Silliness Quiz - Page 518

Bookpossum · 05-20-2012, 07:33 AM

1. Is this Richard Jefferies (I think that's his name). The only book I know of by him is called "After London" but I haven't read it so I'm guessing wildly.

orlok · 05-20-2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bookpossum

1. Is this Richard Jefferies (I think that's his name). The only book I know of by him is called "After London" but I haven't read it so I'm guessing wildly.

Not Jeffries. Think desert island (in terms of this author's more popular novel).

Bookpossum · 05-20-2012, 08:13 AM

Well, Daniel Defoe, but I don't know a book title.

orlok · 05-20-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bookpossum

Well, Daniel Defoe, but I don't know a book title.

Yes, the author of Treasure Island. The book title is a little obscure, I agree.

"...from the World in the Moon, we find that the lunar satellite is populated by the Solunarians, who are endlessly scrapping with their enemies. Their antics are remarkably reminiscent of the warring religious factions of late 17th-century England."

Hamlet53 · 05-20-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

Yes, the author of Treasure Island. The book title is a little obscure, I agree.

"...from the World in the Moon, we find that the lunar satellite is populated by the Solunarians, who are endlessly scrapping with their enemies. Their antics are remarkably reminiscent of the warring religious factions of late 17th-century England."

Daniel Defoe wrote Treasure Island?

orlok · 05-20-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamlet53

Daniel Defoe wrote Treasure Island?

Robinson Crusoe, of course!

orlok · 05-21-2012, 09:09 AM

Okay, well here are the final scores and answers:

1. Solunarians - Daniel Defoe's " "The Consolidator" - Bookpossum (1)

2. Tralfamadorians - Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five" - poohbear (2 points +1 for Ms Wildhack)

3. Athsheans - Ursula K Le Guin's "The Word for World Is Forest" - Shayne Parkinson (1)

4. Drac - Barry B Longyear's "The Enemy Papers"

5. Vogons - Douglas Adams's "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" - Stitchawl (2)

6. Byrum - Stephen King's "Dreamcatcher" - Shayne Parkinson (1)

7. Overlords - Arthur C. Clarke’s "Childhood’s End" - Hamlet53 (2)

8. Fithp - Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle's "Footfall"

9. Ythrians - Poul Anderson's "The Earth Book Of Stormgate"

10. Hroshii - Robert A. Heinlein’s "The Star Beast" - poohbear (1)

poohbear - 4
Shayne Parkinson - 2
Hamlet - 2
Stitchawl - 2
Bookpossum - 1

So over to pooh!

poohbear_nc · 05-21-2012, 09:43 AM

Wow! I know my aliens! [not sure what that says about my life ...

]

OK - in honor of the release of Skyfall, the latest James Bond film, let's test your Bond knowledge:

Ernst Stavro Blofeld is a supervillain from the James Bond series of novels and films, an evil genius with aspirations of world domination, and the archenemy of the British Secret Service agent James Bond. Blofeld is head of the global criminal organisation SPECTRE and is commonly referred to as Number 1.

Blofeld appears or is heard in three novels and seven James Bond films. Can you name the 3 novels and the 7 films?

orlok · 05-21-2012, 09:51 AM

Novels:
Thunderball
From Russia with Love
Moonraker

Films:
Diamonds are Forever
Moonraker
Thunderball
Lie and Let Die
From Russia with Love
You Only Live Twice
For Your Eyes Only

Wild guesses, but a fun quiz. Really looking forward to the new film.

poohbear_nc · 05-21-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

Novels:
Thunderball - Y
From Russia with Love - N
Moonraker - N

Films:
Diamonds are Forever - Y
Moonraker - N
Thunderball - Y
Lie and Let Die - N
From Russia with Love - Y
You Only Live Twice - Y
For Your Eyes Only - Y

Wild guesses, but a fun quiz. Really looking forward to the new film.

orlok storms to an early lead: 6 points!

Stitchawl · 05-21-2012, 07:48 PM

I'll take two points please. Woke up too late for more.
EDIT: Novels
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
You Only Live Twice

Stitchawl

poohbear_nc · 05-22-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I'll take two points please. Woke up too late for more.
EDIT: Novels
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
You Only Live Twice

Stitchawl

2 points indeed sir! The rest of the "Blofeld trilogy"!

poohbear_nc · 05-22-2012, 08:52 AM

OK - since there seem to be no more Bond fans ....

The remaining movies: On Her Majesty's Secret Service and Never Say Never.

orlok wins impressively with 6 points! Take it away!

orlok · 05-22-2012, 12:26 PM

Me again? Would someone else like to have a go?

Shayne Parkinson · 05-24-2012, 04:52 PM

Since it's gone so quiet, here's one: name the ten countries with the longest-reigning living monarchs. This only counts the heads of sovereign states, not heads of provinces/groups within a nation.

Usual disclaimer: taken from web sources (apart from the ones I just knew from my habit of collecting trivia), so only as accurate as the sources.

One point for country name; one for length of reign to within ten years; two points for reasonably accurate monarch's name.

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05-20-2012, 07:33 AM	#7756
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	1. Is this Richard Jefferies (I think that's his name). The only book I know of by him is called "After London" but I haven't read it so I'm guessing wildly.

05-20-2012, 08:13 AM	#7758
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	Well, Daniel Defoe, but I don't know a book title.

05-21-2012, 09:09 AM	#7762
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Okay, well here are the final scores and answers: 1. Solunarians - Daniel Defoe's " "The Consolidator" - Bookpossum (1) 2. Tralfamadorians - Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five" - poohbear (2 points +1 for Ms Wildhack) 3. Athsheans - Ursula K Le Guin's "The Word for World Is Forest" - Shayne Parkinson (1) 4. Drac - Barry B Longyear's "The Enemy Papers" 5. Vogons - Douglas Adams's "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" - Stitchawl (2) 6. Byrum - Stephen King's "Dreamcatcher" - Shayne Parkinson (1) 7. Overlords - Arthur C. Clarke’s "Childhood’s End" - Hamlet53 (2) 8. Fithp - Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle's "Footfall" 9. Ythrians - Poul Anderson's "The Earth Book Of Stormgate" 10. Hroshii - Robert A. Heinlein’s "The Star Beast" - poohbear (1) poohbear - 4 Shayne Parkinson - 2 Hamlet - 2 Stitchawl - 2 Bookpossum - 1 So over to pooh!

05-21-2012, 09:43 AM	#7763
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,641 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Wow! I know my aliens! [not sure what that says about my life ... ] OK - in honor of the release of Skyfall, the latest James Bond film, let's test your Bond knowledge: Ernst Stavro Blofeld is a supervillain from the James Bond series of novels and films, an evil genius with aspirations of world domination, and the archenemy of the British Secret Service agent James Bond. Blofeld is head of the global criminal organisation SPECTRE and is commonly referred to as Number 1. Blofeld appears or is heard in three novels and seven James Bond films. Can you name the 3 novels and the 7 films?

05-21-2012, 09:51 AM	#7764
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Novels: Thunderball From Russia with Love Moonraker Films: Diamonds are Forever Moonraker Thunderball Lie and Let Die From Russia with Love You Only Live Twice For Your Eyes Only Wild guesses, but a fun quiz. Really looking forward to the new film.

05-21-2012, 07:48 PM	#7766
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	I'll take two points please. Woke up too late for more. EDIT: Novels On Her Majesty's Secret Service You Only Live Twice Stitchawl

05-22-2012, 08:52 AM	#7768
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,641 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	OK - since there seem to be no more Bond fans .... The remaining movies: On Her Majesty's Secret Service and Never Say Never. orlok wins impressively with 6 points! Take it away!

05-22-2012, 12:26 PM	#7769
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Me again? Would someone else like to have a go?

05-24-2012, 04:52 PM	#7770
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	Since it's gone so quiet, here's one: name the ten countries with the longest-reigning living monarchs. This only counts the heads of sovereign states, not heads of provinces/groups within a nation. Usual disclaimer: taken from web sources (apart from the ones I just knew from my habit of collecting trivia), so only as accurate as the sources. One point for country name; one for length of reign to within ten years; two points for reasonably accurate monarch's name.