The Nation quiz: 7 questions by Ellen

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A quiz for those who have read "The Nation" by Terry Pratchett.

According to the book, in the time when things were otherwise and the moon was different, who made the world?

Locaha
Ataba
Imo
Pilu

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When Mau first hears from the grandfathers, what do they want?

The God anchors to be restored
Mau to go to sleep
Mau to find the trouserman
BEER!

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What is significant about Ermintrude's lineage?

Her father is the 67th person in line to the throne.
Her father is the 139th person in line to the throne.
Her father is the Duke of Norfolk
She is related to Mau

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Which of these species of plant or animal does not exist on Mau's island?

Paper vines
Snuffling trout
Tree climbing octopi
Pantaloon birds

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After which song is Cahle's baby named?

Mary, Mary, quite contrary
Humpty Dumpty
Jack and Jill
Twinkle, twinkle, little star

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What is the last line/ are the last two lines before the epilogue?

The old man smiled, and believed.
He kissed her cheek, a little clumsily, and went on: 'And now we both walk away, and when we meet again it will be as old friends.'
And Mau went fishing. He owed a fish to Nawi.
And then two dolphins were seen swimming into the sunset.

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Finally, what does a blue hermit crab symbolise?

That this world is perfect and protects you.
That the sky hugs the sea.
That time can stand still and scuttle away.
That you should never accept any shell.

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