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This novel about an autistic boy who can change reality was published in 1996 at the same time as its 'mirror' novel, "Desperation", using the pseudonym Richard Bachman.
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In Stephen King's "The Regulators", the residents of a small suburban street in Ohio experience real horror when real versions of cartoon characters come to life and wreak havoc on their neighbourhood. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Aug 02 06
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This quiz is based on Stephen King's novel "The Regulators". If you are a King fan, and have read this book, you are bound to do well!
Average, 10 Qns, briansqueen, Dec 23 15
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What coloured van is the first to drive down Poplar Street?

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The Regulators Trivia Questions
1. What coloured van is the first to drive down Poplar Street?

From Quiz The Regulators

Answer: Red

In the beginning of the story, a red van with a revolving satellite dish drives down Poplar Street and shoots Cary Ripton the newspaper deliveryboy and Hannibal the dog before disappearing. The shot that killed Hannibal was initially meant for the Carver kids, Ellie and Ralph (and Cynthia Smith as well), but Hannibal ran in front of the red van in order to chase the newspaper dropped from Ripton's hand.

2. Stephen King wrote another book that he refers to as a companion novel to "The Regulators". What is its title?

From Quiz Remember Regulators?

Answer: Desperation

"Desperation" includes many of the same characters and themes as "The Regulators", even the villain is the same.

3. Whose car is crashed into by the yellow van?

From Quiz The Regulators

Answer: Mary Jackson's

Upon returning home after cheating on her husband Peter, Mary drives down Poplar Street wondering why everyone is crowding on Collie Entragian's lawn (though it's to cover Ripton's body with a tarp). While surveying the scene, Mary is rammed into by the yellow van and pushed onto Tom Billingsley's lawn. When she gets out of the car, she's shot in the head by the drivers of a red van. At the same time, a shotgun blast tears through David Carver on his lawn. Meanwhile, none of the residents of Poplar Street can get through to 911 on the phones.

4. What is the name of Audrey Wyler's old college friend?

From Quiz The Regulators

Answer: Janice

Audrey is forced to spend her time with Seth, the autistic child housing Tak. After returning from the town of Desperation, Seth has had an unnatural force inside of him which is controlling not only Audrey, but those attacking Poplar Street. Meanwhile, one half of the street has to deal with the loss of Marielle Soderson's arm and the death of Mary Jackson while Johnny Marinville and Brad Josephson discover that the red-headed girl has been shot and basically killed.

5. "The Regulators" takes place in Wentworth, Ohio. What was the name of the street that the story takes place on?

From Quiz Remember Regulators?

Answer: Poplar Street

The name of the street is mentioned often.

6. What were the first names of the Reed Twins?

From Quiz Remember Regulators?

Answer: Jim and Dave

Jim and Dave are first introduced playing frisbee on Poplar Street.

7. What was the color of the first van to be seen on the street?

From Quiz Remember Regulators?

Answer: Red

The first van was red. The vans were piloted by MotoKops.

8. Which character commits suicide?

From Quiz The Regulators

Answer: Jim Reed

Collie and Steve head down the path to Anderson Street, but turn around when they realize that the area is changing into a large desert. While running back they are chased by a wildcat-like creature. By coincidence, Johnny Marinville and Jim and David Reed are taking the same path. In the dark, Jim is unable to see who's coming and he shoots Collie and kills him. He then turns the gun on his own head before anyone can stop him. Soon, Cammie, Brad and Cynthia show up and watch as the zombie-like Peter Jackson walks off to meet his 'friend'.

9. A boy named Cary Ripton is the first to die in the story. What was he doing on the street in the first place?

From Quiz Remember Regulators?

Answer: He was the paper boy

Cary was gunned down delivering his papers.

10. According to Audrey Wyler's journal, what does SLB stand for?

From Quiz The Regulators

Answer: Stalky Little Boy

With excerpts of Audrey Wyler's journal, it's easy to see how the spirit within Seth grew. The young Hobart boy stole Seth's (Tak's) Dream Floater from him and after a long search (as well as punishment to Audrey and Herb), Hugh Hobart returned the toy. Over the next weeks though, the Hobarts had their car and house vandalized and their cat killed. Also, Irene Hobart's nose condition grew worse and she was forced to go to the hospital. Luckily, the Hobarts escaped the madness by moving away. In the present time, Audrey is on her way to help the others escape Tak, the MotoKops, and Poplar Street.

11. Jonny Marinville appears in both "Desperation" and "The Regulators". In "Desperation" he was a writer. What was his occupation in "The Regulators"?

From Quiz Remember Regulators?

Answer: writer

Jonny was a writer in both stories, although he did play guitar as a hobby in "The Regulators".

12. In which state did the Garins visit the China Pit?

From Quiz The Regulators

Answer: Nevada

Although more about the China Pit is explained in "Desperation", this story also features a bit of this spooky place. According to the letter left by Allen Symes, the Garins visited the mines because Seth spoke full sentences in order for them to stop. He took them out on the ATV when Seth pointed to pictures showing the China Pit and Seth ran into the recently opened Rattlesnake Mine which collapsed many years before killing Chinese workers. Mr. Garin and Symes went into the mine and pulled him back out, but the Garins were killed in a drive-by shooting when they returned home. Seth went to live with Herb and Audrey on Poplar Street after this. If you've read "Desperation", then you can be sure that it was at this point that Tak hitched a ride in Seth's body.

13. What is the name of the super-natural being that inhabits Seth?

From Quiz Remember Regulators?

Answer: Tak

Tak uses the boy as a vessel and draws on his knowledge to survive. Tak was also the antagonist in "Desperation".

14. What structure do the residents of Poplar Street hide in during the final drive-by of the Power Wagons?

From Quiz The Regulators

Answer: The Carver House

After Gary Soderson is killed by a deformed version of a gila monster, the remaining residents hide out in the Carver household while Audrey tells the others some of what she knows. Ironically, the owners of the house were killed by the Motokops earlier. Soon, the Power Wagons return for their final raid and destroy nearly every house on the street. Fed up, Kim Gellar goes outside to shoo the Motokops away, but it's clearly a bad idea and she's blown to dust. Luckily, Audrey Wyler's secret plan works and while the Motokops are blasting the house to bits, the gunfire diminishes.

15. What happened to Seth's family that resulted in his coming to live with his aunt?

From Quiz Remember Regulators?

Answer: Gunned down on vacation

Seth's family was gunned down by the MotoKops while vacationing, only Seth was spared.

16. Who kills Audrey and Seth in the end?

From Quiz The Regulators

Answer: Cammie Reed

Audrey's plan to have Tak leave Seth worked- she poured Ex-Lax into his chocolate milk and Tak evacuated the body. While they crossed the street to the house to retrieve Seth, Cammie Reed picked up the gun from the Carver house and went over to kill Seth to stop the madness. Seth instead used his mind power to make Cammie shoot himself and Audrey while Tak tried to infiltrate Cammie's mind instead. Tak couldn't do this though, and he killed Cammie in the process. After this, Poplar Street returned to its regular form and the police arrived. Only the remaining residents of Poplar Street ever knew what happened with the Regulators.

17. Seth had a favorite movie and a favorite television show. The movie was called "The Regulators". What was the name of the TV show?

From Quiz Remember Regulators?

Answer: MotoKops

MotoKops was Seth's favorite show!

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