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Elizabeth George Novels Trivia Quiz

A quiz on Lynley's and Havers' cases - is it really the first one on Elizabeth George or have I just missed the others if they exist? Anyways - have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by PearlQ19. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
PearlQ19

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,465

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
484

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Lynley's title? Hint

Lord Lynley

Lord Stinhurst

Earl of Asherton

Earl of Edgware

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of Barbara Havers' mother? Hint

Helen

Pearl

Doris

Deborah

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is the lady Lynley is hopelessly in love with and eventually marries?

Answer: (first name or full name or title)

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which novel did Barbara's father die? Hint

Well-Schooled In Murder

For the Sake Of Elena

Playing For The Ashes

A Suitable Vengeance

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is Lynley's best friend? Hint

Simon St. James

Helen Clyde

Deborah St. James

Joseph Cotter

6. In 'For The Sake Of Elena', Havers refers to what she calls the 'Westerbrae feeling', meaning that Lynley can't be objective because the woman he loves is involved. Which novel deals with the incidents at Westerbrae? Hint

A Traitor To Memory

Payment In Blood

Deception On His Mind

In The Presence Of The Enemy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Joseph Cotter has a funny combination of two functions in Simon's house. Which one? Hint

Brother and gardener

Brother and butler

Father-in-law and butler

Father-in-law and gardener

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the first case of Lynley and Havers? Hint

A Great Deliverance

Missing Joseph

In Pursuit Of The Proper Sinner

Well-Schooled In Murder

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which case are the following characters involved: Anthony Weaver, Sarah Gordon, Miranda Webberly?

Answer: (5 Words)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which case deals with the murder of a violinist's mother, leading to another case from years ago? Hint

Deception On His Mind

Missing Joseph

A Traitor To Memory

Playing For the Ashes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Lynley's title?

Answer: Earl of Asherton

Havers is sometimes terribly annoyed by Lynley's titles, and so is the secretary at Scotland Yard's - 'Inspector Asherton - it's you, isn't it?'

2. What is the name of Barbara Havers' mother?

Answer: Doris

Doris Havers suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. She often talks to her sister Pearl who died during World War 2.

3. Who is the lady Lynley is hopelessly in love with and eventually marries?

Answer: Helen Clyde

Helen and Lynley have been friends for over ten years. Lynley has been in love with her for years, but she always refused him (friendly, though).

4. In which novel did Barbara's father die?

Answer: Well-Schooled In Murder

A thrilling novel about murders which happened in a boys' school.

5. Who is Lynley's best friend?

Answer: Simon St. James

Lynley, Helen, Deborah and Simon have been friends all along, but Simon is always regarded as Lynley's best friend. He suffers from an injury caused by Lynley, but this didn't end their friendship.

Answer: Payment In Blood

In 'Payment In Blood', Helen has an affair with one of the suspects. Lynley can't stand it and tries everything to prove that this man is the murderer.

7. Joseph Cotter has a funny combination of two functions in Simon's house. Which one?

Answer: Father-in-law and butler

Deborah's father also does the household at the St. James'. He helps Simon and Deborah whenever he can.

8. What was the first case of Lynley and Havers?

Answer: A Great Deliverance

Havers wasn't too pleased when she learned that she would have to work with the noble inspector. But meanwhile they have become a great team. Recently, there was a TV adaption of the novel, starring Nathaniel Parker as Lynley and Sharon Small as Havers. It was quite good, I think, though they changed a lot.

9. In which case are the following characters involved: Anthony Weaver, Sarah Gordon, Miranda Webberly?

Answer: For The Sake Of Elena

A novel about the murder of Elena Weaver, a deaf student at St. Stephen's College. Worth reading!

10. Which case deals with the murder of a violinist's mother, leading to another case from years ago?

Answer: A Traitor To Memory

Her latest work and and one of my favorites so far.

Source: Author PearlQ19

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