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Remember Regulators? Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based on Stephen King's novel "The Regulators". If you are a King fan, and have read this book, you are bound to do well!

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

Author
briansqueen

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
176,831

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
811

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Stephen King wrote another book that he refers to as a companion novel to "The Regulators". What is its title? Hint

Destitution

Insomnia

Desperation

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Question 2 of 10

2. "The Regulators" was originally released under King's pen name, Richard Bachman.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. "The Regulators" takes place in Wentworth, Ohio. What was the name of the street that the story takes place on? Hint

Polar Street

Popular Street

Poplar Street

Pine Street

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Question 4 of 10

4. What were the first names of the Reed Twins? Hint

Tom and Dave

Danny and Dave

Tim and Dave

Jim and Dave

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the color of the first van to be seen on the street? Hint

Red

Black

Blue

Silver

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Question 6 of 10

6. A boy named Cary Ripton is the first to die in the story. What was he
doing on the street in the first place? Hint

He was on his way to baseball practice

He was playing frisbee with the Reed Twins

He was the paper boy

He was visiting Jonny Marinville

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jonny Marinville appears in both "Desperation" and "The Regulators". In "Desperation" he was a writer. What was his occupation in "The Regulators"? Hint

student

musician

teacher

writer

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the super-natural being that inhabits Seth? Hint

Tik

Tok

Tek

Tak

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Question 9 of 10

9. What happened to Seth's family that resulted in his coming to live with his aunt? Hint

Drowned in a boating accident

Killed in a house fire

Killed in a car accident

Gunned down on vacation

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Question 10 of 10

10. Seth had a favorite movie and a favorite television show. The movie was called "The Regulators". What was the name of the TV show? Hint

MotoKops

Riot Rangers

Power Rangers

S.W.A.T.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Stephen King wrote another book that he refers to as a companion novel to "The Regulators". What is its title?

Answer: Desperation

"Desperation" includes many of the same characters and themes as "The Regulators", even the villain is the same.

2. "The Regulators" was originally released under King's pen name, Richard Bachman.

Answer: True

In the editor's note of "The Regulators" it is explained that the "widow of Richard Bachman" discovered both "The Regulators" and "Desperation" in a box of unfinished manuscripts belonging to her late husband.

3. "The Regulators" takes place in Wentworth, Ohio. What was the name of the street that the story takes place on?

Answer: Poplar Street

The name of the street is mentioned often.

4. What were the first names of the Reed Twins?

Answer: Jim and Dave

Jim and Dave are first introduced playing frisbee on Poplar Street.

5. What was the color of the first van to be seen on the street?

Answer: Red

The first van was red. The vans were piloted by MotoKops.

6. A boy named Cary Ripton is the first to die in the story. What was he doing on the street in the first place?

Answer: He was the paper boy

Cary was gunned down delivering his papers.

7. Jonny Marinville appears in both "Desperation" and "The Regulators". In "Desperation" he was a writer. What was his occupation in "The Regulators"?

Answer: writer

Jonny was a writer in both stories, although he did play guitar as a hobby in "The Regulators".

8. What is the name of the super-natural being that inhabits Seth?

Answer: Tak

Tak uses the boy as a vessel and draws on his knowledge to survive. Tak was also the antagonist in "Desperation".

9. What happened to Seth's family that resulted in his coming to live with his aunt?

Answer: Gunned down on vacation

Seth's family was gunned down by the MotoKops while vacationing, only Seth was spared.

10. Seth had a favorite movie and a favorite television show. The movie was called "The Regulators". What was the name of the TV show?

Answer: MotoKops

MotoKops was Seth's favorite show!

Source: Author briansqueen

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