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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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  • 2. 

    In "Hot Money" by Dick Francis, what was Ian left in his father's will?

    • All His Money

    • Key To Safe Deposit Box

    • Straight Piece Of Wire

    • Nothing

    Correct Answer
    A. Straight Piece Of Wire
  • 3. 

    In the Dick Francis mystery "For Kicks", who was the author of the quotation which Eleanor didn't know?

    • Confucius

    • Friedrich Hegel

    • Marcus Aurelius

    • Rene Descartes

    Correct Answer
    A. Marcus Aurelius
  • 4. 

    In "Banker" by Dick Francis, what did Tim give Pen for Christmas?

    • Coat

    • Scarf

    • Book

    • Kite

    Correct Answer
    A. Kite
  • 5. 

    Which Italian carabinieri officer is Andrew's friend in "The Danger" by Dick Francis?

    • Linardi

    • Pucinelli

    • Cenci

    • Traventi

    Correct Answer
    A. Pucinelli
  • 6. 

    Which Dick Francis' character fell from the top of a racecourse grandstand?

    • Chico Barnes

    • William Derry

    • Gerard McGregor

    • Prince Litsi

    Correct Answer
    A. Prince Litsi
  • 7. 

    In the Dick Francis book, "In The Frame", who had turpentine thrown in their eyes?

    • Don

    • Jik

    • Sarah

    • Charles

    Correct Answer
    A. Jik
  • 8. 

    In "Dead Cert" by Dick Francis, what game do the Davidson children like to play?

    • Poker

    • Hearts

    • Pinochle

    • Go Fish

    Correct Answer
    A. Poker
  • 9. 

    What is the subject of most of Alexander Kinloch's paintings in "To the Hilt" by Dick Francis?

    • Horses

    • People

    • Scotland

    • Golf

    Correct Answer
    A. Golf
  • 10. 

    Which Dick Francis character flew to Florida for a date?

    • Peter Darwin

    • Alan York

    • Matt Shore

    • Steven Scott

    Correct Answer
    A. Steven Scott
  • 11. 

    Which Dick Francis character says, "How about a bonk, then?" and to whom does he say it?

    • Lee Morris To Penelope Faulds

    • James Tyrone To Gail

    • Peter Darwin To Russet Eaglewood

    • Kit Fielding To Danielle De Brescou

    Correct Answer
    A. Peter Darwin To Russet Eaglewood
  • 12. 

    What is the name of the Earl of October's manservant in the Dick Francis mystery "For Kicks"?

    • Terence

    • James

    • Thomas

    • Nathaniel

    Correct Answer
    A. Terence
  • 13. 

    "They both wore thin rubber masks" is the first line of which Dick Francis mystery?

    • Bonecrack

    • Risk

    • Straight

    • Knockdown

    Correct Answer
    A. Bonecrack
  • 14. 

    In Dick Francis' "The Edge", Tor hid a camera in which of the following items?

    • Umbrella Handle

    • Cigarette Lighter

    • Flask

    • Eyeglasses

    Correct Answer
    A. Cigarette Lighter
  • 15. 

    In "Odds Against" and "Whip Hand" by Dick Francis, what is Chico's specialty?

    • Karate

    • Kung Fu

    • Judo

    • Ju Jitsu

    Correct Answer
    A. Judo
  • 16. 

    Which Dick Francis character was thrown off a balcony?

    • Daniel Roke

    • Charles Todd

    • Jonah Dereham

    • Henry Grey

    Correct Answer
    A. Charles Todd
  • 17. 

    What color was Elinor Tarren's car in "For Kicks" by Dick Francis?

    • Red

    • White

    • Blue

    • Orange

    Correct Answer
    A. Red
  • 18. 

    What was the first mystery written by Dick Francis?

    • For Kicks

    • Nerve

    • Odds Against

    • Dead Cert

    Correct Answer
    A. Dead Cert
  • 19. 

    Which Dick Francis' character caught a tin containing a bomb?

    • Ian Pembroke

    • Jonah Dereham

    • Matt Shore

    • Andrew Douglas

    Correct Answer
    A. Matt Shore
  • 20. 

    Which Dick Francis character came from Africa?

    • Edward Lincoln

    • Henry Grey

    • Alan York

    • John Kendall

    Correct Answer
    A. Alan York
  • 21. 

    What did Patrick, one of the pilots in "Flying Finish" by Dick Francis, like to eat during flights?

    • Bananas

    • Oranges

    • Apples

    • Grapes

    Correct Answer
    A. Bananas
  • 22. 

    In "High Stakes" by Dick Francis, which horse did Steven Scott buy in Florida?

    • Padellic

    • Energize

    • Dial

    • Black Fire

    Correct Answer
    A. Black Fire
  • 23. 

    What was Robin Darcy's password in Dick Francis' mystery "Second Wind"?

    • Hereford

    • Brahman

    • Holstein

    • Angus

    Correct Answer
    A. Hereford
  • 24. 

    Which Dick Francis hero has never been married?

    • Ian Pembroke

    • James Tyrone

    • Tony Beach

    • Alexander Kinloch

    Correct Answer
    A. Ian Pembroke
  • 25. 

    Which Dick Francis' hero doesn't have any children?

    • Edward Lincoln

    • Freddie Croft

    • Lee Morris

    • Jonathan Derry

    Correct Answer
    A. Jonathan Derry
  • 26. 

    In the Dick Francis novel "Flying Finish", where did Henry propose to Gabriella?

    • In An Italian Airport

    • Over Dinner At Trattoria Romana In Milan

    • In A Baker's Backyard

    • At The Races

    Correct Answer
    A. In A Baker's Backyard
  • 27. 

    What is Miss Martin's first name in "Odds Against" by Dick Francis?

    • Zinnia

    • Zanna

    • Zoe

    • Xenia

    Correct Answer
    A. Zanna
  • 28. 

    Which two Dick Francis books have a character named Zoe?

    • Come To Grief & Second Wind

    • Flying Finish & Rat Race

    • Comeback & To The Hilt

    • Odds Against & Whip Hand

    Correct Answer
    A. Comeback & To The Hilt
  • 29. 

    In "Enquiry" by Dick Francis, what did Roberta win at the Jockeys Fund Dance?

    • Bottle Of Brandy

    • Bottle Of Champagne

    • Bottle Of Vodka

    • Bottle Of Wine

    Correct Answer
    A. Bottle Of Vodka
  • 30. 

    In "Break In" by Dick Francis, what paper printed scandalous stories about Allardeck?

    • Town Crier

    • Daily Flag

    • What's Going On

    • Sunday Blaze

    Correct Answer
    A. Daily Flag
  • 31. 

    In which Dick Francis novel is the Radnor-Halley Agency hired?

    • Blood Sport

    • To The Hilt

    • Dead Cert

    • Odds Against

    Correct Answer
    A. Blood Sport
  • 32. 

    In "Blood Sport" by Dick Francis, where is the farm where Matt and Yola hide the horses?

    • New Mexico

    • Nevada

    • Utah

    • Arizona

    Correct Answer
    A. Arizona
  • 33. 

    When was Dick Francis born?

    • 7610

    • 7427

    • 7350

    • 7665

    Correct Answer
    A. 7610

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