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This quiz is about the first two games in the "Professor Layton" series for Nintendo DS.

A multiple-choice quiz by Daddy19. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Daddy19

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,846

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 15

Plays
382

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which words complete the first title in the series? Hint

"The Mysterious Mansion"

"The Weird Hamlet"

"The Strange Settlement"

"The Curious Village"

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Question 2 of 15

2. In both games, Professor Hershel Layton travels with his apprentice/assistant, who shares his first name with a new testament book of the Bible. Which one?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the object that Professor Layton was trying to find in the village of St Mystere in his first adventure? Hint

Golden Heart

Golden Peach

Golden Apple

Golden Necklace

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Question 4 of 15

4. The Professor Layton series of games involves solving puzzles to progress through the game, but what is the small item that you may need if you need a little assistance? Hint

Hint Token

Help Coin

Help Token

Hint Coin

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Question 5 of 15

5. Was Reinhold the family name of Lady Dahlia, who invites Professor Layton to St. Mystere in his first adventure?

Yes

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Question 6 of 15

6. When you have entered an answer in one of the puzzles Professor Layton encounters, what does it mean if either the Professor or his assistant point at you? Hint

Your answer is incorrect

You should turn around and go back the way you came

Your answer is close

Your answer is correct

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Question 7 of 15

7. What is the name of the policeman from Scotland Yard, who Professor Layton meets in both of the first two games in the series? Hint

Inspector Gadget

Inspector Riddleton

Inspector Simmons

Inspector Chelmey

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Question 8 of 15

8. The second game in the series was called "Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box" when it was released in the USA, but what was the title in the UK? Hint

"Professor Layton and Pandora's Box"

"Professor Layton and the Dangerous Box"

"Professor Layton and the Deadly Box"

"Professor Layton and the Mysterious Box"

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Question 9 of 15

9. ("Diabolical Box") What is the name of Professor Layton's friend, who introduces him to the mystery of the Elysian Box before being found dead? Hint

Dr Andrew Schrader

Dr Simon Schrader

Dr William Schrader

Dr John Schrader

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Question 10 of 15

10. ("Diabolical Box") On the quest for the Elysian Box, Professor Layton and Luke have to travel by railway. What is the name of the train service they use? Hint

Moley Express

Monetary Express

Molentary Express

Monentary Express

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Question 11 of 15

11. ("Diabolical Box") Who is the owner of the train service Professor Layton and Luke use? Hint

Mr Beluga

Katia

Otto

Anton

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Question 12 of 15

12. ("Diabolical Box") Unfortunately, the train breaks down and has to be repaired. What is the name of the place where this occurs? Hint

Dropstone

Driprock

Upstone

Uprock

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Question 13 of 15

13. ("Diabolical Box") When the train restarts, so does the search for the Elysian box. What is the name of the train's destination where Professor Layton and Luke can solve the mystery? Hint

Florsun

Flosins

Folsense

Forseas

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Question 14 of 15

14. ("Diabolical Box") Which of the following items would you not find in Professor Layton's trunk? Hint

Painting

Tea Set

Hamster

Old Diary

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Question 15 of 15

15. ("Diabolical Box") What type of mythical creature did the inhabitants of Folsense believe was living at Herzen Castle? Hint

Vampire

Zombie

Werewolf

Mummy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which words complete the first title in the series?

Answer: "The Curious Village"

"Professor Layton and the Curious Village" was created by the Japanese company Level-5. They also released the "Dark Cloud" games for the Sony Playstation 2 and the "White Knight Chronicles" games for the Sony Playstation 3.

2. In both games, Professor Hershel Layton travels with his apprentice/assistant, who shares his first name with a new testament book of the Bible. Which one?

Answer: Luke

Luke's full name is Luke Triton and he accompanies the Professor on his adventures in the first two games. In the UK release, Luke is voiced by Maria Darling, who also voices Marsha in the children's television programme "Roary The Racing Car".

3. What was the object that Professor Layton was trying to find in the village of St Mystere in his first adventure?

Answer: Golden Apple

Professor Layton is hired by Lady Dahlia to find the Golden Apple as none of the characters in the village know what it is. Lady Dahlia's late husband stated in his will that his inheritance would pass to the person who could solve the mystery.

4. The Professor Layton series of games involves solving puzzles to progress through the game, but what is the small item that you may need if you need a little assistance?

Answer: Hint Coin

By looking around the various scenes, it is possible to find hidden hint coins to help you through the puzzles. If you correctly assemble the 'gizmo' in Professor Layton's trunk, it'll sniff hint coin out for you.

5. Was Reinhold the family name of Lady Dahlia, who invites Professor Layton to St. Mystere in his first adventure?

Answer: Yes

Lady Dahlia is the second wife of the late Baron Augustus Reinhold. She bears a remarkable resemblance to the Baron's first wife - Lady Violet. Is this a coincidence?

6. When you have entered an answer in one of the puzzles Professor Layton encounters, what does it mean if either the Professor or his assistant point at you?

Answer: Your answer is correct

It's either that or they cover their eyes in despair when you give a wrong answer. The first two times you get a question wrong, the amount of Picaracts you get for answering the question reduces.

7. What is the name of the policeman from Scotland Yard, who Professor Layton meets in both of the first two games in the series?

Answer: Inspector Chelmey

Inspector Chelmey doesn't like Professor Layton very much; he thinks that the detective work should be left to him. He doesn't seem to be very good at his job and frequently makes a quick and incorrect deductions.

8. The second game in the series was called "Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box" when it was released in the USA, but what was the title in the UK?

Answer: "Professor Layton and Pandora's Box"

By opening the box, Pandora released all the evils of the world. In the story, the Elysian box was rumoured to kill anyone who opened it. You'll have to complete the game to find out the truth!

9. ("Diabolical Box") What is the name of Professor Layton's friend, who introduces him to the mystery of the Elysian Box before being found dead?

Answer: Dr Andrew Schrader

In the story, Dr Schrader writes to Professor Layton saying he is in possession of the Elysian Box. However when the Professor and Luke reach Dr Schrader's home they find him lying dead on the floor and the box missing.

10. ("Diabolical Box") On the quest for the Elysian Box, Professor Layton and Luke have to travel by railway. What is the name of the train service they use?

Answer: Molentary Express

The Professor and Luke find a ticket to travel on the Molentary Express amongst Dr Schrader's possessions and manage to remove it from the scene without Inspector Chelmey noticing. Initially, they have no idea where the train is heading to!

11. ("Diabolical Box") Who is the owner of the train service Professor Layton and Luke use?

Answer: Mr Beluga

Mr Beluga is the brother of Anton, who is the current Lord Herzen. He is also the uncle of Otto, who he employs to work on the train. Katia is another character searching for the Elysian Box.

12. ("Diabolical Box") Unfortunately, the train breaks down and has to be repaired. What is the name of the place where this occurs?

Answer: Dropstone

When they arrive in Dropstone, the town is celebrating 50 years of its foundation. Whilst they are there Professor Layton's nemesis, Don Paolo kidnaps and manages to replace Flora.

13. ("Diabolical Box") When the train restarts, so does the search for the Elysian box. What is the name of the train's destination where Professor Layton and Luke can solve the mystery?

Answer: Folsense

Originally, Professor Layton obtained the train ticket when he found Dr. Schrader dead and he thought there was no destination printed on it. In fact, the destination was coded. There is a copy of the ticket in the instruction booklet for the game and one of the puzzles is to decode it.

14. ("Diabolical Box") Which of the following items would you not find in Professor Layton's trunk?

Answer: Painting

The painting was a feature of "Professor Layton and the Curious Village".

By solving puzzles within the game, you may receive an object for the hamster to play with to try and get fit, an ingredient to help you brew tea for the inhabitants of Folsense or a key to the old diary, which may help you solve the mystery of the Elysian Box.

15. ("Diabolical Box") What type of mythical creature did the inhabitants of Folsense believe was living at Herzen Castle?

Answer: Vampire

The current Lord Herzen (Anton) is actually living at the castle. The gas from the nearby mine makes the inhabitants of Folsense think that he's a vampire.

Source: Author Daddy19

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