Under The Mountain (A Novel By New Zealand Author By Maurice Gee)

14 Questions | By Doyle.kirk | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 94

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A pupil generated quiz of 20 multi-choice questions to test your knowledge of the famous New Zealand novel by Maurice Gee. To pass this test and score a certificate you'll need to get 80% or better. Look out for the release of the movie in 2009!

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1.

In the prologue Theo and Rachael (the twins) meet the mysterious Mr Jones -
- A.
  
  When they get lost in the bush at the back of a farm.
- B.
  
  When he gives them a ride in his boat.
- C.
  
  When he comes to visit at their home.
- D.
  
  When they go to visit their Uncle and Aunty in Christchurch
2.

What are the Swedish twins names?
- A.
  
  Jan and Lenny
- B.
  
  James and Lauren
- C.
  
  Johan and Lenart
- D.
  
  Johan and Lauren
- E.
  
  Johann and Lenard
3.

How do the twins hold off Mr Wilberforce when he comes to their house?
- A.
  
  By creating light in their minds
- B.
  
  By out sprinting him
- C.
  
  By using their torch light to scare him away
- D.
  
  Use their Uncle's guns to kill him
- E.
  
  Hit him continuously with some golf clubs
4.

How does Mr Wilberforce nearly kill Rachel?
- A.
  
  Runs her over in his car
- B.
  
  Strangles her
- C.
  
  Takes her to the lake and drowns her
- D.
  
  Grabs her arm and starts to freeze her
- E.
  
  Stabs here with a bit of glass
5.

Mr Wilberforce appears at Aunt Noelines house as a policeman. What does he shape-shift into after?
- A.
  
  Policemen
- B.
  
  Vicar
- C.
  
  Army general
- D.
  
  Slug form
- E.
  
  Walking shark
6.

Where do the Twins,Rachael and Mr jones start the boat to go to Rangitoto?
- A.
  
  Takapuna
- B.
  
  Harbour Bridge
- C.
  
  Browns Island
- D.
  
  Narrow neck
- E.
  
  Mt Eden
7.

How does Mr Wilberforce try and kill Rachael?
- A.
  
  Turn her into a Slug
- B.
  
  Freeze her
- C.
  
  Blow her up
- D.
  
  Drown her
- E.
  
  Strangle
8.

What colour was Theo's Beam from his stone?
- A.
  
  Green
- B.
  
  Blue
- C.
  
  Red
- D.
  
  Flurpentine
- E.
  
  Pink
9.

What was the Policemans excuse for getting into the house?
- A.
  
  There parents house burnt down
- B.
  
  Caught them shoplifting
- C.
  
  Mr Jones sent him
- D.
  
  Ricky was caught Drink/Driving
- E.
  
  There was a murderer on the loose around there area
10.

When Ricky was taking Theo and Rachael for a boat Ride, What did the Wilberforces change into to try and kill them?
- A.
  
  Giant Turtle
- B.
  
  Porpoise
- C.
  
  Dolphin
- D.
  
  Shark
- E.
  
  Crab
11.

What did the Wilberforce call himself when he was at there house trying to get in?
- A.
  
  Mr Jones
- B.
  
  Constable Brownly
- C.
  
  Constable Brown
- D.
  
  Constable Grimshaw
- E.
  
  David Brown
12.

Uncle Clarry is what relation to Aunt Noeline?
- A.
  
  Dad
- B.
  
  Cousin
- C.
  
  Ex-Husband
- D.
  
  Husband
- E.
  
  Uncle
13.

Mr Jones has magic powers.What is the magic power he used to follow Theo and Rachael around?
- A.
  
  Telepathy
- B.
  
  Teleporty
- C.
  
  Teleportation
- D.
  
  Pebbling
- E.
  
  Shape-Shifting
14.

Who heals Rachael and how?
- A.
  
  Mr Jones by using telepathy powers in her head
- B.
  
  Mr Jones puts a dream in Rachaels head so she feels happy
- C.
  
  Mr Jones by heating up his hand using all his strength
- D.
  
  Ricky Wraps a bandage around her arm
- E.
  
  Theo pebbles to her and tells her to fight.