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Pseudonymous Bosch Trivia Trivia Quiz

Pseudonymous Bosch wrote the "Secret Society Series", a mystery series involving alchemy, riddles, and three kids trying to solve one big mystery.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lav3nd3r. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Lav3nd3r

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
385,685

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
101

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Question 1 of 10

1. Pseudonymous Bosch is the pen name of Raphael Simon. His pen name plays off of that of the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch. Speaking of names, which of the following is NOT one of the names of his three main protagonists? Hint

Cass

Melanie

Max-Earnest

Yo-Yoji

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is special about the way Bosch writes his books? Hint

The entire book is printed in blue ink.

The entire book is in second person (you, your, etc.).

The entire book is a pop-up book.

There is an appendix in the back of the book.

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many books are in this series? Hint

Seventeen

Four

Five

Two

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following does the series revolve around? Hint

The seasons

Horticulture

Egyptian mythology

The five senses

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Question 5 of 10

5. How did Max-Earnest get his name? Hint

It was the first two names his parents found in the baby book.

That was the name of his great great great grandfather.

His parents couldn't agree on which name was better.

His older brother chose the name.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Are all of the character's names pseudonyms?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Even though the books are named the Secret Series, what is the actual name of the society that the kids join called? Hint

La Sociedad Secreta

The Terces Society

The BFG Society

Happy Society

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the organization that is chasing the three children? Hint

The Daylight Moon

The Wonderful Conquistadors

The Beautiful Captors

The Midnight Sun

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Question 9 of 10

9. What type of animal do Cass's grandfathers have? Hint

A cat

A marmoset

A horse

A dog

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which is not a characteristic of Cass? Hint

She has very big and pointy ears.

She doesn't need glasses.

She is adopted

She is unprepared.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Melanie

Cass and Max-Earnest befriend each other in "The Name of This Book is Secret". In "If You're Reading This, It's Too Late", Yo-Yoji is introduced. Melanie is Cass's mother.

2. What is special about the way Bosch writes his books?

Answer: There is an appendix in the back of the book.

At the bottom of each page, there are footnotes where words are defined, things are explained, and commentary is given. If you flip to the back, the appendix expounds on certain footnotes, shows diagrams, gives recipes, etc.

3. How many books are in this series?

Answer: Five

There are five books, all of which have rather vague titles (i.e. "The Name of This Book is Secret", "If You're Reading This, it's Too Late", etc.)

4. Which of the following does the series revolve around?

Answer: The five senses

Each book centers around a certain sense. Some of the book titles, like "This Book is Not Good for You" (featuring chocolate), hint at the sense that it is about.

5. How did Max-Earnest get his name?

Answer: His parents couldn't agree on which name was better.

Max-Earnest's parents have a very rocky relationship that develops throughout the series. In the first book, they have separated and dislike each other so much that they split the house in half and his father moved across the street.

6. Are all of the character's names pseudonyms?

Answer: Yes

In "The Name of This Book Is Secret", he says that he does this for their protection against the Midnight Sun. He reinforces the fact that the names are pseudonyms throughout the series.

7. Even though the books are named the Secret Series, what is the actual name of the society that the kids join called?

Answer: The Terces Society

Terces is secret spelled backwards. La Sociedad Secreta is Spanish for the Secret Society. "The BFG" is a book by Roald Dahl, and Happy Society is just made up.

8. What is the name of the organization that is chasing the three children?

Answer: The Midnight Sun

The Midnight Sun is led by Antoinette Mauvais. Throughout the series, they are on a mission to have everlasting beauty and immortality.

9. What type of animal do Cass's grandfathers have?

Answer: A dog

Grandpa Wayne and Grandpa Larry have a dog named Sebastian. He is very old and is blind, yet has an amazing sense of smell.

10. Which is not a characteristic of Cass?

Answer: She is unprepared.

She always carried a backpack on her back which had all of the essentials, including her "super chip trail mix". In the beginning of "The Name of This Book Is Secret", it is revealed that she was found outside of Grandpa Larry and Grandpa Wayne's firehouse. Her physicality is also described in "The Name of This Book is Secret".

Source: Author Lav3nd3r

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