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Quiz about Corporal Nobbs of the AnkhMorpork City Watch

Corporal Nobbs of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch Quiz

Corporal Nobby Nobbs of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch.

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

Author
driedfrogpills

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,610

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

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1717

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is Corporal Nobbs' first name? Hint

Cecille

Nobby

Cecil

Christopher

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Question 2 of 15

2. In 'Feet of Clay', it is revealed that one of Nobby's ancestors was an upper-class member of society. What exactly was he? Hint

Earl of Ankh

The Patrician

Duke of Ankh

The King

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Question 3 of 15

3. In 'Jingo', Nobby, Lord Vetinari and Colon must go undercover whilst in Klatch. What is Nobby disguised as? Hint

A juggler

A female exotic dancer

A stupid clown

A monkey

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Question 4 of 15

4. In 'The Fifth Elephant', who is Nobby constantly subtly hinting should promote him? Hint

Vetinari

Carrot

Colon

Vimes

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Question 5 of 15

5. Also in 'The Fifth Elephant', traffic laws are introduced to Ankh-Morpork. What does Nobby do to ensure as many people as possible are arrested? Hint

Invents new traffic laws as he goes along

Parks a cart in the way of the traffic

Dresses up as an elderly woman and crosses the road very slowly

Nothing

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Question 6 of 15

6. In 'Night Watch' Nobby receives a special gift. What is it? Hint

A badge

A sword

A spoon

A fork

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Question 7 of 15

7. Nobby is always carrying around a letter from the Patrician. What does this letter say? Hint

None of these

That he has a rare, but not contagious skin disease

That he is human

That although his appearance is questionably, there is no evidence of canine genes in his ancestry

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Question 8 of 15

8. In 'The Truth', William De Worde is knocked unconscious, and wakes up to find Nobby standing over him. What does Nobby offer to do? Hint

Take him home

Give him something to cure his headache

Take him to the Watch House

Give him the kiss of life

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Question 9 of 15

9. In 'Men At Arms', what does Angua think Nobby is? Hint

Colon's pet monkey

A stray dog

Colon's pet dog

A child

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Question 10 of 15

10. How is Corporal Nobbs described on the cover of 'Men At Arms'? Hint

Human, and papers to prove it

......Nobby

Human (we think)

Disqualified from the human race for shoving

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Question 11 of 15

11. True or False: On Nobby's evening off, he folk dances.

True

False

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of these is Nobby best known for? Hint

All of these

Stealing dead/unconscious peoples' boots

'Accidentally' opening unlocked shop doors...

Kicking people in the groin, with steel caps

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Question 13 of 15

13. What did Nobby nickname Vimes' swamp dragon?

Answer: (One Word, begins with 'e')

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Question 14 of 15

14. In a short story by Terry Pratchett about the City Watch, upon discovering the body of a murder victim, who does Nobby suggest they arrest? Hint

None of these

Foul Ole Ron

The dead body

A dog they discover nearby

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Question 15 of 15

15. In 'Soul Music', Nobby and Colon are discussing Death's first name after an encounter with Susan. What name does Nobby suggest? Hint

Susan

Lyle

Leonard

Liam

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Corporal Nobbs' first name?

Answer: Cecil

With a name like that, it's really no wonder that he prefers to be called 'Nobby'.

2. In 'Feet of Clay', it is revealed that one of Nobby's ancestors was an upper-class member of society. What exactly was he?

Answer: Earl of Ankh

Whilst Vetinari suffers from arsenic poisoning, the people of Ankh-Morpork try and bring back the previous monarchy. It seems to them that Nobby would make an excellent choice for a King.

3. In 'Jingo', Nobby, Lord Vetinari and Colon must go undercover whilst in Klatch. What is Nobby disguised as?

Answer: A female exotic dancer

It would seem he became quite attached to the notion of dressing as a woman...

4. In 'The Fifth Elephant', who is Nobby constantly subtly hinting should promote him?

Answer: Colon

While Vimes is in Uberwald and Carrot is chasing after Angua, Colon is Acting Captain, but doesn't seem to take the hint that Nobby is looking for a promotion.

5. Also in 'The Fifth Elephant', traffic laws are introduced to Ankh-Morpork. What does Nobby do to ensure as many people as possible are arrested?

Answer: Dresses up as an elderly woman and crosses the road very slowly

As mentioned before, he is quite attached to his dresses.

6. In 'Night Watch' Nobby receives a special gift. What is it?

Answer: A spoon

He'd never had his very own spoon before.

7. Nobby is always carrying around a letter from the Patrician. What does this letter say?

Answer: That he is human

Despite this, his species is not entirely certain.

8. In 'The Truth', William De Worde is knocked unconscious, and wakes up to find Nobby standing over him. What does Nobby offer to do?

Answer: Give him the kiss of life

Not surprisingly, this got him up pretty quickly.

9. In 'Men At Arms', what does Angua think Nobby is?

Answer: Colon's pet monkey

She is rather surprised to find that he has legitimate papers to prove his species.

10. How is Corporal Nobbs described on the cover of 'Men At Arms'?

Answer: Disqualified from the human race for shoving

Considering the Watch also consists of a six foot six dwarf, a real dwarf, a troll and a 'w...', he's cut out for the job.

11. True or False: On Nobby's evening off, he folk dances.

Answer: True

He is also an active member of the Historical Re-enactment Society, much to the surprise of other officers.

12. Which of these is Nobby best known for?

Answer: All of these

They're the things that make his Nobbiness complete.

13. What did Nobby nickname Vimes' swamp dragon?

Answer: Errol

After his brother, who the swamp dragon apparently resembles.

14. In a short story by Terry Pratchett about the City Watch, upon discovering the body of a murder victim, who does Nobby suggest they arrest?

Answer: The dead body

"I call it highly suspicious, being dead like that..."

15. In 'Soul Music', Nobby and Colon are discussing Death's first name after an encounter with Susan. What name does Nobby suggest?

Answer: Leonard

Colon thinks he may be getting old, as he is convinced that Death sounds like a Susan.

Source: Author driedfrogpills

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