<font color=gold size=4><center>THE <font color=red>2nd</font> EDITION OF THE GREAT, BIG, PAIN-IN-THE-BUTT, SHADOWS-OF-AMN TRIVIA QUIZ!!!</center></font>

Since I know that none of us has anything better to do on a Friday night or this weekend, it's time to make you all hate me again. You will probably find this version substantially easier than the first Quiz, due to the expanded multiple-choice and true-false sections.....but note that I said easiER, not easy.

All of the questions herein have their answers contained within the game of Shadows of Amn itself, with the sole exception being the final question, which deals with Throne of Bhaal and is extra-credit anyway. This quiz assumes that
A) You have installed the official and BaldurDash patches, and
B) You will ignore ToB and any MODs you might have (such as Solaufein, etc).

Since this is a trivia quiz, all answers must be supplied out of your own head. I can't tell if you cheat, but you sure can.

All questions will state how many points are awarded for a correct answer, but some will allow you to earn additional points by explaining why you chose that answer. This was done most frequently in the True/False section, to discourage random guessing. These additional points are NOT extra-credit.

Don't cheese your answers: For instance, if I asked, "List all recruitable NPCs who can make themselves invisible in some manner, without resorting to a Ring or a Potion," and you replied with a list of every single recruitable NPC in the game, I will penalize you 1 point for every NPC that cannot Stealth, or cast Sanctuary, etc.

DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS BY REPLYING TO THIS THREAD. To do so would very quickly make this thread an extremely long read, and at the same time display your hard-thought-out answers for all the world to copy off you. Either send me your answers via a PM, or send me an Email at: sixospades@yahoo.com. I repeat, DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS BY REPLYING TO THIS THREAD.

<center><font color=gold>Let the games begin! (Again.)</font></center>

<center><font color=gold> - - - SECTION ONE: True or False - - - </font></center>

1. Nalia can wear a *Cloak* of Protection in conjuction with her de'Arnise Signet Ring, but NOT a *Ring* of Protection.
[1 point, explain for +1]

2. Once upon a time, you could enter the Slums-District Sewers directly, without going through the Copper Coronet or the Slaver Ship.
[1 point, explain for +3]

3. The Spectral Harpists are an easy kill.
[1 point, explain for +1]

4. The best method of keeping Yoshimo (meaning, he loses the least amount of EXP) involves having him *in* the party, but *dead,* at the moment when Irenicus reveals himself in Spellhold.
[1 point, explain for +3]

5. After defeating the Shade Lord, one can walk directly down to the rest of the Temple Ruins map, without having to go back through the dungeon.
[1 point]

6. If you do not actually have the Silver Sword Blade (or the Silver Sword itself) in your possession, Simyaz and his fellow Githyanki show no hostility toward you when you speak to them after leaving the Illithid City in the Underdark.
[1 point, explain for +1]

<center><font color=gold> - - - SECTION TWO: Matching - - -</font></center>

7. Match the names of the Underwater City hierarchy to the titles they hold. [1 point each]
1. King =
2. Prince =
3. Baron =
4. Royal High Priestess =
5. High Priestess =
6. Senior Priestess =
7. Captain =
Select the names from the following list: Feerlattiys, Ixilthetocal, Sallinithyl, Senityili, Thelokassyil, Tlyysixxous, Villynaty.

<center><font color=gold> - - - SECTION THREE: Multiple-Choice - - - </font></center>

8. Which of the following creatures has the best weapon immunities? (Can only be hit by +? weapons) [3 points, explain for +3]
a) the Werewolf in the Temple Ruins
b) the Demi-Lich in the Docks District
c) the Adamantite Golem in Suldenesselar
d) the Lesser Demon Lord in the Underdark
e) the Dragon in Hell

9. Which of the following can you NOT offer the Demon in your dream? [3 points]
a) I give of my might and my strength of arms.
b) I give of my youth, sacrificing my agility of movement.
c) I give of my health, becoming less hardy.
d) I give of my mind and my capacity to learn.
e) I give of my wits and the wisdom I have learned.

10. How do you spell the names of the fishy folk? [3 points]
a) Kou-Toa and Shaughin
b) Koa-Toa and Saghuain
c) Kao-Toa and Shaghuin
d) Kuo-Toa and Sahuagin
e) Kua-Toa and Sauhgain

11. In the "Loading Area" screens, you are shown five mosaic pictures, each of which happens to depict the Stronghold of one (or more) of the various classes. Which classes' strongholds are shown? [2 points]
a) Ranger, Monk, Thief
b) Barbarian, Cleric, Mage
c) Bard, Mage, Paladin
d) Fighter, Ranger, Druid
e) Sorcerer, Thief, Bard

12. Who is the leader of the Illithid's Human slaves in the Underdark? [2 points]
a) Sir William of Thorpe
b) Khan Zahraa of Calimshan
c) Gont of Riatavin
d) Camaris Highcastle of Myratma
e) Lady Tandolan of Um

13. Which of the following is NOT an unfinished quest (or miniquest) that was only partially implemented into the game? [5 points]
a) Haer'Dalis's deal with the Storekeep in the Bridge District (Black Lotus, anyone?)
b) Jan's quest to destroy Vaelag
c) Arrest Ti'Vael for the burglaries in the Government District
d) Valygar's quest to avenge Suna Seni
e) Find the missing Priest of Helm, Guardian Herolde

14. How many scrolls of Freedom can you buy/steal from the Duergar Encampment in Chapter 5? [3 points, explain for +3]
a) 0
b) 1
c) 3
d) 4
e) 5

<center><font color=gold> - - - SECTION FOUR: Short Answer - - -</font></center>

15. How many Female Wizards can you have in your party at the same time? Name them. [1 point each]

16. In what map area can you find *TWO* Male Halflings, both named Stanet? [2 points]

17. How many quests, in Chapters 1-3, can earn you a boost to your Reputation? List as many individual Rep. points as you can. [1 point each]

18. From whom do you get the "There's a WHAT in their chicken?" quest? [2 points]

19. The Council of Six is a powerful governing body; they have even legislated an entire map area in Athkatla where it *NEVER* rains. Where? [3 points]

20. How many enchanted Bucklers are there in the game? [2 points]

21. Where in the game can you always find a single pile of exactly 666 gold pieces? [4 points]

22. List all NPCs of True Neutral alignment. [1 point each]

23. List all of the NPCs (if any) who can naturally use the Crom Faeyr, but require magical aid to use the Hammer of Thunderbolts. [1 point each]

24. What is Jan Jansen's middle name? [2 points]

<center><font color=gold> - - - SECTION FIVE: Extra Credit Bonus ToB Question - - -</font></center>

25. ToB contains references to two famous works of 19th-century literature. The more obvious one is American and worth 4 points, while the deeper one is of European origin and worth 10 points. Identify and explain. [14 points if you get both]

[ 02-07-2003, 04:55 PM: Message edited by: SixOfSpades ]

<font color=gold><center>THE SCORES SHALL BE GRADED AS FOLLOWS:</center></font>

Goodness, that was hard!

quite hard indeed.
now, when can we expect the answers? (including explanation)

That was about as hard as the first one, in my opinion. for some reason i have a bad feeling about this one though :( ...

That was very hard...

/me bangs head on keyboard.

Wejoooo I dont even wanna start making that one :D .... and people call this *easier* :( ... [img]smile.gif[/img]

Wow... What an effort. I [ think/hope ] i did fine. Section four was the hardest by far. :( The first quiz was certainly easier, though.