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1.

In the Dick Francis novel "To the Hilt", where did Alexander hide King Alfred's Cup?

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Answer: He Put It In His Golf Bag
2.

How old was Dick Francis when he learned to ride?

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Answer: 5
3.

What Dick Francis novel has the hero take over his late brother's business?

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Answer: Straight
4.

The Dick Francis hero Roland Britten is kidnapped soon after winning which race?

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Answer: Cheltenham Gold Cup
5.

Kit Fielding is the main character in which two Dick Francis mysteries?

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Answer: "Break In" And "Bolt"
6.

The Dick Francis mystery "In the Frame" is mostly set in which country?

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Answer: Australia
7.

What injury was Dick Francis suffering from on his wedding day?

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Answer: Snapped Collar Bone
8.

Who did Valentine leave the knife with that he used for murder, in "Wild Horses" by Dick Francis?

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Answer: Professor Derry
9.

The Dick Francis hero, Linc, survives being trapped in a car in Kruger National Park in South Africa because he has what item?

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Answer: Plastic Sandwich Bag
10.

What was used to collect ticks in the Dick Francis mystery "Driving Force"?

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Answer: A Bar Of Soap
11.

What happens to Uncle George at the end of "Dead Cert" by Dick Francis?

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Answer: He Shoots Himself
12.

What is the profession of the parents of Dick Francis' hero Rob Finn?

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Answer: Musicians
13.

What advice does Bert Chekov give James Tyrone in the Dick Francis mystery "Forfeit"?

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Answer: Never Sell Your Column
14.

What is the profession of the Dick Francis hero Steven Scott?

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Answer: Inventor
15.

Which Dick Francis character escaped his pursuers in a hot air balloon?

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Answer: Sid Halley
16.

Which Dick Francis character climbed a mountain to play the bagpipes?

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Answer: Alexander Kinloch
17.

In "Proof" by Dick Francis, what was in the boxes that Tony hid on top of?

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Answer: Champagne
18.

In "Reflex" by Dick Francis, what brand of camera does Philip Nore use?

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Answer: Nikon
19.

In "Knockdown" by Dick Francis, what did Fynedale use to try to kill Jonah?

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Answer: Pitchfork
20.

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"?

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Answer: Rob Finn
21.

What is the Dick Francis short story "The Day of Wine and Roses" also known as?

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Answer: The Gift
22.

In the mystery "Blood Sport" by Dick Francis, why is Gene Hawkins so depressed?

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Answer: His Girlfriend Left Him
23.

What year was the first book by Dick Francis published?

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Answer: 1957
24.

"It's no good expecting fairy tale endings in racing" is the last line of which Dick Francis mystery?

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Answer: High Stakes
25.

What were the first names of the lead actor and actress in the movie being shot in the Dick Francis mystery "Wild Horses"?

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Answer: Nash And Silva
26.

What is the name of the movie being filmed in the Dick Francis mystery "Wild Horses"?

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Answer: Unstable Times
27.

In Dick Francis' novel "Longshot", what does John Kendall say about survival?

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Answer: A Frame Of Mind
28.

On what horse did Dick Francis nearly win the Grand National in 1956?

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Answer: Devon Loch
29.

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

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Answer: Straight Piece Of Wire
30.

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

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Answer: Terence
31.

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

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Answer: Marcus Aurelius
32.

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

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Answer: Poker
33.

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

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Answer: Arizona
34.

Which two Dick Francis books have a character named Zoe?

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Answer: Comeback & To The Hilt
35.

What was the first mystery written by Dick Francis?

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Answer: Dead Cert
36.

Which Dick Francis hero has never been married?

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Answer: Ian Pembroke
37.

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

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Answer: Jonathan Derry
38.

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

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Answer: Black Fire
39.

When was Dick Francis born?

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Answer: 31/Oct/20
40.

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

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Answer: Bottle Of Vodka
41.

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

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Answer: Golf
42.

Which Dick Francis character was thrown off a balcony?

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Answer: Charles Todd
43.

Which Dick Francis character flew to Florida for a date?

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Answer: Steven Scott
44.

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

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Answer: Matt Shore
45.

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

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Answer: Judo
46.

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

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Answer: Kite
47.

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

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Answer: Pucinelli
48.

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

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Answer: Daily Flag
49.

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

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Answer: Hereford
50.

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

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Answer: Prince Litsi
51.

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

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Answer: Peter Darwin To Russet Eaglewood
52.

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

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Answer: Zanna
53.

Which Dick Francis character came from Africa?

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Answer: Alan York
54.

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

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Answer: In A Baker's Backyard
55.

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

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Answer: Bananas
56.

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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Answer: Tiddely Pom
57.

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

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Answer: Bonecrack
58.

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

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Answer: Jik
59.

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

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Answer: Red
60.

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

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Answer: Blood Sport
61.

In "Decider" by Dick Francis, which of Lee's sons invents make-believe games?

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Answer: Edward
62.

What year did Dick Francis win the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America?

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Answer: 1996
63.

In which Dick Francis book did the hero have sex in an airplane?

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Answer: Flying Finish

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