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Preston/Child Guess the Novel Trivia Quiz

This is a fun quiz on the novels co-authored by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. I will give a short synopsis and you pick out the title of the book. They are two of my favorite authors, and I hope you enjoy this quiz as much I enjoyed creating it!

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

Author
nooxyjen

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
263,670

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
325

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

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Question 1 of 10

1. FBI agent Pendergast must be aided in breaking out of a maximum-security prison while his evil brother plans a terrible crime. Hint

The Book of the Dead

Dance of Death

Relic

Brimstone

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Question 2 of 10

2. Far below Manhattan, the Museum Beast lives in sewers and tunnels. Margo Green, Pendergast and D'Agosta must work together to solve this mystery. Hint

Reliquary

Thunderhead

Brimstone

Relic

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. A strange research compound is located within the hot desert of New Mexico. Two characters, Guy Carson and Susana Cabeza, discover they may be working on a dangerous medical breakthrough. Hint

The Book of the Dead

Thunderhead

Mount Dragon

The Cabinet of Curiosities

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Question 4 of 10

4. Prior to opening a huge exhibit, the New York Museum of Natural History is the site of gruesome murders caused by an unearthly creature. Hint

Relic

Reliquary

Still Life with Crows

Brimstone

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Several strange murders, with sulfur smells and claw prints, lead Pendergast to believe the devil may be behind it all. The cities swarm with apocalyptic fears. Hint

The Cabinet of Curiosities

Riptide

Dance of Death

Brimstone

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. A pirate treasure located off the coast of Maine is the bounty some professionals want to find. Then the island begins killing people. Hint

Thunderhead

Dance of Death

Reliquary

Riptide

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. An old tunnel under a New York City mansion is found, and thirty-six bodies are uncovered within. Pendergast must figure it all out as identical murders begin happening all over again. Hint

Still Life with Crows

Brimstone

The Book of the Dead

The Cabinet of Curiosities

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Nora Kelly leads a team into a secluded part of Utah's canyons on a search for her father and a lost city of gold. Hint

Riptide

Relic

Mount Dragon

Thunderhead

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. A small town in the center of America is the site of some gruesome killings. Pendergast must get to the heart of the situation. Is it a serial killer or some mysterious curse? Hint

Reliquary

Dance of Death

Still Life with Crows

Thunderhead

10. The diabolical brother of Pendergast, Diogenes, has had twenty years to plan an awful crime. Diogenes murders several people close to his brother in an attempt to frame Pendergast for the crime. Hint

The Book of the Dead

Relic

Brimstone

Dance of Death

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. FBI agent Pendergast must be aided in breaking out of a maximum-security prison while his evil brother plans a terrible crime.

Answer: The Book of the Dead

This novel centered around an Egyptian tomb with a dangerous curse.

2. Far below Manhattan, the Museum Beast lives in sewers and tunnels. Margo Green, Pendergast and D'Agosta must work together to solve this mystery.

Answer: Reliquary

This book was a sequel to "Relic" and was as eerie as the first.

3. A strange research compound is located within the hot desert of New Mexico. Two characters, Guy Carson and Susana Cabeza, discover they may be working on a dangerous medical breakthrough.

Answer: Mount Dragon

One of their earlier novels, "Mount Dragon" concerned a crazy genius who has plans that may cause human extinction.

4. Prior to opening a huge exhibit, the New York Museum of Natural History is the site of gruesome murders caused by an unearthly creature.

Answer: Relic

This was the prequel to "Reliquary" and was made into a major motion picture.

5. Several strange murders, with sulfur smells and claw prints, lead Pendergast to believe the devil may be behind it all. The cities swarm with apocalyptic fears.

Answer: Brimstone

This was my first Preston/Child novel. Although a bit long, this was a great introduction to the duo.

6. A pirate treasure located off the coast of Maine is the bounty some professionals want to find. Then the island begins killing people.

Answer: Riptide

A fun read full of death, high-tech operations and immense treasure.

7. An old tunnel under a New York City mansion is found, and thirty-six bodies are uncovered within. Pendergast must figure it all out as identical murders begin happening all over again.

Answer: The Cabinet of Curiosities

Yet another great book with my favorite FBI agent Pendergast. This novel takes him back not only to 160 years ago, but also to his dark past.

8. Nora Kelly leads a team into a secluded part of Utah's canyons on a search for her father and a lost city of gold.

Answer: Thunderhead

An interesting novel, especially if you have any knowledge of archaeology or of desert canyons.

9. A small town in the center of America is the site of some gruesome killings. Pendergast must get to the heart of the situation. Is it a serial killer or some mysterious curse?

Answer: Still Life with Crows

This novel not only takes you into the spooky cornfields, but also into some very amazing caverns. You can also learn a bit more about Pendergast in this one.

Answer: Dance of Death

The prequel to "The Book of the Dead", this is a wonderfully fun novel that has tons of twists and turns.

Source: Author nooxyjen

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