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SAMPLE REPLY for Question 5.

5. Answer, book, Author.

1. Who persuades a headman to let her build a well?

2. In what part of this book do all the characters come together?

3. Who murdered the murderer?

4. What is the name of the white tiger from Vegas who ends up in St. Louis?

5. What is the holy word?

6. Who is bought out of slavery and falls in love with a count?

7. Who is a friend of Biff and Maggie?

8. This book contains 50 different words. Which word was only used once?

9. Which character chose exile on the Falkland Islands?

10. What is the name of the midwife who sang Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?

1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. ?
3. ?
4. Julia, Bullet, Laurel Hamilton
5. ?
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua (Jesus), Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. ?

Hint for number 5 please (pretty please)?

Francine wrote: "1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. ?
3. ?
4. Julia, Bullet, Laurel Hamilton
5. ?
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua (Jesus), Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. ?"

Good job!

5/6 are correct.

The hint for number 5 is: Listen to the river.

Yeshua/yahweh

Zack wrote: "Yeshua/yahweh"

Hi Zack, I'm taking a guess that this is the answer to No 5. Please reply with

5. Answer, book, Author.

It's actually the correct answer to no. 7.

Sooo ..7.) la de da

Zack wrote: "Sooo ..7.) la de da"

0/1

To prevent further debate and as it's only a bit of fun:

Our listed answer to 7. is Joshua, Lamb, Christopher Moore

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal

Yeshua is the Hebrew name for Jesus and is used in the book. Joshua (Josh) is also a name used by "Biff" and "Maggie".

Please remember that the correct answer needs to include the book title and author. Thanks!

1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. ?
3. ?
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton (2nd try)
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse (thanks to my BFF who just finished reading this book!)
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua (Jesus), Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. ?

Wasn't sure if I could ask for another hint...but if I can have another hint, can I have one for number 10? (pretty please?)

Francine wrote: "1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. ?
3. ?
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton (2nd try)
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse (thanks to my BFF who just finished reading this book!)
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua (Jesus), Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. ?"

7/7 Very good!

Hint for 10 is: Charles Darwin has just published On the Origin of Species.

1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. ?
3. Stephen, the abortionist's daughter by elisabeth Hyde. I guessed the killer because I haven't read the book
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10.

Hint for number 2 please :-)

1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. During "Silver on the tree", Darkness is rising by Susan Cooper
3. Stephen, the abortionist's daughter by elisabeth Hyde. I guessed the killer because I haven't read the book yet.
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett

Tina wrote: "1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. During "Silver on the tree", Darkness is rising by Susan Cooper
3. Stephen, the abortionist's daughter by elisabeth Hyde. I guessed the killer because I haven't read the book yet.
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett ..."

8/10. Getting closer!

Hint for number 2 is: A medieval story telling contest.

1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. General prologue, The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
3. Bill Branson, The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde. (I'm still guessing but I'm reading the book and I think he's the one)
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett

Tina wrote: "1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. General prologue, The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
3. Bill Branson, The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde. (I'm still guessing but I'm reading the book and I think he's the one)
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett ..."

9/10!

Well done.

1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. (Part 8) The Canon's Yeoman's Tale, Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.
3. Bill Branson, The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde.
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Ermintrude (Daphne) Fanshaw, Nation, Terry Pratchett

Tina wrote: "1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. (Part 8) The Canon's Yeoman's Tale, Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.
3. Bill Branson, The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde.
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Ermintrude (Daphne) Fanshaw, Nation, Terry Pratchett ..."


8/10. That should tell you which one is now incorrect.

It's Daphne isn't it? She starts off as Ermintrude but gives Daphne as her name,
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett.

I'm stumped with 2! :-)

1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. At the Tabard Inn in the General Prologue, Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer
3. Bill Branson, The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde.
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett

Tina wrote: "It's Daphne isn't it? She starts off as Ermintrude but gives Daphne as her name,
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett.

I'm stumped with 2! :-)"

1/1 is correct. So yes, in other words. :)

Tomorrow you can ask for a hint to another question other than 2. Hope that helps!

Francine wrote: "1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. At the Tabard Inn in the General Prologue, Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer
3. Bill Branson, The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde.
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett ..."

Hi Francine,

9/10 is correct.

1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. The Canon's Yeoman's Prologue (they catch up at Broughton-under-the-blee) Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.
3. Bill Branson, The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde.
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett

Tina wrote: "1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. The Canon's Yeoman's Prologue (they catch up at Broughton-under-the-blee) Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.
3. Bill Branson, The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde.
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett ..."

9/10 is correct. (The temptation to clue you both in is overwhelming. An answer can fit more than one book.)

1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
3. Bill Branson, The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde.
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett

Think I'm stretching now lol

Ceri wrote: "9/10 is correct. (The temptation to clue you both in is overwhelming. An answer can fit more than one book.) "

Aaaaagggghhhh!!! Ceri, you're killing us! :-D An answer can fit more than one book. Well...that gives me a bit to chew on.

Since I haven't asked for a hint to number 2, can you give another hint on 2?

Tina wrote: "1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
3. Bill Branson, The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde.
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett ..."

8/10 is correct. :)

Francine wrote: "Since I haven't asked for a hint to number 2, can you give another hint on 2?"

You may have a hint. A big broad one.

Miller follows Knight.

I only changed the wrong one 1 how come I went from 9/10 to 8?

1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. The Wake, The Sandman by Neil Gaiman.
3. Bill Branson, The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde.
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett

Tina wrote: "1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. The Wake, The Sandman by Neil Gaiman.
3. Bill Branson, The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde.
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett ..."

8/10 is correct. (Ceri hides behind sofa.)

Hi Tina, hang in there. You are certain that one of your answers is correct, but it's always possible that one question fits more than one book. There are still hints that haven't been asked for yet.

I see where it went off track. Mea culpa. I did not read this entry correctly:

2. The Canon's Yeoman's Prologue (they catch up at Broughton-under-the-blee) Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.

0/1

2. At the Tabard Inn in the General Prologue, Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer

1/1

Lol Ceri, this is painful but fun! I think it's just that I had 9/10 at one point and I've been copying and pasting from that. I'm being really dumb about something. I just don't know what :-)

Hint for 3 please :-)

Just realised that lol

Tina wrote: "Lol Ceri, this is painful but fun! I think it's just that I had 9/10 at one point and I've been copying and pasting from that. I'm being really dumb about something. I just don't know what :-)

Hi..."

Totally my fault! But I'm glad it's still fun! Learning from this first round!

Hint for No. 3.

A murderer has many tools he or she can use. These can include humans and hot chocolate.

1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. At the Tabard Inn in the General Prologue, Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer
3.Hercule Poirot, Curtain (Poirot's last case) by Agatha Christie
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett

I was so sure I'd had 3. correct before lol i guess when you get an idea in your head sometimes its difficult to shift it. I even read the book to find out whodunnit! It was a good book though so I don't mind. If it's not Poirot then it's back to google!!! This is really fun!

Tina wrote: "1. Jean, Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
2. At the Tabard Inn in the General Prologue, Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer
3.Hercule Poirot, Curtain (Poirot's last case) by Agatha Christie
4. Crispin, Skin Trade, Laurel Hamilton
5. Om, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse
6. Haydee, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
7. Joshua, Lamb: Gospel According to Biff, Christopher Moore
8. If, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
9. Helmholtz, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
10. Daphne, Nation, Terry Pratchett

10/10! ***** Congratulations! *****

Well done to you, and Francine, too. Amazing. Tina, you get to contribute to the next quiz.

I'm asking for feedback on the comments thread!

Thanks Ceri! :-) *happy*
YAY!!! Oh my god, I'm so relieved, I can stop acting like a dog with something between my teeth now and relax.

I'm well chuffed but without some of Francine's answers I don't think I'd have gotten them all. Thank-you Francine!!

Tina wrote: "Thanks Ceri! :-) *happy*
YAY!!! Oh my god, I'm so relieved, I can stop acting like a dog with something between my teeth now and relax.

I'm well chuffed but without some of Francine's answers I ..."

It was a team effort, and I agree -- it was soooo much fun!!

Francine wrote: "It was a team effort, and I agree -- it was soooo much fun!!

Great! Well, I will need a question etc. from Tina and I can set the next one up. Hopefully having an example of how the game is played will encourage people to join in the next. Thank you both for taking part! :)

Good fun was had by all. I'm up for the next one. How bout you Francine? :-)

I'll start a new thread for the next one, then close this one down so no one answers the wrong one!

Tina wrote: "Good fun was had by all. I'm up for the next one. How bout you Francine? :-)"

Oh, most definitely! Ceri, do your worst. I think Tina and I make a good team! ;-)

Yeah we do Francine, I totally agree! :-)