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Quiz about The Characters of The Thief Lord

The Characters of "The Thief Lord" Quiz

"The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke is a really great book. I give you some information about a character and you tell me which character it is. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
291,100

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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387

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Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. This character used to buy the things the Thief Lord stole, until he was turned into a five year old. Who is he? Hint

Scipio

Riccio

Barbarossa

Renzo

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Question 2 of 10

2. This character is the only girl in the Thief Lord's gang and she likes to read. Who is she? Hint

Ida

Hornet

Ester

Lucia

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these characters has a boat and a radio? Hint

Mosca

Scipio

Barbarossa

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is the person who had what the Conte wanted? Hint

Hornet

Victor

Ida

Prosper

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the Thief Lord's name? Hint

Scipio

Riccio

Prosper

Mosca

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the detective who is hired to find Bo and Prosper?

Answer: (one word - just first name)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of Esther's older nephew? Hint

Prosper

Riccio

Renzo

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these character's nickname is Hedgehog? Hint

Ida

Scipio

Riccio

Barbarossa

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who wanted to adopt Bo? Hint

Lucia

Esther

Ida

Hornet

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Bo's full name? Hint

It's just Bo

Bonnie

Boniface

Robert

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This character used to buy the things the Thief Lord stole, until he was turned into a five year old. Who is he?

Answer: Barbarossa

Ernesto Barbarossa was old red beard, until he rode on the merry-go-round of the Merciful Sisters which made him young. He owned an antique shop. When his age changed he went to live with Prosper and Bo's aunt.

2. This character is the only girl in the Thief Lord's gang and she likes to read. Who is she?

Answer: Hornet

Hornet's real name is Caterina. She wears her hair in a braid. She has a lot of books and reads to the group.

3. Which of these characters has a boat and a radio?

Answer: Mosca

Mosca is in the Thief Lord's gang. He works on his radio a lot. He is also tall.

4. Who is the person who had what the Conte wanted?

Answer: Ida

Ida Spavento had the wooden wing, but gave it to the Thief Lord. She is nice, but smokes a lot. The Merciful Sister treat her like a saint. Prosper, Bo, and Hornet stayed with her.

5. What is the Thief Lord's name?

Answer: Scipio

Scipio Massimo took care of Prosper, Bo, Hornet, Riccio, and Mosca for a while. His dad is rich. He claims that he steals things, but he takes them from his own house. In the end of the book he becomes an adult from riding the merry-go-round of the Merciful Sisters.

6. What is the name of the detective who is hired to find Bo and Prosper?

Answer: Victor

Victor Getz was hired by Bo and Prosper's aunt. When he finds the two boys he decides not to turn them in. He helps them a lot through out the book. At the end he gives Scipio a job.

7. What is the name of Esther's older nephew?

Answer: Prosper

Prosper is twelve and Bo is five. They both ran away from their grandfather because they didn't want to be separated. Prosper takes care of Bo.

8. Which of these character's nickname is Hedgehog?

Answer: Riccio

Riccio is called Hedgehog because he has spiky hair. He has lots of comic books and stuffed animals on his bed. He always wants to go steal things with Scipio.

9. Who wanted to adopt Bo?

Answer: Esther

Esther Hartlieb is Bo and Prosper's aunt. She is rich and mean. She ended up adopting Barbarossa.

10. What is Bo's full name?

Answer: Boniface

Bo is Prosper's younger brother. Scipio gave him two kittens in the book. He is really cute and everyone likes him.

Source: Author zebra101

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