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Questions for a... Tintinophile!
This new 14-question quiz is dedicated entirely to Marlinspike Hall, the iconic location from The Adventures of Tintin. Put your memories to the test or brush up on the details by reading the recently published article on the subject to find the right answers. Good luck!
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14 questions
14 questions
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In which adventure does Marlinspike Hall appear for the first time?
The Seven Crystal Balls
Red Rackham's Treasure
The Secret of the Unicorn
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Where does Tintin find himself in Marlinspike Hall?
The park
The grand staircase
The cellars
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Which ancestor of Captain Haddock is its former owner?
Francis Haddock
John Haddock
Louis Haddock
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Thanks to the sale of which patent is Haddock able to buy back Marlinspike Hall?
A collapsible wall bed
A clothes-brushing machine
A miniature submarine
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Which character remains employed at Marlinspike Hall both before and after its purchase by Haddock?
Boullu
Nestor
Cutts
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Which adventure takes place almost entirely at Marlinspike Hall?
The Calculus Affair
The Seven Crystal Balls
The Castafiore Emerald
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Which visitor turned Marlinspike Hall into a gigantic playground?
Abdullah
Zorrino
Chang
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Which character often shows up at Marlinspike Hall unexpectedly?
Oliveira da Figueira
Jolyon Wagg
Bianca Castafiore
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In which object is Red Rackham's treasure ultimately hidden?
A model of The Unicorn
A trunk
A globe
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Which Loire Valley château directly inspired the architecture of Marlinspike Hall?
Chambord
Cheverny
Chenonceau
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Which architectural feature is the cause of numerous mishaps in The Castafiore Emerald?
A poorly closed window
An overly polished floor
A broken front doorstep
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How does Captain Haddock often describe Marlinspike Hall when it is overrun with visitors?
An impregnable fortress
A railway station concourse
A haven of peace
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What modification did Hergé make to the Château de Cheverny to create Marlinspike Hall?
He removed the two external wings
He added two towers
He reversed the facades
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From which Belgian region did Hergé draw some of the landscapes surrounding Marlinspike Hall?
The Ardennes
Walloon Brabant
The Condroz
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