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Terry Pratchett's "Monstrous Regiment"

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Terry Pratchetts Monstrous Regiment game quiz
"With a troll, an Igor and a vampire among its members, it wasn't surprising that the squad ended up being nicknamed the 'Monstrous Regiment'."

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1. The title of this book is taken from a 16th century tract by John Knox which encouraged women to join the army and fight for their country.
    True
    False


2. What forms the border between the warring countries of Borogravia and Zlobenia?
    A mountain range
    A river
    A desert
    A small town


3. The name Borogrovia is derived from one of Lewis Carroll's poems.
    True
    False


4. Which famous historical figure was Wazzer's character modeled on?
    Helen of Troy
    Joan of Arc
    Deborah Sampson
    Florence Nightingale


5. What was Lieutenant Blouse's horse named?
    Thalacephalos
    Marengo
    Bucephalus
    Copenhagen


6. Who was the only male member of the 'Monstrous Regiment'?
    Carborundum
    Tonker Halter
    Sergeant Jackrum
    Lieutenant Blouse


7. Maladict was a Black Ribboner - a member of the League of Temperance and hadn't touched a drop of human blood for the past two years. He had transferred his longing for blood to coffee instead. When he ran out of coffee, what did Shufti try to use as a substitute?
    Tea
    Poppy seeds
    Pinecones
    Acorns


8. What did the squad disguise themselves as in an attempt to enter Kneck Keep?
    Cooks
    Washerwomen
    Peasant women
    Traders


9. Sam Vimes makes an attempt to speak in the local language of Borogravia and ends up saying "I am a cherry pancake" instead of "I am a citizen of Borogravia". According to an urban legend, which U.S. president made a similar gaffe in Germany?
    Ronald Reagan
    Richard Nixon
    George Bush
    John F. Kennedy


10. Lieutenant Blouse hoped to become a hero and have either a form of clothing or some kind of dish named after him. His wish was fulfilled at the end of the book. What was named after him?
    A fingerless glove
    A peasant skirt
    A pair of socks
    A knitted scarf


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Compiled Jun 28 12