Dick Francis Quiz
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In "Forfeit" by Dick Francis, which horse did James Tyrone hide so that it could run in the Lamplighter Gold Cup?
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Zig Zag
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Rockville
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Brevity
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Tiddely Pom
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In "Hot Money" by Dick Francis, what was Ian left in his father's will?
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All His Money
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Key To Safe Deposit Box
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Straight Piece Of Wire
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Nothing
Correct Answer
A. Straight Piece Of Wire -
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In the Dick Francis mystery "For Kicks", who was the author of the quotation which Eleanor didn't know?
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Confucius
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Friedrich Hegel
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Marcus Aurelius
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Rene Descartes
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A. Marcus Aurelius -
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In "Banker" by Dick Francis, what did Tim give Pen for Christmas?
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Coat
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Scarf
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Book
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Kite
Correct Answer
A. Kite -
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Which Italian carabinieri officer is Andrew's friend in "The Danger" by Dick Francis?
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Linardi
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Pucinelli
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Cenci
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Traventi
Correct Answer
A. Pucinelli -
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Which Dick Francis' character fell from the top of a racecourse grandstand?
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Chico Barnes
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William Derry
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Gerard McGregor
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Prince Litsi
Correct Answer
A. Prince Litsi -
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In the Dick Francis book, "In The Frame", who had turpentine thrown in their eyes?
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Don
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Jik
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Sarah
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Charles
Correct Answer
A. Jik -
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In "Dead Cert" by Dick Francis, what game do the Davidson children like to play?
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Poker
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Hearts
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Pinochle
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Go Fish
Correct Answer
A. Poker -
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What is the subject of most of Alexander Kinloch's paintings in "To the Hilt" by Dick Francis?
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Horses
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People
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Scotland
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Golf
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A. Golf -
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Which Dick Francis character flew to Florida for a date?
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Peter Darwin
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Alan York
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Matt Shore
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Steven Scott
Correct Answer
A. Steven Scott -
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Which Dick Francis character says, "How about a bonk, then?" and to whom does he say it?
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Lee Morris To Penelope Faulds
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James Tyrone To Gail
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Peter Darwin To Russet Eaglewood
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Kit Fielding To Danielle De Brescou
Correct Answer
A. Peter Darwin To Russet Eaglewood -
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What is the name of the Earl of October's manservant in the Dick Francis mystery "For Kicks"?
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Terence
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James
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Thomas
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Nathaniel
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A. Terence -
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"They both wore thin rubber masks" is the first line of which Dick Francis mystery?
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Bonecrack
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Risk
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Straight
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Knockdown
Correct Answer
A. Bonecrack -
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In Dick Francis' "The Edge", Tor hid a camera in which of the following items?
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Umbrella Handle
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Cigarette Lighter
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Flask
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Eyeglasses
Correct Answer
A. Cigarette Lighter -
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In "Odds Against" and "Whip Hand" by Dick Francis, what is Chico's specialty?
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Karate
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Kung Fu
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Judo
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Ju Jitsu
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A. Judo -
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What was the first mystery written by Dick Francis?
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For Kicks
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Nerve
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Odds Against
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Dead Cert
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A. Dead Cert -
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Which Dick Francis character was thrown off a balcony?
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Daniel Roke
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Charles Todd
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Jonah Dereham
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Henry Grey
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A. Charles Todd -
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What color was Elinor Tarren's car in "For Kicks" by Dick Francis?
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Red
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White
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Blue
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Orange
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A. Red -
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In "High Stakes" by Dick Francis, which horse did Steven Scott buy in Florida?
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Padellic
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Energize
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Dial
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Black Fire
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A. Black Fire -
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Which Dick Francis character came from Africa?
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Edward Lincoln
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Henry Grey
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Alan York
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John Kendall
Correct Answer
A. Alan York -
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What did Patrick, one of the pilots in "Flying Finish" by Dick Francis, like to eat during flights?
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Bananas
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Oranges
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Apples
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Grapes
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A. Bananas -
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Which Dick Francis' character caught a tin containing a bomb?
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Ian Pembroke
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Jonah Dereham
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Matt Shore
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Andrew Douglas
Correct Answer
A. Matt Shore -
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What was Robin Darcy's password in Dick Francis' mystery "Second Wind"?
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Hereford
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Brahman
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Holstein
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Angus
Correct Answer
A. Hereford -
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Which Dick Francis hero has never been married?
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Ian Pembroke
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James Tyrone
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Tony Beach
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Alexander Kinloch
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A. Ian Pembroke -
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Which Dick Francis' hero doesn't have any children?
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Edward Lincoln
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Freddie Croft
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Lee Morris
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Jonathan Derry
Correct Answer
A. Jonathan Derry -
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In the Dick Francis novel "Flying Finish", where did Henry propose to Gabriella?
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In An Italian Airport
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Over Dinner At Trattoria Romana In Milan
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In A Baker's Backyard
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At The Races
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A. In A Baker's Backyard -
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What is Miss Martin's first name in "Odds Against" by Dick Francis?
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Zinnia
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Zanna
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Zoe
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Xenia
Correct Answer
A. Zanna -
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Which two Dick Francis books have a character named Zoe?
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Come To Grief & Second Wind
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Flying Finish & Rat Race
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Comeback & To The Hilt
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Odds Against & Whip Hand
Correct Answer
A. Comeback & To The Hilt -
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In "Enquiry" by Dick Francis, what did Roberta win at the Jockeys Fund Dance?
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Bottle Of Brandy
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Bottle Of Champagne
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Bottle Of Vodka
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Bottle Of Wine
Correct Answer
A. Bottle Of Vodka -
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In "Break In" by Dick Francis, what paper printed scandalous stories about Allardeck?
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Town Crier
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Daily Flag
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What's Going On
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Sunday Blaze
Correct Answer
A. Daily Flag -
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In which Dick Francis novel is the Radnor-Halley Agency hired?
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Blood Sport
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To The Hilt
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Dead Cert
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Odds Against
Correct Answer
A. Blood Sport -
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In "Blood Sport" by Dick Francis, where is the farm where Matt and Yola hide the horses?
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New Mexico
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Nevada
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Utah
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Arizona
Correct Answer
A. Arizona -
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When was Dick Francis born?
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7610
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7427
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7350
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7665
Correct Answer
A. 7610 -
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