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Quiz about The Fictitious Books of Terry Pratchett
Quiz about The Fictitious Books of Terry Pratchett

The Fictitious Books of Terry Pratchett Quiz


Terry Pratchett alludes to other books within the many that he has written himself. This quiz will concentrate on books mentioned within the Discworld series.

A multiple-choice quiz by ASA. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
ASA
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
348,676
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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217
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Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which book did Samuel Vines read every evening at 6:00 to his son Sammy, throughout the book "Thud"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In "Making Money", Gladys has become an avid reader of which magazine? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Eric Wheelbrace was an author of the book "100 Walks in the Ramtops" and what other book?
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Question 4 of 10
4. Lady Deirdre Waggon wrote the book "Lady Waggon's Book of Household Management". What piece of advice did she have about watchmen?
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Question 5 of 10
5. Twoflower wrote a book entitled, "What I Did on My Holidays". Who was the Wizard that accompanied him throughout the holiday? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Carrot Ironfoundersson is given what book by Mr. Varneshi in "Guards! Guards!"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Adora Bell Dearheart provides Gladys with which Releventia Flout book? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of the book written by Humptemper, as mentioned in "Eric"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the name of the magazine edited by Apprentice Postman Stanley? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Mustrum Ridcully in "Moving Pictures" is writing a sort of autobiography-thingy, with what title? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which book did Samuel Vines read every evening at 6:00 to his son Sammy, throughout the book "Thud"?

Answer: Where's My Cow?

A stand alone version of "Where's my Cow?" was released after "Thud", and in it Sam Vines changes it from various animals to various inhabitants of Ankh-Morpork.
2. In "Making Money", Gladys has become an avid reader of which magazine?

Answer: The Ladies' Own Magazine

Gladys, a half-tonne Golem, follows any advice given by women's magazines and books to the letter. The Ladies' Own Magazine is a genteel and mannered publication which, among other things, advocates back and neck rubs to relieve stress and tension caused by the hurly-burly of modern life.

When Gladys tries this out on Moist Von Lipwig, he discovers it works because the pain created takes his mind off everything else.
3. Eric Wheelbrace was an author of the book "100 Walks in the Ramtops" and what other book?

Answer: Walking in the Koom Valley

Eric Wheelbrace is based on Alfred Wainwright, who wrote a book entitled "A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells".
4. Lady Deirdre Waggon wrote the book "Lady Waggon's Book of Household Management". What piece of advice did she have about watchmen?

Answer: Watchmen are disrepectful and do not wipe their dirty boots.

She also gave this advice: "Any bodies found during a weekend party should be disposed of discreetly to avoid scandal." Only Nobby Nobbs needs to carry a declaration "signed by Lord Vetinari to the effect that, "following affadavits from the midwife and a doctor, I confirm that the bearer is, in all probability, human."
5. Twoflower wrote a book entitled, "What I Did on My Holidays". Who was the Wizard that accompanied him throughout the holiday?

Answer: Rincewind

Rincewind was born under the Small Boring Group of Faint Stars, a sign associated with chess board makers, sellers of onions, manufacturers of plastic images of small religious significance and people allergic to pewter.
6. Carrot Ironfoundersson is given what book by Mr. Varneshi in "Guards! Guards!"?

Answer: The Laws and Ordinances of the Cities Ankh and Morpork.

Most of "The Laws and Ordinances of the Cities Ankh and Morpork" were previously unheard of by everyone in Ankh-Morpork, including the Watch. It was given to the Librarian at the end of "Guards! Guards!" along with "The Summoning of Dragons".
7. Adora Bell Dearheart provides Gladys with which Releventia Flout book?

Answer: Why Men Get Under Your Feet

Gladys interpreted a friendly pat on the shoulder as very nearly inappropriate touching.
8. What is the name of the book written by Humptemper, as mentioned in "Eric"?

Answer: Names of the Ants

"Names of the Ants" is described as being a strange book, half magical treatise, half autobiography.
9. What was the name of the magazine edited by Apprentice Postman Stanley?

Answer: Total Pins

Stanley Howler had a strange upbringing as he was raised by peas, which has left him a bit of a loner, an obsessive, and with a tendency to lean towards the sunlight. It is rumoured that he was the inspiration for John Lennon's song about giving peas a chance. Other pin magazines mentioned in "Going Postal" include Pins Monthly, New Pins, Practical Pins and Pins International, as well as pin magazines that cannot be mentioned in mixed company.
10. Mustrum Ridcully in "Moving Pictures" is writing a sort of autobiography-thingy, with what title?

Answer: Adventures with Crossbow and Rod

So far he has written one chapter on the strange and highly specialised species to be found in the River Ankh at Ankh-Morpork; you know, the ones that implode or spontaneously combust on contact with the air (and fresh water).
Source: Author ASA

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