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Earthsea Trivia Trivia Quiz

There are two questions for each of the five main works in the Earthsea saga, written by Ursula LeGuin; "A Wizard of Earthsea", "The Tombs of Atuan", "The Farthest Shore", "Tehanu", and "The Other Wind".

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

Author
nemesis

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,069

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In "The Tombs of Atuan", few people are permitted to enter the Undertomb. Which of these is not one of the three eunuchs who are permitted to enter? Hint

Manan

Duby

Uahto

Intathin

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Question 2 of 10

2. In "Tehanu", the Silent Mage of Re Albi who was Sparrowhawk's first master passes on. As he dies, he gives Tenar the gift of his true name. Which of these is that name? Hint

Aihal

Moss

Ogion

Estarriol

3. In "A Wizard of Earthsea", Sparrowhawk learns how to use his power at the School of Roke. Roke has Nine Masters, and eight are commonly known: The Master Windkey, Master Hand, Master Herbal, Master Chanter, Master Changer, Master Summoner, Master Namer, and Master Patterner. What function does the ninth master play at the School of Roke? Hint

the Archmage

the Doorkeeper

the Cook

the Banisher

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Question 4 of 10

4. In "The Farthest Shore", Sparrowhawk and Arren come across one of the great Mage-kings of old, long perished and sadly brought back to the world of the living by a dark magic. Which personage appeared to them? Hint

Morred

The Lord of the Two Lands

The Grey Mage

Erreth-Akbe

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Question 5 of 10

5. In "The Other Wind", the dragons and mages unite to assail the wall of death. What does the wall between the Dry Land and life look like? Hint

A wall of fire

A low wall of skulls

A low wall of stones

A high wall of stones

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Question 6 of 10

6. In "The Farthest Shore", seven persons are said to know Sparrowhawk's true name. Which of these is not one of the seven? Hint

Vetch

Tenar

Therru

Orm Embar

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Question 7 of 10

7. In "A Wizard of Earthsea", Sparrowhawk becomes a dragonlord (by conversing with a dragon). What is the true name of the dragon with whom he converses? Hint

Kalessin

Yevaud

Orm Embar

Irian

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "The Tombs of Atuan", there is a vast underground Labyrinth with several rooms hidden in the heart of its darkness. Which of these is not one of the rooms within the Labyrinth under the Tombs of Atuan? Hint

The Great Treasure

The Painted Room

The Room of Chains

The Room of Bones

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Question 9 of 10

9. In "The Other Wind", a man comes to Ged on Gont to ask advice. He has a horrible problem. When does this problem most afflict him? Hint

When he is walking

When he is sleeping

When he is writing

When he is drawing

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Question 10 of 10

10. In "Tehanu", one of the sailors on Arren's ship gives Therru a little carved ornament which she keeps in a grass bag. What is the ornament? Hint

A clock

A human figurine

A dolphin

A spider

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "The Tombs of Atuan", few people are permitted to enter the Undertomb. Which of these is not one of the three eunuchs who are permitted to enter?

Answer: Intathin

Intathin was actually the legendary High Priest of the Twin Gods of the Kargish lands. He was said to have fought a battle with the errant wizard Erreth-Akbe. ("At last the High Priest broke the sorcerer's witching-staff, broke in half his amulet of power, and defeated him." - Kossil, Dreams and Tales.)

2. In "Tehanu", the Silent Mage of Re Albi who was Sparrowhawk's first master passes on. As he dies, he gives Tenar the gift of his true name. Which of these is that name?

Answer: Aihal

Ogion was Aihal's use-name for daily life. Moss was the name of a village witch who lived in Re-Albi. Estarriol is the true name of the wizard Vetch, who befriended Sparrowhawk on Roke in "A Wizard of Earthsea".

Answer: the Doorkeeper

The Doorkeeper is the ninth master. The Archmage is selected by the Nine Masters and is not traditionally a member of this fellowship, although in power can surpass even them.

Answer: Erreth-Akbe

"The Lord of the Two Lands" was actually one of the titles of the person responsible for bringing Erreth-Akbe back into life, the Pelnish sorcerer known commonly as Cob.

5. In "The Other Wind", the dragons and mages unite to assail the wall of death. What does the wall between the Dry Land and life look like?

Answer: A low wall of stones

The low wall of stones was all that kept the cursed souls in the Dry Land, preventing them from being reborn again into life.

6. In "The Farthest Shore", seven persons are said to know Sparrowhawk's true name. Which of these is not one of the seven?

Answer: Therru

Sparrowhawk hasn't even met Therru yet! This takes place in "Tehanu", which is the book following "The Farthest Shore".

7. In "A Wizard of Earthsea", Sparrowhawk becomes a dragonlord (by conversing with a dragon). What is the true name of the dragon with whom he converses?

Answer: Yevaud

Although Kalessin, Orm Embar and Irian all prove to be valiant allies, the first great dragon that Sparrowhawk has dealings with is the devious Dragon of Pendor, Yevaud.

Answer: The Room of Chains

The Room of Chains was in fact located outside the Labyrinth, in one of the dark passages of the Undertomb. This is where prisoners were brought to, before the manners of their ritual executions had been decided.

9. In "The Other Wind", a man comes to Ged on Gont to ask advice. He has a horrible problem. When does this problem most afflict him?

Answer: When he is sleeping

Alder's terrible nightmares are caused by the crumbling of the wall of death. The dead souls are reaching out to him, imploring him to aid their release.

10. In "Tehanu", one of the sailors on Arren's ship gives Therru a little carved ornament which she keeps in a grass bag. What is the ornament?

Answer: A dolphin

The name of the ship upon which they sailed was "Dolphin".

Source: Author nemesis

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