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Questions for a... Tintinophile!
Want to delve into Captain Haddock's origins? This quiz is for you! Between memorable swear words, explosive temper and ancestral maritime heritage, (re)discover the beginnings of a character as colourful as he is memorable!
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14 questions
14 questions
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In which album does Captain Haddock make his first appearance?
The Secret of the Unicorn
The Crab with the Golden Claws
The Red Sea Sharks
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In The Secret of the Unicorn, which 17th-century naval officer is presented as Haddock’s fictional ancestor?
Richard Haddock
James Herbert Haddock
Sir Francis Haddock
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What was his rank aboard La Licorne?
Commander
Lieutenant
Lieutenant Commander
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What does Sir Haddock do to prevent his ship from falling permanently into the hands of pirates?
He punctures its hull to scuttle it
He sets fire to a powder keg to make it explode
He destroys his steering wheel to make it ungovernable
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Which French monarch is closely associated with the fate of Francis Haddock and that of Marlinspike Hall?
Louis XIII
Louis XIV
Louis XV
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What expression of Sir Haddock echoes through the jungle when Tintin and the Thom(p)sons come across his wooden effigy?
"Blistering barnacles""
"Waffle-iron!"
"Rrration my rrrum!"
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Which real 17th-century English admiral had the same surname as the captain?
John Haddock
Richard Haddock
James Herbert Haddock
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Which historical pirate inspired the character of Red Rackham, sworn enemy of Sir Haddock?
Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard
John Roberts, known as Black Bart
John Rackham, known as Calico Jack
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Which 1931 movie could have inspired Hergé for the captain's name?
Captain Blood
Captain Craddock
The Crimson Pirate
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Which real French castel served as the model for Marlinspike Hall?
Chambord
Cheverny
Chenonceau
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What financial windfall enables Captain Haddock to buy back his ancestors' home?
The money from the sale of Calculus' submersible patent
The money from the sale of the treasure discovered in the crypt of Marlinspike Hall
The proceeds from the sale of the Bird brothers' art collection
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At the opening of the Marine Room, which object that belonged to Sir Haddock is exhibited in the central display case?
His telescope
His manuscript
His hat
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In The Castafiore Emerald, how does the Italian diva greet the captain upon his arrival at Marlinspike Hall?
"Hello, Captain Bardok!"
"Hello, Captain Karbok!"
"Hello, Captain Kapok!"
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At the beginning of The Seven Crystal Balls, Tintin rings the doorbell at Marlinspike Hall. Which coat of arms (the Haddock family emblem) adorns the tympanum above the main entrance?
A fish topped with a crown
A boat topped with a crown
A unicorn topped with a crown
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