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The Other Wind Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about "The Other Wind", by Ursula K. Le Guin. It is set in the Earthsea universe.

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

Author
kirlin

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,598

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
211

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Alder's true name? Hint

Heleth

Arhada

Hara

Hayohe

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is called the Woman of Gont? Hint

Tenar

Irian

Lily

Tehanu

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the Kargish islands is the princess Seserakh from? Hint

Hur-at-Hur

Karego-At

Atuan

Atnini

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Question 4 of 10

4. What are the Hardic people known as to the Kargs? Hint

Accursed-sorcerers

Shadow-mages

Despised-wizards

Death-walkers

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Irian called as a child? Hint

Blossom

Apple

Dragonfly

Sunshine

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Alder's cat called? Hint

Bounce

It didn't have a name

Tug

Spot

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did Sparrowhawk have Alder mend in the first chapter? Hint

A green pitcher

A red bowl

A blue jug

A yellow cup

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Question 8 of 10

8. How did Lebannen have the throne room in his palace decorated? Hint

Plain and sparse

Gilded throne and polished marble

Rich tapestries and velvet carpets

Gems and crystal

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Question 9 of 10

9. Onyx has a friend who is a wizard from Paln. What is he called? Hint

Sippy

Seppel

Apple

Adder

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the first dragon Tehani speaks to in this book? Hint

Orm Embar

Irian

Ammaud

Kalessin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Alder's true name?

Answer: Hara

Alder is a village sorcerer from the island of Taon. He has the talent of mending.

2. Who is called the Woman of Gont?

Answer: Tehanu

Tehanu is sometimes called the Woman of Gont, because some people are uneasy that she bears her name openly.

3. Which of the Kargish islands is the princess Seserakh from?

Answer: Hur-at-Hur

Seserakh is the daughter of the new High King of the Kargs.

4. What are the Hardic people known as to the Kargs?

Answer: Accursed-sorcerers

The Kargs believe the Hardic people to be cursed because they aren't reborn.

5. What was Irian called as a child?

Answer: Dragonfly

Irian is from the island of Way. There is a novella about her in the anthology "Legends".

6. What was Alder's cat called?

Answer: Tug

Alder wasn't going to name the kitten but the sailors called him Tug.

7. What did Sparrowhawk have Alder mend in the first chapter?

Answer: A green pitcher

Alder also helped mend the fence around the goat pasture.

8. How did Lebannen have the throne room in his palace decorated?

Answer: Plain and sparse

Some complained that it looked like a barn.

9. Onyx has a friend who is a wizard from Paln. What is he called?

Answer: Seppel

Pelnish wizards aren't typically well-liked by most people.

10. What is the name of the first dragon Tehani speaks to in this book?

Answer: Ammaud

They meet this dragon in West Havnor. Although he does not mention his name, Irian tells them this when she arrives later.

Source: Author kirlin

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