Dick Francis Quiz
Interested in some trivia on Dick Francis? Let's get kicking
- 1.
In Dick Francis' "The Edge", Tor hid a camera in which of the following items?
- A.
Umbrella Handle
- B.
Cigarette Lighter
- C.
Flask
- D.
Eyeglasses
Correct Answer
B. Cigarette Lighter -
- 2.
In "Hot Money" by Dick Francis, what was Ian left in his father's will?
- A.
All His Money
- B.
Key To Safe Deposit Box
- C.
Straight Piece Of Wire
- D.
Nothing
Correct Answer
C. Straight Piece Of Wire -
- 3.
What is the name of the Earl of October's manservant in the Dick Francis mystery "For Kicks"?
- A.
Terence
- B.
James
- C.
Thomas
- D.
Nathaniel
Correct Answer
A. Terence -
- 4.
In the Dick Francis mystery "For Kicks", who was the author of the quotation which Eleanor didn't know?
- A.
Confucius
- B.
Friedrich Hegel
- C.
Marcus Aurelius
- D.
Rene Descartes
Correct Answer
C. Marcus Aurelius -
- 5.
In "Dead Cert" by Dick Francis, what game do the Davidson children like to play?
- A.
Poker
- B.
Hearts
- C.
Pinochle
- D.
Go Fish
Correct Answer
A. Poker -
- 6.
In "Blood Sport" by Dick Francis, where is the farm where Matt and Yola hide the horses?
- A.
New Mexico
- B.
Nevada
- C.
Utah
- D.
Arizona
Correct Answer
D. Arizona -
- 7.
Which two Dick Francis books have a character named Zoe?
- A.
Come To Grief & Second Wind
- B.
Flying Finish & Rat Race
- C.
Comeback & To The Hilt
- D.
Odds Against & Whip Hand
Correct Answer
C. Comeback & To The Hilt -
- 8.
What was the first mystery written by Dick Francis?
- A.
For Kicks
- B.
Nerve
- C.
Odds Against
- D.
Dead Cert
Correct Answer
D. Dead Cert -
- 9.
Which Dick Francis hero has never been married?
- A.
Ian Pembroke
- B.
James Tyrone
- C.
Tony Beach
- D.
Alexander Kinloch
Correct Answer
A. Ian Pembroke -
- 10.
Which Dick Francis' hero doesn't have any children?
- A.
Edward Lincoln
- B.
Freddie Croft
- C.
Lee Morris
- D.
Jonathan Derry
Correct Answer
D. Jonathan Derry -
- 11.
In "High Stakes" by Dick Francis, which horse did Steven Scott buy in Florida?
- A.
Padellic
- B.
Energize
- C.
Dial
- D.
Black Fire
Correct Answer
D. Black Fire -
- 12.
When was Dick Francis born?
- A.
7610
- B.
7427
- C.
7350
- D.
7665
Correct Answer
A. 7610 -
- 13.
In "Enquiry" by Dick Francis, what did Roberta win at the Jockeys Fund Dance?
- A.
Bottle Of Brandy
- B.
Bottle Of Champagne
- C.
Bottle Of Vodka
- D.
Bottle Of Wine
Correct Answer
C. Bottle Of Vodka -
- 14.
What is the subject of most of Alexander Kinloch's paintings in "To the Hilt" by Dick Francis?
- A.
Horses
- B.
People
- C.
Scotland
- D.
Golf
Correct Answer
D. Golf -
- 15.
Which Dick Francis character was thrown off a balcony?
- A.
Daniel Roke
- B.
Charles Todd
- C.
Jonah Dereham
- D.
Henry Grey
Correct Answer
B. Charles Todd -
- 16.
Which Dick Francis character flew to Florida for a date?
- A.
Peter Darwin
- B.
Alan York
- C.
Matt Shore
- D.
Steven Scott
Correct Answer
D. Steven Scott -
- 17.
Which Dick Francis' character caught a tin containing a bomb?
- A.
Ian Pembroke
- B.
Jonah Dereham
- C.
Matt Shore
- D.
Andrew Douglas
Correct Answer
C. Matt Shore -
- 18.
In "Odds Against" and "Whip Hand" by Dick Francis, what is Chico's specialty?
- A.
Karate
- B.
Kung Fu
- C.
Judo
- D.
Ju Jitsu
Correct Answer
C. Judo -
- 19.
In "Banker" by Dick Francis, what did Tim give Pen for Christmas?
- A.
Coat
- B.
Scarf
- C.
Book
- D.
Kite
Correct Answer
D. Kite -
- 20.
Which Italian carabinieri officer is Andrew's friend in "The Danger" by Dick Francis?
- A.
Linardi
- B.
Pucinelli
- C.
Cenci
- D.
Traventi
Correct Answer
B. Pucinelli -
- 21.
In "Break In" by Dick Francis, what paper printed scandalous stories about Allardeck?
- A.
Town Crier
- B.
Daily Flag
- C.
What's Going On
- D.
Sunday Blaze
Correct Answer
B. Daily Flag -
- 22.
What was Robin Darcy's password in Dick Francis' mystery "Second Wind"?
- A.
Hereford
- B.
Brahman
- C.
Holstein
- D.
Angus
Correct Answer
A. Hereford -
- 23.
Which Dick Francis' character fell from the top of a racecourse grandstand?
- A.
Chico Barnes
- B.
William Derry
- C.
Gerard McGregor
- D.
Prince Litsi
Correct Answer
D. Prince Litsi -
- 24.
Which Dick Francis character says, "How about a bonk, then?" and to whom does he say it?
- A.
Lee Morris To Penelope Faulds
- B.
James Tyrone To Gail
- C.
Peter Darwin To Russet Eaglewood
- D.
Kit Fielding To Danielle De Brescou
Correct Answer
C. Peter Darwin To Russet Eaglewood -
- 25.
What is Miss Martin's first name in "Odds Against" by Dick Francis?
- A.
Zinnia
- B.
Zanna
- C.
Zoe
- D.
Xenia
Correct Answer
B. Zanna -
- 26.
Which Dick Francis character came from Africa?
- A.
Edward Lincoln
- B.
Henry Grey
- C.
Alan York
- D.
John Kendall
Correct Answer
C. Alan York -
- 27.
In the Dick Francis novel "Flying Finish", where did Henry propose to Gabriella?
- A.
In An Italian Airport
- B.
Over Dinner At Trattoria Romana In Milan
- C.
In A Baker's Backyard
- D.
At The Races
Correct Answer
C. In A Baker's Backyard -
- 28.
What did Patrick, one of the pilots in "Flying Finish" by Dick Francis, like to eat during flights?
- A.
Bananas
- B.
Oranges
- C.
Apples
- D.
Grapes
Correct Answer
A. Bananas -
- 29.
In "Forfeit" by Dick Francis, which horse did James Tyrone hide so that it could run in the Lamplighter Gold Cup?
- A.
Zig Zag
- B.
Rockville
- C.
Brevity
- D.
Tiddely Pom
Correct Answer
D. Tiddely Pom -
- 30.
"They both wore thin rubber masks" is the first line of which Dick Francis mystery?
- A.
Bonecrack
- B.
Risk
- C.
Straight
- D.
Knockdown
Correct Answer
A. Bonecrack -
- 31.
In the Dick Francis book, "In The Frame", who had turpentine thrown in their eyes?
- A.
Don
- B.
Jik
- C.
Sarah
- D.
Charles
Correct Answer
B. Jik -
- 32.
What color was Elinor Tarren's car in "For Kicks" by Dick Francis?
- A.
Red
- B.
White
- C.
Blue
- D.
Orange
Correct Answer
A. Red -
- 33.
In which Dick Francis novel is the Radnor-Halley Agency hired?
- A.
Blood Sport
- B.
To The Hilt
- C.
Dead Cert
- D.
Odds Against
Correct Answer
A. Blood Sport -
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 21, 2022Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Feb 11, 2015Quiz Created by
Thames
Back to top