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"Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Follett, Ken : "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett

Introduction:
""Pillars of the Earth" is a historical novel. See how much you remember!"


1. What century does this novel take place in?
    13th
    11th
    10th
    12th


2. In which country does the novel mainly take place?
    Syria
    France
    England
    Germany


3. Tom Builder's dream is to build the best _______________.
    monastery
    castle
    cathedral
    bridge


4. At the beginning of the novel, Tom Builder is building a house for a young noblemen who is preparing to get married. What is this man's name?
    Alfred
    Hugh
    William
    Jackson


5. While on the road with his family, Tom's wife Agnes dies. How does she die?
    Killed by Lord William
    Attacked by bandits
    Giving birth
    Drowns in a river


6. Tom meets a beautiful bewitching woman on the road with his family, who later turns up after Agnes' death. What is her name?
    Alienna
    Martha
    Ellen
    Regan


7. Philip is a young monk who is in charge of Saint John's in the Forest, a small "brother house" of the monastery near the main town. What is the name of the main town?
    Wareham
    Canterbury
    London
    Kingsbridge


8. What is the name of the evil bishop to whom William Hamleigh goes for absolution of his sins?
    Waleran Bigod
    Walter Truebridge
    Peter of Wareham
    Stephen of Blois


9. Alienna Bartholomew's father was an Earl who was defeated by William and his father Percy. Who does she eventually fall in love with, but is not able to marry at first?
    Alfred
    Johnathan
    Walter
    Jack


10. What is the name of Lord William Hanleigh's squire who is his protector and best friend?
    Answer: (One Word)


11. Who sets the fire in the old church, ultimately enabling Tom Builder to build the new one?
    Alfred
    Jack
    William
    Martha


12. How does Tom Builder die?
    He falls from the building site.
    He is kicked in the head by William's war horse.
    He dies in another fire.
    He dies of pneumonia


13. What is William's greatest fear?
    Women
    Drowning
    Heights
    Hell


14. What was Jack Jackson's father's occupation?
    Jongleur
    Priest
    Carpenter
    Knight


15. Why is William executed at the end of the novel?
    He burned down the cathedral, killing hundreds.
    He killed Tom Builder.
    He took part in the murder of Archbishop of Canterbury.
    He robbed from the church.


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