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Quiz about Who is Hannibal Lecter
Quiz about Who is Hannibal Lecter

Who is Hannibal Lecter? Trivia Quiz


Questions about the book "Hannibal" by Thomas Harris.

A multiple-choice quiz by LadyCaitriona. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
48,318
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
1803
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (11/15), Peachie13 (15/15), Guest 210 (10/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What is Hannibal's country of birth? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Which of these images did Dr. Lecter NOT use as a mnemonic device when trying to recall Clarice's address? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Hannibal ate Mason Verger's nose.


Question 4 of 15
4. In which handwriting style did Hannibal write his letters to Clarice? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. This word, used ad nauseam throughout the book, describes the mirror frame Carlos used when sending Mason pictures of his wild pigs. Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What kind of gem is in the ring that Clarice sends to Ardelia? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What is it that Dr. Doemling says is the factor that draws Lecter to Starling? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What does Dr. Lecter call his complex system of mnemonic devices? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. At the end of the book, who arrests Hannibal Lecter? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What was the name of the Verger homestead? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Whose eyebrow does Hannibal nip when he is tied up in the barn? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which character from a musical does Clarice imitate at her dinner with Hannibal Lecter and Paul Krendler? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. On which continent do we last read about Hannibal Lecter? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Hannibal thinks Clarice Starling's place in the world would be perfect for the return of whom? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Hannibal Lecter seems to have an inexhaustable source of income. From where did he get it? Hint



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Oct 07 2024 : Guest 136: 11/15
Sep 27 2024 : Peachie13: 15/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is Hannibal's country of birth?

Answer: Lithuania

"We knooowww Hannibal Lecter was born in Lithuania. His father was a count, title dating from the tenth century, his mother high-born Italian, a Visconti." - Dr. Doemling
2. Which of these images did Dr. Lecter NOT use as a mnemonic device when trying to recall Clarice's address?

Answer: A Mustang convertible driving in reverse down I-98

"A parade in Arlington National Cemetary led by Jesus, thirty-three, driving a '27 Model-T Ford truck, a 'tin lizzie', with J. Edgar Hoover standing in the truck bed wearing a tutu and waving to an unseen crowd. Marching behind him is Clarice Starling carrying a .308 Enfield rifle at shoulder arms."
3. Hannibal ate Mason Verger's nose.

Answer: False

Mason ate it himself, under the influence of both Dr. Lecter and illegal narcotics.
4. In which handwriting style did Hannibal write his letters to Clarice?

Answer: Copperplate

5. This word, used ad nauseam throughout the book, describes the mirror frame Carlos used when sending Mason pictures of his wild pigs.

Answer: Rococo

Chateau d'Yquem was a wine that Hannibal particularly enjoyed.
6. What kind of gem is in the ring that Clarice sends to Ardelia?

Answer: Emerald

The ring is engraved, "AM-CS".
7. What is it that Dr. Doemling says is the factor that draws Lecter to Starling?

Answer: Control

"I'm not proposing a kind of sympathy between two orphans, Mr. Verger. This is not about sympathy. Sympathy does not enter here. And mercy is left bleeding in the dust. Listen to me. What a common experience of being an orphan gives Dr. Lecter is simply a better ability to understand her, and ultimately control her. This is all about control." - Dr. Doemling
8. What does Dr. Lecter call his complex system of mnemonic devices?

Answer: his palace

Often throughout the book he refers to it thusly.
9. At the end of the book, who arrests Hannibal Lecter?

Answer: None of these

In fact, Dr. Lecter is not in custody at the end of the book. He is living with Clarice in Buenos Aires (I like this ending far better than the movie adaptation, personally).
10. What was the name of the Verger homestead?

Answer: Muskrat Farm

11. Whose eyebrow does Hannibal nip when he is tied up in the barn?

Answer: Cordell's

12. Which character from a musical does Clarice imitate at her dinner with Hannibal Lecter and Paul Krendler?

Answer: Oliver Twist ("Oliver")

"Forgive me if I sound like Oliver when I ask for MORE!"
13. On which continent do we last read about Hannibal Lecter?

Answer: South America

Barney runs into him while vacationing in Buenos Aires.
14. Hannibal thinks Clarice Starling's place in the world would be perfect for the return of whom?

Answer: His deceased sister

Mischa was killed as a child during WWII.
15. Hannibal Lecter seems to have an inexhaustable source of income. From where did he get it?

Answer: his patients

It is mentioned in the book that Hannibal Lecter convinced a few of his elderly patients to sign over great deals of money to him.
Source: Author LadyCaitriona

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