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1. The author comments on the difficult task of translating Augra's words, made all the more complex by the fact that many words have multiple meanings. Which word could be used to mean both "Race" and "Destiny"?

Answer: Zkhsithia

Instaral means both "Alone" and "Perfect". Instoria is linked to the word "Instaral", meaning "Incomplete". Abiranariba means both "First" and "Last".

2. What shape does Augra believe the world is?

Answer: Triangular

Many things in the "Dark Crystal" world are triangular, because it links to the three suns. Augra believes the world is triangular, but she is not sure if this is possible, because of the effect of the polar caps. She is also not sure if the world is spinning.

3. Which race did Augra spend the Second Age of Augra with?

Answer: Gelfling

The First Age of Augra was known as the Age of Innocence, and took place before the Skeksis and the urRu, and even the urSkeks. In the Second Age of Augra, Augra shared in the joy of the Gelfling race.

4. Which number marks the beginning of the irregular numbers?

Answer: 11

10, the tetraktys, is the limit of perfection, and is also the number of completion. Three is the trine number, and nine is 3x3, so is also important. The number 11, and anything above it, are regarded as irregular numbers.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the three suns?

Answer: The Pale Sun

The Great Sun is the largest of the suns. The Rose Sun is the medium sized, pinkish sun. The Dying Sun is the tiny dark sun. The Eye is a common artistic symbol which represents the conjunction of the three suns. Augra's eye is also a representation of the Great Conjunction.

6. In the diagram of the Greater Stellar Concordance, believed to have been created by Augra, which element do the apexes of the upwards pointing triangle represent?

Answer: Fire

The apexes of the downwards pointing triangle represent water. This chart has been created to exclude all evidence of the Skeksis' existance.

7. Which of the following is the only one of the "Strange Beasts" to be mentioned in any sources other than the "Book of Augra"?

Answer: Cherfas

Cherfas the Deceiver is a reptilian creature that deceives travellers by imitating the cries of other creatures. The other eleven creatures listed as "Strange Beasts" have not been identified, and many of the names are formed from an unknown language.

8. Which two species had the Pod People domesticated?

Answer: Nebrie Grub and Fizzgig

The Nebrie Grub was the totem animal of the Pod People, who made cheese from its milk. The Fizzgigs were used for keeping watch on plant tendrils. If you watch the film, it appears that Fizzgig is the name of the small furry creature, but it is actually the name of his species.

9. Which of the urRu was the Herbalist?

Answer: urNol

UrSol was the chanter and urYod was the numerologist. urAmaj was the cook, and was very close to urNol, who aided the cooking with his knowledge of herbs. None of the other urRu had a relationship like urNol and urAmaj.

10. Which two shapes are formed by the standing stones around the urRu valley?

Answer: Spirals and Circles

The stones were arranged in both circles and spirals. They were inscribed with circles, spirals, triangles, and other mystical symbols.

11. Why do Gelflings not often exhibit the balance and responsibility of the urRu?

Answer: They don't have tails

The urRu's tails symbolise balance and responsibility, and they believe that the Gelflings do not often have these characteristics because they don't have tails. The part of the urRu's coat which covers the tail is the most finely crafted piece.

12. Which urRu is depicted in the rare portrait?

Answer: urSol

UrSol, the Chanter, has been photographed in the rare portrait. The picture has been shown with a detailed diagram of urSol's coat pattern.

13. Which gemstone has been inlaid in the urRu's alchemical artifacts?

Answer: Garnet

The artifacts are knot diagrams, carved from pure sulphur and inlaid with garnets. The artifacts are very worn through use.

14. What does the second of the two urRu text cloth samples concern?

Answer: Herbs

The text is arranged in a spiral shape, and discusses the relationships between different herbs. The first text sample is not in a spiral, it is in an almost random pattern, and is very hard to follow.

15. What did the Gelfling tell Augra that the urRu's staffs could do?

Answer: Dance

The staffs could apparently dance at night, but Augra dismisses this idea as just another Gelfling story. The staffs were used as both prayer sticks and walking sticks.

16. Which musical instrument was played by urSol?

Answer: Harp

The urRu liked the harp, because it combined the sacred symbols of both triangles and woven cord. The sounding stick and the lyre are both pictured and mentioned, but urSol's instrument was the harp.

17. After the Emperor, which was the strongest of the Skeksis?

Answer: skekUng

SkekSkod was the treasurer, skekAyuk was the gourmand, and skekSil was the chamberlain. SkekUng was the Garthim-Master, and in the film he succeeded the Emperor.

18. Which urRu was the other half of skekTek?

Answer: urTih

SkekTek and urTih were the two halves of the urSkek TekTih. SkekTek became the scientist who discovered how to enslave the Pod People and extract the essence of life. UrTih was the urRu's alchemist.

19. What did skekEkt mix with diamond powder to create the paste for his skin?

Answer: Clotted Blood

SkekEkt is the ornamentalist, who created the Skeksis' clothes and decorated the castle. He always kept the finest clothes for himself. He tried to recreate the "sparkle of youth" by plastering his face with a mixture of clotted blood and diamond powder.

20. How many times is the "emerging skeleton" pattern repeated in the castle kitchens?

Answer: 10,000

The pattern was designed by the Gelfling, and adapted for the Skeksis. They also used the Gelfling's "flowering knot" pattern.

21. The Skeksis aggression symbol, which appears on their staffs, represents a serpent which seeks to swallow _____. Fill in the blank.

Answer: The world

The staff represents the Abiranariba Serpent, with an enlarged mouth. The motif appears on the Skeksis' staffs, pendants, headgear, and ceremonial robes.

22. Which of the following is NOT one of the materials the Haakskeekah stone is rumoured to be made of?

Answer: Granite

The Haakskeekah stone was used by the Skeksis for determining the Emperor's successor. Whichever Skeksis could break off the biggest piece with his sword would be next in line for the throne. The loser would be exiled.

23. Where did Augra flee to when the Garthim hordes attacked the Gelfling villages?

Answer: The top of a mountain

The Garthim were servants of the Skeksis, sent to destroy the Gelfling so that the prophecy could not be fulfilled. Jen and Kira were the only surviviors. Jen was raised by the urRu, and Kira by the Pod People.

24. In the sample of the Murals of Commemoration, where is Jen hiding?

Answer: Swamp of the Black River

Jen fled to the swamp with the true shard after the Garthim attacked Augra's observatory. This is where Jen meets Kira, and learns that he is not the only surviving Gelfling.

25. What is the name of the gateway, through which Jen and Kira enter the Skeksis' castle?

Answer: Teeth of Skreesh

They enter the labyrinth-like area beneath the castle through the Teeth of Skreesh. They fight their way through the Skeksis and heal the crystal, allowing the Skeksis and the urRu to merge once again into the urSkeks.

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The World Of The Dark Crystal Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on "The World Of The Dark Crystal" by Brian Froud. This book is a companion piece to the film "The Dark Crystal". It contains the "Book of Augra", details on the characters, and original artwork by concept artist Brian Froud.

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