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The Shooting Star Quiz for Experts | Kid Lit Authors

A simple quiz based on Tintin and 'The Shooting Star' (by Herge).

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

Author
ace_sodium

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,614

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
216

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Question 1 of 10

1. When the climate becomes inexplicably hot, Tintin decides to go to the Observatory to check things out. What was the director doing when Tintin meets him? Hint

Watching his colleague do complex calculations

Doing complex calculations

He was not present at the Observatory

Cleaning the telescope

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Question 2 of 10

2. When looking through the telescope, Tintin sees a mammoth creature. Which one? Hint

Spider

Mosquito

Housefly

Ladybug

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Question 3 of 10

3. The impact of the terrible heat was felt across the town. Which of the following things didn't happen? Hint

Hordes of cats running in panic

Tires of cars bursting

Hordes of rats running in panic

Tar on the road melting

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Question 4 of 10

4. The spectroscope picks up a trace of an element, hereto undiscovered. What name does the Director give it? Hint

Calilite

Tintinile

Phostlite

Snowtile

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Question 5 of 10

5. Does Prof. Calculus make an entry in this book?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which professor was knocked down by Tintin's suitcase when he calls on the expedition ship? Hint

Prof. Cuthbert Calculus

Prof. Phostle

Eric Bjorgenskold

Prof. Paul Cantonneau

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Question 7 of 10

7. The rival expedition to find the meteorite was sponsored by whom? Hint

Morgan

Rastapopolous

Rockefeller

Bohlwinkel

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Question 8 of 10

8. At their refueling stop in Iceland, the company 'Golden Oil' informs Captain Haddock that they don't have any oil. Who helps Haddock to refuel the 'Aurora'? Hint

Captain Chester

Colonel Sponz

Captain Allan

Ridgewell

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Question 9 of 10

9. How does Tintin finally land on the meteorite crash? Hint

By swimming from the 'Aurora'

Boat

Parachute

He doesn't land

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following doesn't get enlarged during Tintin's stay at the island? Hint

Snowy

Spider

Mushrooms

Maggot

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When the climate becomes inexplicably hot, Tintin decides to go to the Observatory to check things out. What was the director doing when Tintin meets him?

Answer: Watching his colleague do complex calculations

The director and his assistant were trying to calculate the time when the meteorite will collide with the earth. Disturbed by the interruption, the director asks Tintin to go and look at the telescope. And yes, the predictions made by the assistant don't come true.

2. When looking through the telescope, Tintin sees a mammoth creature. Which one?

Answer: Spider

A spider was clinging to the lens of the telescope - hence the gigantic view of a spider. The spider does make his presence felt during Tintin's dreams and at the meteorite crash site.

3. The impact of the terrible heat was felt across the town. Which of the following things didn't happen?

Answer: Hordes of cats running in panic

These signs were enough for the mentally challenged friend of the Director to prophesize the end of the world. Of course, he gets into an argument with Tintin and labels him as 'the son of Satan'.

4. The spectroscope picks up a trace of an element, hereto undiscovered. What name does the Director give it?

Answer: Phostlite

This new element was to be named after the director, Decimus Phostle. He even orders bulls-eye for Tintin to celebrate this new finding.

5. Does Prof. Calculus make an entry in this book?

Answer: No

Though there was no shortage of scientists in this book, Prof. Calculus was not to be one of them. Calculus makes his debut two book later in the 'Red Rackham's treasure'.

6. Which professor was knocked down by Tintin's suitcase when he calls on the expedition ship?

Answer: Prof. Paul Cantonneau

The prophesier 'Philippulus the Prophet' throws the suitcase from atop the mast pole. He even ignites a dynamite. Thankfully Tintin's idea to get him down works.

7. The rival expedition to find the meteorite was sponsored by whom?

Answer: Bohlwinkel

Bohlwinkel owned the Bohlwinkel Bank, which, in turn, financed the 'Peary' expedition. Unlike the scientist, he was more interested in the commercial value of the new element. Incidentally, Bohlwinkel shares a remarkable facial similarity with Rastapopulous.

8. At their refueling stop in Iceland, the company 'Golden Oil' informs Captain Haddock that they don't have any oil. Who helps Haddock to refuel the 'Aurora'?

Answer: Captain Chester

Captain Chester was an old mate of Haddock's. He provides information about the fact that Golden Oil was owned by the same man who is financing the rival expedition. Chester helps Haddock refuel his ship. the 'Aurora'.

9. How does Tintin finally land on the meteorite crash?

Answer: Parachute

To beat the rival expedition, Tintin decides, as a last ditch effort, to parachute from the Aurora's seaplane on to the meteor crash site. He manages to make it just in time to prevent the Peary's party from claiming the island.

10. Which of the following doesn't get enlarged during Tintin's stay at the island?

Answer: Snowy

The maggot becomes a huge butterfly, likewise the Apple tree, apples, spider and mushrooms. Quite inexplicably, Tintin and snowy remain the same.

Source: Author ace_sodium

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