The Vorkosigan Saga quiz: 10 questions by Brzk

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Short Quiz on the events and characters of the Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold

What is Ivan Vorpatril's middle name:

Padma
Piotr
Xav
Vorbarra

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How old is Miles when he first meets Ky Tung:

17
21
15
24

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Miles' own horse as a child was:

Big Berta
Natty Katty
Fat Ninny
Long John

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The famous butter bugs wear which house's livery the first time this sort of modification was made to their appearance?

Vordarian
Vorrutyer
Vorkosigan
Vorbarra

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Which is the current capital city of the Vorkosigan District?

Vorkosigan Vashnoi
Vorkosigan Surleau
Hassadar
Vorbarr Sultana

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Among the highest placed in the Cetagandan hierarchy it is mandatory that the Haut Ladies ...

... never touch the ground with their feet
... never talk to strangers directly but convey their thoughts through their servants only
... never wash their hair
... never show themselves in public, using floating bubbles to shield them from view

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How did Ma Kosty create the Maple Ambrosia?

Added sugar and nuts to the butter bugs' produce.
Processed the bug butter through an ice-cream maker with the addition of maple mead (kindly suggested by Miles).
Heated up the bug butter in a casserole with some spice and served it as a soup at Miles's dinner party.
She churned the butter bugs' produce until it became thick and spreadable and served it to scones.

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Where was Miles's first assignment after graduating from the Imperial Military Academy?

On Kyril Island
On Prince Serg - the newest, fastest, deadliest thing His Imperial Majesty has ever put into space
In Ops
As an analyst in the ImpSec HQ

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Simon Illyan's highest rank achieved during his twice-twenty service:

Imperial Auditor
Commodor
Admiral
Captain

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Are there any flying cars on Barrayar?

Yes, lightflyers are quite commonplace.
No, ground cars are only used.
No, Barrayarans are very conservative and prefer riding horseback.
There is anti-grav technology, but it is not accessible for private use.

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