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Quiz about The Burning Shore Wilbur Smith

"The Burning Shore" - Wilbur Smith Quiz

From the murderous battlefields of France during World War One, to the inhospitable wilderness of Namibia. Centaine de Thiry's epic adventure is, in my humble opinion, one of the best to come from Mr. Smith's pen.

A multiple-choice quiz by MrRadt. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
MrRadt

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
368,439

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 20

Plays
137

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Question 1 of 20

1. The charismatic Lord Andrew Killigren is the Commanding Officer of Michael Courtney's Squadron and also his best friend. He wears a distinct green scarf, but what other item does he always have with him? Hint

A Bible

A silver flask

A gold necklace

A monocle

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Question 2 of 20

2. Andrew refers to newly arrived rookie pilots as what? Hint

Greenskins

Novices

Rooks

Fokker fodder

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Question 3 of 20

3. Andrew's aircraft was painted the same green as his scarf and was called "The Flying Haggis", but what color was Michael's Sopwith? Hint

Chequered pink

Dull grey

Yellow

Orange

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Question 4 of 20

4. Michael crashes his plane after a sortie against the German spotter balloons. He is saved from fire by Centaine, the beautiful "L'ange du bonheur" on the white stallion. What nickname does she give Michael? Hint

kleintjie

le petit jaune

capitaine

monsieur Ecossais

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Question 5 of 20

5. What was the name of the pig that the de Thirtys used to find truffles in the forest? Hint

Kaiser Wilhelm

Fat Willy

Little Piggy

Wilhelm pig

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Question 6 of 20

6. What was the name of the pilot's aide? Hint

Biggs

Lewis

Foster

Merrywinckle

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Question 7 of 20

7. In the order from Divisional Headquarters, ordering them to prevent enemy aerial observation at all costs, in which Squadron of the RFC do both Michael and Andrew serve? Hint

The Circus

The Flying Scots

No 616 Squadron

No 21 Squadron

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Question 8 of 20

8. Who is the pilot of the sky-blue Albatros that killed Andrew, and who accepted Michael's daring challenge? Hint

Karl Shuddervogel

Baron von Richthoven

Otto von Greim

The Hun

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Question 9 of 20

9. Michael's duel with the pilot of the Albatros was a trap and a full squadron of Albatrosses pounced on him as he was trying to revenge Andrew's death. What special day was it? Hint

His wedding day

Centaine's birthday

His birthday

Uncle Sean's wedding day

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Question 10 of 20

10. Centaine was determined to have her child in Africa. After obtaining the help of General Sean Courtney she was granted passage to South Africa on a hospital ship. The ship was named the Protea Castle. What was Centaine's nickname given to her by the patients on the ship? Hint

Nurse Cenny

Nurse Smiles

Nurse Sunshine

Nurse Goodheart

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Question 11 of 20

11. Lothar De la Ray, a German sympathizer in South West Africa, has prepared a supply dump in a remote bay along the coast. He resupplied the U- boat, U-32, which would later torpedo the Protea Castle. Who was the captain of this U-boat? Hint

Kurt Kohler

Karl Bauer

Reinhardt Heydrich

Louis Botha

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Question 12 of 20

12. Who organized a search expedition to go and find Centaine in the inhospitable desert of Namibia? Hint

Biggs and the boys

Anna Stok and Sean Courtney

Anna Stok and Gary Courtney

Sean and Gary Courtney

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Question 13 of 20

13. Before Centaine reaches the coast, she has a terrible ordeal. Floating on a precarious raft with Leading Seaman Ernie Simpson, what happens that forces Centaine to make a life or death decision? Hint

The raft ran onto the rocks

The raft was being swamped by survivors

They are attacked by a shark

A whale knocked the raft over

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Question 14 of 20

14. Centaine's first bit of sustenance on the African continent comes in the form of what? Hint

Baby seal

Mussel

Rotten fish

Seagull

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Question 15 of 20

15. What stopped Gary and Anna's first attempt to find Centaine? Hint

Band of rebels

Quicksand

Lack of water

Rugged terrain

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Question 16 of 20

16. What are the names of the Bushman couple that found Centaine? Hint

Ba and Uni

S'ani and K'ali

H'ani and O'wa

Xja and S'hu

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Question 17 of 20

17. What is the name given to Centaine by the Bushman? Hint

Xja

Nam Child

Little One

Sasha

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Question 18 of 20

18. After many adventures in the desert, they finally arrive at their destination, where Centaine gives birth to her child. What is this place called? Hint

The Place of Good Water

The Place of All Life

Buluwayo

The Sacret One

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Question 19 of 20

19. After given birth with the help of the old Bushman woman, what is the name given to the child? Hint

Michel Colin Courtney

Manfred de la Rey

Michel Shasa de Thiry Courtney

Comte Michel Courtney

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Question 20 of 20

20. Centaine discovered something while at The Place of All Life, that would make her, according to Twentyman-Jones, "one of the wealthiest woman in the world". What did she discover? Hint

Diamonds

Silver

Gold

Copper

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: A silver flask

Andrew's flask is mentioned quite a few times; the flask has a big yellow cairngorm set in its stopper. This is one of the items that is later delivered to Michael.

2. Andrew refers to newly arrived rookie pilots as what?

Answer: Fokker fodder

After questioning two newly trained pilots, fresh from England about their experience and training, Andrew exclaims "The Huns are going to love you two".

3. Andrew's aircraft was painted the same green as his scarf and was called "The Flying Haggis", but what color was Michael's Sopwith?

Answer: Yellow

In addition to the bright yellow paint work, it sported a frowning tortoise just below the cockpit with the legend "Don't ask me - I just work here".

Answer: le petit jaune

Michael sustains some injuries, after crashing his plane. Centaine saves him from more serious injury by smothering the flames on his uniform. She takes him to the chateau where he meets the rest of her family while being bandaged by Anna and Centaine.

5. What was the name of the pig that the de Thirtys used to find truffles in the forest?

Answer: Kaiser Wilhelm

The pig reminded Michael of a hippopotamus; his pointed ears hung over his eyes.

6. What was the name of the pilot's aide?

Answer: Biggs

Biggs lost his eldest son in the trenches at Ypres. He felt much affection towards the pilots, especially Andrew and Michael.

7. In the order from Divisional Headquarters, ordering them to prevent enemy aerial observation at all costs, in which Squadron of the RFC do both Michael and Andrew serve?

Answer: No 21 Squadron

No 21 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps was stationed near Mort Homme.

8. Who is the pilot of the sky-blue Albatros that killed Andrew, and who accepted Michael's daring challenge?

Answer: Otto von Greim

After Michael delivers his challenge to Jasta II, Otto von Greim flies over their airfield and drops Andrew's flask and scarf, with a note that Andrew has been buried with full military honors but also accepting Michael's challenge - and warning him.

9. Michael's duel with the pilot of the Albatros was a trap and a full squadron of Albatrosses pounced on him as he was trying to revenge Andrew's death. What special day was it?

Answer: His wedding day

Michael went up alone to meet Otto von Greim, childishly believing in chivalry. However, the full Jasta of the new type of Albatros fighters was waiting in ambush. Michael was badly wounded and his plane crippled, however he made it back to friendly lines. His plane crashed and he was killed in a ball of fire, with Centaine and Sean watching in horror.

Answer: Nurse Sunshine

Centaine was given name Sunshine by wounded soldiers while she was tending them during the German counterattack in which her father and beloved horse died. Someone on the ship recognized her and before long everyone called her Nurse Sunshine.

Answer: Kurt Kohler

In accordance with intelligence supplied by Lothar De la Rey, the U-32 was hunting for an "I" class heavy battle cruiser, the Inflexible; the estimated position placed her where the hospital ship was at the time. During the night the Protea Castle's three funnels and tripod shaped superstructure closely resembled the Inflexible and Kohler decided to release the torpedoes.

12. Who organized a search expedition to go and find Centaine in the inhospitable desert of Namibia?

Answer: Anna Stok and Gary Courtney

Anna Stok steadfast belief and self assured manner convinces Gary Courtney to finance a search expedition for Centaine. The expedition meets many hardships and is forced to return but not before Gary is made to swore an oath.

Answer: They are attacked by a shark

While trying to raise their make-shift sail again, a shark attack took Ernie's legs off; he, however, made it back onto the raft. The shark then started to attack the raft, this forced Centaine to make a decision. To save herself and her unborn baby, she killed Ernie and dropped him into the sea.

This bought her enough time to make it to shore, albeit with the shark snapping at her heels!

14. Centaine's first bit of sustenance on the African continent comes in the form of what?

Answer: Baby seal

A hyena caught a baby seal and she was able to scare the animal off its kill.

15. What stopped Gary and Anna's first attempt to find Centaine?

Answer: Quicksand

The expedition is stopped when their Ford strikes quicksand, killing the driver and injuring a number of their party.

16. What are the names of the Bushman couple that found Centaine?

Answer: H'ani and O'wa

The two old Bushman found Centaine after she became ill from eating rotten fish. From here she followed them into the wilderness and learned the ways of the land.

17. What is the name given to Centaine by the Bushman?

Answer: Nam Child

After H'ani prepared a crayfish the first word she used is "nam", which means "good" in the Bushman dialect. O'wa then decided to call her Nam Child.

18. After many adventures in the desert, they finally arrive at their destination, where Centaine gives birth to her child. What is this place called?

Answer: The Place of All Life

To enter The Place of All Life they pass through a passage buzzing with millions of bees, but they found an Eden of plenty once through.

19. After given birth with the help of the old Bushman woman, what is the name given to the child?

Answer: Michel Shasa de Thiry Courtney

Centaine offers the two Bushmen, as "grandparents", the change to give a name to the little boy. They named the child after the most precious element in their world, water; they named him Shasa, meaning good water.

20. Centaine discovered something while at The Place of All Life, that would make her, according to Twentyman-Jones, "one of the wealthiest woman in the world". What did she discover?

Answer: Diamonds

At twenty six carats to a hundred loads,the H'ani mine is the richest diamond mine in the world.

Source: Author MrRadt

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