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"Biggles 'Fails to Return'" by W.E.Johns

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Introduction:
"For well over half of this book the series' hero, Biggles, is missing. Follow the exploits of his three comrades whilst they search for their chief as you answer questions on this World War 2 adventure."


1. Which man did Algy, Ginger and Bertie decide to approach in order to find out what had happened to Biggles?
    Air Commodore Raymond
    Gimlet King of the Commandos
    Major Charles of Intelligence
    Flight Lieutenant Angus Mackail


2. Biggles had been sent on a mission to rescue an Italian princess. From which part of Italy did she come?
    The Po Valley
    Naples
    Tuscany
    Sicily


3. After he lands, Ginger sets off through La Turbie. In honour of which Roman emperor had the monument of La Turbie been erected?
    Nero
    Augustus
    Claudius
    Vespasian


4. What musical instrument did Bertie carry with him?
    A guitar.
    A Pan pipe.
    A violin.
    A flute.


5. In what colour was the writing that Ginger saw on the wall?
    blue
    green
    black
    red


6. What was the name of Bertie's old speedboat that was still moored in Monaco?
    Bluebird.
    Spitfire.
    The Milord.
    Tempest.


7. Which person actually kills Zabani, the man who betrayed the Princess?
    Bertie
    Gordino
    Mario Rossi
    Ginger


8. To which building in Monaco does Ginger stagger after he has lost blood from the bullet wound?
    The Casino
    The house of Henri Ducoste's family.
    The Grand Hotel
    The house of Monsieut Budette


9. To whom does Bertie give a hundred franc note after he has recovered from being hit?
    A little boy who helps him
    A local priest
    Mario
    A housewife who helps him


10. To which place in Nice does Algy make his way hoping to find a message from Biggles?
    Angus' Bar
    Sandy's Bar
    Hamish's Bar
    Jock's Bar


11. Why do the people of Monaco laugh when anyone mentions the village of Castillon?
    It is a village where there is a notorious lunatic asylum.
    It is a village now only lived in by cats.
    It is a village that only exists in old legends.
    The people of Castillon are noted for their meanness.


12. What is the name of the donkey that Ginger rides to Peille?
    Claudette
    Modestine
    Lucille
    Claudine


13. What weapon does Bertie use first when Mario attacks him with his stiletto?
    An onion
    An orange
    A lemon
    His guitar


14. What means of transport does Mario have at his disposal?
    A school bus
    A bicycle
    A motorbike with side-car
    An ambulance


15. What did Ginger and Jeanette spend their time doing whilst waiting in Algiers?
    dancing and walking
    eating and resting
    walking and swimming
    playing tennis and reading


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