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Lois Bujold - 'Memory' Trivia Quiz

In 'Memory' we see a change of pace for Miles.

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

Author
johnfair

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
275,497

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
235

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Miles is back in charge of the Dendarii but is he completely well?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. How does Miles' condition manifest itself? Hint

He has seizures.

He refuses to go into combat.

He freezes in place.

He shoots everything in sight.

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Question 3 of 10

3. How was Elli notified of her promotion to Fleet Second? Hint

During an argument over Miles' fitness for command.

When Baz and Elena left the Fleet.

After a romantic evening's meal.

When Miles was recalled to Bararyar for good.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why did Simon Illyan demand Miles' resignation from Imp Sec? Hint

Because of Miles' seizures.

Miles' mother wanted him out of Imp Sec.

Miles was getting too old for the role.

Miles had lied about his medical condition.

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Question 5 of 10

5. How long did Miles manage to stay secluded in Vorkosigan house before cousin Ivan came looking for him, approximately? Hint

Two days.

A day.

Two and a half days.

A day and a half.

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Question 6 of 10

6. How did Ivan and Galeni break Miles' trance? Hint

They dumped Miles in a bath filled with ice cubes.

Ivan had Galeni torture Miles.

They called in a medical team.

The pair couldn't break the trance.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Was the Yarrow Incident one of Imp Sec's successes?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. How did General Haroche become head of security? Hint

Illyan decided to retire.

Illyan was assassinated.

Illyan had a breakdown.

Illyan had an accident.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What rank did emperor Gregor give Miles to look into the situation at Imperial Security? Hint

Imperial Valet.

Major Domo.

Keeper of the Imperial Chamber.

Acting Imperial Auditor.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who incapacitated Illyan? Hint

Ivan Vorpatril.

Duv Galeni.

General Haroche.

Miles Vorkosigan.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Miles is back in charge of the Dendarii but is he completely well?

Answer: No

There's an unpleasant side effect from the cryofreeze still cropping up at inconvenient moments...

2. How does Miles' condition manifest itself?

Answer: He has seizures.

A short circuit in his brain causes bad things to happen.

3. How was Elli notified of her promotion to Fleet Second?

Answer: During an argument over Miles' fitness for command.

Miles had hoped to tell her about the promotion over a romantic outing, but circumstances were otherwise.

4. Why did Simon Illyan demand Miles' resignation from Imp Sec?

Answer: Miles had lied about his medical condition.

Miles had lied about his condition in a report to Illyan and Illyan found out.
By themselves, the seizures would have relegated Miles to a desk job - bad enough in Miles' eyes, which is why the whole charade had begun.
Miles' mother was accepting of his career and would not have thought of trying to pull any strings to keep him out of danger.

5. How long did Miles manage to stay secluded in Vorkosigan house before cousin Ivan came looking for him, approximately?

Answer: A day and a half.

Miles had been sat in a chair staring at the wall all that time, but Ivan wasn't going to be denied.

6. How did Ivan and Galeni break Miles' trance?

Answer: They dumped Miles in a bath filled with ice cubes.

Galeni was all for calling the medics, but this would have meant psychiatrists and Ivan vetoed that.

7. Was the Yarrow Incident one of Imp Sec's successes?

Answer: Yes

A plan to drop a spaceship, The Yarrow, on the Imperial Residence was foiled right at the last minute. Outside Imperial Security, though, no one had heard of it.

8. How did General Haroche become head of security?

Answer: Illyan had a breakdown.

Illyan was looking to retire 'in a few years'.

9. What rank did emperor Gregor give Miles to look into the situation at Imperial Security?

Answer: Acting Imperial Auditor.

An Imperial Auditor is the Emperor's Voice during especially delicate investigations.

10. Who incapacitated Illyan?

Answer: General Haroche.

General Haroche thought he was due to be head of security but he feared that he would be overlooked. Haroche tried framing both Duv and Miles during the investigation.

Source: Author johnfair

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