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The Broken Ear Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of the 4th regular Tintin story.

A multiple-choice quiz by ojg. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ojg

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186,721

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
253

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which song does the cleaner at the museum whistle? Hint

Grand Old Duke of York

March of the Toreadors

Frere Jacques

God Save the Queen

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Question 2 of 15

2. With what does Ramon attempt to kill Tintin? Hint

A gun

A chainsaw

A garotte

A knife

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Question 3 of 15

3. How is Ramon INITIALLY such a poor aim? Hint

He always aims too far to the right

He always aims too low

He always aims too far to the left

He always misses in one direction or other

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is the name of Balthazar's killer? Hint

Rodrigo Burrito

Rodrigo Omlette

Rodrigo Taco

Rodrigo Tortilla

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Question 5 of 15

5. What cabin does Balthazar's killer stay on board the ship? Hint

Cabin 17

Cabin 70

Cabin 170

Cabin 177

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is planted in the suitcase switched with Tintin's in order to get him arrested? Hint

Drugs

Bombs

Conspirator documents

The crown jewels

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Question 7 of 15

7. What game do Tintin and General Alcazar play together? Hint

Canasta

Twister

Draughts

Chess

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is the name of the representative of 'American Oil' who tries to pursuade Tintin to start a war in order to obtain oil? Hint

Mr Leaker

Mr Dripper

Mr Seeper

Mr Trickler

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who tries to kill Tintin, and later rescues him from his second spell in jail?

Answer: (One Word (name))

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is the name of the tribe from whom the idol originates? Hint

The Arumbayas

The Fravamas

The Tumbalas

The Rumbabas

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is the name of the river the Arumbayas live along the bank of? Hint

The Spinuch

The Saylaree

The Coliflor

The Brokolee

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Question 12 of 15

12. What do the tribe who capture Tintin and Ridgewell do to their victims? Hint

Sacrifice them

Eat them

Burn them

Put their heads on sticks

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is Ridgewell's pet hobby? Hint

Ventriloquism

Singing

Writing

Dancing

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which sport has Ridgwell taught his companions? Hint

Basketball

Soccer

Golf

Cricket

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Question 15 of 15

15. Where is the final place we see the idol? Hint

On board ship

In the sea

In the museum

In the jungle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which song does the cleaner at the museum whistle?

Answer: March of the Toreadors

The lyrics 'Toreador on guard...' seem rather inappropriate given that he fails to guard the idol which is stolen.

2. With what does Ramon attempt to kill Tintin?

Answer: A knife

Fortunately for Tintin, Ramon has poor aim, and misses.

3. How is Ramon INITIALLY such a poor aim?

Answer: He always aims too far to the right

Alonso suggests he aims more to the left, but Ramon then throws his knife too far to the left.

4. What is the name of Balthazar's killer?

Answer: Rodrigo Tortilla

Tortilla is identified as the killer by the parrot (eventually).

5. What cabin does Balthazar's killer stay on board the ship?

Answer: Cabin 17

Tortilla stays in his room all the time in order to keep a low profile, until Ramon and Alonso kill him and throw him overboard.

6. What is planted in the suitcase switched with Tintin's in order to get him arrested?

Answer: Bombs

Upon the discovery of these, Tintin is put in prison.

7. What game do Tintin and General Alcazar play together?

Answer: Chess

When Tintin beats the General, Alcazar shoots at Tintin with blanks in order to scare him.

8. What is the name of the representative of 'American Oil' who tries to pursuade Tintin to start a war in order to obtain oil?

Answer: Mr Trickler

Tintin dismisses him in no uncertain terms.

9. Who tries to kill Tintin, and later rescues him from his second spell in jail?

Answer: Pablo

He rescues Tintin because Tintin spared his life when he was caught trying to kill him.

10. What is the name of the tribe from whom the idol originates?

Answer: The Arumbayas

The Arumbayas are a primitive tribe of people who live in the jungle and its surrounding area. They are described as 'the fiercest Indians in the whole of South America'.

11. What is the name of the river the Arumbayas live along the bank of?

Answer: The Coliflor

The river is inundated with rapids.

12. What do the tribe who capture Tintin and Ridgewell do to their victims?

Answer: Put their heads on sticks

The tribe are called the Rumbabas. First of all, they shrink the heads of their victims. Ingenious stuff.

13. What is Ridgewell's pet hobby?

Answer: Ventriloquism

He uses this skill to convince the Rumbabas that the 'spirits of the forest' want Tintin and Ridgewell set free.

14. Which sport has Ridgwell taught his companions?

Answer: Golf

They are slow to learn, however, and hit Tintin on the head with a ball.

15. Where is the final place we see the idol?

Answer: In the museum

It returns, albeit heavily battered, to the museum where it was first stolen.

Source: Author ojg

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