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Dick Francis Racing Thrillers - Characters

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Introduction:
"Dick Francis has written 40 thrillers, all of them with a racing background. I have learnt much from his books as many of them have been set around other industries or occupations. How many of the following character's occupations do you know?"


1. "To the Hilt" starts in the Scottish Highlands with the main character Alexander Kinloch. What was his occupation?
    Sculpter
    Painter
    Jockey
    Gamekeeper


2. "Smokescreen" has the main character Edward Lincoln spending much of his time in South Africa and Spain. What was his occupation?
    Jockey
    Actor
    Camerman
    Reporter


3. "Shattered" has the usual assortment of villains and thugs in it to cause trouble for the main character Gerard Logan. How does he earn a living?
    Glassblower
    Florist
    Horse Trainer
    Teacher


4. "Second Wind" starts with Perry Stuart chasing a hurricane in the Caribbean Sea, unfortunately his small plane crash-lands on a desolate island. The island is uninhabited except for a herd of cows, and this is the start of more trouble for Perry. What is his occupation?
    Jockey
    Meteorologist
    Reporter
    Pilot


5. The hero of "Longshot" is John Kendall who has used his survival skills in many inhospitable places around the world. How does he earn a living?
    Writer
    Policeman
    Travel Agent
    Army Captain


6. In "Risk", the main character Roland Britten, wakes up one morning to discover that he is tied up, blindfolded, and being transported in some kind of vehicle. What is his occupation?
    Auditor
    Trainer
    Bank Clerk
    Sailor


7. "In the Frame" travels to Australia and focuses on the Melbourne Cup. The main character Charles Todd gets involved after the death of his cousin's wife during a burglary. What is Charles's occupation?
    Insurance Agent
    Artist
    Detective
    Travel Agent


8. "High Stakes" main character is Steven Scott. The story begins with Steven firing his horse trainer, who has been cheating him. What does Steven Scott do for a living?
    Business Tycoon
    Steeplechase Jockey
    Toy Inventor
    Writer


9. In "Knockdown", Jonah Dereham an ex-jockey, finds his new career to be causing him some major problems. What is his new occupation?
    Veterinarian
    Bloodstock Agent
    Detective
    Trainer


10. "Come to Grief" is the third book to feature Sid Halley. The other two books featuring Sid Halley are "Whip Hand" written in 1979 and "Odds Against" written in 1965. As he is only in his mid-thirties I guess time has passed slowly for Sid!! What is his occupation in this book?
    Jockey
    Private Investigator
    Journalist
    Taxi Driver


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