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Nancy Drew! My Hero! Trivia Quiz

Nancy Drew rocks my world!

A multiple-choice quiz by Laura_Pie. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Laura_Pie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
97,013

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1362

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was the real name of the original Nancy Drew Author, Carolyn Keene? Hint

Russell H. Tandy

Harriet Stratemeyer Adams

Mildred Wirt Benson

Bill Gillies

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many Nancy Drew books were revised since their original release? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which book did cousins, George Fayne and Bess Marvin make their first appearance? Hint

The Secret of Shadow Ranch

The Hidden Staircase

The Clue in the Diary

The Secret of the Wooden Lady

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Question 4 of 10

4. How old was the original Carolyn Keene when she passed away in 2002? Hint

101

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of Nancy's father?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the original version of the series how old was Nancy? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Here's an easy one -- where does Nancy live?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the original 'Carolyn Keene's' favourite Nancy Drew mystery? Hint

The Secret of the Old Clock

The Hidden Staircase

The Clue of the Velvet Mask

The Clue in the Diary

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who were the original publishers of Nancy Drew? Hint

Simon & Schester

Simon & Schuster

Grosset & Dunlap

Groset & Dunlap

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Question 10 of 10

10. What colour is Nancy's hair in the earlier series? Hint

Titian Blonde

Platinum Blonde

Ash Blonde

Strawberry Blonde

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the real name of the original Nancy Drew Author, Carolyn Keene?

Answer: Mildred Wirt Benson

Mildred Benson signed a contract that did not allow her to reveal that she was the author of the Nancy Drew series. Harriet Adams wrote later volumes and Bill Gillies and Russell H. Tandy were illustrators.

2. How many Nancy Drew books were revised since their original release?

Answer: 34

These books were revised in order to keep them more up to date and to get rid of stereotypical prejudice. Harriet Adams revised most of these books and also took over writing them after Mildred stopped.

3. In which book did cousins, George Fayne and Bess Marvin make their first appearance?

Answer: The Secret of Shadow Ranch

George, the athletic girl and Bess, the pretty but a tad "plump" cousin help Nancy solve mysteries from here on.

4. How old was the original Carolyn Keene when she passed away in 2002?

Answer: 96

Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson passed away on May 28, 2002. She was the original and best author of the Nancy Drew series! I cried for days on end!

5. What is the name of Nancy's father?

Answer: Carson Drew

Mr. Drew is a lawyer and is very supportive of his daughter's love of mysteries, especially since it usually helps him with his cases. I love Carson Drew! He's a hottie! Not to mention Ned Nickerson! Hubba hubba!

6. In the original version of the series how old was Nancy?

Answer: 16

Later when the books were revised Nancy's age was changed to 18.

7. Here's an easy one -- where does Nancy live?

Answer: River Heights

Nancy, her father and their live-in housekeeper, Hannah Gruen, all live in a brick house in River Heights. Hannah has been with the family ever since Nancy's mother died when she was three.

8. What is the original 'Carolyn Keene's' favourite Nancy Drew mystery?

Answer: The Hidden Staircase

A movie was made out of this mystery which Mildred thought was horrible. 'The Secret of the Old Clock' was the first Nancy Drew ever written. 'The Clue of the Velvet Mask' was the last book of the series that Mildred wrote. 'The Clue in the Diary' is the book where Ned Nickerson makes his first appearance.

9. Who were the original publishers of Nancy Drew?

Answer: Grosset & Dunlap

In 1984 Simon & Schuster bought the syndicate and became the publishers and owners of Nancy Drew.

10. What colour is Nancy's hair in the earlier series?

Answer: Titian Blonde

Nancy's hair colour is almost always mentioned within the first few pages of the book. Nancy Drew is my hero! Everyone should read these books...NOW! Go! Quick! Oh and here's an interesting tid bit: Nancy meets good ol' Ned Nickerson for the first time in book #7, The Clue in the Diary, however, in book #5, The Secret of Shadow Ranch, when Nancy is being teased by her friends about Dave the cowboy liking her George says "What would Ned say?" (pg. 111) but at this time Nancy has never even met Ned yet! I'm guessing this might have been added in when the books were revised and the mistake wasn't realized! But still! It's annoying! I know...I'm a geek, but it can't be helped!

Source: Author Laura_Pie

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