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Quiz about Special Words in Tamora Pierce Novels

Special Words in Tamora Pierce Novels Quiz

Several different words are encountered in the Tamora Pierce universe that are from a TP created language or slang. See if you can figure out the meanings of these special words. SPOILER WARNING

A multiple-choice quiz by purplearcher07. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
purplearcher07

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,791

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1298

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Question 1 of 10

1. To start off, What is a NAGINATA? Hint

a house

a horse

a glaive

a sword

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Question 2 of 10

2. Although spread throughout the Totallan universe, KUDARUNG, either miniature or full size, are most often seen in the Copper Isles. What is a KUDARUNG? Hint

unicorn

ogre

centaur

winged horse

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sandry says that "UVUMI is everything." What is UVUMI? Hint

patience

kindness

hope

excitement

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does Beka Cooper call a regular female prostitute? Hint

Doxie

Puttock

Gixie

Spintry

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Question 5 of 10

5. Kel names the horse that Lord Raoul gives her HOSHI. What does she tell him HOSHI means? Hint

star

horse

sweet

pretty

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Question 6 of 10

6. Daja and Briar often use the term KAQ. Just what is a KAQ? Hint

someone who steals

someone who is well liked

a fool

someone useless

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Question 7 of 10

7. Aly's pack of spies refer to her a DUANI. What are they calling her? Hint

child

boss man

bosslady

leader

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sandry is a noble from both her mother and father. What is the Namornese title she inherited from her mother, CLEHAME, mean? Hint

lady

baroness

duchess

countess

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Question 9 of 10

9. Yes or No - Does the word SCRY have anything to do with magic?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Daja says that Sandry is her SAATI. What does this make Sandry? Hint

A friend closer than blood family

A person she can talk to

An enemy

A sister

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. To start off, What is a NAGINATA?

Answer: a glaive

Kel's glaive is a weapon that she learned to use in the six years she lived in the Yamani Court. NAGINATA is the Yamani word for it.

2. Although spread throughout the Totallan universe, KUDARUNG, either miniature or full size, are most often seen in the Copper Isles. What is a KUDARUNG?

Answer: winged horse

In the Copper Isles, The Kudarung, or winged horse, is seen as a sign of the Raka ruling line. The term KUDARUNG is Kyprish, or from the Copper Isles.

3. Sandry says that "UVUMI is everything." What is UVUMI?

Answer: patience

UVUMI is Tradertalk for patience. Sandry learned Tradertalk from her nurse, who was a Trader. The nurse was killed by a mob during an epidemic.

4. What does Beka Cooper call a regular female prostitute?

Answer: Doxie

This is from the book "Terrier". A DOXIE is a female prostitute (a word that has been used since the 16th century), while a PUTTOCK is a very low class female prostitute. A GIXIE is a young girl. A SPINTRY is a male prostitute.

5. Kel names the horse that Lord Raoul gives her HOSHI. What does she tell him HOSHI means?

Answer: star

Hoshi has a white star on her head, leading Kel to name her that. Lord Raoul gave her to Kel when she became his squire. Hoshi is one of the few horses that Peachblossom, Kel's other horse, gets along with.

6. Daja and Briar often use the term KAQ. Just what is a KAQ?

Answer: someone useless

Daja is the Trader in the Circle of Magic. KAQ is a very insulting term that Traders use for basically anyone who isn't a Trader. Briar learned Tradertalk, and several other languages, living in the slums of Sotat.

7. Aly's pack of spies refer to her a DUANI. What are they calling her?

Answer: bosslady

Aly is younger than almost everyone involved in the Raka conspiracy. She is also the conspiracy's spy master. Because of this, she tends to act as an older woman, with her spies being her children. This attitude led to the name.

8. Sandry is a noble from both her mother and father. What is the Namornese title she inherited from her mother, CLEHAME, mean?

Answer: countess

Sandry is a countess from her mother and a "lady" from her father. It is often talked about that her great uncle, Duke Vedris, may change his will so that she will become the ruler of Emelan.

9. Yes or No - Does the word SCRY have anything to do with magic?

Answer: Yes

Scrying is the ability to look in the past, present, or future using magic. Many of the mages in the books scry for people. (Tamora Pierce did not invent this word, but it is one with which many people would be unfamiliar.)

10. Daja says that Sandry is her SAATI. What does this make Sandry?

Answer: A friend closer than blood family

Daja eventually adds Briar and Tris to her list of Saati. I hope you enjoyed this quiz!

Source: Author purplearcher07

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Special Words in Tamora Pierce Novels Quiz

Several different words are encountered in the Tamora Pierce universe that are from a TP created language or slang. See if you can figure out the meanings of these special words. *SPOILER WARNING*

Several different words are encountered in the Tamora Pierce universe that are from a TP created language or slang. See if you can figure out the meanings of these special words. SPOILER WARNING