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Xanth Trivia Quiz

Here are questions on Piers Anthony's "Xanth" series.

A multiple-choice quiz by supersmudge. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
supersmudge

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
36,921

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1579

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the main character of 'A Spell for Chameleon'? Hint

Chameleon

Dor

Trent

Bink

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Question 2 of 10

2. Xanth is shaped most like what Earth geographic area? Hint

Florida

Italy

Michigan

India

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Question 3 of 10

3. What kind of creature guards the Gap? Hint

Eagle

Bear

Chimera

Dragon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who set off the spell that caused everyone to forget the Gap? Hint

Dor

Trent

Bink

Iris

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Question 5 of 10

5. What do the people of Xanth refer to the rest of the world as? Hint

Mundania

Loserville

Earth

Thnax

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where does the king live when the series opens? Hint

Castle Roogna

The North Village

Centaur Isle

Hollywood

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Question 7 of 10

7. Traditionally, how many challenges must a visitor to Humphrey's castle meet before entering? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the ultimate source of magic? Hint

The Demon Xanth

The Pit of Despair

The Jewel of Fire

The Magic Dust Village

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is the son of Humphrey and the Gorgon? Hint

Hugo

William

Dor

Jonathan

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what time period do the Xanth stories take place? Hint

Different ones

Middle Ages

Civil War

Modern Times

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the main character of 'A Spell for Chameleon'?

Answer: Bink

The first book in the series is about Bink trying to find his magic talent.

2. Xanth is shaped most like what Earth geographic area?

Answer: Florida

The resemblance is purely coincidental according to Mr. Anthony.

3. What kind of creature guards the Gap?

Answer: Dragon

Eventually named Stanley.

4. Who set off the spell that caused everyone to forget the Gap?

Answer: Dor

This was revealed in "Castle Roogna".

5. What do the people of Xanth refer to the rest of the world as?

Answer: Mundania

6. Where does the king live when the series opens?

Answer: The North Village

The Storm King lived in the North Village. At the end of 'Spell for Chameleon', King Trent had taken over and moved to Castle Roogna.

7. Traditionally, how many challenges must a visitor to Humphrey's castle meet before entering?

Answer: 3

8. What is the ultimate source of magic?

Answer: The Demon Xanth

The demon is imprisoned underground, rocks that slowly move past him are brought to the surface, charged with magic. From there, the rocks are ground to dust then spread into the air.

9. Who is the son of Humphrey and the Gorgon?

Answer: Hugo

Humphrey - Gorgon. Hu-Go. Get it?

10. In what time period do the Xanth stories take place?

Answer: Different ones

The magic of Xanth causes it to move through space and time. In 'Centaur Isle', they sit in a boat and watch the different time periods go by.

Source: Author supersmudge

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