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1 trivia quiz  Biggles and Bertie icon
The final member to join Biggles' group of comrades is Bertie or Lord Bertie Lissie to give him his full title. See how he gradually "mucks in" with his colleagues as he shares their adventures.
 Difficult 15Q
84 plays
 May 04 04
Philian
2 trivia quiz  Biggles and Erich von Stalhein. icon
Erich von Stalhein is the perfect villain. He is clever; he is ruthless;he has a strange code of honour and his skills are highly respected by Biggles. So why does he never win ? Find out in these questions about all the best books in the series.
 Tough 15Q
105 plays
 Apr 21 04
Philian
3 trivia quiz  Biggles and Ginger icon
The youngest member of Biggles' team of comrades is Ginger. From the start he proves to full of courage, cunning and resourcefulness. Trace part of his career by looking at these questions.
 Difficult 15Q
96 plays
 Apr 18 04
Philian
4 trivia quiz  Biggles and Algy icon
From the First World War to the end of his career Biggles is supported by his friend, comrade and cousin. Learn more about Algy's many appearances in the "Biggles" books by taking this quiz.
 Difficult 15Q
105 plays
 Apr 17 04
Philian
5 trivia quiz  "Biggles 'Fails to Return'" by W.E.Johns icon
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.
 Tough 15Q
93 plays
 Mar 09 04
Philian
6 trivia quiz  "Biggles & Co" - a top 1930s Biggles story. icon
"Biggles & Co" has been voted the top "Biggles" story by an on-line group of Biggles fans. Check out the details in this multi-choice quiz.
 Tough 15Q
117 plays
 Jul 06 03
Philian
7 trivia quiz  "Biggles Delivers the Goods" by W.E.Johns icon
This is the final World War 2 full length "Biggles" adventure. It takes our hero and his squadron out to the far East.
 Tough 15Q
123 plays
 Jun 30 03
Philian
8 trivia quiz  Worrals - a heroine of the skies ! icon
"We need more girls in the WAAF" was the message given to Captain W.E.Johns during World War Two. And so the "Worrals" series took off and flew on for eleven exciting adventures. Fasten your safety belt and answer these questions.
 Difficult 15Q
102 plays
 May 14 03
Philian
9 trivia quiz  Biggles of the RFC icon
Captain W.E.Johns' ace pilot first took to the air during World War One. All these questions are about those early stories. Will they shoot you down ?
 Tough 15Q
129 plays
 May 07 03
Philian
10 trivia quiz  Biggles in World War II icon
Another war and another challenge for Captain W.E. Johns' redoubtable hero? Can you meet the challenge and shoot down these questions?
 Tough 15Q
144 plays
 May 05 03
Philian
11 trivia quiz  Biggles - the Golden Era Stories icon
Most fans agree that the "Biggles" stories of the 1930s were amongst the best that Captain W.E.Johns ever wrote. Fly into adventure again with these questions.
 Tough 15Q
120 plays
 May 02 03
Philian
12 trivia quiz  Basic "Biggles" Quiz - Captain W.E.Johns' Air Ace. icon
This quiz is for those of you who have ever read a "Biggles" book. "Biggles" is the famous flying ace created by Captain W.E.Johns.
 Average 15Q
162 plays
 Apr 28 03
Philian

Some sample questions from this category:

* What is Biggles' first name ?
* What is the name of Biggles' brother ?
* What relation is Biggles to Algy ?
* What is Lord Bertie's surname ?
* In which WW1 squadron do Biggles and Algy first serve together ?
* Which part of England does Ginger come from ?
* Which company made the famous "Camel" aircraft flown by Biggles in World War 1 ?
* What is the name of Biggles' boss at Scotland Yard when he joins the Air Police ?
* In which book does Ginger first appear ?
* What is the name of the German spy who is Biggles' only love ?
* What is the name of Biggles' rival and friend who flew SE5 aeroplanes during World War 1 ?
* What happened to Biggles' brother ?
* What was Biggles' rank when he joined the Air Police after World War 2 ?
* What aeroplane was Biggles' squadron mostly equipped with during the Battle of Britain ?
* What was the name of the "Biggles" adventure that was left incomplete at the time of W.E. Johns' death ?
* How do Biggles, Algy and Ginger first get involved in an adventure during the Spanish Civil War as described in "Biggles in Spain"?
* Erich von Stalhein, the villain of the series, first appeared in the World War One story "Biggles Flies East" but in which story of the thirties does he suddenly come back to life?
* Which "Biggles" story is largely set on an island on the Spanish Main and involves both an old pirate story, a horde of treasure and a jinxed coin?
* Which of Biggles' old comrades from World War One starts an airline in Canada in "Biggles Flies North"?
* What do Biggles and his team hope to get from their journey to the southern oceans in "Biggles in the South Seas"?

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