Quiz - General Knowledge of the Fenian Galaxy

By Xanxa Symanah

If you've read some of my novels, or even if you haven't, do have a go at my general knowledge quiz about the Fenian Galaxy.  Some of the answers can be found elsewhere in this blog and others in my novels.  (Answers are in the comments)

Question 1:
Which planet is mostly desert?
  • Viria
  • Malvania
  • Sartoria
  • Varathusia

Question 2:
What does the ancient term Fayjaar mean?
  • Chief Cook
  • Maker
  • Sorcerer
  • Healer

Question 3:
Which deity is known as the God of Lost Causes?
  • Lilith
  • Rash-Kaan
  • Ledni
  • Baejaal

Question 4:
Which type of crystal endows the ability to see glimpses of the future?
  • Vyagite
  • Peyaad
  • Saarinen
  • Saavagny

Question 5:
Which race has no concept of marriage?
  • Sartorians
  • Virians
  • Varagans
  • Malvanians

Question 6:
What is the real name for the island known as Washboard?
  • Nhemayah
  • Avalon
  • Bannen
  • Elleron

Question 7:
Which sorcerer was NOT one of the Founders of the Vyrdigaan Order?
  • Drusyt Retnik
  • Judaas Fendor
  • Wilfred Trahern
  • Emlyn Hawkins

Question 8:
Which family is considered to have started the Carpathian Movement?
  • Grevichi
  • Cesario
  • Menehari
  • Castiglioni

Question 9:
What is the Vyrdsphere?
  • A seer's crystal ball
  • The upper atmosphere of a planet
  • An artificial planet
  • A destructive spell

Question 10:
What is the main currency used on Viria?
  • Shekels
  • Ryndii
  • Livati
  • Fen and Shen

Comments

  1. Xanxa Symanah3 Apr 2020, 00:17:00

    And now for the answers:

    Question 1 = Sartoria
    Question 2 = Maker
    Question 3 = Baejaal
    Question 4 = Vyagite
    Question 5 = Varagans
    Question 6 = Nhemayah
    Question 7 = Emlyn Hawkins
    Question 8 = Cesario
    Question 9 = An artificial planet
    Question 10 = Fen and Shen

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