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Quiz about Wodehouse Wizardry
Quiz about Wodehouse Wizardry

Wodehouse Wizardry Trivia Quiz


P.G. Wodehouse was one of the great British masters of wit and humor. I hope you enjoy this quiz about his works and career.

A multiple-choice quiz by penguin65. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
penguin65
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
378,901
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
182
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Question 1 of 10
1. Wodehouse wrote over 90 books and short story collections. Which of these did he NOT write? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Blandings Castle was the setting for several of Wodehouse's novels. Which earl resides at this idyllic castle? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Bertie Wooster is a Wodehouse character who employs a certain "inimitable" valet. What is his name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following people never served as secretary to Lord Emsworth? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these books does Lord Ickenham NOT appear in?

Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Wodehouse mostly wrote novels and short stories, but he also worked on other art forms. Which of these did he create? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Galahad Threepwood is Lord Emsworth's brother, and a man with a rather wild past. To which of these clubs does he belong? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Wodehouse wrote short stories as well as novels. Which of these is a short story collection? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who is the monocle-wearing dandy with a penchant for flowery speech who appears in four Wodehouse novels? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of the scheming but lovable entrepreneur who is always ready to exploit an advantage and find a new way to get rich, without actually doing any work? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Wodehouse wrote over 90 books and short story collections. Which of these did he NOT write?

Answer: Three Men in a Boat

"Three Men In a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog)" was written by Jerome K. Jerome. It is often compared to Wodehouse's writing.
2. Blandings Castle was the setting for several of Wodehouse's novels. Which earl resides at this idyllic castle?

Answer: Lord Emsworth

Clarence, 9th Earl of Emsworth, is an absent-minded old man, who is somewhat obsessed with his prize pig, Empress of Blandings.
3. Bertie Wooster is a Wodehouse character who employs a certain "inimitable" valet. What is his name?

Answer: Jeeves

Jeeves is one Wodehouse's most famous characters. He frequently untangles his master, Bertie, from unpleasant situations, often involving aunts.
4. Which of the following people never served as secretary to Lord Emsworth?

Answer: Freddie Threepwood

Freddie Threepwood is Lord Emsworth's son, and a frequent annoyance to him. He eventually marries Niagara Donaldson, whose father is an American millionaire.
5. Which of these books does Lord Ickenham NOT appear in?

Answer: Indiscretions of Archie

Uncle Fred is a mischievous old man who feels quite young, and acts like it, much to the exasperation of his nephew, Pongo Twistleton.
6. Wodehouse mostly wrote novels and short stories, but he also worked on other art forms. Which of these did he create?

Answer: Musicals

Wodehouse co-wrote more than 30 plays and musicals. He collaborated on all of them, most often with Guy Bolton.
7. Galahad Threepwood is Lord Emsworth's brother, and a man with a rather wild past. To which of these clubs does he belong?

Answer: The Pelican Club

The Pelican Club is somewhat notorious among other clubs. Galahad was a man who enjoyed a wild time throughout his 20s. He knew many of England's most respectable citizens when they were riotous young men in London.
8. Wodehouse wrote short stories as well as novels. Which of these is a short story collection?

Answer: Very Good, Jeeves

"Very Good, Jeeves" contains eleven stories, including some of my personal favorites. Other Jeeves short story collections include "My Man Jeeves", "The Inimitable Jeeves", and "Carry On, Jeeves".
9. Who is the monocle-wearing dandy with a penchant for flowery speech who appears in four Wodehouse novels?

Answer: Psmith

Psmith appears in four books with his lifelong friend Mike Jackson. He always dresses as well as possible, and his embellished speech bewilders many.
10. What is the name of the scheming but lovable entrepreneur who is always ready to exploit an advantage and find a new way to get rich, without actually doing any work?

Answer: Ukridge

Ukridge first appears in "Love Among the Chickens", where he attempts to start a chicken farm. He appears in many short stories, where he spends his time planning and executing schemes to make money.
Source: Author penguin65

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