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Urchin of the Riding Stars Trivia Quiz

The first book in the "Mistmantle Chronicles" by M.I. McAllister. "Urchin of the Riding Stars" is a very good novel and is enjoyable for all ages. Have fun with this quiz!

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

Author
Garblut

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
304,400

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
122

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Brother Fir, Crispin, and Apple find Urchin on the beach.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the prophecy made for Urchin before he was born? Hint

He will die alone.

He will bring down a powerful ruler.

He will find the Heart and destroy it.

He will have many allies in his lifetime.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who invites Urchin to become his page? Hint

Husk

Crispin

Brother Fir

Brushen

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the prince that is found murdered the day after Urchin becomes a page? Hint

Husk

Gleaner

Neddle

Tumble

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is exiled from the island after the casting of lots? Hint

Needle

Padra

Crispin

Husk

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Question 6 of 10

6. Husk does not gradually start to take over for the king's duties.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the animal that takes Crispin's place as captain? Hint

Granite

Needle

Whisper

Apple

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who were the three original captains? Hint

Brother Fir, Aspen, and Brushen

Needle, Crackle, and Urchin

Husk, Padra, and Granite

Crispin, Husk, and Padra

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who rescues Crispin from exile? Hint

Needle

Urchin

Arran

Fingal

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who killed Crispin's wife, Whisper? Hint

Husk the squirrel

Tay the otter

Gloss the mole

Needle the hedgehog

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Brother Fir, Crispin, and Apple find Urchin on the beach.

Answer: True

Urchin was found on the shores of Mistmantle soon after his birth.

2. What was the prophecy made for Urchin before he was born?

Answer: He will bring down a powerful ruler.

There was a prophecy made about Urchin before he was born. It was said that he would bring down a powerful ruler.

3. Who invites Urchin to become his page?

Answer: Crispin

Urchin's lonely life in the woods changes when Captain Crispin invites him to come work at the tower and become his page.

4. What is the name of the prince that is found murdered the day after Urchin becomes a page?

Answer: Tumble

The day after Urchin starts his work at the tower, Prince Tumble is found murdered.

5. Who is exiled from the island after the casting of lots?

Answer: Crispin

During the casting of lots, Captain Husk pulls Crispin's clawmark from the bag. No one believes it at first, but later he is exiled from the island.

6. Husk does not gradually start to take over for the king's duties.

Answer: False

Over time, Husk begins to persuade the king into doing things he wouldn't normally do. Soon after, Husk completely takes control.

7. What is the name of the animal that takes Crispin's place as captain?

Answer: Granite

After Crispin is exiled from Mistmantle, a squirrel called Granite takes his place. Granite is in league with Husk.

8. Who were the three original captains?

Answer: Crispin, Husk, and Padra

The three original captains were Husk, Crispin, and Padra. Brother Fir is the priest, Lady Aspen is the queen's personal maid, and Brushen is the king of Mistmantle.

9. Who rescues Crispin from exile?

Answer: Urchin

Urchin leaves Mistmantle because it is not safe for him there anymore. He finds Crispin and rescues him. Together, they fly back to Mistmantle on the backs of swans.

10. Who killed Crispin's wife, Whisper?

Answer: Gloss the mole

Gloss was hiding in Urchin's boat as he was in exile. Urchin unknowingly brought Whisper her demise.

Source: Author Garblut

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