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Portuguese Irregular Verbs

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Smith, Alexander McCall : Portuguese Irregular Verbs

Introduction:
""Portuguese Irregular Verbs" is the first of three stories following Professor Dr. Moritz-Maria Von Igelfeld in Alexander McCall Smith's "Portuguese Irregular Verbs" trilogy. See what you remember about the first of three stories. Good luck!"


1. What does the word 'igel' mean in German according to Von Igelfeld?
    Groundhog
    Porcupine
    Hedgehog
    Woodchuck


2. What sport was Prinzel participating in when his nose was injured?
    Fencing
    Jousting
    Curling
    Rugby


3. What country did Von Igelfeld visit when he was Professor Dr Vogelsang's assistant?
    Portugal
    Ireland
    France
    Norway


4. What does Von Igelfeld buy from a shop in Montalcino in order to prove a point to Signora Cossi?
    Shoelaces
    Wine
    Pastries
    Pillows


5. What is the name of Prinzel's wife?
    Ophelia
    Ingrid
    Maria
    Bertha


6. How many copies of 'Portuguese Irregular Verbs' does Unterholzer own?
    One
    Three
    None
    Two


7. What is not a location that Von Igelfeld visited on his trip to India?
    A library
    A hotel
    A mosque
    A prison


8. What animal was Professor J. G. K. L. nearly eaten by on his trip to India?
    An elephant
    A shark
    A tiger
    A crocodile


9. What is Lisbetta von Brautheim's profession?
    Herbal Therapist
    Orthodontist
    Dentist
    Podiatrist


10. What is the name of the Polish boy in Venice?
    Answer: (One Word)


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