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Grannie Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick hide Tomjon, the rightful heir to the throne of Lancre, with a traveling troupe of actors to keep him safe from his uncle. After the actors perform a play at the court that reveals the Duke's guilt in the killing of his brother, Tomjon declines the crown (because he wants to continue his theatrical career), and his half-brother becomes King Verence II.
5 Wyrd Sisters quizzes and 50 Wyrd Sisters trivia questions.
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  #6 'Wyrd Sisters': The Sisters Three   great trivia quiz  
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The witches of Lancre have formed a coven and there is trouble afoot. But witches never meddle with politics. Well, they rarely meddle.
Average, 10 Qns, AcrylicInk, Dec 29 18
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  'Wyrd Sisters' Random Questions    
Multiple Choice
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I have taken Terry Pratchett's 'Wyrd Sisters', the sixth book in his Discworld series, and randomly opened it to ten different pages resulting in the following questions.
Tough, 10 Qns, orlandodaddy, Jan 11 06
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  Terry Pratchett, "Wyrd Sisters"    
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Terry Pratchett is a wonderful author and I love his work!
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  "Wyrd Sisters" by Terry Pratchett    
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How much do you know about the Discworld book "Wyrd Sisters"?
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  Pratchett Mania - Wyrd Sisters    
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My second quiz, again it is about the adventures of the Witches of Lancre.
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How did Lord Felmet die in the end?

From Quiz ""Wyrd Sisters" by Terry Pratchett"





Wyrd Sisters Trivia Questions

1. Witches in the Discworld didn't have leaders, but who was "the most highly-regarded of the leaders they didn't have"?

From Quiz
#6 'Wyrd Sisters': The Sisters Three

Answer: Granny Weatherwax

Granny Weatherwax was considered a very powerful witch by many, though she rarely did any actual magic. She often used common sense and 'headology' to make things - and people - work. Witches were generally respected by the local population, to the point where the king's guards disobeyed orders and refused to arrest them. As the two older witches (Granny and Nanny Ogg) had been midwives at the birth of most of Lancre, the threat of "I brought you into this world and I'll see you out of it" often did the trick when people were being disrespectful.

2. Granny, Nanny and Magrat are what?

From Quiz Terry Pratchett, "Wyrd Sisters"

Answer: Witches

In my opinion, these are the best characters in the whole series!

3. When the tax gatherer went to Magrat's house attempting to collect taxes, what did she give him?

From Quiz 'Wyrd Sisters' Random Questions

Answer: Tuppence

She gives it to him because he says he would be tortured by Lord Felmet if he didn't get witches to pay taxes. Nanny avoids it when she sends her sons Jason and Wen to tell him they don't want to join. He hangs around in Granny's raspberry bushes, but runs away when she goes out to ask him what he wants. Knowing how Granny would have reacted, that was probably a very wise decision.

4. On what day do the Witches agree to meet again at the beginning of the book?

From Quiz Pratchett Mania - Wyrd Sisters

Answer: Friday

Granny suggests Tuesday, but Nanny is babysitting for Jason's youngest and can manage Friday.

5. Who is the rightful future king of Lancre?

From Quiz "Wyrd Sisters" by Terry Pratchett

Answer: Tomjon

Although the fool is the one who gets crowned king eventually.

6. Which Discworld witch had fifteen children and a multitude of grandchildren?

From Quiz #6 'Wyrd Sisters': The Sisters Three

Answer: Nanny Ogg

Despite her name, Granny Weatherwax never had any children of her own. Nanny Ogg, on the other hand, had produced a tribe of descendants. The problem with having such a large family was that she didn't bother to remember the names of her daughters-in-law, even though they did her cleaning and brought meals for her. Shawn Ogg was Nanny's youngest son and worked as a guard at Lancre castle in "Wyrd Sisters".

7. Who kills King Verence?

From Quiz Terry Pratchett, "Wyrd Sisters"

Answer: Felmet

Duke Felmet is the calculating but insane jealous rival of the King. His wife, the Duchess, is very similar to the fictional Lady MacBeth!

8. Who are the thieves who confront the Fool in Ankh-Morpork, only to be outwitted by Tomjon?

From Quiz 'Wyrd Sisters' Random Questions

Answer: J. H. "Flannelfoot" Boggis and Nephews, "The Old Firm"

Their card reads: "J. H. "Flannelfoot" Boggis and Nephews / Bespoke Thieves / "The Old Firm" / (Estblshd AM 1789) / All type Theft carryed out Professionly and with Disgression / Houses cleared. 24-hr service. No job too small. LET US QUOTE YOU FOR OUR FAMILY RATE" Benjy "Lightfoot" Boggis is the real name of Brother Fingers in 'Guards! Guards!' "The New Firm" is Mr. Pin and Mr. Tulip in 'The Truth'.

9. What play of Hwels are Tomjohn's first words from?

From Quiz Pratchett Mania - Wyrd Sisters

Answer: The Tyrant

His first words are the Worm speech from 'The Tyrant', his second speech is Young Willikins' from 'Please Yourself'.

10. With King Verence dead, Lancre's heir was in danger, so a servant took the baby to the witches. Who did the witches put the baby in the care of?

From Quiz #6 'Wyrd Sisters': The Sisters Three

Answer: An actor and his wife

King Verence of Lancre had been murdered by his cousin, Duke Felmet. Fearing (correctly) that the young heir was in danger, a servant took the child and the king's crown, and rode out into the stormy night. The servant gave the child to three witches, who debated what to do next. A troupe of travelling actors were in town and the coven agreed that it was safer to allow the young heir to grow up anonymously far away from the Duke. The baby was given to Vitoller and his wife, and the crown was hidden in the props box.

11. Where does most of the action take place in this book?

From Quiz Terry Pratchett, "Wyrd Sisters"

Answer: The Kingdom of Lancre

The Kingdom of Lancre is situated in the Ramtop Mountains, the most magical area on the Disc!

12. Where do Magrat and the Fool first meet in the book?

From Quiz 'Wyrd Sisters' Random Questions

Answer: A meadow

He is lying by the lake contemplating his horrible situation at the castle when he hears someone singing. It isn't very good singing, the only word the singer appears to know is "la." He stands up sheepishly, in a carrilon of jingles. To Magrat, it seems the meadow is sprouting a large red and yellow demon with three menacing horns. When he realizes that he has surprised a witch, he runs away. But it was too late; they were now fated for each other.

13. What is Hwel's species?

From Quiz "Wyrd Sisters" by Terry Pratchett

Answer: Dwarf

Hwell is a dwarf, although contrary to dwarf tradition, instead of many years swinging an axe, he swung a pen instead, because he's a playwriter.

14. Greebo was an evil, one-eyed tomcat. Which Discworld witch was his owner?

From Quiz #6 'Wyrd Sisters': The Sisters Three

Answer: Nanny Ogg

Greebo was a nasty piece of work, but despite the evidence, Nanny could only ever see the adorable kitten he once was. He "divided his time between sleeping, eating and fathering the most enormous incestuous feline tribe." Greebo wandered into Lancre castle one day, which gave the ghost of King Verence the opportunity he needed. He trapped the cat in a store room, knowing that a witch (who would be able to see ghosts) would come looking for him eventually. If he could explain his situation to a witch, then they would be able to come up with a plan to enact revenge on his murderous cousin.

15. What name is given, by Granny, Nanny and Magrat, to King Verence's son?

From Quiz Terry Pratchett, "Wyrd Sisters"

Answer: Tomjon

Nanny and Granny argue on this. Granny says 'Tom' and the exact moment that Nanny says 'John' and so the name stuck;Tomjon.

16. What does Granny drink in the pub when she and Nanny talk to the Vitollers about taking the baby?

From Quiz 'Wyrd Sisters' Random Questions

Answer: Port and Lemon

She sits stiffly behind it as if it is a shield against the lures of the world. Granny is not comfortable in public houses. At least not in this book.

17. Another summoning, this time of a demon. What is not used?

From Quiz Pratchett Mania - Wyrd Sisters

Answer: soap suds of retribution

They actually scatter rather old washing soda and some extremely hard soap flakes in the demon's honour.

18. The name of the king of Lancre who was murdered at the beginning of the book is...

From Quiz "Wyrd Sisters" by Terry Pratchett

Answer: King Verence

After he is murdered his ghost continues to roam the castle, seeking revenge.

19. Something was wrong with the kingdom in "Wyrd Sisters". Who or what did the witches summon in order to gather information about the strange happenings?

From Quiz #6 'Wyrd Sisters': The Sisters Three

Answer: A demon

The kingdom wasn't happy with the way Lord Felmet was treating it. The witches gathered a collection of ingredients like a "sharp and terrible copper stick" and "rather old washing soda" in order to summon a demon. Magrat complained about the resources they had gathered, believing that you needed rare and expensive things like a magic sword and spices. Nevertheless, a demon with an unpronounceable name appeared and told the witches that the land had woken up because it wasn't being treated right.

20. What, in the Fool's mind, have power?

From Quiz Terry Pratchett, "Wyrd Sisters"

Answer: Words

The Fool shows Felmet and his wife exactly how strong words can be.

21. From which play is the speech Tomjohn recites in 'The Mended Drum'?

From Quiz Pratchett Mania - Wyrd Sisters

Answer: The King of Ankh

Give yourself a pat on the back if you spotted that 'A Wizard of Sorts' is another name for 'Please Yourself'.

22. What does the ghost of the king do to irritate Lord Felmet?

From Quiz "Wyrd Sisters" by Terry Pratchett

Answer: Adds too much salt to Felmet's meals

Although the trees around the castle drive the Duke crazy, the king's ghost had nothing to do with them. Felmet's bloody hands are his own fault, and the castle isn't painted red.

23. Magrat was the youngest witch in the coven and was yet to experience love. Who did she fall for in "Wyrd Sisters"?

From Quiz #6 'Wyrd Sisters': The Sisters Three

Answer: The Fool

It was love at first sight! The Fool was lying by a lake and reflecting on his life when he heard singing. It wasn't very good singing, but it roused something in the Fool. When he stood up, Magrat thought he was a colourful demon at first. She thought about running away like a timid gazelle, but there was a good chance she would out-distance him. There wasn't much time to say anything else before the Fool turned and ran from the witch. Luckily, that wasn't the end of their romance!

24. What is Nanny Ogg's cat called?

From Quiz Terry Pratchett, "Wyrd Sisters"

Answer: Greebo

Greebo is the psychotic male cat that belongs to Nanny Ogg.

25. While Granny is performing the time-changing spell, where does Magrat hover with sandwiches and a broom change?

From Quiz 'Wyrd Sisters' Random Questions

Answer: Turnwise borders

She has tepid cocoa and "two rounds of egg and cress sandwiches with the crusts cut off" (and) "a small piece of parsley placed with consideration and care on top of each one".

26. What does Nanny Ogg spy with her little eye in the dungeons?

From Quiz Pratchett Mania - Wyrd Sisters

Answer: pinchers

Despite (or perhaps because of) not knowing the names of anything, Nanny managed to beat the ghost of King Verence at eye spy five to nothing.

27. How did Lord Felmet die in the end?

From Quiz "Wyrd Sisters" by Terry Pratchett

Answer: He fell into the Lancre gorge

After he was stabbed with a stage knife, that slides back and doesn't do any damage, he thought he was dead, and he started to run around the castle until he got to the top, slipped, and landed in the Lancre gorge where he was killed by sharp rocks.

28. In "Wyrd Sisters", the witches came up with a plan to freeze Lancre in time for 15 years. Why did they want to do that?

From Quiz #6 'Wyrd Sisters': The Sisters Three

Answer: Tomjon would be old enough to claim his kingship.

Tomjon, rightful heir to the Lancre throne, had been sent away with a troupe of actors. As a baby, he was unable to claim the kingship, so the witches knew they would have to wait a number of years before he would be ready to fulfil his destiny as king. Once the baby had left the kingdom, they performed a complicated spell to freeze the land in time for 15 years. Tomjon grew up outside the bubble, but hardly any time had passed for Felmet's subjects.

29. Which witch was imprisoned by Felmet and his wife?

From Quiz Terry Pratchett, "Wyrd Sisters"

Answer: Nanny Ogg

Nanny is remarkably unconcerned about her capture, even when the Duchess starts showing her torture instruments.

30. What is the Fool's mother's family name?

From Quiz 'Wyrd Sisters' Random Questions

Answer: Beldame

Nanny: "His mother was a Beldame, from over Blackglass way. Bit of a beauty when she was younger. Broke many a heart, she did. Bit of a scandal there, I did hear." There is a resemblence between Tomjon (King Verence's son spirited away when the king is killed) and the Fool (whose name turns out to be Verence). Magrat assumes that is because King Verence is the father to both. Actually it turns out that the Tomjon is the son of the Queen and the Fool's father, making neither one an heir to the throne. Granny: "We're bound to be truthful. But there's no call to be honest." They don't lie when they say the two are brothers and that Verence is the older. It's not their fault nobody asks who the father was.

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