Scorpia By Anthony Horowitz

1. What is the name of Scorpia's latest project?

Invisible Man

Invisible Sword

Invisible Pistol

Invisible Door

Invisible Knife

Scorpia's latest project is called "Invisible Sword". This suggests that Scorpia is working on developing a weapon that is not visible, possibly using advanced technology or stealth techniques. The name implies that the sword can be used without being detected, making it a potentially dangerous and covert weapon.

Explanation

Scorpia's latest project is called "Invisible Sword". This suggests that Scorpia is working on developing a weapon that is not visible, possibly using advanced technology or stealth techniques. The name implies that the sword can be used without being detected, making it a potentially dangerous and covert weapon.

2. What does "Scorpia" stand for?

Sabotage, Corruption, Intelligence, and Assurance

Sabotage, Corruption, Intelligence, and Artifacts

Sabotage, Correlation, Integration, and Assassination

Sabotage, Corruption, Intelligence, and Assassination

Sabotage, Corruption, Intellect, and Assurance

"Scorpia" stands for Sabotage, Corruption, Intelligence, and Assassination. This is evident from the given answer option which includes all four words. Scorpia is an acronym that represents these four elements, suggesting a clandestine and covert organization involved in acts of sabotage, corruption, gathering intelligence, and carrying out assassinations.

Explanation

"Scorpia" stands for Sabotage, Corruption, Intelligence, and Assassination. This is evident from the given answer option which includes all four words. Scorpia is an acronym that represents these four elements, suggesting a clandestine and covert organization involved in acts of sabotage, corruption, gathering intelligence, and carrying out assassinations.

3. Why does Alex accept the job from Rothman?

She brainwashes him.

She gives him lots of money.

She lets him go base jumping.

She tells him his father once worked there.

She tells him she would kill his enemies.

Alex accepts the job from Rothman because she tells him his father once worked there.

Explanation

Alex accepts the job from Rothman because she tells him his father once worked there.

4. What is Alex's first task assigned by Rothman?

To destroy MI6

To kill Alan Blunt

To steal the Invisible Sword

To kill Mrs. Jones

To kill the English reserve football team

Alex's first task assigned by Rothman is to kill Mrs. Jones. This suggests that Alex is being sent on a mission to eliminate a specific target, indicating that he is involved in a dangerous and potentially lethal operation.

Explanation

Alex's first task assigned by Rothman is to kill Mrs. Jones. This suggests that Alex is being sent on a mission to eliminate a specific target, indicating that he is involved in a dangerous and potentially lethal operation.

5. What does Scorpia plan to put the satellite into to activate the nanoshells?

Jet

Hot-air balloon

Space ship

A man-made cloud

The stomach of a bird

Scorpia plans to put the satellite into a hot-air balloon in order to activate the nanoshells. This implies that the hot-air balloon will be used as a platform or carrier for the satellite, allowing it to be launched into the atmosphere and carry out its intended purpose.

Explanation

Scorpia plans to put the satellite into a hot-air balloon in order to activate the nanoshells. This implies that the hot-air balloon will be used as a platform or carrier for the satellite, allowing it to be launched into the atmosphere and carry out its intended purpose.

6. Who gave Alex the name of Scorpia before dying?

Julia Rothman

Ian Rider

Monsieur D' Arc

Professor Yermalov

Yassen Gregoravich

Yassen Gregoravich gave Alex the name of Scorpia before dying.

Explanation

Yassen Gregoravich gave Alex the name of Scorpia before dying.

7. How did Alex's father really die?

His plane was blown up.

By cyanide poisoning

At a bridge

Drowned

Shot by an MI6 agent

The correct answer is "His plane was blown up." This suggests that Alex's father died as a result of a plane explosion. The other options, such as cyanide poisoning, drowning, or being shot by an MI6 agent, do not align with the given information that his plane was blown up.

Explanation

The correct answer is "His plane was blown up." This suggests that Alex's father died as a result of a plane explosion. The other options, such as cyanide poisoning, drowning, or being shot by an MI6 agent, do not align with the given information that his plane was blown up.

8. Where did Scorpia hide the nanoshells that killed the football team?

Vaccinations

Food

Water

Steroid shots

Bullets

Scorpia hid the nanoshells that killed the football team in vaccinations. This means that the nanoshells were disguised as harmless vaccines, allowing Scorpia to administer them to the football team without raising suspicion.

Explanation

Scorpia hid the nanoshells that killed the football team in vaccinations. This means that the nanoshells were disguised as harmless vaccines, allowing Scorpia to administer them to the football team without raising suspicion.

9. As Alex is leaving the building at the end of the story, what happens to him?

He is shot in the head.

He is blown up.

He is hit by a car.

He jumps into a hot air balloon.

He is shot in the heart.

In the given options, the correct answer is "He is shot in the heart." This means that as Alex is leaving the building at the end of the story, he is shot in the heart.

Explanation

In the given options, the correct answer is "He is shot in the heart." This means that as Alex is leaving the building at the end of the story, he is shot in the heart.

10. Where does Nile leave Alex to die when he captures him at a party?

Water room

Laundry room

Kitchen

Food room

Basement

Nile leaves Alex to die in the water room when he captures him at a party. This suggests that the water room is a dangerous place where Alex's life is at risk. It implies that Nile intends to harm or kill Alex by leaving him in a room filled with water, possibly indicating drowning as the method of execution. The water room could be a secluded area where Nile can carry out his sinister plans without interference.

Explanation

Nile leaves Alex to die in the water room when he captures him at a party. This suggests that the water room is a dangerous place where Alex's life is at risk. It implies that Nile intends to harm or kill Alex by leaving him in a room filled with water, possibly indicating drowning as the method of execution. The water room could be a secluded area where Nile can carry out his sinister plans without interference.