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190 Nancy Drew Trivia Questions, Answers, and Fun Facts

How much do you know about Nancy Drew? This category is for trivia questions and answers related to Nancy Drew (For Children). Each one is filled with fun facts and interesting information.
1 Who handed Nancy and her friends an invitation?
Answer: Deirdre

Bess and George were with Nancy when they got the invitation. Madison was helping Deirdre with the invitations.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew: Sleepover Sleuths
2 Who is Nancy's father?
Answer: Carson Drew

Carson Drew is a famous lawyer.
  From Quiz: The Wonderful World of Nancy Drew
3 What country is the book located in?
Answer: Ireland

The story starts at the airport in Ireland, and they travel all over Ireland throughout the book.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew: "The Bike Tour Mystery"
4 What year were the very first "Nancy Drew Mystery Stories" published?
Answer: 1930

The original fifty-six books in the "Nancy Drew" series are available in hardcover. They were written by various authors under the pen name of Carolyn Keene.
  From Quiz: The Amazing Nancy Drew
5 What kind of car does Nancy have? (In this book)
Answer: Mustang convertible

Nancy and her boyfriend, Ned Nickerson, went to Moonlight Lake where her friends George and Bess were house-sitting. After a long drive in her Mustang convertible from River Heights, she reached Moonlight Lake, where her two friends stayed.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew's" Mystery by Moonlight"
6 In the first book of the original Nancy Drew series, what did her father give her as a "birthday gift"?
Answer: A convertible

In the first "Nancy Drew" hardcover book, "The Secret of the Old Clock", her father gave her a car (convertible). Nancy and her friends made good use of the freedom of movement it gave them.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories (Hardcover Series)
7 Nancy and Bess go to whose house for a babysitting job?
Answer: Joanna Williams

Bess babysat Josh Williams, Joanna's five-year-old son.
  From Quiz: The Secret of Shady Glen
8 What were Bess, George, and Nancy cooking, the morning after their sleepover?
Answer: pancakes

Nancy was stirring the batter, when Bess heard a noise. She said it sounded like a "Ghost being killed".
  From Quiz: The Curse of the Black Cat
9 Where do Nancy, Bess and George spend their weekend?
Answer: Emerson College

There was a music festival, Worldbeat Weekend, going on at Emerson College and the three girls desperately wanted to attend that.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew And The Music Festival Mystery 157
10 What did the nightingale in the Easter egg sing?
Answer: 'Clue in jewel box'

The nightingale sang 'clue in jewel box' in Mrs. Alexandra's native language. Mr. Faber told Nancy that the nightingale didn't sing when his father first made the Easter egg.
  From Quiz: 'The Clue in the Jewel Box'
11 In "Portrait in Crime" (Nancy Drew Files #49), what is the name of the man who is killed in the boating accident about a week before the story begins?
Answer: Nicholas Scott

Nicholas Scott is killed in a boating accident. His uncle, Christopher Scott, a local artist, has been missing for a while, and Nancy's friend Tommy has asked Nancy to step in to find him. Read the book to find out what happens!
  From Quiz: The World of Nancy Drew
12 What college does Nancy's boyfriend, Ned, attend?
Answer: Emerson College

Ned goes to Emerson College, and he is in the Omega Chi Epsilon fraternity.
  From Quiz: The Nancy Drew Series
13 In "The Mystery at Lilac Inn", what did Nancy find behind a secret panel?
Answer: flower

It was a special kind of flower too, ... a lilac!
" I don't remember seeing this in the floor plans of the inn," Emily said, puzzled, as Nancy stooped and shone the flash on something on the floor. It was a crushed, but still fresh lilac flower!
  From Quiz: Do you Know Nancy Drew?
14 Nancy Drew has two close friends who are cousins to each other. The first is George. What is George's last name?
Answer: Fayne

George is described as having short, brown hair and being something of a tomboy!
  From Quiz: Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew
15 What was the real name of the original Nancy Drew Author, Carolyn Keene?
Answer: Mildred Wirt Benson

Mildred Benson signed a contract that did not allow her to reveal that she was the author of the Nancy Drew series. Harriet Adams wrote later volumes and Bill Gillies and Russell H. Tandy were illustrators.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew! My Hero!
16 Who is the cat that rubbed herself against Nancy?
Answer: Marshmallow

Marshmallow is Deirdre's cat.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew: Sleepover Sleuths
17 Who was Nancy's boyfriend?
Answer: Ned

Ned Nickerson is a great help to Nancy while she solves her mysteries.
  From Quiz: The Wonderful World of Nancy Drew
18 How many original "Nancy Drew" books are available in hardcover?
Answer: 56

The first book in the series is called "The Secret of the Old Clock" and the last book in the original hardcover series is called "The Thirteenth Pearl."
The present day cover design for books 1-56 was first published in 1986 and are often called the 'flashlight editions.'
  From Quiz: The Amazing Nancy Drew
19 Who did Nancy joke about as "Charming Neighbors!" when in actuality they are not?
Answer: the Lawrence-Joneses

Ever since the two cousins came to stay at George's cousin Jason and his wife Jeniffer's house, their neighbor were never pleased. They thought that youngsters like them meant loud parties and loud going-ons. As a result they were very rude to them.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew's" Mystery by Moonlight"
20 In "The Secret of the Ivory Charm" (1974 edition), what is the name of the young boy who worked in the circus with a person called Rai?
Answer: Rishi

Rishi actually was a prince who was kidnapped at birth from India. He worked with Rai in the circus. He stayed with Nancy when Rai disappeared, leaving his ivory charm with Rishi who gave it to Nancy. In the original 1936 edition, the character was named Coya.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories (Hardcover Series)
21 Who are the three people Bess and Nancy meet up with in Shady Glen Cemetery?
Answer: Ethan Davidson, Holly Harris, and Kristen

Ethan, Holly, and Kristin are three bullies who order Nancy and Bess to get off their turf... or else.
  From Quiz: The Secret of Shady Glen
22 What was the name of the boat Nancy and her friends used in the race?
Answer: Whip the Wind

Whip the Wind was very fast and helped them in the race.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew Super Fun
23 Where did Sindu and Nancy "meet"?
Answer: The closet

Nancy and George were going to the dining room, when they heard crying coming from the near-by closet where they found Sindu. They officially meet her in Mrs. Cook's office.
  From Quiz: The Curse of the Black Cat
24 For which club are Vlad and Dina standing in the elections as candidates for the club presidents?
Answer: International Friendship Club

International Friendship Club was a club run by the students of Emerson college to help make the students of different countries in their school friends.
    Your options: [ International Friendship Club ] [ Independent Club ] [ International Friendship Council ] [ Emerson Club ]
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew And The Music Festival Mystery 157
25 What signal did Nancy and Dorrance agree upon so that she wouldn't mistake him for a thief?
Answer: He would wave a handkerchief at her.

Later in the book, Nancy realizes that Dorrance and his double worked together as thieves. The signal was a way of trying to mislead Nancy.
  From Quiz: 'The Clue in the Jewel Box'
26 In "The Mystery of the Jade Tiger" (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #104), what did Nick Finney give to Terry Kirkland to take care of before he became MIA in the Vietnam War?
Answer: a trunk

Nick gave Terry his trunk. Terry later finds out that a jade tiger is hidden in the false bottom. Read to find out more!
  From Quiz: The World of Nancy Drew
27 In the very first Nancy Drew book, "The Secret of the Old Clock," what gift does Nancy obtain?
Answer: clock

Nancy is trying to gain back a clock for a family, and they give it to her after she solves the mystery for them. You can also read about the clock in "A Secret in Time," #100 of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories.
  From Quiz: The Nancy Drew Series
28 In "The Clue of the Dancing Puppet", what is Mr. Drew's secretary's name?
Answer: Miss Johnson

She is mentioned on the first page in this book.
  From Quiz: Do you Know Nancy Drew?
29 Nancy's other pal is Bess. Do you know Bess's last name?
Answer: Marvin

Bess is blonde and feminine, the complete opposite of George. The two cousins have been very dependable to Nancy in solving mysteries.
  From Quiz: Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew
30 How many Nancy Drew books were revised since their original release?
Answer: 34

These books were revised in order to keep them more up to date and to get rid of stereotypical prejudice. Harriet Adams revised most of these books and also took over writing them after Mildred stopped.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew! My Hero!
31 What color was the frosting on the cake?
Answer: Chocolate

When Nancy dropped frosting on her pajamas she said "Now I have chocolate frosting on my cupcakes."
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew: Sleepover Sleuths
32 Who are Nancy's best friends?
Answer: Bess and George

Bess and George are first cousins and best friends.
  From Quiz: The Wonderful World of Nancy Drew
33 What type(s) of science does Carl study?
Answer: Chemistry and Geology

Carl is introduced as an assistant professor in chemistry, but later reveals that he also studies geology.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew: "The Bike Tour Mystery"
34 What is Nancy's hometown?
Answer: River Heights

Nancy lives in River Heights with her father, Carson Drew and the Drew's housekeeper, Hannah Gruen. She often works with the River Heights Police Department Headquarters to solve her cases with the aid of Chief McGinnis.
  From Quiz: The Amazing Nancy Drew
35 Who was in the pick-up truck which nearly collided with Nancy's car?
Answer: Jim

A pick-pup truck came towards Nancy's Mustang, out of a small side road. If it hadn't been for Nancy turning sharply right and left to avoid colliding with the truck there certainly would have been a very bad accident.
    Your options: [ Emily ] [ Ravi ] [ Caspar ] [ Jim ]
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew's" Mystery by Moonlight"
36 What is the name of the last "Nancy Drew" hardcover book?
Answer: "The Thirteenth Pearl"

"The Thirteenth Pearl" is the last hardcover mystery book of Nancy Drew. In this book Nancy has to find a missing pearl necklace which is very valuable in Japan.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories (Hardcover Series)
37 What did Nancy find in Joanna's drawer?
Answer: a hidden compartment

Looking inside the hidden compartment, Nancy found a treasure map. Unfortunately, half of it was torn.
  From Quiz: The Secret of Shady Glen
38 What was on the tip of the Sword Doll's sword?
Answer: Poison

The poison caused Nancy to fall unconscious.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew Super Fun
39 What did Sindu get Remona for her birthday?
Answer: Wilderness

When Remona opened the present, it was a CD by the Black Cats who were "beyond out".
  From Quiz: The Curse of the Black Cat
40 Who was Nancy sharing her room with?
Answer: Dina

Ned, Nancy's boyfriend, had managed to get rooms for the three girls and Nancy was sharing her room with Dina, George with Joann and Bess with Penny.
  From Quiz: Nancy Drew And The Music Festival Mystery 157
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