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1 trivia quiz  "Swallows and Amazons" Part 2 icon
Here's a quiz with a simple question on each one of the twelve "Swallows and Amazons" books by Arthur Ransome. "Barbecued Billygoats, it's too easy !" says Captain Nancy.
 Average 15Q
267 plays
 May 01 03
Philian
2 trivia quiz  Arthur Ransome's 'We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea' icon
This is one of my favourite books from the series - four children adrift in a boat in the North Sea and a thick fog. I hope you enjoy the quiz.
 Difficult 15Q
126 plays
 May 29 07
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3 trivia quiz  "The Picts and the Martyrs" - Arthur Ransome icon
This is the last complete northern lakes story of the "Swallows and Amazons" series. See how the Amazons and the D's deal with the dreaded Great Aunt.
 Average 15Q
165 plays
 Jun 23 03
Philian
4 trivia quiz  "Pigeon Post" - a brilliant adventure icon
All of Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" stories are good but "Pigeon Post" is the one that won the big Carnegie Medal. Can you sail away with a prize as well ?
 Average 15Q
159 plays
 May 09 03
Philian
5 trivia quiz  "Swallowdale" by Arthur Ransome icon
"Swallowdale" is Arthur Ransome's second children's book and it continues the adventures of the "Swallows and Amazons" back at the lake once more and plunged literally into disaster.
 Average 15Q
201 plays
 May 23 03
Philian
6 trivia quiz  "Swallows and Amazons" Part 1 icon
All these questions are on the first book "Swallows and Amazons" which started the wonderful series by Arthur Ransome.
 Average 15Q
261 plays
 Apr 29 03
Philian
7 trivia quiz  Swallows and Amazons
One of my favourite books as a child :) It deserves a quiz!
 Average 10Q
330 plays
 Jan 30 01
LadyCaitriona
8 trivia quiz  "Great Northern?" - the last Ransome adventure icon
Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" series comes to an end with this last story set in Scotland. Sail off into the sunset with these questions on the adventure.
 Average 15Q
144 plays
 May 26 03
Philian
9 trivia quiz  "Winter Holiday" by Arthur Ransome icon
What could be better than curling up by a fire and reading Arthur Ransome's "Winter Holiday"? I hope you have the same pleasure answering questions about it.
 Average 15Q
162 plays
 May 15 03
Philian
10 trivia quiz  We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea icon
A quiz on the most grown-up adventure for Arthur Ransome's Swallows.
 Tough 10Q
147 plays
 Dec 11 03
SBH
11 trivia quiz  "Swallows and Amazons" Part 3 icon
Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" is the most famous book in the series of 12. Here are some multi-choice questions to get you thinking on what happens in Book 1.
 Average 15Q
222 plays
 Jun 04 03
Philian
12 trivia quiz  "Secret Water" icon
"Secret Water" is my favourite Swallows and Amazons book - just behind "We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea". I think maybe I just like mud!
 Average 10Q
93 plays
 Oct 04 05
gabbatoir
13 trivia quiz  The Swallow and the Amazon - The boats icon
The boats in the Swallows and Amazons books are as much stars as the children. These questions are all about the boats and sailing. It's not easy, unless you're as passionate about boats and sailing as the children were!
 Difficult 10Q
129 plays
 Sep 19 03
qcobb
14 trivia quiz  Amazons Forever!
For everyone who likes the Amazons in Arthur Ransome's book "Swallows and Amazons"
 Average 10Q
216 plays
 Aug 17 02
Beatme2002
15 trivia quiz  Arthur Ransome books icon
This is about all of the Swallows and Amazons books. Enjoy!
 Average 10Q
204 plays
 Aug 17 02
Beatme2002

Some sample questions from this category:

* The Swallows use the call of what bird to identify themselves?
* Which author wrote the 'Swallows and Amazons' series?
* Which of the Swallows stole the Amazon's ship and led the Swallows to victory?
* What is Captain Flint's treasure?
* Which of the Swallows is the youngest?
* The letter from the Walkers' father says that they will not drown if they are not what?
* What does Captain Flint (aka Uncle Jim) promise to bring back to Roger from Africa?
* What is Nancy's real name?
* Which person of the "Amazon" crew is scared of thunder?
* How are the Amazons described?
* In the Warner Bro's film, what colour are the Amazons' hats?
* Who is the mate of the Amazons' boat?
* What do the Amazons carry as weapons?
* Which book are the Amazons not in?
* What is the first book of the series?
* What is the last book of the series?
* Name all the "Swallows and Amazons" in a complete order starting with the eldest.
* What form of art are the Amazons skilled in?
* What does Nancy call Peggy? (Her nickname)
* How many books have the Amazons been in?

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