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Some Discworld Fun Trivia Quiz

If you like satirical fantasy, this is a must-read series. Terry Pratchett says something real about human nature, while providing at least a laugh a page, in most instances. How much attention were you paying?

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

Author
efvie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
286,671

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In "The Colour of Magic," who does Death seem to be stalking? Hint

Twoflower

Tethis the Sea Troll

Hrun the Barbarian

Rincewind

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Question 2 of 10

2. In "The Light Fantastic," what game does Twoflower teach Death and His associates? Hint

Spades

Bridge

Solitaire

Hearts

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the witch who took the young female wizard under her wing in "Equal Rites"? Hint

Granny Weatherwax

Magrat Garlick

Nanny Ogg

Agnes Nitt

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the book, "Mort," whom does Mort marry in the end? Hint

Ysabel

Susan Sto Helit

The Princess

Angua

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to the book, "Sourcery," Sourcerers are the: Hint

eighth son of an eighth son of an eighth son

fifth son of a fifth son of a fifth son

seventh son of a seventh son of a seventh son

second son of a second son of a second son

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Question 6 of 10

6. In "Guards, Guards!," who was the Supreme Grand Master who instigated the summoning of the dragon? Hint

Carrot Ironfounderson

Lupine Wonse

Nobby Knobs

Sybil Ramkin

7. In "Reaper Man," Death takes a holiday. Eventually he must take the mantle back up, and reabsorb all the individual Deaths that arose during his absence. Which of the following does Death allow to retain autonomy? Hint

The Death of Cats

The Death of Rats

The Death of Dogs

The Death of Dreams

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which god is the one featured in the book, "Small Gods?" Hint

Blind Io

The Lady

Offler

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the book, "Interesting Times," who wrote the book "What I did on My Holidays?" Hint

Twoflower

Lord Hong

Cohen

Ronald Saveloy

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Question 10 of 10

10. In "Hogfather," who takes over for the Hogfather when the Auditors try to take him out? Hint

The Tooth Fairy

Susan Sto Helit

Death

Bilious

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "The Colour of Magic," who does Death seem to be stalking?

Answer: Rincewind

Rincewind, because of all the horrible things that have happened to him, has perfected the survival technique of not dying. In the first few books, this seemed to really frustrate Death.

2. In "The Light Fantastic," what game does Twoflower teach Death and His associates?

Answer: Bridge

"Contract" (a style of Bridge) is mentioned during the conversation in Death's domain. Later Rincewind asks Twoflower the name of the game he was teaching them, and Twoflower says it would be something you would build over water. Rincewind hazards, among other guesses, "Aqueduct?" but he is laboring under language difficulties.

3. What was the name of the witch who took the young female wizard under her wing in "Equal Rites"?

Answer: Granny Weatherwax

Granny Weatherwax is the "crone," or most experienced witch of her coven.

4. In the book, "Mort," whom does Mort marry in the end?

Answer: Ysabel

Ysabel is Death's daughter. Mort was infatuated with the princess Keli and tried to save her from her appointed death, causing many problems for reality, but after challenging Death himself to a duel, ended up married to Death's daughter, and fathering Susan.

5. According to the book, "Sourcery," Sourcerers are the:

Answer: eighth son of an eighth son of an eighth son

Eight is a highly significant number among magic users upon the Discworld.

6. In "Guards, Guards!," who was the Supreme Grand Master who instigated the summoning of the dragon?

Answer: Lupine Wonse

Lupine Wonse was the secretary to the Patrician.

Answer: The Death of Rats

Death isn't sure why he let the Death of Rats remain independent, but he does use him in future adventures to pester Susan Sto Helit into doing things she doesn't want to do...

The Death of Fleas was also allowed to remain autonomous.

8. Which god is the one featured in the book, "Small Gods?"

Answer: Om

Om was portrayed in this book as a tortoise that everyone wanted to make turtle soup out of.

9. In the book, "Interesting Times," who wrote the book "What I did on My Holidays?"

Answer: Twoflower

Twoflower wrote about his experiences in Ankh-Morpork, and such freedoms had never been known to his country men *complicated pictogram*.

10. In "Hogfather," who takes over for the Hogfather when the Auditors try to take him out?

Answer: Death

Death wasn't particularly good at this job, but he did his best...

Source: Author efvie

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