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Quiz about The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren

"The Brothers Lionheart" by Astrid Lindgren Quiz

How much can you remember about this classic story of two brothers and their 'life after death'?

A multiple-choice quiz by Rowena8482. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Rowena8482

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,221

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
277

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Rusky's real name? Hint

Josef

Stefan

Karl

Tomas

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Question 2 of 10

2. How does Jonathan die the first time? Hint

Burned in a house fire

In a fall from a window

Run over by a horse and cart

Tuberculosis

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of Rusky's horse in Nangiyala? Hint

Fyalar

Starshine

Grim

Rosita

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is known as "The Golden Cockerel"? Hint

Jossi

Janny

Josef

James

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where is the entrance to the secret chamber in Mathias's house? Hint

Under the stairs

Under the rug

Behind the sideboard

In the shed

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Question 6 of 10

6. What type of creature is 'Bianca'? Hint

A brown pony

A black cat

A red stag

A white pigeon

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Question 7 of 10

7. How does Rusky prove Jossi is a traitor? Hint

He intercepts a letter

He slips him a truth potion

He cracks a code

The tattoo on Jossi's chest

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who does Jonathan brave Katla's Cavern to save? Hint

Veder

Sanra

Donli

Orvar

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Question 9 of 10

9. How does Jonathan die the second time? Hint

He drowns in the river

'Katla's Fire' burns him

A jump off a cliff

He is executed by the Guards

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does Rusky shout as he goes to Nangilima? Hint

I'm afraid

I want my Mother

Help me Jonathan

I can see the light

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Rusky's real name?

Answer: Karl

Jonathan always calls his brother 'Rusky' because he says that "he loves rusks, especially little ones like Karl".

2. How does Jonathan die the first time?

Answer: In a fall from a window

Jonathan takes Rusky on his back and jumps from the window to escape the house fire. Jonathan saves his brother but then dies from injuries sustained in the fall.

3. What is the name of Rusky's horse in Nangiyala?

Answer: Fyalar

Grim is Jonathan's horse. Rusky was always afraid of horses before, but once he gets to Nangiyala he isn't afraid any more, and finds he can ride as though he's been doing it for years.

4. Who is known as "The Golden Cockerel"?

Answer: Jossi

"The Golden Cockerel" is the tavern and Jossi is the landlord. Most people call him by the name of his tavern.

5. Where is the entrance to the secret chamber in Mathias's house?

Answer: Behind the sideboard

Rusky finds Jonathan hiding in the secret chamber when 'blind chance' and a white pigeon lead him to Mathias's house and he is saved from the guards.

6. What type of creature is 'Bianca'?

Answer: A white pigeon

Bianca is a white pigeon who carries messages for the Resistance. She belongs to Sofia.

7. How does Rusky prove Jossi is a traitor?

Answer: The tattoo on Jossi's chest

Jossi has the Mark of Katla branded on his chest. Rusky sees it and tells the others who force Jossi to open his shirt, thus proving his treachery.

8. Who does Jonathan brave Katla's Cavern to save?

Answer: Orvar

Orvar is the leader of the resistance in Cherry Tree Valley, and Jonathan must save him before he is sacrificed to Katla. Jonathan and Karl save Orvar from Katla's Cavern in the nick of time.

9. How does Jonathan die the second time?

Answer: A jump off a cliff

Katla and Karm fight to the death and distract each other which lets Jonathan and Rusky get away, but a lick of Katla's Fire catches Jonathan and the horses and paralyses them shortly afterwards. Karl takes Jonathan on his back and jumps off the cliff so they can be together in Nangilima.

10. What does Rusky shout as he goes to Nangilima?

Answer: I can see the light

"I can see the light" is the last line of the book.

Source: Author Rowena8482

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