Silliness Quiz - Page 409

SneakySnake · 03-15-2012, 06:09 PM

I only seem to recall number 2. And I thought that was from a musical "South pacific". It is early in the morning and I haven't finished my first cup of tea yet.

poohbear_nc · 03-15-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakySnake

I only seem to recall number 2. And I thought that was from a musical "South pacific". It is early in the morning and I haven't finished my first cup of tea yet.

Have another cuppa! South Pacific the musical was based on a book .....

SneakySnake · 03-15-2012, 07:16 PM

err! Is number two South Pacific?

Had two teas, and now on coffee!

poohbear_nc · 03-15-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakySnake

err! Is number two South Pacific?

Had two teas, and now on coffee!

The book was not titled South Pacific, but was close to it ...

Stitchawl · 03-15-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakySnake

I only seem to recall number 2. And I thought that was from a musical "South pacific". It is early in the morning and I haven't finished my first cup of tea yet.

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Have another cuppa! South Pacific the musical was based on a book .....

Some of the Bali H'ai sequence in the movie was filmed on Palau Tioman, off the coast of Malaysia. I did my 'Rescue Diver' and 'Divemaster' training there! Beautiful!

I'm having a lot of trouble with this list. I've VISITED several of these places...

Stitchawl

Daithi · 03-15-2012, 07:45 PM

6. Isle Esme -- Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
13. Roke Island -- Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

poohbear_nc · 03-15-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Daithi

6. Isle Esme -- Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
13. Roke Island -- Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

Yes to both - Daithi scores first - 4 points!

poohbear_nc · 03-15-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Some of the Bali H'ai sequence in the movie was filmed on Palau Tioman, off the coast of Malaysia. I did my 'Rescue Diver' and 'Divemaster' training there! Beautiful!

I'm having a lot of trouble with this list. I've VISITED several of these places...

Stitchawl

Are you a fictional character too?

Daithi · 03-15-2012, 07:56 PM

Tsalal is rings a bell, but I can't remember where from. No clue on the others.

poohbear_nc · 03-15-2012, 07:57 PM

I'll let it run a bit - then give some clues. From past posts in other threads, I know many of you have read the book the island is from ... just need to joggle your brains. Some are from classics, some contemporary, some mystery, some sci-fi ....

SneakySnake · 03-15-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Woo Hoo! Never would have expected to win a song lyric quiz! All those hours spent listening to my transistor radio finally paid off!

OK - since we're having so much fun with these multiple part questions, let's do ..... geography! .... unreal geography .... fictional geography!

The following list contains the names of fictional islands that were created as part of a written fictional work (novel, short story, etc.). For each island name, identify the book title and the author. The winner will be whomever scores the most points!

1. Alca/Penguin Island
2. Bali Ha'i - Tales of the South Pacific, James Michener (Issy +2 points)
3. Blefuscu - Gulliver's Travels Jonathan Swift (Issy + 2 points)
4. Caprona, a.k.a. Caspak
5. Devon Island
6. Esme, a.k.a. Isle Esme - Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (Daithi +2 points)
7. Hedeby - Steig Larsson (Issy + 1 point)
8. Indian Island - And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie (Issy + 2 points)

9. Kinakuta
10. Leshp
11. Mardi archipelago
12. Moahu
13. Roke Island - Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (Daithi +2 points)
14. San Lorenzo
15. Tsalal
16. Kokovoko

Feeling really smart? Extra credit for these:
1. Abarat archipelago
2. Dolphin Island - Arthur C. Clarke, book of the same name (Issy + 2 points)
3. Lincoln Island
4. Pala
5. Paradise Island
6. Saint Honore
7. San Monique
8. San Piedro Island
9. Ship-Trap Island - The Most Dangerous Game (Issy + 1 point)

Take out your imaginary atlases and begin your journeys!

memory post

issybird · 03-15-2012, 09:24 PM

2. Tales of the South Pacific, James Michener
3. Gulliver's Travels, Jonathan Swift
7. Steig Larsson, can't remember which book
8. And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie

2. Arthur C. Clarke, book of the same name
9. The Most Dangerous Game

poohbear_nc · 03-15-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by issybird

2. Tales of the South Pacific, James Michener
3. Gulliver's Travels, Jonathan Swift
7. Steig Larsson, can't remember which book
8. And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie

2. Arthur C. Clarke, book of the same name
9. The Most Dangerous Game

Well done! Issy charges into the lead with 10 points!

poohbear_nc · 03-15-2012, 09:53 PM

I'll let you all think tonight (tucking in myself now) - and will provide clues tomorrow for the remaining UFIs (Unidentified Fictional Islands)

poohbear_nc · 03-16-2012, 09:23 AM

OK - hint time ....

1. Alca/Penguin Island [this was a "gimme" - just really need an author]
2. Bali Ha'i - Tales of the South Pacific, James Michener (Issy +2 points)
3. Blefuscu - Gulliver's Travels Jonathan Swift (Issy + 2 points)
4. Caprona, a.k.a. Caspak [any fans of the John Carter movie author?] - Edgar Rice Burroughs (Daithi +1 point)
5. Devon Island [found in a "sweeping saga" from the 1970's]
6. Esme, a.k.a. Isle Esme - Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (Daithi +2 points)
7. Hedeby - Steig Larsson (Issy + 1 point)
8. Indian Island - And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie (Issy + 2 points)

9. Kinakuta [any cyberpunk fans here?]
10. Leshp [it appears & disappears]
11. Mardi archipelago [too obvious for you?]
12. Moahu [COLOR= Aubrey/Maturin novels by Patrick O'Brian (Daithi +2 points)
13. Roke Island - Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (Daithi +2 points)
14. San Lorenzo [a place to practice Bokononism]
15. Tsalal - The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym by EA Poe (Daithi +2 points)
16. Kokovoko - Moby Dick by Herman Melville (Daithi +2 points)

Any more guesses?

Issybird: 10 points
Daithi: 11 points

03-15-2012, 09:24 PM	#6132
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,368 Karma: 235205657 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One, PW4, PW5	2. Tales of the South Pacific, James Michener 3. Gulliver's Travels, Jonathan Swift 7. Steig Larsson, can't remember which book 8. And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie 2. Arthur C. Clarke, book of the same name 9. The Most Dangerous Game Last edited by issybird; 03-15-2012 at 09:26 PM.

03-16-2012, 09:23 AM	#6135
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,757 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	OK - hint time .... 1. Alca/Penguin Island [this was a "gimme" - just really need an author] 2. Bali Ha'i - Tales of the South Pacific, James Michener (Issy +2 points) 3. Blefuscu - Gulliver's Travels Jonathan Swift (Issy + 2 points) 4. Caprona, a.k.a. Caspak [any fans of the John Carter movie author?] - Edgar Rice Burroughs (Daithi +1 point) 5. Devon Island [found in a "sweeping saga" from the 1970's] 6. Esme, a.k.a. Isle Esme - Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (Daithi +2 points) 7. Hedeby - Steig Larsson (Issy + 1 point) 8. Indian Island - And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie (Issy + 2 points) 9. Kinakuta [any cyberpunk fans here?] 10. Leshp [it appears & disappears] 11. Mardi archipelago [too obvious for you?] 12. Moahu [COLOR= Aubrey/Maturin novels by Patrick O'Brian (Daithi +2 points) 13. Roke Island - Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (Daithi +2 points) 14. San Lorenzo [a place to practice Bokononism] 15. Tsalal - The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym by EA Poe (Daithi +2 points) 16. Kokovoko - Moby Dick by Herman Melville (Daithi +2 points) Any more guesses? Issybird: 10 points Daithi: 11 points Last edited by poohbear_nc; 03-16-2012 at 12:49 PM.

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03-15-2012, 06:09 PM	#6121
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	I only seem to recall number 2. And I thought that was from a musical "South pacific". It is early in the morning and I haven't finished my first cup of tea yet.

03-15-2012, 07:16 PM	#6123
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	err! Is number two South Pacific? Had two teas, and now on coffee!

03-15-2012, 07:45 PM	#6126
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	6. Isle Esme -- Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer 13. Roke Island -- Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

03-15-2012, 07:56 PM	#6129
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	Tsalal is rings a bell, but I can't remember where from. No clue on the others.

03-15-2012, 07:57 PM	#6130
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,757 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	I'll let it run a bit - then give some clues. From past posts in other threads, I know many of you have read the book the island is from ... just need to joggle your brains. Some are from classics, some contemporary, some mystery, some sci-fi ....

03-15-2012, 09:53 PM	#6134
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,757 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	I'll let you all think tonight (tucking in myself now) - and will provide clues tomorrow for the remaining UFIs (Unidentified Fictional Islands)

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