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Quiz about PrestonChild Guess the Novel
Quiz about PrestonChild Guess the Novel

Preston/Child Guess the Novel Trivia Quiz


This is a fun quiz on the novels co-authored by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. I will give a short synopsis and you pick out the title of the book. They are two of my favorite authors, and I hope you enjoy this quiz as much I enjoyed creating it!

A multiple-choice quiz by nooxyjen. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
nooxyjen
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
263,670
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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321
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Top 5% quiz!
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Question 1 of 10
1. FBI agent Pendergast must be aided in breaking out of a maximum-security prison while his evil brother plans a terrible crime. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Far below Manhattan, the Museum Beast lives in sewers and tunnels. Margo Green, Pendergast and D'Agosta must work together to solve this mystery. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A strange research compound is located within the hot desert of New Mexico. Two characters, Guy Carson and Susana Cabeza, discover they may be working on a dangerous medical breakthrough. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Prior to opening a huge exhibit, the New York Museum of Natural History is the site of gruesome murders caused by an unearthly creature. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Several strange murders, with sulfur smells and claw prints, lead Pendergast to believe the devil may be behind it all. The cities swarm with apocalyptic fears. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A pirate treasure located off the coast of Maine is the bounty some professionals want to find. Then the island begins killing people. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. An old tunnel under a New York City mansion is found, and thirty-six bodies are uncovered within. Pendergast must figure it all out as identical murders begin happening all over again. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Nora Kelly leads a team into a secluded part of Utah's canyons on a search for her father and a lost city of gold. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. A small town in the center of America is the site of some gruesome killings. Pendergast must get to the heart of the situation. Is it a serial killer or some mysterious curse? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The diabolical brother of Pendergast, Diogenes, has had twenty years to plan an awful crime. Diogenes murders several people close to his brother in an attempt to frame Pendergast for the crime. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. FBI agent Pendergast must be aided in breaking out of a maximum-security prison while his evil brother plans a terrible crime.

Answer: The Book of the Dead

This novel centered around an Egyptian tomb with a dangerous curse.
2. Far below Manhattan, the Museum Beast lives in sewers and tunnels. Margo Green, Pendergast and D'Agosta must work together to solve this mystery.

Answer: Reliquary

This book was a sequel to "Relic" and was as eerie as the first.
3. A strange research compound is located within the hot desert of New Mexico. Two characters, Guy Carson and Susana Cabeza, discover they may be working on a dangerous medical breakthrough.

Answer: Mount Dragon

One of their earlier novels, "Mount Dragon" concerned a crazy genius who has plans that may cause human extinction.
4. Prior to opening a huge exhibit, the New York Museum of Natural History is the site of gruesome murders caused by an unearthly creature.

Answer: Relic

This was the prequel to "Reliquary" and was made into a major motion picture.
5. Several strange murders, with sulfur smells and claw prints, lead Pendergast to believe the devil may be behind it all. The cities swarm with apocalyptic fears.

Answer: Brimstone

This was my first Preston/Child novel. Although a bit long, this was a great introduction to the duo.
6. A pirate treasure located off the coast of Maine is the bounty some professionals want to find. Then the island begins killing people.

Answer: Riptide

A fun read full of death, high-tech operations and immense treasure.
7. An old tunnel under a New York City mansion is found, and thirty-six bodies are uncovered within. Pendergast must figure it all out as identical murders begin happening all over again.

Answer: The Cabinet of Curiosities

Yet another great book with my favorite FBI agent Pendergast. This novel takes him back not only to 160 years ago, but also to his dark past.
8. Nora Kelly leads a team into a secluded part of Utah's canyons on a search for her father and a lost city of gold.

Answer: Thunderhead

An interesting novel, especially if you have any knowledge of archaeology or of desert canyons.
9. A small town in the center of America is the site of some gruesome killings. Pendergast must get to the heart of the situation. Is it a serial killer or some mysterious curse?

Answer: Still Life with Crows

This novel not only takes you into the spooky cornfields, but also into some very amazing caverns. You can also learn a bit more about Pendergast in this one.
10. The diabolical brother of Pendergast, Diogenes, has had twenty years to plan an awful crime. Diogenes murders several people close to his brother in an attempt to frame Pendergast for the crime.

Answer: Dance of Death

The prequel to "The Book of the Dead", this is a wonderfully fun novel that has tons of twists and turns.
Source: Author nooxyjen

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