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Quiz about Mixed Pouch of Snuff
Quiz about Mixed Pouch of Snuff

Mixed Pouch of Snuff Trivia Quiz


This one is about Sir Terry Pratchett's 39th Discworld novel 'Snuff'. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Siggi. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Siggi
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
358,712
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
151
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Question 1 of 10
1. Let's start with Unggue!
According to its lax form, Unggue Had, what do you NOT have to store in your Unggue pot?
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Ah, Quirm!
Marvellous food, over there. If only they wouldn't use so much of ... of what?
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. When you wish to say 'hallo' to a person of the goblinish persuasion, what do you utter? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. One of the favourite authors of Young Sam is called Miss Felicity Beedle. What is the (unofficial) nom de plume given to her by Old Sam? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When Sam Vimes and the blacksmith Jethro Jefferson are about to engage in a friendly bout of fisticuffs, Jethro refuses to do it by the rules as set down by ... by whom? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Vimes, to his own astonishment, is floored by constable Feeney Upshot. What close combat move does Upshot use? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Sam Vimes is able to see in absolute darkness within the goblin cave. Who or what enables him to do so? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Captain Sillitoe expertly rides a dam slam on Old Treachery. On what ship does he accomplish this feat? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The next ship in line would be the 'Queen of Quirm'. What is her captain's name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Mr Willikins is responsible for the demise of Mr Stratford. What can be considered to be the gentleman's gentleman favourite, dangerous household item? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Let's start with Unggue! According to its lax form, Unggue Had, what do you NOT have to store in your Unggue pot?

Answer: Water, generally speaking

In the goblin religion of Unggue everything that was at one time part of the goblin's body (like snot, earwax and nail clippings) should be treated with highest reverence - and should therefore be stored in handcrafted Unggue pots. Pastor Mightily Oats teaches us that 'water, generally speaking, is not reckoned as Unggue. It is merely going through the body without ever being part of it.'
Er... Kids, do NOT try this at home.
2. Ah, Quirm! Marvellous food, over there. If only they wouldn't use so much of ... of what?

Answer: Avec

Wow-Wow Sauce is a favourite condiment of Mustrum Ridcully, UU.
Sheep's Eyeballs is one of the rather hilarious foods served in Klatch.
The Meat-pie floater can be found in Fourecks, as Rincewind could tell you at the speed of beer.
'Avec' is generally (over-) used in Quirmian food, much to the distress of many of Ankh-Morpork's citizens.
3. When you wish to say 'hallo' to a person of the goblinish persuasion, what do you utter?

Answer: Hang!

Yes, the goblin variant of 'hi' is 'hang!'. Sounds weird, but, after all, there's only a limited number of syllables in the world, right?
4. One of the favourite authors of Young Sam is called Miss Felicity Beedle. What is the (unofficial) nom de plume given to her by Old Sam?

Answer: The Poo Lady

Sam Vimes calls her the Poo Lady because apparently most of Miss Beedle's books revolve around poo like flies around ... well, around poo.
Some examples of her great literary works include 'The World of Poo' and 'Geoffrey and the Land of Poo'. Great reading!
5. When Sam Vimes and the blacksmith Jethro Jefferson are about to engage in a friendly bout of fisticuffs, Jethro refuses to do it by the rules as set down by ... by whom?

Answer: The Marquis of Fantailer

The Marquis of Fantailer's rules for fisticuffing state, for example, that you should treat your opponent with respect and fairness. Consequently, you are not allowed 'to put your boot in' once the other bugger's down.
Sam Vimes is, understandably, no friend of the Marquis' way of fighting. He knows that many a dying man's last words were 'Damn that Marquis of FantARGH!'
6. Vimes, to his own astonishment, is floored by constable Feeney Upshot. What close combat move does Upshot use?

Answer: One Man He Up Down Very Sorry

When constable Upshot tries to arrest Vimes because of his possible involvement in the disappearance of the blacksmith Jefferson, Vimes tricks Upshot into giving him his official truncheon. Vimes, in the face of the young, unarmed police officer feels quite safe now. What he doesn't know is that Feeney's granny, Ming Chang, came from Bhangbhangduc. Subsequently she taught the family two important domestic skills: cooking and fighting.
7. Sam Vimes is able to see in absolute darkness within the goblin cave. Who or what enables him to do so?

Answer: The Summoning Dark

The Summoning Dark is assumed to be quasi-demonic entity which has gained access to Vimes' mind. Despite being millions of years old, it isn't able to lure him into darkness. Vimes has, in his mind, created the Guarding Dark as a counterpart to the Summoning Dark. This allows him to draw on the power of darkness unharmed.
(Please read 'Thud!' for more detailed information on the concept of living, and possibly breeding, darkness.)
8. Captain Sillitoe expertly rides a dam slam on Old Treachery. On what ship does he accomplish this feat?

Answer: The Wonderful Fanny

Sam Vimes reasons that probably the owner's wife was called Franceska. This, being rather a mouthful, led to the abbreviated Fanny.
En al Sams la laisa, for those who care, is translated as 'the place where the sun shineth not (please take a look at Sir Pratchett's 'Jingo' for more context).
9. The next ship in line would be the 'Queen of Quirm'. What is her captain's name?

Answer: Mr Murderer

Although the Murderers are a very respected family in the Quirm area, the recent involvement of captain Murderer in the abduction of the blacksmith Jethro Jefferson and the smuggling of dangerous troll drugs will in all probability lead to legal defficulties in the near future.
10. Mr Willikins is responsible for the demise of Mr Stratford. What can be considered to be the gentleman's gentleman favourite, dangerous household item?

Answer: A steel comb

The steel comb, as we now know, can be quite lethal when wielded by Mr Willikins. As we also know, the description 'gentleman's gentleman' contains two lies when applied to Mr Vimes and Mr Willikins.
By the way, I assume that the Soul-Eater might also be deadly in Willikins hands. But I'm not sure if it can actally be called your common household item.
Source: Author Siggi

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