Test Your Knowledge About Rick Riordan
Have you read Jackson & the Olympians? If you have you would agree the author (Rick Riordan) has a brilliant mind. Born in 5th June 1964, Rick Riordan's first love was music. Later in life, he married and had Haley who inspired him to dive into writing. Riordan's incredible writing talent has won him many laurels form a variety of sponsors. Try this quiz if you know them.
- 1.
What is his middle name?
- A.
Arthur
- B.
Russell
- C.
Jakes
- D.
Mathews
Correct Answer
B. RussellExplanation
The correct answer is Russell because it is the only option given that could potentially be a middle name. Arthur, Jakes, and Mathews are all more commonly used as first or last names, rather than middle names. Therefore, Russell is the most likely choice for his middle name.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of these is his alma matter?
- A.
University of Loughborough
- B.
University of Texas
- C.
University of California
- D.
University of Pennsylvania
Correct Answer
B. University of TexasExplanation
The correct answer is University of Texas. The question is asking about the alma mater of a person. Alma mater refers to the university or college that a person attended or graduated from. Therefore, the correct answer is the University of Texas, as it is the institution that the person in question attended.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The following are genres of his books except
- A.
Fantasy
- B.
Mythology
- C.
Detective Fiction
- D.
Romance
Correct Answer
D. RomanceExplanation
The given options list different genres of books written by the author. The question asks for the genre that is not included in the list. The options include fantasy, mythology, detective fiction, and romance. The correct answer is romance because it is the only genre that is not listed among the options.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these was his first full-length novel?
- A.
The Heroes of Olympus
- B.
The Kane Chronicles
- C.
The Lightning Thief
- D.
Big Red Tequila
Correct Answer
D. Big Red TequilaExplanation
The correct answer is "Big Red Tequila" because it is stated that it was his first full-length novel. The other options mentioned, "The Heroes of Olympus," "The Kane Chronicles," and "The Lightning Thief," are not stated to be his first full-length novels.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many years did he spent as a teacher Presidio Hill School?
- A.
9 years
- B.
8 years
- C.
5 years
- D.
6 years
Correct Answer
B. 8 years -
- 6.
In what year did he marry Becky Riordan?
- A.
1984
- B.
1985
- C.
1987
- D.
1989
Correct Answer
B. 1985Explanation
The question asks for the year in which he married Becky Riordan. The correct answer is 1985, indicating that he married Becky Riordan in that year.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When did he migrate with his family to Boston?
- A.
May 2012
- B.
January 2014
- C.
June 2013
- D.
July 2012
Correct Answer
C. June 2013Explanation
The correct answer is June 2013. This is because the question is asking about when he migrated with his family to Boston, and June 2013 is the only option that indicates a specific date of migration.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In what year did he start publishing his literary works?
- A.
1998
- B.
1990
- C.
1999
- D.
1997
Correct Answer
D. 1997Explanation
The correct answer is 1997. This means that he started publishing his literary works in the year 1997.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of these books was his breakthrough?
- A.
The 39 Clues
- B.
Big Red Tequila
- C.
The Lightning Thief
- D.
The Kane Chronicles
Correct Answer
C. The Lightning ThiefExplanation
"The Lightning Thief" was his breakthrough because it is the first book in the popular "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" series by Rick Riordan. This book introduced readers to the captivating world of Percy Jackson, a demigod who discovers his true identity and embarks on a thrilling adventure. The success of "The Lightning Thief" led to the creation of a beloved book series, as well as multiple spin-offs, movies, and a dedicated fan base.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In what year was 'The Maze of Bones' published?
- A.
2002
- B.
2005
- C.
2008
- D.
2007
Correct Answer
C. 2008Explanation
'The Maze of Bones' was published in 2008.Rate this question:
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