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The Great War Trilogy Trivia Quiz

Harry Turtledove, unofficial master of Alternative History, wowed us all with an alternative history of World War One. The point of divergence? The CSA wins independence in 1862 and history changes from there. How much do you remember?

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

Author
ljofa

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
142,821

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 20

Plays
365

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 20

1. What is Jefferson Pinkard's wife called? Hint

Nellie

Anne

Emily

Fanny

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Question 2 of 20

2. Tom Colleton is gassed by the USA and is forced to return to Marshlands?

True

False

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Question 3 of 20

3. What is Reggie Bartlett's profession before the war breaks out? Hint

Teacher

Farmer

Pharmacist

Steel Worker

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Question 4 of 20

4. What is Nellie Semproch's nickname dating from her time in the demi-monde?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 20

5. Are the CSA able to capture Baltimore?

Yes

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Question 6 of 20

6. What is the name of Captain Jeb Stuart's manservant?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 20

7. Roger Kimball is the captain of which submersible?

Answer: (Name of an animal)

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Question 8 of 20

8. Who is the leader of the Congaree Socialist Republic? Hint

Cassius

Scipio

Cherry

Cincinnatus

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Question 9 of 20

9. Paul Mantarakis was of which religious faith? Hint

Roman Catholic

Greek Orthodox

Presbyterian

Baptist

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Question 10 of 20

10. Which British aeroplane was making peacemeal of the US air force over Canada? Hint

Sopwith Pup

Martin

Fokker

Albatross

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Question 11 of 20

11. Herman Bruck was what by profession? Hint

Butcher

Tailor

Grocer

Fisherman

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which ship sailed round and round in circles in the Battle of the Three Navies? (You don't need to prefix it with USS)

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 13 of 20

13. Is Alabama a 'dry' state?

Yes

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Question 14 of 20

14. Major Hopkiss met his maker at the hands of which recurring character? Hint

Hip Rodriguez

Anne Collerton

Scipio

Jake Featherstone

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Question 15 of 20

15. Remembrance Day falls on what day in April? Hint

21st

24th

23rd

22nd

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Question 16 of 20

16. Nicholas Kincaid and Edna Semproch wanted to tie the knot on which date? Hint

17th March

1st April

25th March

14th February

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Question 17 of 20

17. Who believed there was treasure buries at Marshlands

Answer: (One Word - Fruit)

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Question 18 of 20

18. How does Mary gain revenge on Major Hannebrink for him killing her brother Alexander? Hint

Putting a 'kick me' sign on his back

Informing her father of his movements

Letting down his car tyres

Helping her father make a bomb

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Question 19 of 20

19. Jonathon Moss falls in love with Laura who? Hint

Stone

Bartlett

Secord

Covington

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Question 20 of 20

20. Anne Colleton shoots Cassius.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Jefferson Pinkard's wife called?

Answer: Emily

The other three feature in the novels. Anne Collerton is a plantation owner, Fanny Cunningham is the wife of Jefferson's best friend and Nellie Semproch is the owner of a coffeehouse in Washington DC.

2. Tom Colleton is gassed by the USA and is forced to return to Marshlands?

Answer: False

It's his brother, Jacob. Jacob is also named as the catalyst for the uprising on the plantation although the seeds of dissent have been sown long before that.

3. What is Reggie Bartlett's profession before the war breaks out?

Answer: Pharmacist

He's based in the Confederate capital in Richmond and sneaks away during the lunch hour to hear Woodrow Wilson speak.

4. What is Nellie Semproch's nickname dating from her time in the demi-monde?

Answer: Little Nell

This was given to her by Bill Reach, a journalist she despised because he always took undue liberties and now that she's respectful, he has the potential to unravel everything.

5. Are the CSA able to capture Baltimore?

Answer: No

Although the CSA are able to swiftly capture Washington DC, their drive through Maryland is halted and both sides are forced to dig in.

6. What is the name of Captain Jeb Stuart's manservant?

Answer: Pompey

Pompey is a closet Red who falls under suspicion of first Jake Featherstone and then Major Potter. However, General Stuart protects his son from from the clutches of intelligence which proves to be a fatal mistake.

7. Roger Kimball is the captain of which submersible?

Answer: Bonefish

Roger Kimball and the Bonefish have a colourful career together, serving along the Mississippi, the North Atlantic and the the South Atlantic.

8. Who is the leader of the Congaree Socialist Republic?

Answer: Cassius

Formed during the black bolshevik uprising in South Carolina, the Congaree Socialist republic was responsible for tying down many CSA troops in an attempt to quell the uprising. This balanced out with the Utah rebellion in the USA.

9. Paul Mantarakis was of which religious faith?

Answer: Greek Orthodox

His name was a big clue here. He was a masterchef in the regiment that Gordon McSweeny served with who was the Presbyterian. Jake Featherstone was a Baptist whilst several characters, not least the Gautilers in Quebec, were Catholics.

10. Which British aeroplane was making peacemeal of the US air force over Canada?

Answer: Sopwith Pup

Not many of these planes made it across the Atlantic Ocean but when they did, they were able to butcher their enemies. Many of the US planes were Martins.

11. Herman Bruck was what by profession?

Answer: Tailor

Herman Bruck stood against Flora Hamburger to be the Socialist Party candidate for the 1916 election and lost. He was also sweet on her although those affections weren't returned.

12. Which ship sailed round and round in circles in the Battle of the Three Navies? (You don't need to prefix it with USS)

Answer: Dakota

The ship took a hit and the rudder got stuck. Miraculously the ship survived and made for an interesting read in the newspapers.

13. Is Alabama a 'dry' state?

Answer: Yes

Prohibition has been enacted in Alabama although Jefferson Pinkhard and Emily manage to find beer and keep it hidden in the refridgerator.

14. Major Hopkiss met his maker at the hands of which recurring character?

Answer: Scipio

During the death throes of the Congaree Socialist Republic, Scipio was able to escape but was recognised by the Major. Scipio was forced to kill him before the Major could shoot Scipio.

15. Remembrance Day falls on what day in April?

Answer: 22nd

It marks the end of the Second Mexican War in 1882. The 1915 Remembrance Day parade in New York ended up in a riot with many killed in running battles between the Socialists and the Democrats.

16. Nicholas Kincaid and Edna Semproch wanted to tie the knot on which date?

Answer: 25th March

They wanted to get married on the first day of spring although several bombs ruined that day. Nellie, Edna's mother, couldn't have been happier.

17. Who believed there was treasure buries at Marshlands

Answer: Cherry

Anne Collerton wanted to ambush some of the survivors of the Congaree Socialist Republic by falsely informing them there was treasure buried there. Cherry believed it and was killed whilst trying to excavate it.

18. How does Mary gain revenge on Major Hannebrink for him killing her brother Alexander?

Answer: Letting down his car tyres

Bit of an easy question this. Mary does not forgive the USA for having her brother shot, when he was probably innocent. This is but the first act in a long campaign of revenge.

19. Jonathon Moss falls in love with Laura who?

Answer: Secord

Named after her famous relative who was the Canadian Paul Revere, Laura Secord had a husband who was killed during the Great War and utterly loathes Americans for doing so.

20. Anne Colleton shoots Cassius.

Answer: False

Anne only gets Cherry earlier in the final book. Tom Collerton gets Cassius after he think he has escaped from the Collerton's ambush.

Source: Author ljofa

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