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Dogs in Literature

Literature is filled with tales where dogs are featured. Pick the dogs who play a role or are the star of their story.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author pinkblush2

A collection quiz by KayceeKool. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
KayceeKool
Time
3 mins
Type
Quiz #
71,296
Updated
Jun 11 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
388
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: alythman (13/15), Ceduh (10/15), BarbaraMcI (15/15).
Select the dogs from the list of literary animals.
There are 15 correct entries. Get 2 incorrect and the game ends.
Fang Bullseye Pongo Buck Thorondor Timmy Enzo Montmorency Old Dan Richard Parker Argos Snowy Thirty-Six Clifford Riki-Tiki-Tavi Aslan Hairy Maclary Jock Einstein Skimbleshanks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
Answer:

Let's have a look at each of these dogs:

Snowy, known as Milou in the original French, is the loyal and brave fox terrier companion of Tintin in the series of comic books by Hergé. Snowy has a love for bones and whiskey, along with a tendency to get into and out of trouble.

Thirty-Six, or Six-Thirty is a highly intelligent, rescued mixed-breed dog, named after the time of day when the protagonist, Elizabeth Zott, first encounters him in Bonnie Garmus's "Lessons in Chemistry". He was rejected from a bomb-sniffing canine program due to his gentle nature, leading him to wander until he finds Elizabeth.

Pongo is the heroic and devoted protagonist in Dodie Smith's novel "The Hundred and One Dalmatians". Pongo is a clever and resourceful Dalmatian whose primary concern is the safety of his family.

Bullseye is a dog belonging to the villainous Bill Sikes in Charles Dickens's "Oliver Twist". Although he is often called a bull terrier, Dickens actually describes him as a "white shaggy dog, with his face scratched and torn in twenty places".

Hairy Maclary, created by New Zealand author Lynley Dodd, is the beloved protagonist of a series of children's picture books. First introduced in "Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy" in 1983, Hairy is a small, scruffy dog of mixed pedigree, known for his adventurous spirit and mischievous antics alongside his canine friends.

Argos, the faithful dog of Odysseus, is featured in "The Odyssey", an epic poem by Homer. It is Argos who, when Odysseus returns home to Ithaca after twenty years, disguised as a beggar, recognizes his master.

Einstein is a central character in Dean Koontz's novel "Watchers". He is a genetically-enhanced golden retriever, created in a secret government laboratory, where his intelligence was augmented to human-like levels.

Enzo is the endearing narrator of Garth Stein's novel "The Art of Racing in the Rain". He is a wise and loyal dog, a mix of golden retriever and terrier, who shares his life philosophy and experiences through his unique canine perspective.

Clifford, the star of "Clifford the Big Red Dog", is an enormous, lovable red dog created by Norman Bridwell. Introduced in the 1963 children's book of the same name, Clifford is initially a tiny puppy who grows into a giant due to Emily Elizabeth's love for him.

Old Dan is a loyal and courageous redbone coonhound in Wilson Rawls' novel "Where the Red Fern Grows". He is fiercely dedicated to his owner, Billy, and his hunting partner, Little Ann, displaying remarkable bravery and determination in their coon-hunting adventures.

Montmorency, the fox terrier in Jerome K. Jerome's "Three Men in a Boat", is a mischievous and feisty companion whose knack for causing trouble, from fighting other dogs to disrupting the trio's Thames River trip, makes him a memorable and chaotic presence.

Jock is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix in "Jock of the Bushveld" by Sir Percy FitzPatrick, who accompanies his owner, a transport rider, through the South African wilderness in the 1880s where he faces dangers like wild animals and harsh terrain. Jock is a legendary figure in South African literature.

Buck is the powerful St. Bernard-Scotch shepherd mix in Jack London's "The Call of the Wild", who transforms from a pampered pet to sled dog to a primal leader in the Yukon wilderness.

Fang, the massive boarhound in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, is Hagrid's loyal and gentle dog, often seen at his hut in Hogwarts. Despite his intimidating size, Fang is both cowardly and affectionate.

Timmy, the beloved mongrel dog in Enid Blyton's Famous Five series, is a loyal, brave, and intelligent companion to the four children. His protective instincts and knack for aiding in their mystery-solving adventures make him a central, cherished figure in the stories.

Of the non canine options, Thorondor is the King of Eagles from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" books; Richard Parker is the tiger in Yann Martel's "Life of Pi"; Skimbleshanks is the railway cat in T. S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats"; Riki-Tiki-Tavi is an Indian grey mongoose from Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" and Aslan is the lion in C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia".
Source: Author KayceeKool

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