Under The Mountain (A Novel By New Zealand Author By Maurice Gee)
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A pupil generated quiz of 20 multi-choice questions to test your knowledge of the famous New Zealand novel by Maurice Gee. To pass this test and score a certificate you'll need to get 80% or better. Look out for the release of the movie in 2009!
- 1.
In the prologue Theo and Rachael (the twins) meet the mysterious Mr Jones -
- A.
When they get lost in the bush at the back of a farm.
- B.
When he gives them a ride in his boat.
- C.
When he comes to visit at their home.
- D.
When they go to visit their Uncle and Aunty in Christchurch
Correct Answer
A. When they get lost in the bush at the back of a farm. -
- 2.
What are the Swedish twins names?
- A.
Jan and Lenny
- B.
James and Lauren
- C.
Johan and Lenart
- D.
Johan and Lauren
- E.
Johann and Lenard
Correct Answer
C. Johan and LenartExplanation
The Swedish twins' names are Johan and Lenart.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How do the twins hold off Mr Wilberforce when he comes to their house?
- A.
By creating light in their minds
- B.
By out sprinting him
- C.
By using their torch light to scare him away
- D.
Use their Uncle's guns to kill him
- E.
Hit him continuously with some golf clubs
Correct Answer
A. By creating light in their mindsExplanation
The twins hold off Mr. Wilberforce by creating light in their minds. This suggests that they use their imagination or mental powers to create a distraction or scare him away. It implies that they have some sort of supernatural ability to manipulate or control light in their minds, which they use as a defense mechanism against Mr. Wilberforce.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How does Mr Wilberforce nearly kill Rachel?
- A.
Runs her over in his car
- B.
Strangles her
- C.
Takes her to the lake and drowns her
- D.
Grabs her arm and starts to freeze her
- E.
Stabs here with a bit of glass
Correct Answer
D. Grabs her arm and starts to freeze her -
- 5.
Mr Wilberforce appears at Aunt Noelines house as a policeman. What does he shape-shift into after?
- A.
Policemen
- B.
Vicar
- C.
Army general
- D.
Slug form
- E.
Walking shark
Correct Answer
D. Slug formExplanation
Mr. Wilberforce shape-shifts into a slug form after appearing at Aunt Noeline's house as a policeman.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Where do the Twins,Rachael and Mr jones start the boat to go to Rangitoto?
- A.
Takapuna
- B.
Harbour Bridge
- C.
Browns Island
- D.
Narrow neck
- E.
Mt Eden
Correct Answer
D. Narrow neckExplanation
The correct answer is Narrow neck. This suggests that the Twins, Rachael and Mr Jones, start their boat from Narrow neck to go to Rangitoto.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How does Mr Wilberforce try and kill Rachael?
- A.
Turn her into a Slug
- B.
Freeze her
- C.
Blow her up
- D.
Drown her
- E.
Strangle
Correct Answer
B. Freeze herExplanation
Mr. Wilberforce tries to kill Rachael by freezing her.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What colour was Theo's Beam from his stone?
- A.
Green
- B.
Blue
- C.
Red
- D.
Flurpentine
- E.
Pink
Correct Answer
B. BlueExplanation
The correct answer is Blue. This suggests that Theo's Beam from his stone was blue in color.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What was the Policemans excuse for getting into the house?
- A.
There parents house burnt down
- B.
Caught them shoplifting
- C.
Mr Jones sent him
- D.
Ricky was caught Drink/Driving
- E.
There was a murderer on the loose around there area
Correct Answer
A. There parents house burnt downExplanation
The policeman's excuse for getting into the house was that their parents' house had burnt down.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When Ricky was taking Theo and Rachael for a boat Ride, What did the Wilberforces change into to try and kill them?
- A.
Giant Turtle
- B.
Porpoise
- C.
Dolphin
- D.
Shark
- E.
Crab
Correct Answer
D. SharkExplanation
The Wilberforces changed into sharks to try and kill Ricky, Theo, and Rachael during their boat ride. Sharks are known for their predatory nature and are capable of inflicting serious harm or even death. This choice makes sense in the context of the question as it presents a dangerous and life-threatening situation for the characters.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What did the Wilberforce call himself when he was at there house trying to get in?
- A.
Mr Jones
- B.
Constable Brownly
- C.
Constable Brown
- D.
Constable Grimshaw
- E.
David Brown
Correct Answer
C. Constable BrownExplanation
The correct answer is Constable Brown because when Wilberforce was at their house trying to get in, he pretended to be a police officer by calling himself Constable Brown.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Uncle Clarry is what relation to Aunt Noeline?
- A.
Dad
- B.
Cousin
- C.
Ex-Husband
- D.
Husband
- E.
Uncle
Correct Answer
D. HusbandExplanation
Uncle Clarry is Aunt Noeline's husband.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Mr Jones has magic powers.What is the magic power he used to follow Theo and Rachael around?
- A.
Telepathy
- B.
Teleporty
- C.
Teleportation
- D.
Pebbling
- E.
Shape-Shifting
Correct Answer
C. TeleportationExplanation
Mr. Jones used the magic power of teleportation to follow Theo and Rachael around. Teleportation allows him to instantly transport himself from one location to another without physically traveling through the space in between. This power enables Mr. Jones to appear wherever Theo and Rachael are, without the need for conventional means of transportation.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who heals Rachael and how?
- A.
Mr Jones by using telepathy powers in her head
- B.
Mr Jones puts a dream in Rachaels head so she feels happy
- C.
Mr Jones by heating up his hand using all his strength
- D.
Ricky Wraps a bandage around her arm
- E.
Theo pebbles to her and tells her to fight.
Correct Answer
C. Mr Jones by heating up his hand using all his strength -
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