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Quiz about The Darren Shan Saga Cirque Du Freak

The Darren Shan Saga - "Cirque Du Freak" Quiz

I love this saga and I wanted to try and remember all about the first book by creating a quiz. I love the first book best of all because it has a good solid story and doesn't drift away as you get further on down the saga. Enjoy!

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

Author
BlueEyedTiger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
340,906

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
170

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who brought the flyer into school? Hint

Steve Leonard

Darren Shan

Tommy Jones

Alan Morris

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Question 2 of 10

2. The four boys each had to put in money towards buying the tickets. It totals to �70 but how much did Darren put towards the ticket that he won? Hint

�2.75

�8.50

�8.25

�9.60

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Question 3 of 10

3. When they go to the theatre to see the freak show, they see many strange acts, but what was one of the items "Rhamus Two-Bellies" ate? Hint

Metal rod

Human

Glass Statues

Radiator

4. After Darren steals Mr. Crepsley's spider, Madam Octa (the spider) bites Steve. Darren goes to Mr. Crepsley (a vampire) and asks for help. He goes with holy water, but what does Mr. Crepsley do with the water? Hint

Pour it down a drain

Drink it

Throw the bottle at a wall

Cower away from it

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Question 5 of 10

5. Darren runs away from Mr. Crepsley after he blooded him and cured Steve. He finds out that he is a creature of the night and cannot live like a normal human. Who does he nearly bite? Hint

Tommy

Steve

Annie

Alan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Darren fakes his death with Mr. Crepsley to leave his human life. How does he do this? Hint

Gets thrown down the stairs

Gets thrown out a window

Gets thrown in a fire

Gets chopped into peices

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is the owner of the "Cirque Du Freak"? Hint

Mr. Tiny

Mr. Tall

Mr. Crepsley

Evra

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who races on their hands? Hint

Gertha Teeth

Alexander Ribs

Truska

Hans Hands

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who cannot speak English? Hint

Truska

Alexander

Evra

Rhamus

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Question 10 of 10

10. What songs does "Alexander Ribs" play? Hint

"London Bridge is Falling Down" and "The Beatles"

"London Bridge is falling down", "The Beatles" and TV theme tunes

"The Beatles"

TV Theme tunes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who brought the flyer into school?

Answer: Alan Morris

Alan brings in the flyer and gives it to Darren in class. Darren was caught reading it and Mr. Dalton was very angry. Though Mr. Dalton snips off the ticket address Steve memorises it and Steve and Darren get to go to the Freak Show. Steve manages to convince Mr. Dalton to let him keep the flyer.

2. The four boys each had to put in money towards buying the tickets. It totals to �70 but how much did Darren put towards the ticket that he won?

Answer: �8.25

Darren puts in �8.25 and wins his ticket by sticking his hand in the air and closing it on a hunch. He never knew it would change his life though!

3. When they go to the theatre to see the freak show, they see many strange acts, but what was one of the items "Rhamus Two-Bellies" ate?

Answer: Glass Statues

"Rhamus Two-Bellies" ate glass statues, spoons and forks and nuts and bolts.He also managed to eat two trolleys crammed with food in 4 minutes and 56 seconds!

Answer: Drink it

Mr. Crepsley drinks the water and then says he will cure Steve as long as he agrees to become a half-vampire. Darren agrees and he gets blooded.

5. Darren runs away from Mr. Crepsley after he blooded him and cured Steve. He finds out that he is a creature of the night and cannot live like a normal human. Who does he nearly bite?

Answer: Annie

After nearly biting Annie, he leaves his normal life and goes to live as a half-vampire. He runs away by faking his death.

6. Darren fakes his death with Mr. Crepsley to leave his human life. How does he do this?

Answer: Gets thrown out a window

After faking his death Darren gets buried, and Mr. Crepsley digs him up again so that he can start his life as a half-vampire. Darren is very sad to leave his family but soon gets over it.

7. Who is the owner of the "Cirque Du Freak"?

Answer: Mr. Tall

Mr. Tall owns the "Cirque Du Freak" and treats everyone fairly. He is telepathic and can move so fast that human eyes cannot follow him.

8. Who races on their hands?

Answer: Hans Hands

Hans Hands offers anyone who can beat him at a race a solid gold bar. His father had no legs and had to learn to get around on his hands. Hans learned his father's tricks.

9. Who cannot speak English?

Answer: Truska

No-one knows the name of Truska's language. She is very pretty until she grows the beard by holding her nose and tickling her chin.

10. What songs does "Alexander Ribs" play?

Answer: "London Bridge is falling down", "The Beatles" and TV theme tunes

He plays them by striking his ribs and opening his mouth. He is the second act.

Source: Author BlueEyedTiger

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