Do You Know About Richard Stanley Francis?
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Hard questions about Richard Stanley Francis. Test your knowledge.
- 1.Which of the following Dick Francis novels is not about Sid Halley?
- A.
Whip Hand
- B.
Comeback
- C.
Come To Grief
- D.
Odds Against
- 2.Which of these survival guides was not written by the Dick Francis' hero John Kendall?
- A.
Return Safe From The Desert
- B.
Return Safe From The Jungle
- C.
Return Safe From The Ocean
- D.
Return Safe From Safari
- 3.In the Dick Francis novel "To the Hilt", where did Alexander hide King Alfred's Cup?
- A.
He Hid It In His Cupboard
- B.
He Buried It In His Front Yard
- C.
He Wrapped It In Aluminum Foil
- D.
He Put It In His Golf Bag
- 4.How old was Dick Francis when he learned to ride?
- A.
5
- B.
10
- C.
7
- D.
12
- 5.What Dick Francis novel has the hero take over his late brother's business?
- A.
For Kicks
- B.
Straight
- C.
Longshot
- D.
Nerve
- 6.The Dick Francis hero Roland Britten is kidnapped soon after winning which race?
- A.
Queen Mother Champion Chase
- B.
Aintree Hurdle
- C.
Grand National
- D.
Cheltenham Gold Cup
- 7.Kit Fielding is the main character in which two Dick Francis mysteries?
- A.
"Flying Finish" And "Rat Race"
- B.
"Straight" And "Longshot"
- C.
"Risk" And "Reflex"
- D.
"Break In" And "Bolt"
- 8.The Dick Francis mystery "In the Frame" is mostly set in which country?
- A.
United States
- B.
Africa
- C.
Australia
- D.
England
- 9.What injury was Dick Francis suffering from on his wedding day?
- A.
All Over Bruising From A Fall
- B.
Broken Leg
- C.
Snapped Collar Bone
- D.
Fractured Hip
- 10.Who did Valentine leave the knife with that he used for murder, in "Wild Horses" by Dick Francis?
- A.
Thomas Lyon
- B.
Professor Derry
- C.
Nash Rourke
- D.
Father Buchanan
- 11.The Dick Francis hero, Linc, survives being trapped in a car in Kruger National Park in South Africa because he has what item?
- A.
Plastic Sandwich Bag
- B.
Two-Way Radio
- C.
Emergency Flare
- D.
Bottle Of Water
- 12.What was used to collect ticks in the Dick Francis mystery "Driving Force"?
- A.
A Bar Of Soap
- B.
Flea & Tick Powder
- C.
Tweezers
- D.
A Comb
- 13.What happens to Uncle George at the end of "Dead Cert" by Dick Francis?
- A.
He Goes To Jail
- B.
He Shoots Himself
- C.
He Is Run Over By A Car
- D.
He Leaves The Country
- 14.What is the profession of the parents of Dick Francis' hero Rob Finn?
- A.
School Teachers
- B.
Racehorse Trainers
- C.
Musicians
- D.
Actors
- 15.What advice does Bert Chekov give James Tyrone in the Dick Francis mystery "Forfeit"?
- A.
Listen To Your Editor
- B.
Always Check Your Sources
- C.
Never Be Too Drunk To Listen
- D.
Never Sell Your Column
- 16.What is the profession of the Dick Francis hero Steven Scott?
- A.
Actor
- B.
Photographer
- C.
Jockey
- D.
Inventor
- 17.Which Dick Francis character escaped his pursuers in a hot air balloon?
- A.
Sid Halley
- B.
Tor Kelsey
- C.
Kit Fielding
- D.
Benedict Juliard
- 18.Which Dick Francis character climbed a mountain to play the bagpipes?
- A.
Daniel Roke
- B.
Kit Fielding
- C.
Perry Stuart
- D.
Alexander Kinloch
- 19.In "Proof" by Dick Francis, what was in the boxes that Tony hid on top of?
- A.
Scotch
- B.
Champagne
- C.
Cognac
- D.
Beer
- 20.In "Reflex" by Dick Francis, what brand of camera does Philip Nore use?
- A.
Canon
- B.
Kodak
- C.
Polaroid
- D.
Nikon
- 21.In "Knockdown" by Dick Francis, what did Fynedale use to try to kill Jonah?
- A.
Pitchfork
- B.
Bow & Arrow
- C.
Knife
- D.
Gun
- 22.Which Dick Francis hero said "Give me a horse and a race to ride it in, and I don't care if I wear silks or pajamas"?
- A.
Kit Fielding
- B.
Kelly Hughes
- C.
Rob Finn
- D.
Derek Franklin
- 23.What is the Dick Francis short story "The Day of Wine and Roses" also known as?
- A.
The Day Of The Losers
- B.
Carrot For A Chestnut
- C.
Spring Fever
- D.
The Gift
- 24.In the mystery "Blood Sport" by Dick Francis, why is Gene Hawkins so depressed?
- A.
His Girlfriend Left Him
- B.
He Feels Trapped In His Job
- C.
It's Never Actually Spelled Out In The Book
- D.
He Has Problems With His Family
- 25.What year was the first book by Dick Francis published?
- A.
1957
- B.
1964
- C.
1962
- D.
1955
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