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The Life of Mary Russell Trivia Quiz

Here's a little quiz about the life of one of my favorite characters ever, Mary Russell created by Laurie R King. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by MaryRussell226. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
MaryRussell226

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
229,364

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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312

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How old was Mary when she met Sherlock Holmes? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did Russell tell Holmes she was named after? Hint

Mary Magdalene

Bloody Mary

Virgin Mary

Scary Mary

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Question 3 of 10

3. How old was Russell when her parents and brother died in the car crash? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. When she was orphaned, Russell was sent to live with her aunt - or rather, her aunt was sent to live with her. What is her aunt's name? Hint

Joanna

Mary

We don't know the name

Elizabeth

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these bodily harms has Russell NOT come to in the series? Hint

Shot in the shoulder

Concussion

Cut on the wrist

Broken leg

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which book did Russell and Holmes decide to get married? Hint

The Beekeeper's Apprentice

A Monstruous Regiment of Women

The Moor

Justice Hall

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Russell's fake name while she was in Jerusalem? Hint

Maria

Amir

Marie

Ali

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of Oxford's three terms is Russell's favorite? Hint

Michaelmas

Hilary

Trinity

Jefferson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Holmes' age exceeds Russell's by how many years? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. The third book in the series, (not in Russell's timeline, but the times they were published) is: Hint

A Letter of Mary

A Monstruous Regiment of Women

The Beekeeper's Apprentice

Justice Hall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How old was Mary when she met Sherlock Holmes?

Answer: 15

Mary was 15 years old when she first encountered Mr. Holmes in Sussex, England.

2. Who did Russell tell Holmes she was named after?

Answer: Mary Magdalene

Holmes remarks that she is not like her namesake, the Virgin Mary, but Russell tells him she believes she was named after Mary Magdalene.

3. How old was Russell when her parents and brother died in the car crash?

Answer: 14

Russell's family died when their car drove off the edge of a cliff, killing her parents and younger brother. Fortunately Russell was thrown clear of the car, but she has blamed herself for causing the accident.

4. When she was orphaned, Russell was sent to live with her aunt - or rather, her aunt was sent to live with her. What is her aunt's name?

Answer: We don't know the name

Russell chose to live with her aunt in her family's estate in Sussex. We soon learn that they have a very tumultous relationship, and Russell bitterly declares she will not name her aunt in this book.

5. Which of these bodily harms has Russell NOT come to in the series?

Answer: Broken leg

Russell was shot by Patricia Moriarty in "Beekeeper's Apprentice", and received a cut on the wrist and a concussion in Jerusalem.

6. In which book did Russell and Holmes decide to get married?

Answer: A Monstruous Regiment of Women

At the very end of the second book, "A Monstruous Regiment of Women," Russell and Holmes kiss and realize they love each other.

7. What was Russell's fake name while she was in Jerusalem?

Answer: Amir

Russell was disguised as a man while in Jerusalem and took the name Amir, given to her by Mahmoud and Ali.

8. Which of Oxford's three terms is Russell's favorite?

Answer: Michaelmas

The three terms are Michaelmas - fall, Hilary - winter, and Trinity - spring. Michaelmas is Russell's favorite because its the time when all the students return to school and their books.

9. Holmes' age exceeds Russell's by how many years?

Answer: 39

When they first met she was 15 and he was 54, making him 39 years older - an odd pair for a married couple.

10. The third book in the series, (not in Russell's timeline, but the times they were published) is:

Answer: A Letter of Mary

"A Letter of Mary" is the third published book in the Mary Russell series, after "A Monstruous Regiment of Women" and before "The Moor."

Source: Author MaryRussell226

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