believe that "Resurrection Men" was the 13th book featuring Rebus. Cast your mind back to the very beginning- what was the title of the first book? Hint

Knots and Crosses

Dead Souls

Hide and Seek

Let it Bleed

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Question 3 of 10

3. I always thought Rebus would be a great father. His daughter is called Hint

Patience

Samantha

Siobhan

Alicia

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Question 4 of 10

4. After his success in "Knots and Crosses", New Scotland Yard wanted his assistance down south. "Tooth and Nail" was previously published as Hint

Dead Souls

Blood Hunt

Wolfman

Bleeding Hearts

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bible John is featured in Hint

A Good Hanging

Mortal Causes

Black and Blue

The Falls

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ian Rankin has also published under the name of Hint

Jack Harvey

Peter Harvey

Jack Jones

Harvey Jones

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Question 7 of 10

7. Before joining the Police force Rebus was Hint

in the Army

a social worker

a stage hypnotist

working in the mines

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who's nickname for Rebus is 'Strawman'? Hint

Brian Holmes

Roddy Grieve

Gill Templar

Morris Gerard Cafferty

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Question 9 of 10

9. We hear about more of Rebus' past in "Dead Souls". What is the first name of his former girlfriend that needs his help? Hint

June

Marion

Janet

Janice

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Question 10 of 10

10. The second collection of short stories is called Hint

A Good Hanging

The Falls

Let It Bleed

Beggars Banquet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. An easy one to start with - What is Rebus's first name?

Answer: John

The character was played by John Hannah in the television series - an excellent actor but not really how I imagined Rebus.

2. Hard to believe that "Resurrection Men" was the 13th book featuring Rebus. Cast your mind back to the very beginning- what was the title of the first book?

Answer: Knots and Crosses

"Resurrection Men" was top of my Christmas list last year. I waited until the New Year and got it signed by the great man himself.

3. I always thought Rebus would be a great father. His daughter is called

Answer: Samantha

"Tooth and Nail" shows a very protective side of Rebus when he meets one of her suitors that he does not really approve of.

4. After his success in "Knots and Crosses", New Scotland Yard wanted his assistance down south. "Tooth and Nail" was previously published as

Answer: Wolfman

Great idea to put him into different surroundings.

5. Bible John is featured in

Answer: Black and Blue

This is the first Ian Rankin book that I read. I was hooked after about three chapters and I've now got my Dad and sister-in-law reading him as well.

6. Ian Rankin has also published under the name of

Answer: Jack Harvey

I'd read "Witch Hunt" previously; how surprised I was when I made the connection.

7. Before joining the Police force Rebus was

Answer: in the Army

This is a major part of "Knots and Crosses".

8. Who's nickname for Rebus is 'Strawman'?

Answer: Morris Gerard Cafferty

He appears regularly.

9. We hear about more of Rebus' past in "Dead Souls". What is the first name of his former girlfriend that needs his help?

Answer: Janice

Her son is missing and needs Rebus' help to try and find him; unfortunately, they get a little closer than they should.

10. The second collection of short stories is called

Answer: Beggars Banquet

This was the book that inspired me to make up a quiz.

Source: Author snad

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