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Quiz about The Dark Half by Stephen King

"The Dark Half", by Stephen King Quiz

A relatively easy quiz on the thrilling Stephen King book about a writer's pen name who earns a life of his own.

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

Author
Konig

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
134,918

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1322

Last 3 plays: Guest 91 (8/10), Guest 172 (10/10), Guest 50 (8/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When was "The Dark Half" first published? Hint

1980

1989

1971

1998

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Question 2 of 10

2. Early in the novel, information pertaining to two other Stephen King novels is mentioned. What are these two other novels? Hint

"The Dead Zone" and "Cujo"

"Misery" and "The Shining"

"Cujo" and "Misery"

"The Shining" and "The Dead Zone"

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does George Stark prefer to write with? Hint

Pens

Pencils

Typewriters

Computers

4. When someone found out that George Stark was really just a pseudonym that Thad used, Thad decided to do an article in a famous magazine to clear everything up, and also to announce that Stark was dead, and therefore would no longer write any novels. In which magazine was this article published? Hint

Time

People

American Teen

Seventeen

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Question 5 of 10

5. What did it say on the fake tombstone shown in the magazine article? Hint

He didn't live very long

Murderer has been murdered

Stark-ly exposed

Not a very nice guy

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was written on the wall at most of Stark's crime scenes? Hint

The sparrows are flying

Watch for the sparrows Thad

The sparrows take wing

What are the sparrows?

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first person George Stark killed? Hint

Michael Donaldson

Miriam Cowley

Frederick Clawson

Homer Gamache

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Question 8 of 10

8. What word did Stephen King use to describe the sparrows? Hint

Psychopomp

Gryn

Dmertine

Succubus

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Question 9 of 10

9. What type of car does George Stark drive? Hint

Lightningstorm

Hurricane

Cyclone

Toronado

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Question 10 of 10

10. All in all, how many people did George Stark kill? Hint

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Feb 17 2025 : Guest 91: 8/10
Jan 20 2025 : Guest 172: 10/10
Jan 15 2025 : Guest 50: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was "The Dark Half" first published?

Answer: 1989

One of the newer and lesser famous books by King.

2. Early in the novel, information pertaining to two other Stephen King novels is mentioned. What are these two other novels?

Answer: "The Dead Zone" and "Cujo"

Both "Cujo" and "The Dead Zone" are partially set in Castle Rock, Maine, where a large portion of "The Dark Half" takes place.

3. What does George Stark prefer to write with?

Answer: Pencils

A Berol Black Beauty pencil was all that Stark would, and probably could, write with. Thad, however, preferred the typewriter.

Answer: People

It was a light article, meant to expose him and keep light of the situation. Stark didn't think it was so funny.

5. What did it say on the fake tombstone shown in the magazine article?

Answer: Not a very nice guy

Neither Thad nor Liz Beaumont thinks Stark is a nice guy, even before he goes on his killing rampage.

6. What was written on the wall at most of Stark's crime scenes?

Answer: The sparrows are flying

Stark has no knowledge of writing this on the wall, and Thad suspects that part of himself, inside Stark, wrote that as a message to himself. We never really find out at the end whether this is the case or not.

7. Who was the first person George Stark killed?

Answer: Homer Gamache

He used Gamache's prosthetic arm to beat Gamache to death. Donaldson, Clawson, and Ms. Cowley all die later in the book.

8. What word did Stephen King use to describe the sparrows?

Answer: Psychopomp

Psychopomps are harbringers, or carriers, of the dead. It is a word I've never heard before, but www.dictionary.com confirms that King's definition is correct.

9. What type of car does George Stark drive?

Answer: Toronado

A Black Toronado. The car, like Stark, appeared out of nowhere.

10. All in all, how many people did George Stark kill?

Answer: 14

In order, they were: Homer Gamache, Frederick Clawson, Miriam Cowley, Michael Donaldson, an elevator guard, the two cops protecting Phillis Myers, Phillis Myers, two FBI telephone technicians, one cop protecting Rick Cowley, Rick Cowley, and the two cops protecting Liz Beaumont and her kids.

Source: Author Konig

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