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Garth Nix's fantasy series for children and young adults include "Old Kingdom", "Seventh Tower" and "Keys to the Kingdom".
21 Garth Nix quizzes and 245 Garth Nix trivia questions.
1.
  'The Old Kingdom Trilogy' by Garth Nix    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz for all those devoted Garth Nix fans that have read 'Sabriel', and 'Lirael' and have just finished 'Abhorsen' as I have!
Average, 20 Qns, Sabriel_Abhorsen, Mar 04 12
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  "Abhorsen" - Do You Dare To Venture Into Death?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Do you know what lies in Death? Take this quiz and find out. All the answers can be found in "Abhorsen" by Garth Nix. It helps if you use the book but don't cheat unless you have to! Good Luck :-)
Average, 15 Qns, Legolas6000, Jun 01 07
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3.
  "Abhorsen Trilogy" by Garth Nix   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The "Abhorsen Trilogy" by Garth Nix. Watch out for questions on Death.
Average, 10 Qns, normalfun, Nov 02 11
Average
normalfun
628 plays
4.
  Lirael and Abhorsen by Garth Nix    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the books Lirael and Abhorsen by Garth Nix.
Average, 10 Qns, happiemukmuk, Sep 06 09
Average
happiemukmuk
1014 plays
5.
  Sabriel, Lirael and Abhorsen    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz on the Old Kingdom trilogy by Garth Nix. Have Fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Shadow3000, Mar 07 06
Average
Shadow3000
516 plays
6.
  Lirael in the Old Kingdom    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on the second book by Garth Nix, "Lirael". Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, yreal-mogget, Feb 14 10
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yreal-mogget
491 plays
7.
  The Bells of an Abhorsen    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I loved the book "Sabriel" by Garth Nix and thought that the bells were especially interesting, so here is my quiz on the seven bells of the Abhorsen. SPOILERS for the end of the book "Abhorsen" in the Interesting Information.
Average, 10 Qns, lontradomar, Feb 22 06
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lontradomar
1077 plays
8.
  Abhorsen Series    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a difficult quiz on the books "Sabriel", "Lirael", and "Abhorsen", by Garth Nix.
Average, 20 Qns, treebeard776, Aug 23 04
Average
treebeard776
568 plays
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  "Old Kingdom" Trilogy (Garth Nix)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a fairly simple quiz for everyone who likes this trilogy.
Average, 10 Qns, Tuldor, Dec 08 04
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Tuldor
516 plays
10.
  The Clayr and Others    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the second of a great series of books by Garth Nix. It is called Lirael. If you haven't read them you should! This quiz is mostly about the Clayr.
Average, 10 Qns, Lothelawen, Nov 18 05
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trivia question Quick Question
Where does Lirael live in the beginning of the book?

From Quiz "Lirael in the Old Kingdom"




11.
  Questions on The Keys to the Kingdom    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz on the series of books by Garth Nix called "The Keys to the Kingdom". It covers "Mister Monday", "Grim Tuesday", "Drowned Wednesday" and "Sir Thursday". There are spoilers so please read ALL the books first.
Tough, 20 Qns, blade3buster, Jun 18 11
Tough
blade3buster
307 plays
12.
  "Sabriel" Trilogy by Garth Nix    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Try these questions from "Sabriel", "Lirael", and "Abhorsen" by Garth Nix.
Average, 15 Qns, tessspoon, Aug 18 04
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tessspoon
1210 plays
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  'Sabriel' by Garth Nix    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a simple quiz about chapters 28 and 29 of 'Sabriel', the first book in the 'Old Kingdom' Trilogy. The first 5 questions are about chapter 28 and the last 5 about chapter 29.
Average, 10 Qns, jadeb, Dec 28 05
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jadeb
550 plays
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  Keys to the Kingdom    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the first book in the series on the "Keys to the Kingdom" by Garth Nix! Enjoy. WARNING: some spoilers, do not take this quiz if you haven't finished the book!
Easier, 10 Qns, swordweilder, Feb 28 10
Easier
swordweilder
241 plays
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  Superior Saturday    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a fabulous quiz about "Superior Saturday", the sixth book in the "Keys to the Kingdom" series, by Garth Nix. Enjoy...
Average, 10 Qns, smruthi14, Jul 16 08
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smruthi14
233 plays
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  10 Questions about The Keys To The Kingdom   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A simple quiz on Garth Nix's series.
Easier, 10 Qns, amazing_race, Feb 10 09
Easier
amazing_race
283 plays
17.
  'Abhorsen' by Garth Nix    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about chapters 28 and 29 of 'Abhorsen'. These chapters are called 'The Seven' and 'The Choice of Yrael'. The first 5 questions are about chapter 28 and the last 5 are about chapter 29.
Average, 10 Qns, jadeb, Jun 25 05
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jadeb
367 plays
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  Keys to the Kingdom: Precedence within the House    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hello, this is my quiz on the precedence within the House in Garth Nix's wonderful series of books "The Keys to the Kingdom". WARNING: There are SPOILERS in this quiz.
Difficult, 10 Qns, blade3buster, Apr 25 08
Difficult
blade3buster
459 plays
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  Random "Sabriel" Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz based on my favorite book, "Sabriel" by Garth Nix. I hope you enjoy it!
Tough, 10 Qns, cram09, Feb 10 05
Tough
cram09
632 plays
20.
  "Sabriel", "Lirael" and "Abhorsen"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the "Old Kingdom" series by Garth Nix. Have fun!
Difficult, 10 Qns, smartfan, Aug 02 04
Difficult
smartfan
557 plays
21.
  The Seventh Tower    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This series is by Garth Nix and has six books.
Tough, 5 Qns, graciebarn256, Mar 22 10
Tough
graciebarn256
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Garth Nix Trivia Questions

1. What is Superior Saturday's ultimate goal in the prologue, and perhaps the rest of the book?

From Quiz
Superior Saturday

Answer: To reach the Incomparable Gardens

Superior Saturday wants to reach the Incomparable Gardens to defeat Lord Sunday. We aren't exactly sure about how she wants to go about it, but it is hinted throughout the book. Finally she uses a rocket to blast through the sky and infiltrate the undersky of the Incomparable Gardens.

2. How old is Sabriel in the beginning of Book One, "Sabriel"?

From Quiz "Abhorsen Trilogy" by Garth Nix

Answer: 18

As we meet Sabriel in Book One, she is 18. She is in the college in Ancelstier.

3. What is Arthur's surname?

From Quiz The Keys To The Kingdom

Answer: Penhaligon

Arthur Penhaligon is just an ordinary yet somehow extraordinary kid.

4. Out of the Dusks, Noons and Dawns, which one has the highest precedence within the House?

From Quiz Keys to the Kingdom: Precedence within the House

Answer: Noon

It is the Noons because of two things. Firstly, the Noons are taller. Secondly, Arthur offers Monday's Dusk a new post as Dawn or Noon. Dusk turns down Dawn because Dawns are typically female but takes up his post as the new Monday's Noon. This must mean that Noon has a higher precedence than Dusk.

5. At the end of "Sir Thursday", the Will claims that the Piper freed the Old One against 'his' wishes. Using your knowledge of the surrounding sentences, who is the 'his' that the Will is referring to?

From Quiz The Keys to the Kingdom

Answer: Someone else

It is of course Lord Sunday against whose wishes the Piper was trying to free their father, The Old One. As a punishment, the Piper was cast into Nothing for 700 years where he made an army of Near Creations. However, most of his corporeal flesh was dissolved.

6. In "Lirael" what colour is the Second Assistant Librarian's waistcoat?

From Quiz Sabriel, Lirael and Abhorsen

Answer: Red

The colours of the librarians' waistcoats are: Third assistant: Yellow Second assistant: Red First assistant: Blue Deputy Librarian: White Chief Librarian: Black

7. What is the name of the main character?

From Quiz Keys to the Kingdom

Answer: Arthur Penhaligon

This is a beyond easy question, if you actually read this book you would see it says it on nearly every page. ;)

8. Who does Mrs Greenwood say Kerrigor looks like?

From Quiz 'Sabriel' by Garth Nix

Answer: Touchstone

"'Why,' said Mrs Greenwood, with a startled glance back up at Touchstone. 'He looks just like you!'"

9. Who is the first person to speak?

From Quiz 'Abhorsen' by Garth Nix

Answer: Ellimere

'"Sameth, what have you done now!" were the first words out of Ellimere's mouth.'

10. Where does Colonel Horyse's family live?

From Quiz Random "Sabriel" Questions

Answer: Corvere

Sabriel is at the Perimeter with Colonel Horyse. Sabriel reminds Colonel Horyse of his daughter. He tells her this. Horyse also mentions it to her when she comes back.

11. Where does Lirael live in the beginning of the book?

From Quiz Lirael in the Old Kingdom

Answer: The glacier

Lirael was born in the glacier. Her mother left her at a young age. Her only relative is her aunt Kirrith.

12. Who or what was "Thralk"?

From Quiz "Old Kingdom" Trilogy (Garth Nix)

Answer: A Dead Spirit in Life

Thralk was the dead spirit that Sabriel met on Cloven Crest. Sabriel was nearly killed because she was in Death at the time, unaware of what approached.

13. In which year was Wyverly College established?

From Quiz "Sabriel", "Lirael" and "Abhorsen"

Answer: 1652

Sabriel went to school at Wyverly, and later used it as a place to attempt to destroy Kerrigor.

14. What is the name of Sabriel's father?

From Quiz Abhorsen Series

Answer: Terciel

Terciel's name is only mentioned once in the book. All other times he's called Abhorsen. He actually starts off the action of the book, as Sabriel receives word that he is missing, and she sets out to save him. Eventually, she finds him trapped in Death and rescues him. But, in an attempt to stop Kerrigor, the Dead creature threatening the Old Kingdom, he rings the bell Astarael to send him and Kerrigor deep into Death. He dies a final death in "Sabriel".

15. How many gates of Death are there?

From Quiz "Abhorsen" - Do You Dare To Venture Into Death?

Answer: 9

There are nine precincts each which are followed by a gate. With each gate you pass the further you go into Death. You can visit Death when it is needed but once you go past the ninth gate you are gone forever, never to return to Life.

16. What is the name of the Great River?

From Quiz The Clayr and Others

Answer: Ratterlin

The river Ratterlin is the great river that starts at the Clayr's Glacier.The river Yanyl is not mentioned much, but it is one of the rivers in the book. Nestowe is the name of one of the islands of the Old Kingdom, About fifteen miles north of the Ratterlin Delta.The Anduin is the Great river in the Lord of the Rings. The poem of the Great River is: Swift river born in deepest night, Rushing forth to catch the light. Deep ice and dark, it's swaddling cloth, The nation's foes will feel its wrath 'Til mightly ratterlin spends its strength In the delta at full length. -Lirael.

17. What bell is the waker?

From Quiz The Bells of an Abhorsen

Answer: Mosrael

Mosrael throughs the ringer farther into death and the listener farther into life. In the book "Abhorsen", Mosrael is represented by the twins, Sayar and Rynelle.

18. Lirael is a Daughter of the _________.

From Quiz Lirael and Abhorsen by Garth Nix

Answer: Clayr

The Clayr are described as blond, tan, and blue or green eyed. They also have a talent called the Sight, which allows them to see into the future. Lirael is none of these things and wonders why until the age of 19. Until then, she contemplates suicide twice, as she does not fit in.

19. What is the name of the boarding school Sabriel attended?

From Quiz "Sabriel" Trilogy by Garth Nix

Answer: Wyverley College

Sabriel started attending Wyverley when she was five years old.

20. The sixth of the seven bells of the Charter, it is large and trustworthy and the favorite bell of all Abhorsens.

From Quiz 'The Old Kingdom Trilogy' by Garth Nix

Answer: Saraneth, the Binder

"Saraneth was the favorite bell of all Abhorsens. Large and trustworthy, it was powerful and true. Saraneth was used to dominate and bind the Dead, to make them obey the wishes and directions of the wielder." -'Abhorsen' Ranna, Kibeth and Astarael are the first, third and seventh bells; Ranna and Kibeth are used often to battle the dead, but Astarael is used only in the most desperate of times, as it sends all who hear it into Death.

21. What is the name of the dream world?

From Quiz The Seventh Tower

Answer: Aenir

This is where Spiritshadows and Shadowguards are from.

22. Who is the assigned General on Earth who has been commanded by Saturday to bomb the private hospital that Arthur's friends live in?

From Quiz Superior Saturday

Answer: General Pravuil

General Pravuil is commanded to bomb the private hospital. Arthur therefore uses his key to freeze time, but by the end of the book, the freeze begins to not work and the hospital is in risk of being bombed.

23. What problem does Arthur have?

From Quiz The Keys To The Kingdom

Answer: Asthma

Arthur has ended up in hospital on several occasions because of his asthma.

24. According to Suzy Turquoise Blue, what is the place of precedence of her antagonist who attacks her in the Front Door, whom the Lieutenant Keeper says is Superior Saturday's Dusk?

From Quiz Keys to the Kingdom: Precedence within the House

Answer: 13th

Superior Saturday's Dusk is 15th in precedence within the House. However, she says to Arthur that her assailant was Saturday's Noon who would be 13th in precedence because Saturday's Dawn would be 14th in precedence. We know that Dawns are ranked higher than Dusks because Arthur offers Monday's Dusk a post as Dawn who turns it down because Dawns are more typically girls. Arthur wouldn't have offered Dusk a place as Dawn if Dawn wasn't ranked higher. Also, being the weakest out of Monday's Noon, Dusk and Dawn would be a good motive for Dusk to help Arthur.

25. In "Grim Tuesday", what is the name of the Sunship?

From Quiz The Keys to the Kingdom

Answer: Helios

Tom Shelvocke, The Mariner, takes Arthur to the wordlet in the Secondary Realms to find Part Two of the Will, who assumes the form of a bear.

26. In "Sabrial" while Sabriel is fighting Kerrigor, which girl's dying touch gives Sabriel the energy to cast a spell?

From Quiz Sabriel, Lirael and Abhorsen

Answer: Ellimere

Sabriel and all the other girls who are fighting Rogir/Kerrigor form a ring around Rogir's body and start the spell for cremation. Rogir interrupts and a few girls die from the effort of the spell. Ellimere's hand touches Sabriel's ankle and she is able to cast a spell against Rogir.

27. What is the name of the girl who, LATER, helps Arthur?

From Quiz Keys to the Kingdom

Answer: Suzy

Suzy Turquoise Blue is her full name. She saved Arthur from the Nithlings.

28. What did Touchstone break?

From Quiz 'Sabriel' by Garth Nix

Answer: His leg

"'My leg is broken,' Touchstone said, his mouth showing the pain of it."

29. Why does Touchstone chose Ranna?

From Quiz 'Abhorsen' by Garth Nix

Answer: Ranna is appropriate for him

'"Ranna for me," replied Touchstone."The Sleeper seems very appropriate, given my past."'

30. What is Cloven Crest's real name?

From Quiz Random "Sabriel" Questions

Answer: Barhedrin Ridge

Sabriel is asking her guide questions when this is mentioned.

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