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Quiz about Tailchasers Song Tad Williams

'Tailchaser's Song' - Tad Williams Quiz

This is a quiz about the book 'Tailchaser's Song' written by author Tad Williams.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rain_Cat. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Rain_Cat

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,257

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
112

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the cat who sings the verse 'Snagrat and the Spirit-Mouse'? Hint

Tailchaser

Quiverclaw

Bobweave

Hangbelly

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Roofshadow's first name? Hint

Hythla

Theysa

Syma

Firsa

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Question 3 of 10

3. How does Tailchaser deceive the cats of Vastnir? Hint

He acts as if he is one of the Clawguard

He acts as if he is one of the Boneguard

He acts as if he is one of the Toothguard

He acts as if he is the ruler of Vastnir

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Question 4 of 10

4. At one stage in the book, Fritti Tailchaser goes by the name Tunnelwalker.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the mad cat Eatbugs? Hint

One of the Firstborn

Tailchaser's mate

One of the Toothguard

Tailchaser's brother

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the meaning of Fla-fa'az? Hint

Fish

Rabbit

Dog

Bird

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the grey cat of the Firstborn.

Answer: (Two Words - He was "as grey as shadows and full of strangeness...")

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Question 8 of 10

8. At the end of the story Hushpad chooses Tailchaser as her mate and they return to the forest.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What colour are the claws of the Clawguard? Hint

Red

Yellow

Black

White

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Question 10 of 10

10. Complete the prayer:
"Tangaloor, fire-bright
Flame-foot, farthest walker
Your hunter speaks
In need he walks
In need, ..." Hint

You're never too far.

Of light in darkness.

You'll listen and hear.

But never in fear.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the cat who sings the verse 'Snagrat and the Spirit-Mouse'?

Answer: Hangbelly

The listening cats were amused after Hangbelly's song.

2. What is Roofshadow's first name?

Answer: Firsa

Firsa Roofshadow is Tailchaser's companion.

3. How does Tailchaser deceive the cats of Vastnir?

Answer: He acts as if he is one of the Clawguard

Tailchaser is recognised, later in the book, by one of the cats of Vastnir by the white star on his forehead.

4. At one stage in the book, Fritti Tailchaser goes by the name Tunnelwalker.

Answer: True

Tailchaser deceives one of the Toothguard by telling them that he is Tunnelwalker, a member of the Clawguard.

5. Who is the mad cat Eatbugs?

Answer: One of the Firstborn

Eatbugs was Tangaloor Firefoot in disguise. He reveals himself to Tailchaser somewhere near the end of the story.

6. What is the meaning of Fla-fa'az?

Answer: Bird

Stated in the book's glossary, Fla-fa'az translates to "run-jump-cat" bird.

7. Name the grey cat of the Firstborn.

Answer: Grizraz Hearteater

Fela Skydancer and Harar Goldeneye are the parents of the three Firstborn; Viror Whitewind, Tangaloor Firefoot and Grizraz Hearteater.

8. At the end of the story Hushpad chooses Tailchaser as her mate and they return to the forest.

Answer: False

When Tailchaser finally finds Hushpad he discovers that she is quite content living with the 'Big Ones' (the humans) and has no desire to return with him to the forest.

9. What colour are the claws of the Clawguard?

Answer: Red

The claws of the cats of the Clawguard are described as blood-red.

10. Complete the prayer: "Tangaloor, fire-bright Flame-foot, farthest walker Your hunter speaks In need he walks In need, ..."

Answer: But never in fear.

Cats of Tailchaser's world speak this prayer when they are in danger.

Source: Author Rain_Cat

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