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"Brilliant" by Roddy Doyle Trivia Quiz

A great children's book that can be enjoyed by adults too

A multiple-choice quiz by mega44. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mega44

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
375,778

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
113

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The book "Brilliant" is set in which part of Ireland? Hint

Cork

Belfast

Dublin

Limerick

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Brilliant" features which two children? Hint

Paddy and Alice

Raymond and Gloria

Jimmy and Jenny

Sean and Sinead

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the Uncle who has come to live in the Kelly household? Hint

Uncle Jim

Uncle Ben

Uncle Fred

Uncle Sean

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Question 4 of 10

4. The children decide to go out into the night to chase what? Hint

The Black Dog

The White Cat

The Whtie Dog

The Black Cat

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Question 5 of 10

5. What bone do the children think has been stolen? Hint

The Cranium of Ireland

The Funny Bone of Dublin

The Ulna of Ulster

The Rib of Eve

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is the first child that the children meet up with? Hint

Ernie

Alice

Paddy

Fred

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does Ernie consider his occupation? Hint

Ladykiller

Paperboy

Vampire

Werewolf

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which animal at the zoo is called Kevin? Hint

Elephant

Meerkat

Flamingo

Parrot

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Question 9 of 10

9. What creature do the children find under the bridge near Clontarf? Hint

A Leprachaun

A Troll

A Hobbit

A Fairy

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Question 10 of 10

10. The children succeeded by contiously repeating which word? Hint

Brilliant

Jeez

Great

Dog

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The book "Brilliant" is set in which part of Ireland?

Answer: Dublin

Dublin-born writer Roddy Doyle penned this book for children. He is best known for "The Barrytown Trilogy", made up of the books "The Commitments", "The Snapper" and "The Van". All of these books are set in North Dublin.

2. "Brilliant" features which two children?

Answer: Raymond and Gloria

Raymond and Gloria Kelly are a brother and sister who have been forced through circumstances to share bedrooms due to the arrival of their Uncle in the Kelly home.

3. What is the name of the Uncle who has come to live in the Kelly household?

Answer: Uncle Ben

Uncle Ben is the younger brother of "Da". He is having a hard time and he goes to live with his relatives.

4. The children decide to go out into the night to chase what?

Answer: The Black Dog

The children heard their granny saying that "the Black Dog of Depression is after stealing the Funny Bone of Dublin". Because their Uncle is not feeling well, they decide to chase after it.

5. What bone do the children think has been stolen?

Answer: The Funny Bone of Dublin

According to their Granny the Black Dog of Depression has stolen the Funny Bone of Dublin. The one thing Dubliners are known for is there sense of humour, so it is pretty obvious (in the children's eyes) that this is the reason that the grown ups are feeling low.

6. Who is the first child that the children meet up with?

Answer: Ernie

They check out the black dog "Fang" only to find Ernie, who also lives in the shed.

7. What does Ernie consider his occupation?

Answer: Vampire

Ernie's ma told him to get a job, so vampire it is.

8. Which animal at the zoo is called Kevin?

Answer: Meerkat

Kevin is the meerkat with a very protective wife. He would really like to join the quest, but his wife refuses to let him. Meerkats have been bought recently as pets because of the popularity of the "Compare the Market" TV ads, only for people to find out that they do not make the best of pets.

9. What creature do the children find under the bridge near Clontarf?

Answer: A Troll

The children are crossing the wooden bridge only to be joined by the Troll. Trolls are usually found under bridges, but only for the purposes of dining off the "meal" that crosses the bridge.

10. The children succeeded by contiously repeating which word?

Answer: Brilliant

Eventually the children defeat the "Black Dog of Depression" and their parents, brothers et al. seem to continue ahead with their lives. What a suitable word - "Briiliant" means bringing light and great.

Source: Author mega44

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