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Preston/Child Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the novels of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. If you are a fan of the authors, then this quiz should be easy.

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

Author
Coondoggy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
210,848

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
394

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the Sherlock Holmes-like character that is prominently featured in most Preston/Child novels? Hint

Aloysius Pendergast

Bill Smithback

Lieutenant Vincent D'Agosta

Dr. Frock

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Preston/Child novel has been made into a major Hollywood motion picture starring Penelope Ann Miller and Tom Sizemore. Hint

Brimstone

The Ice Limit

Relic

Reliquary

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Question 3 of 10

3. In this book, Special Agent Pendergast travels to a little town in the midwest to help aid in the search for a mysterious killer. Hint

Still Life With Crows

Brimstone

Mount Dragon

Utopia

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Question 4 of 10

4. Nora Kelly, who has intermittently appeared in a few of the Preston/Child novels, first appeared in which book? Hint

Thunderhead

Riptide

Cabinet of Curiosities

Relic

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Question 5 of 10

5. Name the novel that featured the characters Guy Carson, Brent Scopes, and The Mime. Hint

Dance of Death

Mount Dragon

Relic

Reliquary

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the company that takes on the seemingly impossible task of moving the meteorite in "The Ice Limit"? This company claims that they "never fail". Hint

GeneDyne

Never Say Die, Inc.

Effective Engineering Solutions

New York Museum of Natural History

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Question 7 of 10

7. This sinister character, whom you only briefly see before "Dance of Death", has one green eye and one blue. He is also a relative of a major player in the Preston/Child novels. Name him. Hint

Charlie D'Agosta

Uncle Jesse

Diogenes Pendergast

Bruce Smithback

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Question 8 of 10

8. This novel was about a quest for buried treasure. The treasure was buried by a ruthless pirate who had made it seemingly impossible to bring up. Hint

Mount Dragon

Cabinet of Curiosities

Riptide

Reliquary

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Question 9 of 10

9. Nora Kelly is an expert on what ancient Pueblo Indians? Hint

Sioux

Incas

Anasazi

Aztecs

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is the arch-nemesis and journalist rival of Bill Smithback? Hint

Margo Green

The Mime

Laura Hayward

Bryce Harriman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the Sherlock Holmes-like character that is prominently featured in most Preston/Child novels?

Answer: Aloysius Pendergast

Special Agent Aloysius (whose first name was kept secret until one of their later novels) Pendergast is the protagonist in most of their novels.

2. This Preston/Child novel has been made into a major Hollywood motion picture starring Penelope Ann Miller and Tom Sizemore.

Answer: Relic

"Relic", while quite a subpar movie, was the duo's first novel. I really hope they convert more of their novels to the big screen.

3. In this book, Special Agent Pendergast travels to a little town in the midwest to help aid in the search for a mysterious killer.

Answer: Still Life With Crows

While not their best novel (in my opinion), it is still a rather good read, especially if you are claustrophobic.

4. Nora Kelly, who has intermittently appeared in a few of the Preston/Child novels, first appeared in which book?

Answer: Thunderhead

Nora Kelly, who in my mind's eye is absolutely a gorgeous woman, is my favorite Preston/Child character.. next to the untenable Special Agent Pendergast, of course.

5. Name the novel that featured the characters Guy Carson, Brent Scopes, and The Mime.

Answer: Mount Dragon

"Mount Dragon" was the duo's second novel.

6. What is the name of the company that takes on the seemingly impossible task of moving the meteorite in "The Ice Limit"? This company claims that they "never fail".

Answer: Effective Engineering Solutions

Effective Engineering Solutions were only seen in "The Ice Limit" until they were brought back in Preston/Child's 2005 novel "Dance of Death".

7. This sinister character, whom you only briefly see before "Dance of Death", has one green eye and one blue. He is also a relative of a major player in the Preston/Child novels. Name him.

Answer: Diogenes Pendergast

Diogenes was briefly seen in "Brimstone", is the main antagonist in "Dance of Death", and is the brother to Special Agent Pendergast.

8. This novel was about a quest for buried treasure. The treasure was buried by a ruthless pirate who had made it seemingly impossible to bring up.

Answer: Riptide

"Riptide" was a very intriguing novel filled with suspense and chills; not to mention a great water chase. It also presents a moral awareness for those consumed by greed.

9. Nora Kelly is an expert on what ancient Pueblo Indians?

Answer: Anasazi

This is made extremely apparent in "Thunderhead".

10. Who is the arch-nemesis and journalist rival of Bill Smithback?

Answer: Bryce Harriman

Getting scooped by Bryce Harriman always seems to be the primary fear for Smithback.

Source: Author Coondoggy

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